Vehicle recalls — page 294
- Feb 20, 2008Fire risk2008 Porsche Cayenne — Fuel System, Gasoline
PORSCHE IS RECALLING 5,573 MY 2008 CAYENNE V6 VEHICLES. A FUEL LINE IN THE PLENUM PANEL AREA MAY CONTACT THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. RELATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING MAY CAUSE KNOCKING NOISES AND CHAFING ON THE FUEL LINE. A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
08V076000 · 6K units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 20, 2008Fire risk2006 NABI 40LFW — Engine and Engine Cooling
NABI RECALLED 25 MY 2006 40LFW TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISL DIESEL ENGINES. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE MAY CRACK, ALLOWING HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
08V074000 · 25 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 20, 2008Crash risk2008 Fleetwood Fiesta, 2008 Fleetwood Terra — Equipment
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 50 MY 2008 FIESTA AND TERRA MODEL MOTOR HOMES. THE ENTRY STEP ATTACHMENT CRADLE/SUPPORT MAY BEND AS A RESULT OF STEP USAGE AND INSUFFICIENT STRUCTURAL MATERIAL STRENGTH, CAUSING THE STEP TO BECOME UNSTABLE.
08V084000 · 50 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Feb 15, 2008Fire risk2004–2007 Eldorado Axess, 2004–2007 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2004–2007 Eldorado Transmark RE — Engine and Engine Cooling
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA (ENC) IS RECALLING 106 MY 2004-2007 AXESS, E-Z RIDER II AND TRANSMARK RE REAR ENGINE BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL AND ISC DIESEL ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH THE CM850 FUEL SYSTEM. THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. THE FUEL LINE FAILURES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY PROLONGED VIBRATION. FAILURE TYPICALLY OCCURS AT OR UNDER THE FUEL LINE FITTING ATTACHMENTS. FAILURE OF THE FUEL LINE INTRODUCES HIGH PRESSURE ATOMIZED DIESEL FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
08V073000 · 106 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Feb 15, 2008Crash risk2004–2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, 2004–2006 Bentley Continental GT — Air Bags
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004 AND 2006 CONTINENTAL GT AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG TRIMMED COVERS HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TETHERS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH.
08V072000 · 4 units · BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
- Feb 14, 2008Fire risk2005–2007 Hyosung GT650, 2005–2007 Hyosung GV650 — Fuel System, Gasoline
HYOSUNG IS RECALLING 3,292 MY 2005-2007 GT650 AND GV650 MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL TANK CAP GASKETS THAT PREVENT PROPER TANK VENTILATION.
08V071000 · 3K units · HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.
- Feb 14, 2008Crash risk2008 Champion 3035RE, 2008 Champion M1235 — Steering
CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING 14 MY 2008 3035RE BUSES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS. THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATION BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATION BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V068000 · 14 units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Feb 14, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Goshen GC II — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING 90 MY 2006-2007 GC II BUSES BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS 560 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH INTERMOTIVE GATEWAY 401 MODULE INTERLOCK HARNESS. THESE BUSES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO EXHIBIT EXTREME VOLTAGE SPIKES DURING ENGINE CRANKING. THESE EXTREME SPIKES CAN DAMAGE THE DIODE IN THE HARNESS NEAR THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID CONNECTOR. IF THE DIODE FAILS IN THE SHORTED CONDITION, THE GATEWAY 401 MODULE CAN BE DAMAGED.
08V069000 · 90 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Feb 14, 2008Crash risk2002–2008 Forest River Tsunami — Steering
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 89 MY 2003-2008 TSUNAMI MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS. THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATION BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATION BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V067000 · 89 units · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Feb 14, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2006–2007 Monaco Coach Diplomat — Visibility
MONACO IS RECALLING 1,733 MY 2006-2007 DIPLOMAT AND HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WIPER SYSTEMS SUPPLIED BY AM EQUIPMENT. THE DRIVE MOTOR LINK BECOMES DISENGAGED DURING OPERATION FROM THE WIPER DRIVE ARM WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE DRIVE ARM CAUSING THE WIPER SYSTEM TO FAIL.
