Vehicle recalls — page 295
- Jan 24, 2008Crash risk2005–2006 Goshen Euroshuttle, 2005–2006 Goshen GC II, 2005–2006 Goshen Pacer II and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING 746 MY 2005-2006 PACER II, GC II, SENTINEL, AND EUROSHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
08V026000 · 746 units · GOSHEN COACH
- Jan 24, 2008Fire risk2008 Volvo VNL, 2008 Volvo VT — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
08V028000 · 798 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jan 23, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Autocar WX — Steering
CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A TELESCOPING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE IN-CAB STEERING COMPONENTS AND THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. THE STEERING SHAFT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE TOO LONG.
08V024000 · 28 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Jan 20, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Glaval Apollo, 2006–2007 Glaval Concorde II, 2006–2007 Glaval Primetime and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
08V014000 · 215 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jan 18, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE DURING A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH.
08V022000 · 7K units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jan 16, 2008Safety2007 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS 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.
08V021000 · 77 units · NEW HORIZONS
- Jan 15, 2008Crash risk2007 Pierce Arrow XT, 2007 Pierce Dash, 2007 Pierce Enforcer and 5 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
08V020000 · 22 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jan 15, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite — Steering
ON CERTAIN CLASS A 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 RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V019000 · 116 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Jan 14, 2008Crash risk2005–2006 Collins Bantam, 2005–2006 Collins Grand Bantam, 2005–2006 Collins Omni and 1 other model — Seat Belts
CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 COLLINS BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, AND OMNI SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2005 AND JUNE 2006, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE WEB OF THE BELT RUBS UP AGAINST THE RETRACTOR'S METAL SLEEVE CAUSING FRICTION AND ABRASION, AND OVER TIME, MAY FRAY THE BELT.
08V018000 · 296 units · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Jan 11, 2008Crash risk2004–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004–2005 Newmar Essex, 2004–2005 Newmar Mountain Aire — Steering
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER VCL OR XC 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 RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V015000 · 126 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jan 11, 2008Crash risk2004–2005 Damon Escaper — Steering
ON CERTAIN 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 RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V017000 · 73 units · DAMON CORPORATION
- Jan 10, 2008Crash risk2003–2008 Alfa Gold, 2007 Alfa See YA — Steering
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS 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 RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V016000 · 602 units · ALFA LEISURE,INC.
- Jan 10, 2008Crash risk2004–2008 Triple E RV Empress — Steering
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS 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 RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V012000 · 141 units · TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- Jan 10, 2008Fire risk2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2008 Fleetwood Discovery, 2008 Fleetwood Excursion and 3 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET) BOARD BUILT BY MAGNUM ENERGY, INC., THE CIRCUITRY INSIDE CERTAIN INVERTERS CAN CAUSE AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE INVERTER.
08V013000 · 376 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2004–2008 Prevost H3-41, 2004–2008 Prevost H3-45, 2007–2008 Prevost X3-45 and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF/ARENS ASTRONIC SHIFT SELECTORS, A CELL PHONE PLACED IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE SHIFTER TOUCH PAD COULD CAUSE THE DISPLAY TO CHANGE FROM 'R' (REVERSE) TO 'D' (DRIVE) SHOULD THE PHONE RECEIVE A CALL.
08V007000 · 392 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2008 Four Winds Presidio 360, 2007–2008 Four Winds Presidio 400 — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
08V009000 · 55 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jan 9, 2008Fire risk2006–2007 New Flyer C40LFR, 2006–2007 New Flyer D35LF, 2006–2007 New Flyer D40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN BUSES HAVE STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC LINES WITH 90º FLANGE FITTINGS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE DUE TO ERRORS IN BOTH THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THESE LINES.
08V010000 · 1K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz E, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz ML and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
08V006000 · 9K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Gillig Low Floor, 2006–2007 Gillig Phantom — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GRAHAM-WHITE AIR DRYERS, THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULES MAY ALLOW SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF MOISTURE TO ENTER AND AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
08V008000 · 249 units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 IC Bus Besb, 2006–2007 IC Bus Cecb, 2006–2007 IC Bus Cesb and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 1,027 MY 2006-2007 BE, CE, FE, AND RE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2005 THROUGH JULY 31, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
08V011000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jan 9, 2008Safety2007 Western Alpine — Equipment
ON CERTAIN 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.
08V005000 · 85 units · WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
- Jan 8, 2008Crash risk2006 NABI 60BRT — Structure
ON CERTAIN ARTICULATED 60' TRANSIT BUSES, THE MAIN CASTINGS MAY PREMATURELY FAIL.
