Vehicle recalls — page 290
- Jun 27, 2008Crash risk2008 Ford F-350 Cutaway, 2008 Ford F-450 Cutaway, 2008 Ford F-550 Cutaway — Electrical System
WHEELED COACH IS RECALLING 215 MY 2008 F-350, F-450, AND F-550 RESCUE VEHICLES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L DIESEL ENGINES. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE CONNECTION OF THE MASTER SWITCH YELLOW 16GA WIRE TO THE OEM PTO ENABLE CIRCUIT DISRUPTS THE REGENERATION MODE WHEN THE MASTER SWITCH IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. THE REGENERATION MODE FAILURE WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND ENTER IN TO A LIMP HOME MODE.
08V283000 · 215 units · WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES
- Jun 26, 2008Crash risk2009 Kenworth T660 — Latches/locks/linkages
PACCAR IS RECALLING 62 MY 2009 KENWORTH T660 TRUCKS. THE 90 DEGREE STANDOFF MOUNTED ON THE FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOOD STRUT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A NON-OPERATIONAL HOOD SAFETY LATCH. THE SAFETY LATCH PREVENTS THE HOOD FROM CLOSING.
08V280000 · 62 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jun 25, 2008Fire risk2007–2008 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2004–2007 Coachmen Aurora, 2004–2007 Coachmen Capri and 32 other models — Equipment
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 37,293 MOTORHOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
08V279000 · 37K units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Jun 23, 2008Crash risk2002–2007 Blue Bird C4RE, 2002–2007 Blue Bird L4RE, 2002–2007 Blue Bird M4RE — Electrical System
NABI IS RECALLING 239 MY 2002-2007 BLUE BIRD C4RE AND L4RE TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A 'PRX1' MODULE. THE PRX1 MODULE IS A DEVICE WHICH TRANSMITS AN ELECTRIC SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, WHICH IS CONVERTED INTO AN AIR SYSTEM PRESSURE READING ON THE DASH MOUNTED GUAGE. ON CERTAIN MODULES, TIS READING IS INACCURATE CAUSING THE DISPLAYED PRESSURE TO BE OUTSIDE THE TOLERANCE OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'
08V278000 · 203 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jun 20, 2008Crash risk2008 Spartan K2, 2008 Spartan K3, 2007–2008 Spartan MM and 1 other model — Steering
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 MM, AND MY 2008 K2, K3, AND SU MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. CERTAIN CHASSIS FASTENERS MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN POOR HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF STEERING, AND/OR REDUCED LEVEL OF SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE.
08V275000 · 213 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Jun 20, 2008Fire risk2001 Forest River Tsunami — Equipment
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 1 MY 2001 TSUNAMI CLASS A DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOME MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V277000 · 1 unit · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Jun 20, 2008Crash risk1982–1991 Pierce Arrow, 1983–1989 Pierce Dash, 1987–1989 Pierce Dash D8000 — Steering
PIERCE IS RECALLING 2,372 MY 1982-1991 ARROW, MY 1983-1989 DASH, AND MY 1987-1989 DASH D8000 EMERGENCY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING COLUMNS. THE LOWER END OF THE TRW STEERING COLUMN IS ATTACHED TO A 90 DEGREE GEAR BOX AS IT PASSES THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE CAB. IF THE SHAFT IS NOT WELL ALIGNED WITH THE GEAR BOX INPUT, A SIDE LOAD IS INDUCED IN THE LOWER SHAFT BEARING. THIS SIDE LOAD CAN CAUSE BEARING FAILURE. IF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN BEARING FAILS, THE BEARING RACE OR COMPRESSION SPRING CUTS INTO THE HOLLOW STEERING SHAFT TUBE.
08V274000 · 2K units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jun 20, 2008Crash risk2004–2005 Mitsubishi Galant — Electrical System
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
08V276000 · 73K units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 20, 2008Crash risk2009 Holiday Rambler Alumascape, 2009 Holiday Rambler Presidential — Equipment
MONACO IS RECALLING 22 MY 2009 ALUMASCAPE FIFTH WHEEL, ALUMASCAPE SUITE AND PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." WHEN TIRES WERE CHANGED ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH INCORRECT INFORMATION. THE TIRE INFLATION IS LISTED AS 80 PSI WHEN THE CORRECT PRESSURE SHOULD BE 65 PSI.