08V070000 · 2K units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Feb 12, 2008Crash risk2008 Infiniti EX35, 2009 Nissan Murano — Air Bags
NISSAN IS RECALLING 16,365 MY 2008 INFINITI EX35 AND MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) MAY CAUSE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY BECOMES SIGNIFICANTLY DISCHARGED.
08V066000 · 16K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 7, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird — Exterior Lighting
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 45 MY 2008-2009 MICRO-BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2008, MOUNTED ON GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS WITH OPTION 3016-05 OR 30117-05 LED REAR TURN SIGNALS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE FLASH RATE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE SUBJECT LIGHTS OPERATE AT APPROXIMATELY 180 FLASHES PER MINUTE AND THE STANDARD REQUIREMENT IS 60-120 FLASHES PER MINUTE.
08V062000 · 45 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Feb 7, 2008Crash risk2008 MCI D4000ISTV, 2008 MCI D4500, 2008 MCI D4505 — Steering
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) IS RECALLING 24 MY 2008 D4505, D4500, D4000ISTV MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85. THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICKING OR BINDING CONDITION.
08V063000 · 24 units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Feb 7, 2008Crash risk2008 Audi TT — Structure
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 720 MY 2008 AUDI TT COUPE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH C-PILLAR TRIM COVER CLIPS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETENTION. IN THE EVENT OF A DEPLOYMENT OF THE REAR PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT, THE C-PILLAR TRIM COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE SHEET METAL DUE TO LOW RETENTION FORCE OF THE TRIM CLIP.
08V064000 · 720 units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Feb 7, 2008Crash risk2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T300 and 12 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
PACCAR IS RECALLING 6,169 MY 2008 KENWORTH T300, T660, T800, T2000, W900 AND C500 VEHICLES AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT MODELS 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 AND 389 KITS. CERTAIN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE ROTOR IN SOME OF THESE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND MAY BE SOFT.
08V065000 · 6K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Feb 6, 2008Crash risk2008 Jeep Commander, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Visibility
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,338 MY 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDER VEHICLES. THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
08V059000 · 1K units · CHRYSLER LLC
- Feb 6, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Champion M1235 — Service Brakes, Air
CHAMPION IS RECALLING 20 MY 2007-2008 M1235 BUSES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES. THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
08V061000 · 74 units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Feb 6, 2008Safety1994–1998 Jeep Cherokee — Electrical System
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'
08V056000 · 107 units · U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
- Feb 6, 2008Crash risk2005–2007 Genesis G40QG, 2006–2007 Genesis G40QH, 2007 Genesis G40QI and 1 other model — Steering
KING OF THE ROAD IS RECALLING 20 MY 2005-2007 GENESIS G40QG, MY 2006-2007 G40QH, G40TF, AND MY 2007 G40QI MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS. THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATION BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATION BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V060000 · 20 units · KING OF THE ROAD
- Feb 5, 2008Crash risk2008 Land Rover LR2 — Visibility
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 12,353 MY 2008 LR2 VEHICLES BUILT WITH A SUNROOF. FAILURE OF EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND SIDE SUNROOF GUIDE RAIL CAN OCCUR WHEN THE SUNROOF IS OPERATED. EXCESSIVE STRESS CAN DEVELOP IN THE OVER-MOLDED BRACKET WHICH COULD LEAD TO CRACKING DURING NORMAL SUNROOF OPERATION. IF CRACKS OCCUR AND PROPAGATE IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE GUIDE RAIL, FRAGMENTS OF THE PLASTIC OVER-MOLD MATERIAL MAY DETACH FROM THE GUIDE RAIL AND OBSTRUCT THE OPERATION OF THE SUNROOF.
08V055000 · 12K units · LAND ROVER
- Feb 5, 2008Crash risk2008 Damon Astoria, 2008 Damon Astoria Pacific, 2007–2008 Damon Tuscany — Steering
DAMON IS RECALLING 126 MY 2007-2008 TUSCANY, MY 2008 ASTORIA, AND ASTORIA PACIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER-TIGHTENED.
08V054000 · 326 units · DAMON MOTOR COACH
- Feb 5, 2008Crash risk2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F, 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL — Exterior Lighting
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 532 MY 2008 NINJA EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULB MAY PREMATURELY FAIL.
08V052000 · 532 units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Feb 5, 2008Fire risk2006–2007 Ford E-150, 2006–2007 Ford E-250, 2006–2007 Ford E-350 and 2 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
FORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN WEAK AREAS. AS A RESULT, THE HOSE MAY CRACK, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAK.
08V057000 · 57K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 5, 2008Fire risk1996–2001 New Flyer D60HF — Equipment
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING 431 MY 1996-2001 D60HF DIESEL TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR. THE EVAPORATOR DRAIN LINES MAKE CONTACT WITH COMPONENTS (BALLAST ASSEMBLIES) WITHIN THE INTERIOR LIGHTING PANEL BELOW THE DRAIN LINE PORT. THIS CAN RESULT IN EITHER DAMAGE TO THE DRAIN LINE, WHICH INTRODUCES MOISTURE INTO THE LIGHTING PANEL, OR RESTRICTION OF THE LINE WHICH RESULTS IN A BACK-UP AND OVERFLOW OF MOISTURE THROUGH THE FRESH AIR RETURN VENT AND BACK INTO THE LIGHTING PANEL.
08V053000 · 431 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Feb 5, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Ford Expedition, 2007–2008 Lincoln Navigator — Latches/locks/linkages
FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL CUSTOMER USAGE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THE HANDLE MAY BE LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE OR NOISE AND THE HANDLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO PROVIDE A DELAYED RESISTANCE WHEN ACTUATING THE HANDLE PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR.
08V058000 · 124K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 4, 2008Safety1993 Ford Bronco, 1992–1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992–2003 Ford E-150 and 10 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
08V051000 · 225K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 1, 2008Safety2007–2008 Coach House Platinum — Equipment
COACH HOUSE IS RECALLING 29 MY 2007-2008 PLATINUM MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES. THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR "KINK" IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.
08V050000 · 29 units · COACH HOUSE, INC.
- Feb 1, 2008Safety1999–2001 Crane Coe, 1999–2002 Crane LDT, 2001–2007 Crane LDT2 and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CRANE CARRIER IS RECALLING 672 MY 1999-2001 COE,MY 1999-2002 LDT, MY 2001-2007 LDT2, MY 1998-2003 LET, AND MY 2001-2007 LET2 REFUSE CAB AND CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING WAS SLOWER THAN REQUIRED.
08V049000 · 672 units · CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
- Jan 31, 2008Crash risk2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F, 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL, 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400B8F and 1 other model — Equipment
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 3,611 MY 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, AND ZG1400B8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR CARRIER PLATFORM COULD BREAK IF A KAWASAKI GENUINE ACCESSORY LUGGAGE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED ON THE CARRIER PLATFORM AND A PASSENGER LEANS AGAINST IT.
08V048000 · 3K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Jan 31, 2008Crash risk2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F, 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL, 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400B8F and 1 other model — Equipment
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 4,645 MY 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, AND ZG1400B8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE PIVOT PIN FOR THE LATCHES THAT SECURE THE SADDLEBAGS TO THE VEHICLE CAN BREAK IF FORCE IS APPLIED TO EITHER SADDLEBAG SUCH AS IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE FALLS OVER WHILE PARKED OR IF THE SADDLEBAG IS IMPROPERLY ATTACHED.
08V047000 · 5K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Jan 30, 2008Safety2007 Triple E RV Empress, 2007 Triple E RV Regal, 2007 Triple E RV Regency and 1 other model — Equipment
TRIPLE E IS RECALLING 21 MY 2007 EMPRESS, REGENCY, REGAL AND SENATOR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES. THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR "KINK" IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.
08V044000 · 21 units · TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- Jan 30, 2008Safety2006–2008 Chevrolet HHR — Air Bags
GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' IN TESTS, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENT.