08V004000 · 92 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jan 8, 2008Crash risk2008 Kenworth 953, 2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth K500 and 18 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS.
08V002000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jan 4, 2008Fire risk2007–2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel, 2007–2008 Safari Coach Simba Toyhauler — Structure
CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES LACK THE REQUIRED JOUNCE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR WHEELS. THE TIRES MAY RUB ON THE FLAT PANELS THAT ENCLOSE THE HOLDING TANKS AREA AND THE SCREWS WHICH SECURE THESE PANELS MAY RUB THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE REAR DUAL TIRES.
08V001000 · 113 units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Dec 28, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Nissan Altima — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACED DURING SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE DEALER SERVICE SOFTWARE. IF THE TPMS IS TURNED OFF, IT WOULD NOT ALERT THE DRIVER TO A DECREASE IN THE TIRE PRESSURE AS DESIGNED.
07V599000 · 114 units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Dec 28, 2007Safety2006–2007 Ducati Hypermotard — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LICENSE NUMBER PLATE HOLDER SUPPORT BRACKET POSTS CAN CRACK.
07V597000 · 865 units · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Dec 28, 2007Fire risk2008 Freightliner Century ST, 2008 Freightliner Columbia — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR EPA07 C155 ENGINES, THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK OR HOLE AND HEAT OR FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.
07V598000 · 250 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Dec 21, 2007Crash risk2006 Eldorado Escort RE, 2006 Eldorado MST, 2006 Eldorado MST II and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
07V593000 · 25 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Dec 21, 2007Fire risk2007–2008 Host Campers 270, 2007–2008 Host Campers 330, 2007–2008 Host Campers Bachelor and 5 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CAMPERS AND CLASS C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN GLASS TOP, SEALED BURNER RANGES AND COOK TOPS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS INCLUDED IN A RANGE BEGINNING WITH 063413053 AND ENDING WITH 064704399, P/NOS. 2950A, 2951A, 2952A, AND 2953A, A THREADED CONNECTOR ON THE TUBE BETWEEN THE BURNER VALVE AND THE BURNER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
07V595000 · 73 units · HOST INDUSTRIES
- Dec 21, 2007Crash risk2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia and 10 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
07V592000 · 220 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Dec 21, 2007Crash risk2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 2008 Fleetwood Icon and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN UTILITY VANS, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
07V594000 · 6K units · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
- Dec 21, 2007Crash risk2002–2007 Farber Specialty Vehicle — Steering
ON CERTAIN SPECIALTY VEHICLES SUCH AS BOOKMOBILE, MEDICAL, DENTAL, DISPLAY, AND COMMAND 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 RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
07V596000 · 32 units · FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES
- Dec 20, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MY 2005-2007 WANDERLODGE 450 LXI MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN MERITOR AND TRW TIE ROD ENDS, THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH STEEL TUBING THAT DID NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WHEN COACH MILEAGE APPROACHES OR EXCEEDS 100,000 MILES. ALSO THE FRONT AXLE CURB WEIGHT MAY EXCEED THE SPECIFIED 16,000 POUNDS WEIGHT RATING.
07V586000 · 58 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Dec 20, 2007Crash risk2008 Beaver Coach Marquis, 2008 Beaver Coach Patriot, 2008 Holiday Rambler Imperial and 4 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
07V590000 · 96 units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Dec 20, 2007Crash risk2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR — Visibility
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. EITHER THE PRIMER OR ACTIVATOR WAS MISSING AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
07V588000 · 3 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Dec 20, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Cadillac CTS, 2005–2007 Cadillac SRX, 2005–2007 Cadillac STS and 2 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
07V589000 · 276K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Dec 20, 2007Crash risk2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T660 and 10 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN KENWORTH AND PETERBILT HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TAS-85 TRW STEERING GEARS, THE INNER SURFACE OF THE OUTER SECTOR SHAFT TEETH OF THE STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT INVOLUTE PROFILE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO CHIPPING AND DAMAGE OF THE GEARING SYSTEM.
07V591000 · 559 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Dec 20, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 HI-LO 24' Tow Lite, 2007–2008 HI-LO 25' Classic, 2007–2008 HI-LO 27' Tow Lite and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER WINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWER WINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO A STALL CONDITION, THE CABLE SHAFT MAY BREAK PRIOR TO THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING.
07V587000 · 114 units · HI-LO TRAILER CO.
- Dec 19, 2007Crash risk2004–2008 Four Winds Mandalay — Steering
ON CERTAIN 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 RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
07V584000 · 1K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Dec 18, 2007Fire risk2006–2007 Ottawa 30, 2006–2007 Ottawa 4X2 Dot/epa, 2006–2007 Ottawa 50 and 2 other models — Visibility
ON CERTAIN TERMINAL TRACTORS, THE HEATER/AIR-CONDITIONING (AC) DUCT UNDER THE DASH WAS NOT PROPERLY ROUTED OR SECURED. CHAFFING MAY OCCUR EXPOSING THE STEEL SPIRAL REINFORCEMENT.
07V572000 · 915 units · KALMAR INDUSTRIES CORP
- Dec 18, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 Big Dog K-9, 2005–2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005–2007 Bigdog Chopper and 2 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
07V580000 · 8K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Dec 18, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Western Star 4900, 2005–2007 Western Star 6900 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH SISU FR2P-21, SISU FR2P-26, SISU FR3P-33, OR SISU FR3P-48 REAR AXLES, A COUNTER-BORE MACHINED IN BOTH ENDS OF THE WORM WHEEL OPENING OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING REDUCES MATERIAL THICKNESS BETWEEN THE WORM WHEEL OPENING AND THE WORM SHAFT OPENING. UNDER NORMAL SERVICE A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THIS AREA RENDERING THE SLACK ADJUSTER INOPERABLE AND REDUCING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
07V571000 · 31 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Dec 18, 2007Crash risk1997–2008 Truck Equipment Cornhusker 800R — Structure
ON CERTAIN 'ROCK PUP' 3 AXLE TRAILERS WITH 16' DUMP BOXES, CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE WELDS WHICH HOLD THE 'NOSE' OF THE FRAME TO THE MAIN CHASSIS. THE 16' BOX MOUNT CAUSES A STEEL FRAME PLATE TO BE SHORTENED CAUSING A REDUCTION IN STRENGTH.
07V578000 · 112 units · TRUCK EQUIPMENT SERVICE COMPANY
- Dec 18, 2007Safety2007 Toyota Tundra — Power Train
ON CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS, DUE TO THE IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE SLIP YOKES THAT HAD BEEN REWORKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE HARDNESS OF THE SLIP YOKE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT.
07V579000 · 16K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Dec 17, 2007Fire risk2006–2007 Honda CBR1000RR — Fuel System, Gasoline
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES HAVE AN IMPROPER WELDED VENT PIPE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO VIBRATION THE IMPROPERLY WELDED TANKS MAY CRACK AND DRIP FUEL.
07V576000 · 25K units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Dec 17, 2007Fire risk2007–2008 Keystone Challenger, 2007–2008 Keystone Everest — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, A LIQUID PROPANE (LP) LINE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE.
07V585000 · 223 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Dec 15, 2007Safety2004–2007 Ford E-350 Cutaway, 2004–2007 Ford E-350 Van, 2004–2007 Ford E-450 Cutaway — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES ORIGINALLY 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. CORROSION MAY OCCUR ON THE ANL 400 AMP FUSE DUE TO EXPOSURE TO CALCIUM CHLORIDE ELEMENTS THAT ARE USED IN THE "SALT STATES" DURING THE WINTER SEASON.
07V569000 · 1K units · WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES
- Dec 15, 2007Crash risk2005–2006 Winnebago Special Purpose — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE COACHES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
07V575000 · 4 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 14, 2007Fire risk2008 Girardin G5, 2004–2006 Girardin MB II, 2004–2007 Girardin MB IV and 1 other model — Electrical System
CERTAIN MY 2004 THROUGH 2008 GIRARDIN MB II AND MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL MINIBUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 14, 2004, AND NOVEMBER 28, 2007, BUILT ON FORD E350 AND E450 DIESEL CHASSIS. THE AFFECTED BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTION BBX (BATTERY BOX). THE PROTECTION FROM ABRASION ON THE BATTERY CABLES THAT CROSS IN THE BATTERY BOX IS INADEQUATE. IT MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN CASE THE ABRASION BETWEEN THE CABLES IS EXCESSIVE.
07V574000 · 640 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Dec 14, 2007Crash risk2005 Champion Challenger — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING 375 MY 2005-2007 CHAMPION, CHALLENGER, CRUSADER, CTS, DEFENDER AND GENERAL COACH MODEL CORPORAL AND M1235 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
07V567000 · 375 units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.