08V273000 · 22 units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Jun 19, 2008Fire risk1999–2000 Georgie Boy Cruise Air, 1999–2002 Georgie Boy Cruise Master, 1999–2002 Georgie Boy Landau and 3 other models — Equipment
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 4,231 MY 1999-2002 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER, LANDAU AND PURSUIT, MY 1999-2000 CRUISE AIR, MY 1999-2001 MAVERICK AND MY 2000-2002 GEORGIE BOY SUITE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V271000 · 4K units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Jun 19, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Hyundai Santa FE — Equipment
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).
08V272000 · 89K units · Hyundai Motor Company
- Jun 18, 2008Crash risk2007–2009 Dutchmen N Tense, 2007–2009 Dutchmen Victory Lane, 2007–2009 Dutchmen Winners Circle — Exterior Lighting
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING 478 MY 2007-2009 N'TENSE, VICTORY LANE, AND WINNER'S CIRCLE TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE TRAILERS WERE BUILT WITHOUT REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS.
08V268000 · 478 units · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Jun 17, 2008Crash risk2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Exterior Lighting
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 172 MY 2008-2009 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC ENGINES AND HIGHWAY HOODS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE HEADLIGHTS MEASURE GREATER THAN 54" FROM THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
08V270000 · 172 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 17, 2008Fire risk2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle, 2008 FCCC XC, 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel and 7 other models — Suspension
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,506 MY 2008 XC MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND THOMAS BUILT HDX SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
08V269000 · 3K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 16, 2008Crash risk2008 Buell 1125R — Power Train
BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.
08V267000 · 2K units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Jun 13, 2008Fire risk2000–2002 Itasca Horizon, 1999 Itasca Suncruiser, 2001 Itasca Sunflyer and 7 other models — Equipment
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING MY 1999-2002 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, ULTIMATE FREEDOM, MY 1999-2001 CHIEFTAIN, MY 2000-2001 BRAVE, MY 2001 JOURNEY MY 2000 MINNIE WINNIE, MY 2000-2002 ITASCA HORIZON, MY 1999 SUNCRUISER, MY 2001 SUNFLYER, AND MY 2000 SUNRISE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V265000 · 930 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jun 13, 2008Fire risk2000 Travel Units 3300FB-5, 2000 Travel Units 3600FB-5 — Equipment
TRAVEL UNITS IS RECALLING 2 MY 2000 MODELS 3300FB-5 AND 3600FB-5 MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V264000 · 2 units · TRAVEL UNITS INC.
- Jun 12, 2008Fire risk1997 Bader Horse Trailer — Equipment
BADER WOODWORKING IS RECALLING 2 MY 1997 HOMEMADE HORSE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
08V262000 · 2 units · BADER WOODWORKING
- Jun 12, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 KME Predator, 2006–2007 KME Severe Service — Service Brakes, Air
KME IS RECALLING 122 MY 2006-2007 PREDATOR AND SEVERE SERVICE PUMPER, AERIAL AND TDA FIRE TRUCKS. A CHECK VALVE WAS OMITTED FROM THE SECONDARY SUPPLY PORT OF THE BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE.
08V263000 · 122 units · KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT
- Jun 10, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Blue Bird Express 4500 — Steering
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 33 MY 2006-2007 EXPRESS 4500 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH MAC TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES THAT DID NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AT HIGH MILEAGE.
08V259000 · 33 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jun 10, 2008Fire risk2001–2002 Carriage Carri-Lite, 1999–2001 Carriage Carriage, 2000–2002 Carriage LS and 1 other model — Equipment
CARRIAGE IS RECALLING 187 MY 2001-2002 CARRRI-LITE, MY 1999-2001 CARRIAGE, MY 2000-2002 CARRIAGE LS AND MY 1999-2001 ROYALS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V260000 · 187 units · CARRIAGE, INC
- Jun 5, 2008Fire risk2007–2009 IC Bus CE, 2007 IC Bus HCCB, 2002–2006 IC CE and 9 other models — Electrical System
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATERIAL THAT ENCAPSULATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE POWER MODULE MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY SEAL THE CIRCUIT BOARD FROM WATER AND CONTAMINATION INTRUSION. IF THE ENCAPSULATION IS COMPROMISED, WATER AND CONTAMINANTS MAY CAUSE AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
08V258000 · 52K units · NAVISTAR, INC
- Jun 5, 2008Fire risk2003–2004 Extreme RV Extreme, 2003–2004 Extreme RV Monterey, 2003–2004 Extreme RV Sportsmaster and 10 other models — Equipment
EXTREME RV IS RECALLING 12,951 MY 2003-2004 SPORTSMASTER, MONTEREY, EXTREME AND MY 1997-2003 KIT RV CALAY, COMPANION, ESPRE, EXTREME, MILLINIUM, MONTEREY, PATIO HAULER, ROAD RANGER, SPORTSMASTER AND SUNCHASER TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
08V252000 · 13K units · EXTREME RV LLC
- Jun 5, 2008Fire risk1999–2001 Beaver Coach Contessa, 2000 Beaver Coach Marquis, 1999–2002 Beaver Coach Patriot and 28 other models — Equipment
MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V257000 · 9K units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Jun 5, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Ducati 1098, 2007–2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore, 2007–2008 Ducati 1098S — Power Train
DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL.
08V253000 · 4K units · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 5, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 BMW R1200 GS, 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, 2007–2008 BMW R1200 R and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING 4,922 MY 2007-2008 R1200R, MY 2006-2007 R1200 GS, MY 2007 R1200 ST, AND MY 2008 R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINES COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK. IF THE LEAK BECAME SIGNIFICANT, BRAKE FLUID COULD ESCAPE. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM COULD DROP.
08V254000 · 5K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 5, 2008Safety2009 Damon Challenger, 2007 Damon Intruder, 2007–2009 Damon Outlaw — Equipment
DAMON IS RECALLING 265 MY 2007 INTRUDER (373, 374, 378), MY 2007-2009 OUTLAW (3611), AND MY 2009 CHALLENGER (371, 376, 377, 378) MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE METRIC AND ENGLISH VALUES FOR THE TIRE AIR PRESSURES WERE INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED. THE LABELS READ 90KPA/620PSI AND SHOULD READ 620KPA/90PSI.
08V255000 · 265 units · DAMON CORPORATION
- Jun 5, 2008Fire risk2006–2007 Chevrolet W3500, 2006–2007 Chevrolet W4500, 2006–2007 Chevrolet W5500 and 6 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.
08V251000 · 17K units · ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
- Jun 5, 2008Fire risk2000 General Coach Corsair Excella — Equipment
GENERAL COACH IS RECALLING 1 MY 2000 CORSAIR EXCELLA TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V256000 · 1 unit · GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 4, 2008Crash risk2005–2006 Land Rover LR3, 2005–2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Steering
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN AIR BAG WIRE FRACTURES, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TO THE DRIVER THAT THERE IS A CONCERN WITH THE SRS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT IMMEDIATE REPAIR IS NECESSARY.
08V248000 · 37K units · LAND ROVER
- Jun 4, 2008Fire risk1998–2001 Foretravel U320 — Equipment
FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING 3 MY 1998-1999 AND 2001 U320 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V250000 · 3 units · FORETRAVEL, INC.
- Jun 4, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW K1200 GT, 2008 BMW K1200 S — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING 548 MY 2008 K1200 S AND GT MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT BRAKE-DISC MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ENSURE A SECURE MOUNTING. OVER TIME, THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN. IF THAT HAPPENED, THE BRAKE DISC WOULD NO LONGER BE SECURELY MOUNTED.
08V245000 · 548 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 3, 2008Crash risk2004–2006 Toyota Sienna — Structure
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW.
08V244000 · 196K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 3, 2008Fire risk2009 Dodge Journey — Electrical System
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,692 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L ENGINE. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT.
08V247000 · 7K units · CHRYSLER LLC
- Jun 3, 2008Fire risk1999–2001 Fleetwood American Dream, 1999–2001 Fleetwood American Eagle, 1999–2002 Fleetwood American Heritage and 4 other models — Equipment
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS A GAS AND DIESEL MOTOR HOMES, CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH GENERATES THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V240000 · 1K units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Jun 3, 2008Fire risk2007–2008 Kenworth T270, 2007 Kenworth T300, 2007–2008 Kenworth T370 — Fuel System, Other
PACCAR IS RECALLING 36 MY 2007-2008 T270, T370 AND MY 207 T300 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL UNDER-CAB FUEL TANKS AND AN IN-CAB BATTERY BOX (ICBB). A HARNESS SUPPORT BRACKET MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAB MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL LINE AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL SPLITTER VALVE.
08V246000 · 36 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jun 3, 2008Fire risk1999–2001 Jayco Designer — Equipment
JAYCO IS RECALLING 74 MY 1999-2001 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
08V243000 · 74 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Jun 3, 2008Crash risk2008 Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 — Electrical System
AMERICAN SUZUKI IS RECALLING 9,109 MY 2008 GSX1300R MOTORCYCLES. IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BENT PORTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO FLEX RATHER THAN SLIDE WHEN THE HANDLEBAR IS MOVED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT OR LEFT TO RIGHT. REPEATED SIDE-TO-SIDE MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR, AND FLEXING OF THE BENT PORTION WIRING HARNESS, CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH LEAD WIRES TO BECOME CUT OR BROKEN.
08V249000 · 9K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Jun 2, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz ML — Trailer Hitches
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 52,740 MY 2006-2008 GL AND ML CLASS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FLEX-N-GATE TRAILER HITCH. SOME OF THE WELD SEAMS CONNECTING THE TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER TO THE ATTACHMENT BAR USED TO SECURE THE TRAILER HITCH TO THE BODY FRAME DO NOT MEET PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS.
08V242000 · 53K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 2, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW K1200 GT, 2008 BMW K1200 S — Engine and Engine Cooling
BMW IS RECALLING 30 MY 2008 K1200 S AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. A SET SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT ITS SPECIFIC LOCATION WITHIN THE OIL DUCT. CONSEQUENTLY, AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL MAY NOT CIRCULATE WITHIN THE ENGINE.
08V239000 · 39 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 2, 2008Fire risk2008 BMW F 800 ST, 2007–2008 BMW F800 S, 2007 BMW F800 ST — Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH A LARGE PAYLOAD, THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK COULD RUB AGAINST THE REAR WHEEL.
08V241000 · 2K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- May 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan — Engine and Engine Cooling
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
08V235000 · 7K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- May 28, 2008Crash risk2004–2007 Van Hool C2045, 2004–2007 Van Hool T2140, 2004–2007 Van Hool T2145 — Visibility
VAN HOOL IS RECALLING 149 MY 2004-2007 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS. LINKAGES WERE POORLY FINISHED. THIS COULD LEAD TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, BLOCKING THE MOTOR.
08V237000 · 149 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- May 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Autocar Acx — Steering
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 7 MY 2008 ACX CHASSIS ASSEMBLIES WHICH WERE SOLD TO GROVE U.S. LLC. GROVE CONVERTS THESE CHASSIS INTO CRANES. THE TELESCOPIC STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE IN-CAB TILT STEER GEARBOX COMPONENTS AND THE FLOOR-MOUNTED STEERING GEARBOX IS TOO LONG, AND ONE OF THE PINCH BOLTS ON THE SHAFT MAY NOT BE SECURED PROPERLY.
08V236000 · 7 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- May 22, 2008Fire risk2004–2006 Fleetwood Jamboree GT, 2004–2006 Fleetwood Tioga SL — Equipment
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 135 MY 2004-2006 JAMBOREE GT AND TIOGA SL 29S MODEL MOTOR HOMES. THE BLACK IRON PROPANE PLUMBING, LOCATED UNDER THE MOTOR HOME, MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH CHASSIS COMPONENTS AND, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, BECOME PINCHED OR CRUSHED.
08V232000 · 135 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- May 22, 2008Crash risk2008 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2008 Fleetwood Tioga — Seat Belts
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 186 MY 2008 JAMBOREE SPORT AND TIOGA RANGER 25G CLASS C MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELTS AT THE TWO CENTER SEATING POSITIONS LOCATED ON THE WRAP-AROUND BOOTH DINETTE, MAY BE TOO LONG TO ACHIEVE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS.
08V234000 · 186 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- May 22, 2008Crash risk2005–2007 Damon Astoria, 2006–2007 Damon Astoria Pacific, 2005 Damon Astoria Waldorf and 1 other model — Steering
DAMON IS RECALLING 738 MY 2005-2007 ASTORIA, TUSCANY, MY 2005 ASTORIA WALDORF, AND MY 2006-2007 ASTORIA PACIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER XC CHASSIS. THE CHASSIS CONTAINS STEERING FILTERS THAT CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.
08V233000 · 738 units · DAMON CORPORATION
- May 21, 2008Crash risk2000–2002 Chevrolet Blazer, 2000–2001 GMC Jimmy, 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada — Exterior Lighting
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
08V231000 · 6K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 20, 2008Crash risk2004–2009 Blue Bird All American, 2005–2009 Blue Bird Vision — Structure
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH."
08V229000 · 23K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 20, 2008Crash risk2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9F, 2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9FL — Vehicle Speed Control
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 1,393 MY 2009 KLX250T9F AND KLX250T9FL MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE GRIP AND THE HANDLEBAR GRIP MAY COME LOOSE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HANDLEBAR AND THROTTLE TUBE.
08V228000 · 1K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.