Vehicle recalls — page 316
- Feb 23, 2006Crash risk2006 Fleetwood Bounder, 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2006 Fleetwood Discovery and 12 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
06V055000 · 1K units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Feb 21, 2006Fire risk2005 Nissan Murano — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.
06V054000 · 14K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 16, 2006Crash risk2006 Keystone NRG — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS BUILT WITH MANUAL PULL-DOWN BUNK BEDS, THE BEDS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED AND COULD COLLAPSE.
06V053000 · 33 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Feb 16, 2006Fire risk2006 Holiday Rambler Next Level, 2006 Mckenzie Dune Chaser — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH REFUELING STATION PUMPS, THE INLET FITTING MAY NOT HAVE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF THREAD SEALER WHICH MAY CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
06V052000 · 124 units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Feb 15, 2006Safety2006 Chevrolet Uplander — Equipment
CERTAIN CARGO VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" AND NO. 120. "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE CARGO VANS WERE SHIPPED WITHOUT A TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS BECAUSE THEY WERE INCORRECTLY DESIGNATED AS INCOMPLETE VEHICLES.
06V051000 · 291 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Feb 14, 2006Crash risk2005 East Frame Dump — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TANDEM DUMP TRAILERS, DUE TO IMPROPER MATERIAL USED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE, THE SPINDLE CAN BEND OR BREAK.
06V047000 · 12 units · EAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
- Feb 14, 2006Fire risk2005–2006 Braun Entervan — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS (BUICK TERRAZA, CHEVROLET UPLANDER, AND PONTIAC MONTANA SV6) BUILT ON PLATFORMS BY BRAUN, A FUEL HOSE CAN RUPTURE ALLOWING FUEL TO BE PUMPED FREELY FROM THE FUEL TANK AND INTO THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION.
06V050000 · 657 units · BRAUN CORPORATION
- Feb 14, 2006Fire risk2006 Jayco Talon — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL FUEL STATION, THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAK.
06V049000 · 278 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Feb 13, 2006Crash risk2006 Dodge Durango — Air Bags
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE WRONG OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
06V044000 · 335 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 13, 2006Crash risk2003–2006 Nissan Murano — Seat Belts
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE.
06V048000 · 203K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 13, 2006Crash risk2006 Nissan Altima, 2006 Nissan Maxima — Suspension
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR SUBFRAME MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRACK IN A BRACKET WHICH HOLDS PART OF THE REAR SUSPENSION.
06V046000 · 759 units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 10, 2006Crash risk1999–2006 Heil California Pull — Structure
ON CERTAIN PULL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS, THE INTEGRITY OF THE WELD SEQUENCING COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN CRACKING AT THE REAR OF THE SUSPENSION FRAME.
06V045000 · 87 units · HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
- Feb 10, 2006Crash risk2005 Bentley Arnage R, 2005 Bentley Arnage T — Wheels
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT FINISH, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
06V040000 · 27 units · BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
- Feb 9, 2006Crash risk2006 Dodge Dakota, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP PREMATURELY DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
06V038000 · 39K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 9, 2006Safety2006 Volkswagen Beetle — Equipment
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17-INCH WHEELS AND A 2.5L ENGINE FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A TIRE INFORMATION LABEL THAT LISTS AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE SIZE. THE CORRECT FRONT TIRE SIZE SHOULD BE LISTED AS 225/45 R17. THE INFLATION PRESSURE IS CORRECT.
06V043000 · 906 units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Feb 9, 2006Crash risk2006 Jeep Commander — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED RETRACTOR BRACKET EDGE ON THE THIRD ROW SEAT MAY CONTACT THE SEAT BELT DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BELT WEBBING.
06V037000 · 24K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 9, 2006Fire risk2006 Jeep Liberty — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN TWO WHEEL DRIVE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7 LITER ENGINES, THE LEFT OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST PIPE.
06V036000 · 16K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 9, 2006Crash risk2006 Dodge Dakota, 2006 Dodge Durango, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider — Visibility
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLAMPS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING.
06V039000 · 80K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 9, 2006Fire risk2004–2005 Autocar WX, 2004–2005 Autocar WXLL, 2004–2005 Autocar WXR — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, EXPOSED 12V TERMINALS ON THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A HINGED METAL LATCH ON THE BATTERY BOX LID. WHEN LATCHING OR UN-LATCHING THE BATTERY BOX LID, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PERSON WEARING METAL JEWELRY (LIKE A WATCH OR FINGER RING) MIGHT CONNECT THE GROUNDED, METAL LATCH TO THE EXPOSED POSITIVE TERMINALS ON THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH THROUGH SUCH JEWELRY.
