Vehicle recalls — page 267
- Jun 9, 2010Crash risk2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2005–2006 Suzuki XL-7 — Steering
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL YEAR 2006 GRAND VITARA AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 XL-7 VEHICLES. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR (IF EQUIPPED) HAS AN OUTER PORTION THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC. REPEATED HEAT STRESS CAN CAUSE THE PLASTIC MATERIAL TO DETERIORATE AND PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN BREAK OFF.
10V250000 · 47K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Jun 9, 2010Fire risk2010 Fleetwood Bounder, 2010 Fleetwood Bounder Classic, 2010 Fleetwood Fiesta and 2 other models — Electrical System
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 BOUNDER, BOUNDER CLASSIC, FIESTA, SOUTHWIND AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 11, 2010 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT ON WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS AND WITH GENERAL MOTORS GASOLINE ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH REMY ALTERNATOR. A LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR'S VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OCCUR.
10V251000 · 44 units · FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
- Jun 8, 2010Fire risk2008–2009 Sterling 360 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING 360 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 8, 2007 THROUGH JULY 31, 2008. THE GROUND HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MAY BECOME CORRODED DUE INTRUSION POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE ABS HYDRAULIC MOTOR TO RUN CONTINUOUSLY.
10V249000 · 278 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 8, 2010Crash risk2010–2011 Volvo C30, 2010 Volvo S40N, 2010 Volvo V50 — Steering
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 C30, MODEL YEAR 2010 S40 AND V50 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THE GEARSHIFT LEVER CABLE OR STUD ASSEMBLY BECOMES LOOSE, IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE, DISENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS.
10V255000 · 536 units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jun 7, 2010Crash risk2010–2011 Keystone Residence — Equipment
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 RESIDENCE TRAVEL TRAILERS. A 30 AMP BREAKER WAS INSTALLED ON THE WASHER/DRYER CIRCUIT AND IT NEEDS A 20 AMP BREAKER.
10V241000 · 43 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Jun 7, 2010Crash risk2010–2011 Freightliner MT55 — Power Train
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 FCCC MT55 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 18, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON HYBIRD TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE. THE REVERSE IDLER SHAFT MAY CONTACT THE PARK FEATURE AND THE TWO COMPONENTS MAY BIND, PREVENTING THE PARK FEATURE FROM ENGAGING.
10V247000 · 204 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 7, 2010Crash risk2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit — Equipment
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 FREEDOM SPIRIT RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 12, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 25, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL LABEL AND TIRE LOADING INFORMATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION. THE LABELS LIST THE WRONG TIRE SIZE.
10V244000 · 100 units · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Jun 7, 2010Crash risk2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Power Train
DTNA IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 16, 2009 THROUGH MAY 10, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON HYBIRD TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE. THE REVERSE IDLER SHAFT MAY CONTACT THE PARK FEATURE AND THE TWO COMPONENTS MAY BIND, PREVENTING THE PARK FEATURE FROM ENGAGING.
10V246000 · 39 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 7, 2010Safety2008–2010 Spartan Gladiator, 2009–2010 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR AND METROSTAR INCOMPLETE FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2008 THROUGH MAY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). THE VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SPECIFICALLY, ADDITIONAL VALVING REQUIRED FOR THE ESC SYSTEM REDUCED THE AIR FLOW AND VOLUME TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS RESULTING IN SLOWER SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING.
10V245000 · 898 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Jun 4, 2010Crash risk2007–2009 Ford E-150, 2007–2009 Ford E-250, 2007–2009 Ford E-350 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION (MTS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CHASSIS FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2009 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION, SHOULD THE "UP" BUTTON BE RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL AND MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
10V243000 · 60 units · MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
- Jun 4, 2010Crash risk2007–2009 Ford E-150, 2007–2009 Ford E-250, 2007–2009 Ford E-350 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION (MTS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CHASSIS FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2009 AND FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
10V242000 · 60 units · MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
- Jun 4, 2010Fire risk2008–2009 Buick Enclave, 2006–2009 Buick Lucerne, 2008–2009 Cadillac CTS and 15 other models — Electrical System
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
10V240000 · 1.4M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 3, 2010Safety2007 Dodge Caliber, 2007 Jeep Compass — Vehicle Speed Control
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
10V234000 · 25K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Jun 3, 2010Fire risk2008–2009 Braun Town & Country, 2008–2009 Dodge Grand Caravan — Electrical System
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION.
10V235000 · 285K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Jun 3, 2010Crash risk2007–2010 Jeep Wrangler — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
10V236000 · 288K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Jun 3, 2010Fire risk2010 Keystone Raptor — Equipment
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2, 2010. THE REMOTE RECEIVER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE HIGH SPEED LANDING GEAR MOTOR. IF THE MOTOR IS OPERATED IN A BINDING SITUATION, THE REMOTE RECEIVER MAY BE DAMAGED AND OVERHEAT DUE TO AN INADEQUATE BREAKER AND FUSE PROTECTION AND THE EXCESSIVE CURRENT DRAW OF THE MOTOR.
10V238000 · 389 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Jun 3, 2010Crash risk2010–2011 Keystone Cougar High Country — Equipment
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 COUGAR HIGH COUNTRY FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 15 THROUGH MAY 3, 2010. THE REAR BEDROOM IS MISSING AN EGRESS WINDOW.
10V239000 · 20 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Jun 2, 2010Crash risk2011 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X6 — Equipment
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X5 SAV AND X6 SAV PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 8, 2010. THE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 20-INCH WHEELS, BUT THE LABEL STATES THAT THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 19-INCH WHEELS AND THE STATED TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECT FOR THE EQUIPPED WHEELS.
10V233000 · 296 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 1, 2010Crash risk2010 Can-Am Spyder RS, 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT — Power Train
BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS. WHEN BRINGING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SE5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A FULL STOP, THE CLUTCH MAY REMAIN ENGAGED STALLING THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE IS STALLED, IT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RE-START AND THE REAR WHEEL COULD BE BLOCKED.
10V232000 · 1K units · BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
- Jun 1, 2010Crash risk2010 Itasca Navion, 2010 Itasca Navion IQ, 2010 Winnebago View and 1 other model — Seats
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VIEW, VIEW PROFILE, ITASCA NAVION, AND NAVION IQ MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2010. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING BOLT IN THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATS.
10V248000 · 252 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jun 1, 2010Crash risk2010 Bigtex 14GX, 2010 Bigtex 14LX — Equipment
BIG TEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 14GX AND 14LX DUMP TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20 THROUGH MAY 11, 2010. THE 7' RAMPS USED FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT IN STRENGTH FOR THE WEIGHT LOADS OF THE TRAILERS.
10V237000 · 278 units · BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Jun 1, 2010Crash risk2009–2010 Bad Boy Classic LSV — Vehicle Speed Control
BAD BOY ENTERPRISES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 LOW SPEED VEHICLES (LSV) KNOWN AS THE CLASSIC LSV MODEL (INCLUDING THE STRETCH MODELS) MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 10, 2009 THROUGH MAY 24, 2010. THIS RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO XT LSV MODELS. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO EXPOSURE TO WATER. A DAMAGED PEDAL CAN SEND A VOLTAGE READING OUTSIDE THE RANGE EXPECTED BY THE CONTROLLER, AND THE CONTROLLER WILL SEND CURRENT AND VOLTAGE TO THE ELECTRIC MOTOR CAUSING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.
10V231000 · 372 units · BAD BOY ENTERPRISES, LLC
- May 28, 2010Crash risk2008–2010 Load Rite LR-AWV2335, 2010 Load Rite WV2450W — Wheels
LOAD RITE IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 LR-AWV2335 and WV2450W WATERCRAFT PERSONAL TRAILERS. THE CAPACITY OF THE RIM DID NOT MATCH THE CAPACITY OF THE TIRE. THIS CAUSES THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO NOT BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE APPLICATION.
10V229000 · 147 units · LOAD RITE TRAILERS, INC.
- May 27, 2010Safety2010 American Lafrance Eagle — Engine and Engine Cooling
AMERICAN LAFRANCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 EAGLE EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 16, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES. THE SOFTWARE ON THESE ENGINES MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER OVER-TEMPERATURE CONDITION IS DETECTED.
10V227000 · 18 units · AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC
- May 27, 2010Crash risk2010 Fleetwood Discovery — Seat Belts
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DISCOVERY MODEL 40G AND 40X CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 8, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ACHORAGES." THE SEAT BELTS LOCATED ON THE SOFA BED MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY MOUNTED FOR EFFECTIVE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT.
10V226000 · 47 units · FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
- May 27, 2010Fire risk2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP, 2010–2011 Newmar Dutch Star DP, 2010–2011 Newmar Essex DP and 3 other models — Electrical System
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTION IN THE AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CABLE. RESULTANT ELECTRICAL ARCING AND OVERHEATING MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT FOR IGNITION OF SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
10V228000 · 152 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- May 26, 2010Fire risk2008–2009 E-ONE Cyclone II, 2008–2009 E-ONE Quest — Engine and Engine Cooling
E-ONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 QUEST AND CYCLONE II FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 13, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE CONTROL COMPUTER THAT MAY CAUSE UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUT DOWN UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
10V225000 · 20 units · E-ONE, INC.
- May 25, 2010Fire risk2010 Fleetwood Encounter, 2010 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2009–2010 Fleetwood Jamboree Sport and 2 other models — Equipment
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 JAMBOREE SPORT AND MODEL YEAR 2010 JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE SPORT, TIOGA AND TIOGA RANGER MODEL 31N AND ENCOUNTER MODEL 32H CLASS A & C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 23, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2010. THE LPG SUPPLY LINES FOR THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE THAT ARE ROUTED THROUGH A HOLE IN THE FLOOR MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY SHARP EDGES IF UNPROTECTED.
10V224000 · 114 units · FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
- May 25, 2010Crash risk2010 Cadillac SRX — Engine and Engine Cooling
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX EQUIPPED WITH A 2.8L V6 ENGINE. IF LOW OCTANE (REGULAR) FUEL IS USED IN THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED HIGH OCTANE (PREMIUM) FUEL AS STATED IN THE OWNER MANUAL AND ON THE FUEL FILLER DOOR, THE COMBINATION OF REGULAR FUEL USAGE AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS MAY INDUCE PRE-IGNITION. IF PRE-IGNITION OCCURS, YOU MAY HEAR A PINGING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE.
10V223000 · 547 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 24, 2010Crash risk2010 Ford Escape, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2010 Mercury Milan — Power Train
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, MILAN, AND ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH MARCH 26, 2010. THE PARK ROD GUIDE RETENTION PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION".
10V222000 · 19 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 21, 2010Crash risk2011 IC Bus CE, 2011 IC Bus Recb — Seats
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 IC CE AND RE MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22 THROUGH MARCH 16, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER FLIP SEATS. THE WELD THAT RETAINS A REINFORCEMENT ROD INSIDE THE SEAT BACK FRAME TUBE MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE ROD TO FALL OUT OF THE FRAME. THE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
10V217000 · 129 units · NAVISTAR, INC
- May 21, 2010Fire risk2011 IC Bus CE — Steering
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 IC CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 19 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL MAXXFORCE DT ENGINES. THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CHAFE ON THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BRACKET POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
10V221000 · 154 units · NAVISTAR, INC
- May 21, 2010Crash risk2011 IC Bus CE — Seats
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 IC CE TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22 THROUGH MARCH 16, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER FLIP SEATS. THE WELD THAT RETAINS A REINFORCEMENT ROD INSIDE THE SEAT BACK FRAME TUBE MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE ROD TO FALL OUT OF THE FRAME. THE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
10V220000 · 2 units · NAVISTAR, INC
- May 21, 2010Fire risk2007–2008 Lamborghini Murcielago, 2007–2008 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster — Fuel System, Gasoline
LAMBORGHINI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 MURCIELAGO AND MURCIELAGO ROADSTER VEHICLES. THE WELDS HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD DETACH. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
10V215000 · 428 units · AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI
- May 21, 2010Crash risk2009–2010 Lexus LS460, 2009–2010 Lexus LS460L, 2010 Lexus LS600H and 1 other model — Steering
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 LEXUS LS460 AND LS600 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 20, 2009 THROUGH MAY 13, 2010. A PROGRAMMING CHANGE OF THE STEERING CONTROL ECU FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM CAN CAUSE IMPROPER ACTIVATION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM PROTECTION LOGIC DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE SYSTEM WHEN LARGER THAN NORMAL STEERING INPUTS ARE APPLIED AT A FULLY TURNED POSITION.
10V218000 · 4K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 21, 2010Crash risk2008–2010 Startrans Mfsab — Seats
STARTRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MFSAB MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2008 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH FREEDMAN SEAT BARRIERS, P/NOS. 38764 AND 15198. THE BARRIER FOR LEG PROTECTION WAS BUILT USING THE WRONG GAUGE OF MATERIAL AND FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
10V219000 · 130 units · STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
- May 20, 2010Crash risk2010 EZ Loader Ezb, 2010 EZ Loader Ezr, 2010 EZ Loader Ezscb and 2 other models — Power Train
EZ LOADER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 EZ LOADER SINGLE AXLE BOAT TRAILERS. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE SPINDLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE CAUSING THE TIRE AND WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER WHILE UNDERWAY.
