Vehicle recalls — page 303
- May 18, 2007Safety2005–2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2003 TO MAY 18, 2007. THE EXTERNAL WARNING LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING UNEXPECTEDLY IF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSES WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S INPUT.
07V212000 · 10K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- May 17, 2007Crash risk2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F, 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6FL, 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F and 1 other model — Electrical System
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY STALL UNDER DECELERATION DUE TO AN IMPROPER SETTING OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU).
07V215000 · 6K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- May 17, 2007Crash risk2003–2007 Mid Bus Guide, 2003–2007 Mid Bus Guide XL — Structure
CERTAIN MID BUS GUIDE AND GUIDE XL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 3, 2003, AND MARCH 30, 2007. THE 39" AND 45" LEFT HAND BARRIERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
07V211000 · 1K units · MID BUS CORPORATION
- May 17, 2007Safety2003 Kawasaki VN1600-A1, 2003 Kawasaki VN1600-A1L — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MOUNTED TO THE CHASSIS BY MEANS OF TABS THAT ARE SPOT WELDED TO THE TANK, THEN BRAISED/WELDED AROUND A PORTION OF THEIR CIRCUMFERENCE.
07V216000 · 4K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- May 16, 2007Crash risk2006 Cheetah Container Chassis, 2006 Cheetah Remac Container Chassis — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN SEMI-TRAILERS, DURING MANUFACTURE, SOME OF THE PIPE FITTINGS WERE DRILLED TOO DEEP, RESULTING IN A THIN WALL IN THE MALE PIPE THREAD. THE MALE PIPE THREAD MAY BREAK OFF DURING OR AFTER ASSEMBLY.
07V210000 · 1K units · CHEETAH CHASSIS CORPORATION
- May 15, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 Prohauler Trailer 614SLTD, 2006–2007 Prohauler Trailer D612RTSD, 2006–2007 Prohauler Trailer D615RTSD — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN FLATBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A 2 5/16" ADJUSTABLE TONGUE COUPLER BUILT BY ATWOOD (PART NO. 81906, THE COUPLER CAN FAIL AND BREAK, CAUSING THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE WHILE BEING PULLED ON THE OPEN HIGHWAY.
07V214000 · 124 units · PROHAULER TRAILERS, INC.
- May 15, 2007Fire risk2008 Hino NA6J, 2008 Hino NB6J, 2008 Hino NC6J — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BRACKET STIFFNESS AND OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE CLIP, THE FUEL PIPE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY PUMP AND THE COMMON RAIL MAY CRACK.
07V209000 · 61 units · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- May 10, 2007Crash risk2006 NABI Optima Opus, 2007 Optima Opus — 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.
07V206000 · 85 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 10, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 UD UD1800, 2005–2007 UD UD2000, 2005–2007 UD UD2300 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF, OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
07V207000 · 6K units · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- May 9, 2007Fire risk2003–2004 Pilgrim Open Road — Equipment
CERTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, 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.
07V201000 · 1K units · PILGRIM INTERNATIONAL INC
- May 9, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Coachmen Adrenaline Lite — Equipment
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION," AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE CERTIFICATION AND TIRE INFORMATION LABELS DENOTING THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECT.
07V200000 · 230 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- May 9, 2007Crash risk2007 Jaguar XKR — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SERVO VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MIS-ROUTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION MAY BRING THE PIPE TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE AND ATTACHMENTS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
07V199000 · 277 units · JAGUAR CARS LTD
- May 9, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Hino ND8J, 2005–2007 Hino NE8J, 2005–2007 Hino NJ8J and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
07V208000 · 15K units · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- May 8, 2007Crash risk2007 Forest River Salem LE, 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN THREE BURNER MATCH LIGHT GAS RANGES, THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL VALVE CAN ALLOW GAS FLOW TO THE OVEN BURNER WHEN THE OVEN CONTROL KNOB IS PUSHED IN AND NOT FULLY IN THE CORRECT POSITION TO LIGHT THE PILOT.
07V204000 · 188 units · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- May 8, 2007Fire risk2007 Skyline Aljo Freestyle, 2007 Skyline Layton Rampage, 2007 Skyline Nomad Trailrider — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TOY HAULER TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE WIRING INSTALLED FOR AN AFTERMARKET GENERATOR IS 14-GAUGE WIRE. THE GENERATOR REQUIRES THE USE OF 8-GAUGE WIRE.
07V202000 · 38 units · SKYLINE CORPORATION
- May 8, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Hyundai Tucson — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.
07V197000 · 3K units · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- May 8, 2007Fire risk2003–2007 Setra S417 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR TOILET WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. AS A RESULT, RUBBING CAN OCCUR ON THE OUTSIDE WIRE INSULATION CAUSING THE INSULATION TO WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE SUBSEQUENT ARCING.
07V198000 · 507 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 7, 2007Crash risk2007 Itasca Sunova, 2008 Itasca Sunrise, 2007 Itasca Sunstar and 3 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, IF THE BATTERY BOOST SWITCH IS ENGAGED WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN.
07V203000 · 68 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 7, 2007Crash risk2008 Kenworth T660 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS C15 OR ISX ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH HORTON ENGINE FANS, DURABILITY TESTING REVEALED MICRO CRACKS IN THE FAN BLADES.
07V195000 · 111 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 7, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 NABI 40LFW, 2006–2007 NABI 60BRT — 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.
07V205000 · 183 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 7, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 Girardin MB IV G5 — Seats
CERTAIN MB IV G5 SCHOOL BUSES WITH 45 INCH SEATS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 2 SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 4 AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH ONLY ONE LEG BUT THERE SHOULD BE TWO IN ORDER TO MEET FMVSS 210 REQUIREMENTS.
07V194000 · 10 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- May 7, 2007Crash risk2007 Dodge Caliber, 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4, 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 — Wheels
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
07V196000 · 410 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- May 4, 2007Fire risk2003–2007 Setra S417 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE ELECTRICAL WIRE PREPARATION FOR THE CONTROL OF SOLAR ROOF HATCHES WAS NOT CARRIED OUT PROPERLY. THIS WIRING MAY CONTAIN OPEN ENERGIZED WIRE ENDS LOCATED IN THE HARNESS.
07V193000 · 482 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 3, 2007Crash risk1999–2003 MCI F3500 — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES WHERE THE STEERING ARM IDLER BRACKET MOUNTING IS ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRAME, THE FRAME STRUCTURE CAN CRACK AND THE IDLER PLATE CAN SEPARATE.
07V191000 · 163 units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- May 3, 2007Crash risk2005 Chrysler Town and Country, 2005 Dodge Caravan — Air Bags
CERTAIN MINIVANS ARE BEING RECALLED THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE 27 STATES PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THAT USE GREATER AMOUNTS OF SALT FOR WINTER ROAD DEICING. THE UP-FRONT (UF) AIR BAG SENSORS THAT CONTAIN BRASS BUSHINGS INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES MAY CORRODE AND CRACK ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR. THESE SENSORS PROVIDE ENHANCED AIR BAG PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES.
07V192000 · 271K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- May 2, 2007Safety2007 Chevrolet C7500, 2007 Chevrolet C8500, 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak and 9 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
07V190000 · 2K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 1, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 Girardin G5, 2006 Girardin MB II, 2006 Girardin MB IV — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN GIRARDIN SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH AND DECEMBER 2006. THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT NOT DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED.
07V189000 · 50 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Apr 30, 2007Crash risk2007 Saleen S331 3V, 2007 Saleen S331 SC — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN EXTENDED CAB, 5 PASSENGER SPORT TRUCKS FITTED WITH A BRAKE UPGRADE, THE WHEEL BEARING C-CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE WHEEL HUB CAN BECOME LOOSE IN THE SPINDLE AND WILL FORCE THE ROTOR TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PAD.
07V188000 · 163 units · SALEEN, INC.
- Apr 27, 2007Safety2007 Jayco Designer, 2007 Jayco Eagle, 2007 Jayco Recon — Equipment
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS THE INCORRECT TIRE LOAD RANGE AND INFLATION PRESSURES.
07V185000 · 398 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Apr 27, 2007Crash risk2004–2007 Van Hool C2045, 2004–2007 Van Hool T2145 — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF/ARENS AS TRONIC 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.
07V186000 · 450 units · VAN HOOL N.V.
- Apr 27, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 EZ Loader Alumacraft, 2006–2007 EZ Loader Azzure, 2006–2007 EZ Loader Charger and 15 other models — Trailer Hitches
CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS UTILIZE A "SWING-TONGUE" ASSEMBLY, IN WHICH THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER SWINGS ON A PIVOT TO ALLOW THE TRAILER TO BE STORED IN A SMALLER AREA. A FLAT WASHER WAS OMITTIED OR THE FLAT WASHER CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY TO FALL THROUGH THE SWING TONGUE ASSEMBLY.
07V187000 · 4K units · EZ LOADER CUSTOM BOAT TRAILERS, INC.
- Apr 26, 2007Fire risk2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc, 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstf, 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn and 7 other models — Electrical System
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION THAT PERMITS THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO CONTACT A WELD BEAD ON THE OIL TANK. THIS MAY CAUSE THE WELD BEAD TO ABRADE THROUGH THE INSULATION ON THE CABLE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT FROM THE BATTERY THROUGH THE OIL TANK AND OIL LINES.
07V173000 · 52K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 26, 2007Crash risk2007 Ford Crown Victoria, 2007 Ford Grand Marquis — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE FRONT AND REAR RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LINES MAY BE REVERSED AT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
07V183000 · 630 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 26, 2007Crash risk2007 Autocar WX, 2007 Autocar WXLL, 2007 Autocar WXR — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, SOME OF THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET FASTENERS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THE PROPER TIGHTNESS.
07V184000 · 682 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Apr 25, 2007Crash risk2007 BMW 6-Series — Air Bags
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS A SENSING SYSTEM TO DETECT IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. THIS SENSING IS PROGRAMMED TO DETECT IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A SMALL ADULT OR CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS. PLACING CERTAIN CHILD SEATS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS DESIGNED TO RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC DEACTIVATION OF THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG.
07V178000 · 225 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 25, 2007Crash risk2007 Ford Explorer, 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — Steering
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE.
07V181000 · 11 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 24, 2007Crash risk2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER HEAD FITTING TO THE THERMOSTAT PRODUCED A COOLANT LEAKAGE.
07V175000 · 119 units · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Apr 24, 2007Crash risk2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CYLINDERS MOBILE TIMING BELT TENSIONER IS DIMENSIONALLY INCORRECT.
07V176000 · 2 units · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Apr 24, 2007Crash risk2005–2006 Trailmax T-10-UT, 2005–2006 Trailmax T-12-UT — Wheels
ON CERTAIN DOUBLE-AXLE UTILITY TRAILERS, THERE MAY BE A DEFECT IN THE AXLE END COMPONENTS.
07V177000 · 900 units · GEM STATE MFG., INC
- Apr 24, 2007Fire risk2007–2008 International 7600, 2007–2008 International 8600, 2007–2008 International 9200I and 3 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DAVCO FUEL PRO 382 HEATED FUEL FILTERS, WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE PRE-HEATER, LOCATED IN THE FUEL FILTER BASE, IS ENERGIZED.
07V180000 · 700 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 24, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 International 4200, 2007–2008 International 4300, 2007–2008 International 4400 and 9 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE HOUSINGS MAY CONTAIN THINNER MATERIAL THAN WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. OVER TIME, THIS THINNER MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, POSSIBLY IN THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE FLANGE.
07V179000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 20, 2007Crash risk1993–1996 NABI 416, 1993–1996 NABI 436 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.
07V172000 · 846 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Apr 18, 2007Crash risk2008 Kenworth T800, 2008 Kenworth W900 — Electrical System
CERTAIN TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BEHR CABLES, THE CABLES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND ARE TOO LONG.
07V165000 · 302 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 18, 2007Crash risk2006 US Bus Sturdibus, 2006 US Bus Universe — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN MY 2006 STURDIBUS AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON 2000 AND 5000 SERIES WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS. THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT NOT DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
07V167000 · 25 units · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Apr 18, 2007Safety2007 Keystone Montana — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE TAILLIGHT SOCKETS MAY NOT MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE BULB. THE TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT FUNCTION RELIABLY.
07V164000 · 150 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Apr 18, 2007Crash risk2007 Teton Denver Iii Prestige, 2007 Teton Laramie Tradition — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS "BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS," AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.
07V171000 · 7 units · TETON HOMES
- Apr 17, 2007Crash risk2005 E-Ton Beamer II, 2005 E-Ton Beamer Matrix Scooter — Wheels
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS IN THE AREA AROUND WHERE THE BRAKE DRUM IS ATTACHED.
07V162000 · 1K units · ETON AMERICA LLC
- Apr 16, 2007Crash risk2002 Kia Sportage — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROPYLENE THEREBY INITIATING CRACKING OF THE BLADES. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCES GENERATED BY THE ROTATION OF THE BLADES CAN CAUSE THE CRACKS TO PROPAGATE UNTIL COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS.
07V161000 · 35K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 16, 2007Fire risk1999–2003 TL Motorhome — Equipment
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN CERTAIN TUBING IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHICH COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FLAMMABLE COOLANT SOLUTION TO BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
07V166000 · 653 units · TL INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Apr 13, 2007Crash risk2001–2006 US Bus Sturdibus, 2000 US Bus Sturdivan, 2003–2004 US Bus Universe — Seats
CERTAIN U.S. BUS STURDIBUS, STURDIVAN, AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 1, 2000, AND MAY 2, 2006. IN A CRASH, THE WALL AND FLOOR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE SUPPORTING STEEL WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. ALSO THE SEATS IN THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE SEAT SPACING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
07V155000 · 106 units · U.S. BUS CORPORATION