06V042000 · 30 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Feb 8, 2006Crash risk2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2006 Fleetwood Discovery, 2006 Fleetwood Excursion — Equipment
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG MAY BE PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WEIGHT VALUE OF 31,000 POUNDS. THE CORRECT GVWR WEIGHT VALUE IS 28,000 POUNDS. THE SAME WEIGHT ERROR MAY OCCUR ON THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG.
06V032000 · 42 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Feb 8, 2006Fire risk2004–2006 Freightliner Classic, 2004–2006 Freightliner Classic XL, 2004–2006 Freightliner Columbia and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
06V030000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Feb 7, 2006Crash risk2004 Spartan GA40M-3164, 2006 Spartan GA41H-2142, 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142 and 7 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIMONEY 22 INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS, THE KINGPIN BALL PIN IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN FRACTURE AT THE M35 THREAD AT THE TOP OF THE BALL PIN.
06V029000 · 11 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Feb 7, 2006Crash risk2006 Spartan K2, 2006 Spartan MG, 2006 Spartan Mountain Master — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE WHEN THE FUSE IS BLOWN UPON ACTIVATION OF THE AUXILIARY BRAKE. AT THE TIME, THE AUXILIARY BRAKE, THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR, AND AUXILIARY BRAKE 'BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION' CEASE TO FUNCTION, AND THE 'CHECK' ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
06V035000 · 833 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Feb 7, 2006Crash risk2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C35LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF and 6 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.
06V034000 · 682 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Feb 6, 2006Safety2005–2006 Ford F-150, 2006 Lincoln Mark LT — Interior Lighting
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
06V033000 · 211K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 6, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Pace American Rallye Explorer — Equipment
ON CERTAIN SPORTS/CAMPER TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FURNACES, THE FURNACE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SO THAT THE EXHAUST VENT DISCHARGED INTO THE OCCUPIED SPACE OF THE TRAILER AND THE HEATED AIR DISCHARGED OUTSIDE OF THE TRAILER.
06V031000 · 4 units · PACE AMERICAN, INC.
- Feb 2, 2006Crash risk2004 Coach and Equipment Phoenix — Equipment
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIR CONDITIONING, THE MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS CAN BREAK OR FALL OFF.
06V026000 · 247 units · COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP.
- Feb 2, 2006Crash risk2004–2005 Girardin MB IV — Equipment
CERTAIN GIRARDIN 2004 AND 2005 MB IV SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 10, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER COMPRESSOR MOUNT BRACKETS, P/N 86-62400-00. THIS WELD IS USED TO MOUNT THE SECONDARY COMPRESSOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON TO THE ENGINE. IF THE INSTALLER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY TORQUE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE OR THERE IS A POOR QUALITY WELD AT THE WELDMENT'S SUPPORT TAB, THE WELDMENT CAN BREAK OR FALL OFF.
06V027000 · 13 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Feb 2, 2006Crash risk2000–2005 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2000–2005 Mercedes-Benz S Class — Interior Lighting
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
06V028000 · 37K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jan 31, 2006Crash risk2003–2006 Wilson Grain Trailer — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION HANGER WELD MAY FAIL AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT BETWEEN THE HANGER AND THE SUBFRAME.
06V024000 · 2K units · WILSON TRAILER COMPANY
- Jan 30, 2006Fire risk1998–2006 Suzuki VL1500, 2005–2006 Suzuki VL1500T — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, STRESS AROUND THE RIGHT FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTING POINT CAN CAUSE HAIRLINE FATIGUE CRACKS TO FORM. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
06V025000 · 38K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Jan 27, 2006Crash risk2003–2004 Jayco Eagle, 2005 Jayco Jay Feather — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE P-CLAMP WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE METAL BRAKE LINE ELBOW BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE BACKING PLATE TO BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD LEADING TO THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
06V022000 · 254 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Jan 27, 2006Crash risk2004 Lexus RX330 — Seat Belts
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE ANCHOR BOLT FOR THE REAR, LEFT-HAND SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
06V023000 · 4K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jan 26, 2006Fire risk2003–2006 Volvo VHD, 2003–2006 Volvo VNL, 2003–2006 Volvo VNM — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.
06V021000 · 33K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jan 25, 2006Crash risk2005 Big Dog Chopper DT, 2006 Big Dog K-9, 2004 Bigdog Boxer and 6 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.
06V019000 · 10K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Jan 25, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Cadillac CTS, 2005–2006 Cadillac STS — Fuel System, Gasoline
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME.
06V020000 · 17K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jan 25, 2006Crash risk2006 Jaguar XJ — Visibility
ON CERTAIN SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH MOONROOFS, A REINFORCEMENT BAR WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS IN THE MOONROOF. WHEN CLOSING A DOOR OR UPON SEVERE ROAD IMPACT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOONROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER.
06V018000 · 3K units · JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Jan 23, 2006Fire risk2006 Jayco Escapade — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE CABLE MELTING AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
06V016000 · 47 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Jan 23, 2006Crash risk2003 Audi A4, 2003 Audi A6, 2003 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
06V017000 · 74K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Jan 18, 2006Crash risk2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer D40I, 2004–2005 New Flyer D40LF and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
06V015000 · 103 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jan 18, 2006Crash risk2006 Fleetwood Prowler, 2006 Fleetwood Terry, 2006 Fleetwood Wilderness — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE AXLE WIDTH IS TOO NARROW CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL HOUSING.
06V012000 · 14 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Jan 18, 2006Fire risk2003 Suzuki SV1000, 2003–2006 Suzuki SV1000S, 2003–2006 Suzuki SV650 and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
06V013000 · 5K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Jan 18, 2006Crash risk2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX — Suspension
CERTAIN 2006 THOMAS BUILT HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY AND NOVEMBER 2005. THE FRONT SPRING EYES MAY CRACK FROM EMBRITTLEMENT DUE TO AN IMPROPER HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
06V014000 · 360 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jan 17, 2006Safety2006 Peterbilt 335 — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)." THE INDICATOR LIGHT THAT NOTIFIES THE DRIVER OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRAILER ABS WAS NOT INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.
06V011000 · 79 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jan 17, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Travis Aero-Lite, 2005–2006 Travis Classic, 2005–2006 Travis Power-Lite and 3 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN FRAMELESS, QUARTER-FRAME AND END DUMP TRAILERS, SMALL OUTER BUSHINGS (LEFT AND RIGHT) ON THE COUPLER PLATE HAVE CRACKED WHICH ALLOWS THE PIN THAT ATTACHES THE DRAFT ARMS TO THE COUPLER PLATE TO SLIP OUT.
06V010000 · 639 units · TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC.
- Jan 13, 2006Crash risk2006 Cadillac STS — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND A 3.6L V6 ENGINE, THE TORQUE MONITORING FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) ARE NOT ENABLED. THESE FUNCTIONS CAN LIMIT ENGINE SPEED AND TORQUE IF UNUSUAL ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE FAILURES OCCUR.
06V007000 · 1K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jan 13, 2006Crash risk2006 Jayco Escapade, 2006 Jayco Granite Ridge, 2006 Jayco Greyhawk — Power Train
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE U-JOINT RETAINING CLIPS MISSING OR NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. IF THE RETAINING CLIPS ARE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, THE U-JOINT MAY BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE YOKE AND THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN.
06V009000 · 62 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Jan 12, 2006Crash risk2001–2005 Freightliner Coronado — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT STEERING WHEELS, THE STEERING WHEELS MAY BE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT LENGTH HUCK FASTENERS THAT ARE TOO SHORT TO ALLOW PROPER COLLAR ENGAGEMENT ON THE PIN. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL FEEL LOOSE ON THE HUB FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WITH THE SUBSEQUENT POSSIBILITY OF A COMPLETE SEPARATION.
06V006000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jan 12, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 2005–2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH A TAILPIPE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A WELD LOCATED BETWEEN THE FASTENING CLIP AND EXHAUST PIPE, WHICH IS INADEQUATELY DIMENSIONED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE CERTAIN ACCESSORY EXHAUST PIPES INSTALLED BY DEALERS.
06V008000 · 5K units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jan 10, 2006Crash risk2006 Kawasaki BN125 — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PINCH BOLT HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE LOWER FRONT FORK TRIPLE CLAMP WAS NOT THREADED TO THE FULL DESIGN DEPTH. THIS ALLOWED THE PINCH BOLT TO BE TIGHTENED TO ITS DESIGNED TORQUE VALUE, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE ON THE LEFT FORK TUBE.
06V005000 · 103 units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.