Vehicle recalls — page 323
- Jun 14, 2005Safety2004–2006 Featherlite H3-45, 2004–2006 Featherlite XL-II — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON PREVOST BUS CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V280000 · 110 units · FEATHERLITE, INC.
- Jun 10, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Ford E-350, 2004–2005 Ford E-450, 2004–2005 Ford Excursion and 4 other models — Electrical System
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
05V270000 · 180K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 10, 2005Safety2005–2006 Four Winds Chateau, 2005 Four Winds Chateau Citation, 2005–2006 Four Winds Chateau Sport and 7 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS 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 TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
05V272000 · 238 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Jun 9, 2005Fire risk2005 Ford F-250 SD, 2005 Ford F-350 SD, 2005 Ford F-450 SD and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL JUMPER LINE MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT END FORM.
05V266000 · 79K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 9, 2005Safety2004 Altec AM55, 2004 Altec L Series, 2004 Altec LBH and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN AERIAL DEVICES MOUNTED ON GMC C7500 TRUCK CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AN ALTEC ELECTRIC-AIR/MANUAL TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL, THE TWO-WAY CHECK VALVE COULD BE INSTALLED IN EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEM IN SUCH A MANNER THAT STOPS AIR FLOW TO THAT PARTICULAR PART OF THE CHASSIS BRAKE SYSTEM.
05V264000 · 38 units · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Jun 9, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor, 2004–2005 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE CAST CLAMP PORTION OF THE TORQUE ROD COULD CRACK UNDER INITIAL TORQUEING OF THE CLAMP FASTENERS RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OR CRACKS. CASTING POROSITY AND INCORRECT HEAT TREATMENT CAUSED POTENTIAL WEAKNESS IN THE CAST CLAMP PORTION OF THE TORQUE ROD.
05V271000 · 1K units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Jun 8, 2005Fire risk2005–2006 Spartan Mountain Master — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HARNESS AND CABLES WERE ROUTED INCORRECTLY. SHARP CASTING EDGES OF THE TRANSMISSION LIFTING EAR CUT INTO THE CABLES OR THE WIRE HARNESS.
05V273000 · 1K units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Jun 7, 2005Fire risk2005 Nissan Sentra — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A VAPOR HOSE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FORMED CORRECTLY DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH A FULL FUEL TANK, FUEL MAY FLOW INTO THE VAPOR HOSE, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO A VAPOR CANISTER.
05V269000 · 44K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 7, 2005Fire risk2003 Neoplan AN460 Articulated — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN 60' ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES, THE STARTER CABLE AND ADDITIONAL HEAVY GAUGE WIRES HAD INADVERTENTLY BEEN ATTACHED TO THE STARTER STUD DURING THE MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
05V267000 · 85 units · NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
- Jun 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Itasca Navion, 2006 Winnebago View — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL REAR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, THE UPPER MOUNT CAN MOVE AND CONTACT THE TIRE.
05V265000 · 89 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jun 3, 2005Safety2004–2005 Tiffin Bus, 2004 Tiffin Phaeton, 2005 Tiffin Zephyr — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V268000 · 302 units · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2005 Foretravel U270, 2005 Foretravel U295, 2005 Foretravel U295T and 2 other models — Visibility
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM, A CIRCLIP (SNAP RING) WHICH HOLDS EACH ROD END OF THE VARIABLE ARCH LEVER IN PLACE IS MISSING.
05V249000 · 53 units · FORETRAVEL, INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Safety2004–2005 Hackney Truck Body — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN TRUCK BODIES AND TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE LIGHT PROJECTION FROM THE LICENSE PLATE LAMP DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
05V244000 · 329 units · HACKNEY AND SONS, INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2003 Saturn L200, 2004 Saturn L300, 2000–2002 Saturn LS — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.
05V245000 · 292K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
05V247000 · 1K units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk1998–2005 Western Alpine Coach, 2005–2006 Western Avalanche — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VANSCO VMM 2820 MODULES, THE MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF ALL OPERATIONAL FUNCTION.
05V250000 · 89 units · WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2006 Country Coach Prevost Conversion — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME SHELLS SUPPLIED BY PREVOST CAR, INC., IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LARGE QUANTITY OF ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND WAS USED IN THE MOUNTING OF 3 RADIUS ROD SUPPORTS. THE BOLTS SECURING THE RADIUS ROD SUPPORTS CAN LOOSEN AND COULD COMPLETELY DETACH.
05V253000 · 17 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Jun 2, 2005Safety2003–2005 Toyota Tundra — Air Bags
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MANUAL AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH TO DISABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DO NOT HAVE A CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORAGE SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THIS SPECIFICATION DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
05V254000 · 156K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2005 Newmar Essex, 2004–2005 Newmar Kountry Star and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES, THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD REQUIRED RANGE OF 60 TO 65PSI.
05V263000 · 2K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jun 2, 2005Fire risk2002–2004 UD UD1200, 2005 UD UD1300, 2002–2005 UD UD1400 — Electrical System
CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE HAD THE OUTER CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT FOR THE BATTERY CABLE WORN THROUGH AT THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BATTERY CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE THIRD FRAME CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT AND ALLOW THE BATTERY CABLE TO SHORT AGAINST THE FRAME.
05V261000 · 3K units · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- Jun 2, 2005Safety2005–2006 Gulf Stream Friendship — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES. THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V258000 · 20 units · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Thor California Jazz 367WTB, 2004–2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB, 2004–2005 Thor California Wanderer 367WTB — Power Train
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, UNDER EXTREME OR REPEATED EXTREME SIDE-LOADING OF THE AXLES, BENDING OF THE SPRING HANGERS MAY OCCUR.
05V259000 · 764 units · THOR CALIFORNIA INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2005 Alfa Gold See YA — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE EMERGENCY/BREAKAWAY BRAKE SYSTEM WIRING WAS CHANGED.
05V248000 · 18 units · ALFA LEISURE,INC.
- Jun 2, 2005Safety2003–2005 Millennium Prevost-Millennium — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON PREVOST XLII OR H3-45 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V260000 · 18 units · MILLENNIUM LUXURY COACHES
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2005 US Bus Sturdibus — Visibility
CERTAIN 2005 MY STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "WINDOW RETENTION."
05V257000 · 200 units · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Jun 2, 2005Fire risk1999–2002 UD UD1200, 1999–2002 UD UD1400 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, THE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY DURING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING THAT COULD ALLOW THE BATTERY CABLE TO CONTACT THE EDGE OF THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION THE BATTERY CABLE CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT COULD BECOME WORN AWAY AND ALLOW SHORTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO THE FRAME.
05V262000 · 4K units · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- Jun 1, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 US Bus Sturdibus, 2004–2005 US Bus Universe — Seats
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 MY STURDIBUS AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH IMPROPER/MISSING WELDS ON THE 30" WIDE BARRIER SUPPORT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
05V255000 · 172 units · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Jun 1, 2005Crash risk1998–2005 Yamaha XVS11, 1998–2005 Yamaha XVS65 — Seats
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYLES, THE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD BREAK IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IS OVER TIGHTENED.
05V256000 · 46K units · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Jun 1, 2005Crash risk2006 Skyline Aljo Limited, 2006 Skyline Layton Limited, 2006 Skyline Nomad Limited — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE ROAD- SIDE FRONT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRAILER IS INCORRECT. THE TIRE COLD INFLATION PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY STATED.
05V243000 · 88 units · SKYLINE CORPORATION
- May 31, 2005Crash risk2005 Victory Hammer — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CAMSHAFT CHAIN DRIVE SPROCKET LOCATED ON THE CRANKSHAFT MAY HAVE CRACKED UPON INSTALLATION.
05V252000 · 712 units · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 31, 2005Crash risk2005 Roush Mustang GT — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN ALTERED PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROUSH LEATHER SEAT PACKAGES, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR SYSTEM CAN INTERMITTENTLY DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND ILLUMINATE THE DASH DISPLAY SHOWING "PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED" WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING.
05V274000 · 680 units · ROUSH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
- May 27, 2005Crash risk2006 International 3200, 2006 International 4000, 2006 International 7000 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, TRUCKS, AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES, THE PUSH ROD THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BREAK UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
05V241000 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 27, 2005Safety2003–2005 Newell Motor Home — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V242000 · 71 units · NEWELL COACH CORP.
- May 25, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Hino NJ8J, 2005–2006 Hino NV8J — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS VEHICLES, A BRAKE AIR LINE COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED.
05V240000 · 262 units · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- May 20, 2005Crash risk2005 Skyline Aljo, 2005 Skyline Layton, 2005 Skyline Nomad — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, THERE IS INADEQUATE SUPPORT IN THE FRONT C-CHANNEL CROSS MEMBERS AND GOOSENECK WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FIBERGLASS CAP TO BE DAMAGED AND/OR THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO BUCKLE OR BOW.
05V238000 · 9 units · SKYLINE CORPORATION
- May 20, 2005Safety2002–2006 Blue Bird All American, 2002–2006 Blue Bird Conventional, 2002–2006 Blue Bird Micro Bird and 3 other models — Other
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: 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 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.
05V239000 · 9K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 20, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Skyline Layton Limited, 2005–2006 Skyline Nomad Limited — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE CERTIFICATION LABEL HAS INCORRECT INFORMATION. THE WRONG TIRE BRAND, TIRE SIZE AND COLD INFLATION PRESSURE IS SHOWN.
05V235000 · 213 units · SKYLINE CORPORATION
- May 20, 2005Safety2002–2006 Blue Bird All American, 2002–2006 Blue Bird Conventional, 2002–2006 Blue Bird Micro Bird and 3 other models — Other
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD 2002 THROUGH 2006 MY ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, MINIBIRD, MICROBIRD, VISION, AND TC2000 SCHOOL BUSES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES OTHER THAN THE FOLLOWING STATES: 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.
05V251000 · 3K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 20, 2005Safety2004 American Carriage H3-45, 2004–2005 American Carriage Xlii, 2003 Prevost H3-45 — Equipment
ON CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON PREVOST CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V231000 · 7 units · AMERICAN CARRIAGE INC.
- May 20, 2005Crash risk2005 Bigdog Bulldog — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE FRONT FENDER TO DETACH.
05V233000 · 180 units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- May 20, 2005Safety2004–2006 Western Alpine Coach, 2004–2006 Western Avalanche — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V230000 · 111 units · WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
- May 19, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Kia Sedona — Wheels
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
05V232000 · 37K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- May 19, 2005Crash risk2005 Kenworth C500, 2005 Kenworth T2000, 2005 Kenworth T600 and 2 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE HIGH-ARTICULATION REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE C65-1006 SWAY BAR USED IN THIS REAR SUSPENSION MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO EITHER A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR A HIGH INDUCED STRESS DURING AN EXTREME SUSPENSION ARTICULATION EVENT.
05V237000 · 850 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 19, 2005Safety2002–2005 Forest River Tsunami — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V234000 · — · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- May 19, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Saab 9-3 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.
05V236000 · 69K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- May 17, 2005Crash risk2001–2002 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2002–2004 Toyota Sequoia, 2001–2004 Toyota Tacoma and 1 other model — Suspension
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL OF THE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED. THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENESS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.
05V225000 · 768K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 17, 2005Safety2003–2006 Setra S417 — Parking Brake
CERTAIN (36-58 PASSENGER) MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES IN GREEN AND NOT RED, WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED.
05V228000 · 317 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 16, 2005Safety2003–2004 Eldorado Escort FE — Electrical System
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES 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.
05V226000 · 13 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- May 16, 2005Crash risk2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class — Steering
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A HOSE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.
05V224000 · 7K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- May 16, 2005Crash risk2005 Toyota Avalon — Steering
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING YOKE WAS NOT WELDED TO THE STEERING SHAFT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE YOKE MAY COME OFF FROM THE SHAFT, AND COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL.
05V227000 · 5K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.