08V046000 · 182K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jan 29, 2008Crash risk2005–2007 Eldorado MST, 2005–2007 Eldorado MST II, 2005–2007 Eldorado Transmark — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
08V039000 · 31 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Jan 29, 2008Crash risk2005–2007 Eldorado MST, 2005–2007 Eldorado MST II, 2005–2007 Eldorado Transmark — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA (ENC) IS RECALLING 21 MY 2005-2007 MST, MST II AND TRANSMARK BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2005 TO JUNE 2007. THE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
08V043000 · 21 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Volkswagen Beetle — Structure
ON CERTAIN SPECIAL EDITION TRIPLE WHITE SEDAN VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT ADHESIVE MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE ROOF SPOILER TO THE REAR GLASS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE INCORRECT ADHESIVE WAS USED, THE SPOILER COULD BECOME LOOSE OR FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, EVEN THOUGH INITIALLY THE SPOILER MAY FEEL SECURE.
08V036000 · 510 units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Jan 28, 2008Fire risk2007–2008 Keystone Fuzion — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE PROPANE HOSE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM IS TOO LONG ALLOWING THE HOSE TO DROOP TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE. THE PROPANE LINE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF CONTACT WITH THE TIRE.
08V037000 · 247 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Eldorado Aero Elite, 2008 Eldorado Aerolite — Suspension
ON CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH LINK SUSPENSION BRACKETS, THE AXLE SIDE LATERAL CONTROL ROD BRACKET HAS CRACKED IN SOME CASES. THIS CRACK COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE BRACKET.
08V030000 · 14 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2004–2006 Volvo S40, 2004–2006 Volvo V50 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REOCCURRING, LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SALTY-WET CONDITIONS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAULTY SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.
08V033000 · 23K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2008 International Prostar — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE RETENTION SYSTEM OF THE PIN THAT ATTACHES THE HOOD TRAVEL LIMITING SHOCK TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON TOP OF THE RADIATOR MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO INTERFERENCE BETWEEN IT AND THE GRAB HANDLE POCKET OF THE HOOD. THIS COULD ALLOW THE PIN TO WORK OUT OF THE CONNECTION RESULTING IN THE HOOD SEPARATING FROM THE SHOCK.
08V041000 · 4K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Glaval Synergy — Steering
ON CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER XB-R CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATION BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATION BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V042000 · 62 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jan 28, 2008Fire risk2007 Double Tree Elite, 2007 Double Tree Mobile Suite, 2007 Double Tree Select Suite — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A DISC BRAKE SYSTEM PRODUCED BY ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY. ACTIBRAKE ACTUATORS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES, OVER TIME, MAY OVERHEAT, DAMAGING THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
08V040000 · 359 units · DOUBLETREE RV
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Freightliner Classic XL, 2008 Freightliner FLD Classic, 2008 Freightliner FLD SD — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE JAM NUTS ON THE BRAKE PUSHROD BETWEEN THE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE VALVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED. THESE NUTS SECURE THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD.
08V031000 · 141 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Volvo V70, 2008 Volvo XC70 — Equipment
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE MISSING WARNING INFORMATION INDICATING THAT 'DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR' IF THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED WHEN USING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
08V032000 · 2K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jan 28, 2008Fire risk2008 Volkswagen Touareg — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR.
08V035000 · 96 units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2008 FCCC XCR, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Century Class and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, INCORRECT FASTENERS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
08V029000 · 473 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Four Winds Mandalay, 2008 Four Winds Presidio 360 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
08V034000 · 21 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Elgin Broom Bear — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG), SWEEPING DEBRIS MAY BUILD UP IN FRONT OF THE REAR AXLE AND IN THE EXHAUST DISCHARGE PIPE. UNDER HEAVY SWEEPING CONDITIONS, THE CNG EXHAUST TEMPERATURES CAN EXCEED 800 DEGREES.
08V038000 · 66 units · ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Jan 25, 2008Crash risk2005–2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus — Steering
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V027000 · 1K units · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
- Jan 25, 2008Safety2008 Nissan Frontier, 2008 Nissan Titan, 2008 Nissan Xterra — Equipment
NISSAN IS RECALLING 5,523 MY 2008 TITAN, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
08V045000 · 6K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jan 24, 2008Fire risk1994–2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 1994–2003 Newmar Kountry Aire, 1994–2003 Newmar Kountry Star and 2 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
08V025000 · 6K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION