Vehicle recalls — page 246
- Feb 8, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Tiffin Phaeton, 2013 Tiffin Zephyr — Engine and Engine Cooling
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, 2012, AND 2013 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS PHAETON AND ZEPHYR, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
12V048000 · 13 units · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
- Feb 8, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Autocar Acx — Service Brakes, Air
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ACX HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
12V046000 · 269 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Feb 7, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Dodge Charger — Exterior Lighting
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
12V042000 · 9K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Feb 7, 2012Crash risk2009–2012 Morgan Olson Walk in Van — Latches/locks/linkages
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 MORGAN OLSON WALK-IN VAN TYPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2012, WITH SLIDING FRONT SIDE DOORS, HAVE DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF S4.2.1.1(a) OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS," AND THEREFORE DO NOT COMPLY.
12V045000 · 8K units · MORGAN OLSON CORPORATION
- Feb 3, 2012Crash risk2012 Champion M1235 — Exterior Lighting
CHAMPION BUS (CHAMPION) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ABC-M1235 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 21, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS. INACURATE FAULT DETECTION VALUES IN THE BULKHEAD MOUDLE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS TO STOP FUNCTIONING AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF VEHICLE OPERATION. LIGHTS WILL RESUME OPERATION AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED.
12V039000 · 20 units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Feb 3, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Champion M1235 — Exterior Lighting
CHAMPION BUS (CHAMPION) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ABC-M1235 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2011, TO NOVEMBER 18, 2011, BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS. THE GRID HEATER GROUND WIRE MAY CONTACT THE RELAY POWER TERMINAL AND RUB AND CHAFE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
12V040000 · 30 units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Feb 3, 2012Crash risk2012 Suzuki AN400, 2012 Suzuki AN650, 2012 Suzuki DL650 — Exterior Lighting
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AN400, AN650, AND DL650 SCOOTERS AND MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 17, 2011, BECAUSE THE LEVER-MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH(ES) MAY FAIL.
12V038000 · 1K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Feb 3, 2012Crash risk2011 Altec AC18, 2011 Altec AC23, 2008–2011 Altec AC38 — Equipment
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 AC38 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AC18 AND AC23 UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-TWO BLOCK (ATB) SWITCH TREE GUARD OPTION. THE ATB TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
12V041000 · 18 units · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Feb 2, 2012Crash risk2012 Ford Expedition, 2012 Lincoln Navigator — Seats
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT-HAND SEAT.
12V034000 · 569 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 2, 2012Fire risk2008–2011 Ford Odyssey, 2009 Ford Odyssey LT, 2010 GM Odyssey and 1 other model — Equipment
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2008 THROUGH 2011 ODYSSEY, ODYSSEY XL, AND ODYSSEY LT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011, AND BUILT ON FORD, GENERAL MOTORS, AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, EQUIPPED WITH A CARRIER CORPORATION GEN V EM-1 EVAPORATOR. THE EM-1 EVAPORATORS CONTAIN A FUSE HOLDER IN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION MAY CAUSE THE FUSE TO LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER, RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
12V044000 · 133 units · TURTLE TOP
- Feb 2, 2012Crash risk2009 Crane LET2 — Electrical System
CRANE CARRIER IS RECALLING THREE MODEL YEAR 2009 LET2 HEV, CAB AND CHASSIS UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 24, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH ELFA TRACTION DRIVE MOTORS. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR S SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL MAY BE MISINTERPRETED BY THE MOTOR CONTROLLER AND MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE LURCHING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE RANGE SELECTED WITH THE SHIFTER.
12V043000 · 3 units · CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
- Feb 2, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Ford F-53, 2011–2012 Ford F-59 — Power Train
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH JULY 1, 2011 AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2011. THE PRNDL CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE PRNDL DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.
12V035000 · 13K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 1, 2012Crash risk2011 Toyota RAV4 — Air Bags
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAV4 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2011. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAGS, PROPELLANT WITH THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION WAS USED FOR THE INITIATOR ASSEMBLED IN THE AIRBAG INFLATOR. IN THIS CONDITION, THE INFLATOR MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, CAUSING ONE OR BOTH CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAGS TO NOT DEPLOY.
12V029000 · 427 units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Feb 1, 2012Crash risk2009 Wildfire WF650-C — Service Brakes, Air
WILDFIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 WF650-C MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEM. AS BUILT, THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A SINGLE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WITH A SINGLE FILLER OPENING AND LACK THE REQUIRED RESERVOIR LABELING. WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE ARE ALSO ABSENT.
12V031000 · 202 units · WILDFIRE MOTORS, INC.
- Feb 1, 2012Crash risk2012 Nissan Versa — Power Train
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VERSA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, THEFT PROTECTION. DUE TO INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SHIFTER ROD AND THE SHIFT KNOB, THE VEHICLES MAY BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL.
12V032000 · 37K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 1, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2013 Volvo VNL, 2011–2013 Volvo VNM — Service Brakes, Air
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
12V036000 · 22K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Feb 1, 2012Crash risk2012 Honda Accord, 2012 Honda Crosstour — Air Bags
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ACCORD AND CROSSTOUR VEHICLES. THE DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
12V030000 · 347 units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Feb 1, 2012Fire risk2012–2013 Mack Granite (gu) — Service Brakes, Air
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 GU, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
12V037000 · 2 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jan 30, 2012Crash risk2003–2011 KME Aerialcat — Equipment
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (KME) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2011 AERIALCAT MODEL FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AERIAL BUCKET THAT IS OPERATED WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS AND A TURNTABLE THAT HAS HYDRAULIC CONTROLS. ON THESE VEHICLES, UPON ACTIVATION OF THE DEAD MAN S SWITCH ON THE TURNTABLE, THE LADDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE.
12V027000 · 120 units · KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP
- Jan 30, 2012Fire risk2012–2013 Kenworth T170, 2012–2013 Kenworth T270, 2012–2013 Kenworth T370 and 18 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
12V026000 · 16K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jan 30, 2012Crash risk2008–2011 DRV Elite Suite, 2008–2011 DRV Mobile, 2008–2011 DRV Select — Wheels
DRV SUITES (DRV), FORMERLY DOUBLETREE RV, IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2010-2011 SELECT, MOBILE, AND ELITE SUITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 12,2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 27,2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES. DUE TO THE PAINT APPLIED TO THE ALUMINUM WHEEL AND HUB FACE, THE WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE.
12V028000 · 2K units · DRV SUITES
- Jan 26, 2012Fire riskGenie Motor Controller, 2010–2011 Genie TZ-34, 2010–2011 Genie TZ-50 — Equipment
GENIE IS RECALLING CERTAIN TZ-34 AND TZ-50 TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, BECAUSE THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN FAIL. THIS COMPONENT WAS ALSO INSTALLED AS A SERVICE PART REPLACEMENT ON TMZ 34/19 AND TMZ 50 UNITS AS PART NUMBER 96769 AND KIT 99854 FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2011. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL. PLEASE SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V-373.
12V022000 · 537 units · GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jan 26, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Honda Ridgeline — Equipment
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2011. THE SPARE TIRE INSTALLED IN AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT MATCH THE INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE S TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE.
12V025000 · 206 units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Jan 26, 2012Fire risk2011 Hme 1871 — Engine and Engine Cooling
HME IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2011 1871 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC) DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
12V033000 · 2 units · HME INCORPORATED
- Jan 25, 2012Crash risk2008–2010 Maserati Granturismo — Exterior Lighting
MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 GRANTURISMO AND GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 TO MARCH 2010. DUE TO A FAULTY LAMP ASSEMBLY, THE REAR LIGHTS (BOTH TAIL AND BRAKE) MAY FAIL.
12V024000 · 2K units · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jan 24, 2012Crash risk2012 Crossroads Elevation, 2012 Crossroads Rushmore — Wheels
CROSSROADS RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RUSHMORE AND ELEVATION RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2012, WITH PANTHER STYLE 16 8-LUG ALUMINUM WHEELS. THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT WHEEL CENTER CAP. THE CENTER CAP THAT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH THE TRAILER DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO ALLOW THE WHEEL TO FULLY SEAT ON THE HUB FACE OF THE AXLE. THIS CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL BECOMING LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY COMING OFF OF THE TRAILER.
12V023000 · 172 units · CROSSROADS RV
- Jan 23, 2012Crash risk2012 BMW X5 — Power Train
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION S PARKING LOCK MAY NOT OCCUR EVEN IF THE P POSITION HAS BEEN SELECTED AND IS DISPLAYED.
12V019000 · 6 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jan 20, 2012Fire risk2001–2002 Mazda Tribute — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2000, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.
12V016000 · 52K units · MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Jan 20, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Utility Trailer VS2DX, 2011–2012 Utility VS1DC — Latches/locks/linkages
UTILITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY (UTILITY) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 UTILITY VS1DC AND VS2DX DRY VANS MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL LIFTGATE BATTERY BOX. THE MOUNTING PLATES USED FOR MOUNTING SINGLE OR DOUBLE BATTERY BOXES ON TRAILERS MAY BE THE INCORRECT SIZE AND SOME MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN MISORIENTED DURING INSTALLATION.
12V020000 · 95 units · UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Jan 20, 2012Crash risk2002–2005 Mack LE, 2002–2005 Mack MR — Suspension
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 MR AND LE HEAVY TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2004. OVER TIME, THE VEHICLE S LOAD MAY RESULT IN FATIGUE CRACKS OF THE FRONT AXLE BEAM. THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND RESULT IN COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE AXLE BEAM.
12V017000 · 8K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jan 19, 2012Crash risk2009–2011 Morgan Olson Walk in Van — Latches/locks/linkages
Morgan Olson is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 walk-in van type vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 4,536kg (10,000lbs), manufactured from September 1, 2009, through January 19, 2012, with sliding front doors. These vehicles do not have either a primary door latch system, or a door closure warning system. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
12V021000 · 8K units · MORGAN OLSON CORPORATION
- Jan 18, 2012Fire risk2007–2010 IC Bus HCCB, 2011 IC Bus Iccb, 2008–2009 IC HCCB and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 INTERNATIONAL 3200IM, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2011, IC BUS MODEL HC BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2004, THROUGH MAY 13, 2010. WHEN THE BUS KNEELING FEATURE IS ACTIVATED, THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY BE PINCHED BY A FRAME MEMBER CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG.
12V015000 · 338 units · NAVISTAR, INC
- Jan 17, 2012Crash risk2006–2008 Kia Optima, 2007–2008 Kia Rondo — Air Bags
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. IF THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DAMAGED, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
12V014000 · 146K units · KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
- Jan 13, 2012Crash risk2011 Trailstar Z8, 2011–2012 Trailstar Z9 — Electrical System
TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TRAILSTAR Z8 TRAILERS AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TRAILSTAR Z9 TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 12, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 10, 2011. THE BRAKE CALIPER PINS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION ALLOWING THEM TO COME LOOSE.
12V013000 · 230 units · TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
- Jan 13, 2012Fire risk2008–2011 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2008–2011 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2008–2011 Glaval Bus Entourage and 8 other models — Equipment
GLAVAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2007 TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD, GMC, CHEVROLET, AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
12V011000 · 1K units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jan 12, 2012Crash risk2012 FCCC S2 106 CH — Exterior Lighting
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCC) MODEL S2 106 CH INCOMPLETE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2011. DUE TO A VEHICLE SOFTWARE ISSUE, THE SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS TO STOP FUNCTIONING AFTER 5 TO 13 MINUTES OF VEHICLE OPERATION.
12V010000 · 60 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jan 12, 2012Crash risk2012 Dutchmen Rubicon, 2012 Dutchmen Voltage — Wheels
THOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE AND RUBICON TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 19, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. THE TRAILER WHEELS MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED ON THE HUB AND THEREFORE MAY LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE TRAILER.
12V012000 · 437 units · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Jan 12, 2012Crash risk2011 Ford F-650 SD — Power Train
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-650 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR MFS08 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE STEERING ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE STEERING ARM LOOSENING OR SEPARATING.
12V009000 · 36 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jan 12, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Temsa TS35 — Service Brakes, Air
TEMSA GLOBAL (TEMSA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TS35 BUSES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE IN A CHECK LAMP FUNCTION WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE ON OR RUN POSITION.
12V018000 · 40 units · TEMSA GLOBAL
- Jan 11, 2012Fire risk2007–2011 MINI Cooper S, 2008–2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman, 2009–2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible and 4 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
12V008000 · 90K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jan 10, 2012Crash risk2011 Trans Tech AG139SSSP500, 2012 Trans Tech DDW5+9159FRLSST, 2010 Trans Tech DW4+9139 and 35 other models — Seats
TRANS TECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2010 THROUGH JULY 2011EQUIPPED WITH A C. E. WHITE SEAT CUSHION. THE SELF-LATCHING MECHANISM USED TO RETAIN THE SEAT CUSHION TO THE FRAME MAY NOT ACTIVATE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
12V007000 · 333 units · TRANS TECH BUS
- Jan 9, 2012Crash risk2004–2005 Ford Freestar, 2004–2005 Mercury Monterey — Power Train
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.
12V006000 · 206K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jan 9, 2012Fire risk2001–2002 Ford Escape — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22, 1999, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002, EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP THAT COULD LEAK BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS FROM THE CAP, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.
12V005000 · 245K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jan 6, 2012Fire risk2006–2010 Elkhart Eci, 2006–2010 Elkhart Ecii — Equipment
ELKHART IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 ECI AND ECII VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS (EM-1). DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
12V003000 · 125 units · ELKHART COACH
- Jan 6, 2012Crash risk2012 Chrysler 300, 2012 Dodge Charger — Tires
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 AND THE CHRYSLER 300 SRT8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). AS BUILT, THE TPMS DOES NOT WARN THE DRIVER WHEN A TIRE IS 25 PERCENT BELOW THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE. THE RECALLED VEHICLES NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE REACHES 22 PSI RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 24 PSI.
12V004000 · 303 units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Jan 4, 2012Crash risk2010–2011 New Flyer XD35, 2010 New Flyer XD40, 2010–2011 New Flyer XDE35 and 2 other models — Electrical System
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS 2009-2012 XDE40, MODEL YEARS 2010-2011 MODELS XD35 AND XDE35, MODEL YEAR 2010 XD40, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 XN40 TRANSIT BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A PARKER-HANNIFIN (VANSCO) INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PROGRAMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS SUCH THAT IF MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES ARE RECEIVED BY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FROM THE VEHICLE POWERTRAIN, THE CHECK ENGINE AND/OR STOP ENGINE INDICATOR LAMPS ON THE DASH MAY NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE ENGINE MAY ENTER A SAFETY OR SHUTDOWN MODE OF OPERATION.
12V002000 · 490 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jan 3, 2012Crash risk2009–2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster, 2011 Utilimaster Reach — Latches/locks/linkages
Certain Utilimaster model year 2009 through 2011 Aeromaster and one model year 2011 Reach work trucks manufactured from September 1, 2009, through December 22, 2011, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
11V606000 · 10K units · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
- Jan 3, 2012Crash risk2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Exterior Lighting
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 OUTLANDER SPORT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TURN SIGNAL LEVERS IN THE VEHICLE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE AUTO-CANCEL FUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNAL BECOMING INOPERATIVE.
12V001000 · 21 units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Dec 28, 2011Crash risk2012 Chevrolet Sonic — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE INNER OR OUTER PAD MAY BE MISSING.
11V599000 · 4K units · GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Dec 28, 2011Crash risk2011 Rosa Trailers — Service Brakes, Air
ROSA TRAILER MFG. (ROSA TRAILER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 10, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
11V601000 · 3 units · ROSA TRAILER MFG