Vehicle recalls — page 322
- Jul 20, 2005Fire risk2004 Oshkosh AD Series — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TEREX ADVANCE CONCRETE MIXERS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V334000 · 490 units · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Jul 20, 2005Safety2005 Toyota Tundra — Air Bags
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND OPTIONAL FABRIC FRONT CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT LENS WHICH WILL NOT DISPLAY THE STATUS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG.
05V328000 · 3K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 19, 2005Fire risk2005 Victory 8-Ball, 2005 Victory Hammer, 2005 Victory Kingpin and 3 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE INCORRECT FOR USE IN A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM APPLICATION.
05V326000 · 4K units · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 15, 2005Crash risk2004–2006 MCI J4500 — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION.
05V322000 · 156 units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Jul 15, 2005Safety2003–2005 Airstream Land Yacht, 2003–2005 Airstream Sky Deck — Electrical System
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS)NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN DRIVER WARNINGS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101 AND 105 ARE NOT DISPLAYED. AS A RESULT OF THIS INCORRECT SOFTWARE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE CODES.
05V323000 · 213 units · AIRSTREAM, INC.
- Jul 14, 2005Safety2005 Neoplan AN440 Transliner, 2005 Neoplan AN440LF, 2003–2004 Neoplan AN460 Articulated — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VAPOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES, THE TWO PIECE CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHEN USED AS AN ELEMENT OF THE DOOR ACTUATION LINKAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VAPOR MEDIUM PNEUMATIC DIFFERENTIAL ENGINE, MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE RESULTING IN BENDING OR BREAKING OF THE CONNECTING ROD.
05V321000 · 311 units · NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
- Jul 14, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Nissan Murano — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.
05V319000 · 125K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 8, 2005Fire risk1997–2001 New Flyer D30LF, 1997–2002 New Flyer D40LF — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
05V320000 · 321 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jul 8, 2005Crash risk2005 Kia Sportage — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
05V318000 · 4K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 7, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Volvo VH, 2005 Volvo VN, 2005 Volvo VT — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION?S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V311000 · 10 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 7, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Mack CHN — Power Train
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FXL AXLES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE DRAGLINK MAY CONTACT THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER DURING FULL WHEEL CUT AND ARTICULATION OF THE CHASSIS.
05V313000 · 320 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jul 7, 2005Crash risk2005 Hyundai Tucson — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
05V315000 · 6K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 7, 2005Crash risk2006 Hyundai Sonata — Electronic Stability Control
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), THE ESC MAY HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO BE OVERSENSITIVE TO THE ONSET OF OVERSTEERING WHILE DRIVING ON BANKED CURVES, CAUSING INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE FRONT OUTSIDE BRAKE WHEN ESC ACTIVATION MAY NOT BE NEEDED.
05V316000 · 2K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 7, 2005Fire risk2005 Mack CL, 2004–2005 Mack CV, 2005 Mack CX and 2 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V312000 · 100 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jul 7, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Mazda RX-8 — Engine and Engine Cooling
IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND BACK UP LIGHTS, PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKES, MALFUNCTIONS OF THE GAS GAUGE AND/OR POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKS RESULTING FROM HEAT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK.
05V317000 · 52K units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Jul 6, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Keystone Everest, 2004 Keystone Montana — Wheels
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 16", 6-BOLT ALUMINUM WHEEL OPTION WITH 5.5" BOLT CIRCLES, FOREIGN MATERIAL MAY BE PRESENT IN THE 'CLAMP JOINT' (MATING SURFACE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND HUB FACE. THIS CAN HINDER THE PROPER TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS IF THE NUTS ARE NOT INSTALLED WITH THE PROPER TORQUE DURING MANUFACTURE, RE-TIGHTENED DURING THE INITIAL 'SEATING IN' PERIOD AND/OR THERE IS A FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
05V309000 · 3K units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Jul 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Ford Expedition, 2006 Lincoln Navigator — Tires
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.
05V310000 · 10K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 5, 2005Fire risk2006 Four Winds Majestic — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL JUMPER LINE MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT END FORM.
05V306000 · 25 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jul 5, 2005Safety2002–2005 Van-Con School Bus — Other
VAN-CON 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR 15, 16, 20, 25, AND 30 PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GMC, CHEVROLET, AND FORD CHASSIS. IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, THE MICROSWITCHES USED INTERNALLY TO POSITION THE STOP ARM SIGN IN THE OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS MAY MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE SIGN TO OPEN OR CLOSE IN AN IMPROPER POSITION, OR TO NOT OPEN AT ALL.
05V308000 · 406 units · VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
- Jul 5, 2005Fire risk2005 Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINE, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY NOT BE POSITIONED PROPERLY AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
05V305000 · 40K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Jul 5, 2005Fire risk2005 Tiffin Allegro, 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bay, 2005–2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus and 2 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES CONTAINING A 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH BUILT BY INTELLITEC, THE MATERIAL USED FOR THE WIRE LUGS WAS CHANGED FROM NICKEL PLATED TO COPPER LUGS. THE COPPER LUGS ARE SOFTER THAN THE NICKEL PLATED AND DO NOT RETAIN THE TORQUE OF THE SCREW THAT CLAMPS THE WIRE CONNECTOR.
05V307000 · 265 units · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
- Jul 1, 2005Safety2002 Supreme Classic American Trolley — Structure
ON CERTAIN TROLLEYS EQUIPPED WITH VAPOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES, THE TWO PIECE CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHEN USED AS AN ELEMENT OF THE DOOR ACTUATION LINKAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VAPOR MEDIUM PNEUMATIC DIFFERENTIAL ENGINE, MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE RESULTING IN BENDING OR BREAKING OF THE CONNECTING ROD.
05V314000 · 48 units · SUPREME CORPORATION
- Jun 29, 2005Safety1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK.
05V303000 · 15K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 29, 2005Safety1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 and 2 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, RUST BUILD-UP ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) SHIFT LINKAGE MAY CAUSE THE LINKAGE TO BIND. RUST BUILD-UP IS ACCELERATED IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT ARE SITUATED NEAR LARGE BODIES OF SALT WATER, OR IN REGIONS WITH HEAVY SNOW/ICE MELTING COMPOUND USAGE IN WINTER MONTHS.
05V304000 · 16K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 28, 2005Crash risk2005 Toyota Tacoma — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH SEAT, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR CONNECTOR PINS ARE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR.
05V302000 · 12K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 28, 2005Crash risk2002–2005 Land Rover Freelander — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION.
05V300000 · 2K units · LAND ROVER
- Jun 27, 2005Crash risk2004 New Flyer D40LF — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES CUSTOM BUILT FOR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND EQUIPPED WITH MAN AXLES, THE CENTER-LINK ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
05V298000 · 218 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jun 27, 2005Crash risk2005 Sundowner Sunlite — Service Brakes, Electric
ON CERTAIN HORSE/STOCK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER PREDATOR ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS AND WERE NOT FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH A STORAGE BATTERY, THE BREAK-AWAY SYSTEM BATTERY DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH AMP HOURS TO MAINTAIN BRAKING FOR THE REQUIRED 15 MINUTES IN CASE OF TRAILER BREAK-AWAY WHEN USING THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM.
05V301000 · 7 units · SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC.
- Jun 27, 2005Crash risk2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF FOUR SEALS INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BY-PASS HYDRAULIC BRAKING FORCE PRESSURE AND ALLOW A LONGER THAN NORMAL PEDAL STROKE.
05V299000 · 4K units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 24, 2005Fire risk2003–2006 International 9100I, 2003–2006 International 9200I, 2003–2006 International 9400I and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN 4X2 AND 6X4 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
05V296000 · 50K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 24, 2005Crash risk2006 International 4200, 2006 International 4300 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN 4X2 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, A LONGER FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SHORTER, CORRECT LENGTH HOSE.
05V297000 · 60 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 21, 2005Safety2006 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2006 Monaco Coach Cayman, 2005–2006 Safari Coach Cheetah and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' TWO DELIVERY LINES ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
05V291000 · 647 units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Jun 21, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Fleetwood Prowler, 2004–2005 Fleetwood Terry, 2004–2005 Fleetwood Wilderness — Structure
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE MISSING WELDS ON THE CHASSIS CROSS-MEMBERS.
05V289000 · 496 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Jun 21, 2005Fire risk2005 Coachmen Cross Country, 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite, 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN REAR DIESEL MOTOR HOMES CONTAINING A 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH BUILT BY INTELLITEC, THE MATERIAL USED FOR THE WIRE LUGS WAS CHANGED FROM NICKEL PLATED TO COPPER LUGS. THE COPPER LUGS ARE SOFTER THAN THE NICKEL PLATED AND DO NOT RETAIN THE TORQUE OF THE SCREW THAT CLAMPS THE WIRE CONNECTOR.
05V294000 · 135 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Jun 21, 2005Safety2003–2005 Autocar WX, 2003–2005 Autocar WXLL, 2003–2005 Autocar WXR — Back Over Prevention
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BACKUP ALARM MOTION SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND MAY NOT SENSE WHEN THE VEHICLE MOVERS BACKWARDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
05V295000 · 649 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Jun 21, 2005Crash risk2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei, 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpi, 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LINES MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
05V293000 · 2K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 20, 2005Crash risk2005 Haulmark Trailer — Trailer Hitches
CERTAIN TANDEM AXLE ENCLOSED TRAILERS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 10,000 POUNDS AND UNDER, MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE BALL COUPLERS (MANUFACTURING DATE OF N0315) WHICH COULD FAIL IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
05V286000 · 1K units · HAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC.
- Jun 20, 2005Crash risk2005 Buick Terraza, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 2005 Pontiac Montana and 1 other model — Parking Brake
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' TO MEET THE STANDARD, THE VEHICLE MUST NOT MOVE FOR FIVE MINUTES WHEN STOPPED ON A STEEP HILL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL (N). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAILED THIS TEST.
05V287000 · 15K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 17, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Spartan K2, 2004–2005 Spartan K3 — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST.
05V283000 · 86 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Jun 16, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2003–2005 GMC Topkick — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR 4500/5500 SERIES CHEVROLET KODIAK, SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, AND GMC TOPKICK VEHICLES; AND 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR GMC SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L ENGINE AND HYDROMAX BRAKE SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A PORTION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. A HOLE COULD BE WORN IN THE HOSE AND A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WOULD OCCUR.
05V288000 · 7K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 16, 2005Safety2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide DW, 2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide SW, 2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide XL and 1 other model — Other
CERTAIN MID BUS 2002-2005 MODEL YEAR GUIDE DX, GUIDE SW, GUIDE XL, AND SC SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 7, 2002, AND APRIL 30, 2005, ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, THE MICROSWITCHES USED INTERNALLY TO POSITION THE SIGN IN THE OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS MAY MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE SIGN TO OPEN OR CLOSE IN AN IMPROPER POSITION, OR TO NOT OPEN AT ALL.
05V292000 · 2K units · MID BUS CORPORATION
- Jun 15, 2005Safety2003–2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF — Structure
ON CERTAIN COMMERCIALTRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VAPOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES, THE TWO PIECE CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHEN USED AS AN ELEMENT OF THE DOOR ACTUATION LINKAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VAPOR MEDIUM PNEUMATIC DIFFERENTIAL ENGINE, MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE RESULTING IN BENDING OR BREAKING OF THE CONNECTING ROD.
05V281000 · 45 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jun 14, 2005Crash risk2005 Triumph Daytona 955I, 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, 2005 Triumph Sprint ST and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LOWER BY-PASS COOLANT HOSE CAN RUPTURE.
05V276000 · 969 units · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
- Jun 14, 2005Crash risk2006 Fleetwood Orbit 190XP, 2006 Fleetwood Orbit 260XP — Equipment
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE UNSUPPORTED FRESH WATER AND HOLDING TANKS. THE TANKS REQUIRE STRAPS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THEM FROM SEPARATING FROM THE TRAVEL TRAILER.
05V275000 · 8 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Jun 14, 2005Crash risk2005 Country Coach Allure, 2006 Country Coach Intrigue — Tires
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES 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.' THE FRONT AND REAR TIRE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES OF 125 PSI EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM COLD INFLATION PRESSURE OF 120 PSI.
05V277000 · 9 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Jun 14, 2005Crash risk2004 Freightliner Century ST, 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 2004 Freightliner Coronado and 1 other model — Wheels
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3RD GENERATION CONMET ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE DRUM MOUNTING FLANGE ON THE CONMET TRUTURN BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A TAPER FROM THE PILOT HOLE TO THE BARREL OF THE DRUM.
05V285000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 14, 2005Safety2001–2005 Orion Vii — Structure
ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VAPOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES, THE TWO PIECE CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHEN USED AS AN ELEMENT OF THE DOOR ACTUATION LINKAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VAPOR MEDIUM PNEUMATIC DIFFERENTIAL ENGINE, MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE RESULTING IN BENDING OR BREAKING OF THE CONNECTING ROD.
05V282000 · 1K units · ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Jun 14, 2005Fire risk2004 Freightliner American Lafrance, 2004 Freightliner Freightliner, 2004 Freightliner Sterling and 2 other models — Suspension
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS AND THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V284000 · 634 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 14, 2005Fire risk1998–2000 Neoplan AN440, 1998 Neoplan AN440L, 1999–2000 Neoplan AN460 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN STANDARD FLOOR, LOW FLOOR AND ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN SHAFT IMBALANCE AND LUBRICATING OIL PASSES INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
05V290000 · 465 units · NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
- Jun 14, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2005–2006 Fleetwood Tioga — Equipment
CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WAS PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AND INCORRECT CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG.
05V278000 · 476 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.