10V214000 · 698 units · EZ LOADER ADJUSTABLE BOAT TRAILERS, INC
- May 20, 2010Crash risk2009–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 NOVA LFS 40 FT AND MODEL YEAR 2010 NOVA LFS 60 FT T-DRIVE TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 27, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISL OR ISB ENGINES. THE BOLTS ON THE ENGINE CRADLE WERE NOT TORQUED ACCORDING TO APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATIONS.
10V216000 · 157 units · NOVA BUS
- May 19, 2010Crash risk2010 Suzuki Equator — Suspension
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK BUSHING COLLARS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS. IF A COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, IT MAY CHANGE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE VEHICLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS TO DETERIORATE.
10V213000 · 582 units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- May 18, 2010Crash risk2009–2011 Kenworth C500 — Service Brakes, Air
KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 C500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2010. DURING MANEUVERS WITH CERTAIN COMBINATIONS OF WHEEL TURN, ARTICULATION, AND BUMP, THE BRAKE CHAMBER CAN CONTACT THE REAR HOOD SUPPORT.
10V212000 · 10 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 14, 2010Crash risk2007 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2008 Spartan Diamond, 2006–2009 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Suspension
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, ADVANTAGE, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS SUPPLIED BY RIDEWELL CORPORATION. BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED ON THE SUSPENSION CRADLE MAY CRACK, OR SEPARATE, FROM THE MAIN STRUCTURE (CRADLE ASSEMBLY). CERTAIN WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING THE WELDMENT OPERATION OF THE SUSPENSION CRADLE.
10V210000 · 58 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- May 14, 2010Crash risk2008–2009 Labrie Automizer, 2009 Labrie Automizer 2010, 2008–2009 Labrie Expert T — Seat Belts
LABRIE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 EXPERT T, AUTOMIZER, AND AUTOMIZER 2010 GARBAGE AND RECYCLING TRUCKS. THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ARM REST WHICH IS ALSO A JOYSTICK BRACKET.
10V230000 · 27 units · LABRIE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
- May 14, 2010Crash risk2010 Infiniti QX56, 2010 Nissan Armada, 2010 Nissan Frontier and 3 other models — Suspension
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
10V208000 · 42K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 14, 2010Crash risk2008 Spartan Diamond, 2008–2010 Spartan Furion, 2008–2010 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, FURION, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS AND AMBULANCE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC). IN CERTAIN CASES, THE ESC MAY INADVERTENTLY INTERPRET VEHICLE INSTABILITY, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY BE STABLE, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE INTERVENTION OF BRAKE ACTIVATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL.
10V209000 · 468 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- May 13, 2010Crash risk2008–2009 Chevrolet Express, 2008–2009 GMC Savana — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA CHASSIS FROM OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH MAY 2010 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION, SHOULD THE "UP" BUTTON BE RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL AND MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
10V205000 · 133 units · MAIN MOBILITY, INC.
- May 13, 2010Crash risk2008–2009 Ford E-150, 2008–2009 Ford E-250, 2008–2009 Ford E-350 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
MOBILITY WORKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CHASSIS AFTER NOVEMBER 2007 AND FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
10V206000 · 156 units · MOBILITY WORKS
- May 11, 2010Crash risk2010 Chrysler 300, 2010 Dodge Challenger, 2010 Dodge Charger and 3 other models — Electrical System
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
10V200000 · 37K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- May 11, 2010Safety2010 Dodge Caliber — Latches/locks/linkages
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE CALIBER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT DOOR LOCK ROD IN THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR.
10V197000 · 123 units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- May 11, 2010Crash risk2010 MCI D4000, 2010 MCI D4005, 2010 MCI D4500 and 3 other models — Power Train
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, E4500, AND J4500 MODEL MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR FRONT AND TAG AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE SUSPECT AXLES MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER TORQUE APPLIED TO THE HUB/ROTOR/WHEEL ADAPTER BOLTS DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. REDUCED BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO VIBRATION LOOSENING OF THE BOLT.
10V199000 · 335 units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- May 11, 2010Safety2011 Peterbilt 325, 2011 Peterbilt 330, 2011 Peterbilt 337 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MODEL 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, AND 348 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ABS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES.
10V198000 · 6 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED