Vehicle recalls — page 325
- Apr 26, 2005Crash risk2000–2005 Altec 4300, 2000–2005 Altec 4700, 2000–2005 Altec 4900 and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ALTEC ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC MANUAL UTILITY BRAKE CONTROL, THE UNITS EXPERIENCE LOSS OF BRAKES DURING AND INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE ARM AND BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE CHASSIS MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE CONTROL INSIDE THE CAB.
05V200000 · 125 units · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Apr 26, 2005Crash risk2006 Blue Bird All American — Structure
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD MY 2006 ALL AMERICAN FRONT AND REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 6, 2004, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2005. THE INTERIOR SIDE WALL PANELS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.
05V190000 · 575 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Apr 26, 2005Safety2003–2006 Foretravel G295, 2003–2006 Foretravel U270, 2003–2006 Foretravel U295 and 2 other models — 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.
05V171000 · 108 units · FORETRAVEL, INC.
- Apr 25, 2005Fire risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2005 Newmar Essex, 2003 Newmar London Aire and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V170000 · 935 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Apr 25, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Fleetwood American Eagle, 2004–2005 Fleetwood American Tradition, 2005 Fleetwood Revolution LE — Steering
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A PNEUMATIC LINE CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AND A COMPARTMENT DOOR STRUT. THE CHAFFING CAUSED BY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR CAN CAUSE THE FILTER TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
05V166000 · 729 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Apr 25, 2005Safety2002–2005 Optima Opus 29, 2002–2005 Optima Opus 34 — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES WITH CUMMINS ISB02 ENGINES, THE HYDRAULIC LINE COMING OFF OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS RUBBING ON TOP OF THE AIR GOVERNOR.
05V167000 · 201 units · OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Apr 25, 2005Crash risk1990–1992 Ferrari F40 — Suspension
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IN EXTREME CONDITIONS OF USE, THE FORKS FASTENING THE FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION LEVERS TO THE CHASSIS CAN BREAK OR CRACK. THIS COULD LEAD TO INCREASED STRESS ON THE THREADED PINS' ANCHORAGE AREAS WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE FORKS.
05V169000 · 201 units · FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
- Apr 22, 2005Fire risk2004 Autocar WX, 2004 Autocar WXLL, 2004 Autocar WXR — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FITTED WITH NEWAY AD SERIES SUSPENSIONS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT 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.
05V164000 · 13 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Apr 22, 2005Crash risk1999–2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 1999–2005 GMC Sierra — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.
05V161000 · 90K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 22, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Cadillac Escalade, 2003–2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2003–2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 5 other models — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
05V163000 · 1.4M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 22, 2005Crash risk2006 Volvo VH, 2006 Volvo VN — Wheels
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V182000 · 773 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 22, 2005Crash risk2006 Mack CHN, 2006 Mack CXN — Wheels
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V184000 · 58 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Apr 20, 2005Crash risk2005 Buick Lacrosse — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIN COULD HAVE BEEN BENT WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED. A BENT CLIP MAY COME OFF, ALLOWING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
05V156000 · 62K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 20, 2005Crash risk2001 Kia Rio — Wheels
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. IF CRACKS OCCUR, WHEEL NOISE AND VIBRATION WILL RESULT AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME.
05V159000 · 24K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 20, 2005Crash risk2003 Saturn L200, 2004 Saturn L300, 2002 Saturn LS — Seat Belts
CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME.
05V158000 · 21K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 20, 2005Crash risk2006 Kenworth W900 — Wheels
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V165000 · 20 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 20, 2005Fire risk2003–2004 Chevrolet W3500, 2003–2004 Chevrolet W4500, 2004 Chevrolet W5500 and 5 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO IK9, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.
05V168000 · 253 units · ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
- Apr 20, 2005Crash risk2004 Buick Rendezvous, 2004 Pontiac Aztek — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME.
05V157000 · 34K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 20, 2005Crash risk2006 Jaguar XK — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARMS WERE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED BY THE SUPPLIER. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE REDUCED. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF BOTH PEDALS BEING OPERATED AT THE SAME TIME BY THE DRIVER.
05V162000 · 659 units · JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Apr 19, 2005Fire risk1999–2000 Volkswagen Golf, 1999–2000 Volkswagen GTI — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS, TENSION ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE TO CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK.
05V154000 · 31K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Apr 15, 2005Fire risk2002–2005 Road Rescue Ambulance — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH THE "SMART DISPLAY" ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTAINING FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET) OUTPUT BOARDS, THE POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL FOR THE SMART DISPLAY ARE EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 1 CIRCUIT PROTECTION. THIS ALLOWS THE BOARD TO SHUT DOWN IF AN OVER-HEATING CONDITION OR AN OVER CURRENT CONDITION IS DETECTED. AS THE BOARD COOLS DOWN, IT COMES BACK ON, ALLOWING THE BOARD TO CONTINUALLY CYCLE LEADING TO POSSIBLE FAILURE.
05V153000 · 216 units · ROAD RESCUE, INC.
- Apr 14, 2005Crash risk2005 Big Dog Chopper DT, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff and 2 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET NUT MAY BACK OFF THE ENGINE MAIN SHAFT.
05V149000 · 1K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Apr 14, 2005Crash risk2005 Buell XB12R, 2005 Buell XB12S, 2005 Buell XB9SX — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
05V148000 · 149 units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Apr 14, 2005Fire risk2000–2001 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000–2001 GMC Yukon XL — Fuel System, Gasoline
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN FUEL PUMP WIRES CONNECTORS MAY OVERHEAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
05V155000 · 317K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 14, 2005Safety2002–2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc, 2002–2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci, 2002–2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf and 3 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS MT90B16, AND THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS 36 PSI.
05V151000 · 168K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 12, 2005Crash risk2002–2005 Spartan K2, 2003–2004 Spartan ME, 2002–2005 Spartan MG and 8 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING.
05V146000 · 5K units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Apr 12, 2005Crash risk2005 Tiffin Allegro Bay, 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 2005 Tiffin Phaeton and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, THE WASHER/DRYER IN THE REAR OF THE MOTOR HOME CAN MOVE.
05V145000 · 867 units · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
- Apr 12, 2005Fire risk2003–2005 E-ONE Fire Truck — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 EGR ENGINES, THE BATTERY TO STARTER MOTOR CABLE RUBS AGAINST THE HEX-HEAD PLUG ON THE FUEL FILTER CAUSING INSULATION DAMAGE AND UNINTENTIONAL GROUNDING.
05V143000 · 136 units · E-ONE, INC.
- Apr 8, 2005Crash risk1998–2005 Corbeil Minibus — Visibility
CERTAIN MY 1998-2005 CORBEIL MINIBUS SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 28, 2003, AND FEBRUARY 25, 2005, AND BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS. THE FRONT CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, REAR VIEW MIRRORS.
05V140000 · 1K units · LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL
- Apr 8, 2005Crash risk1978–2005 Road Rescue Ambulance — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN AMBULANCES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." NO SIDE OR REAR RED REFLEX REFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
05V142000 · 4K units · ROAD RESCUE, INC.
- Apr 7, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Girardin MB II, 2003–2005 Girardin MB IV — Seats
CERTAIN MY 2003-2005 GIRARDIN MB II AND MB IV SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 20, 2003, AND DECEMBER 16, 2004, (SEE AMENDED NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT RECEIVED AUGUST 18, 2005) BUILT ON FORD AND GM CHASSIS. SEATS EQUIPPED WITH THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, 'SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.'
05V141000 · 204 units · GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Apr 7, 2005Crash risk2005 Fleetwood Scorpion — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN TOY HAULER TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REAR AND REAR-SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED WITHOUT THE REFLEX REFLECTOR CAPABILITY.
05V144000 · 165 units · FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC.
- Apr 7, 2005Fire risk2003–2004 Lance Camper — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, MODELS MR5491G, MR5492W, MR5493G, MR5494W, MR7491G, MR7492W, MR7493G, MR6698WB, MR6699GB, MR6699SB, MR1031WB, MR1032BB, MR1033SB, MR1351WB, AND MR1352BB, THE MICROWAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
05V136000 · 3K units · LANCE CAMPER MFG. CORP.
- Apr 7, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Vermeer TLR30 — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING OPTION, THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT MAY FAIL WHILE THE TRAILER IS BEING TOWED.
05V139000 · 62 units · VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Apr 7, 2005Crash risk2001–2005 Blue Bird All American, 2001–2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2001–2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus — Vehicle Speed Control
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2005 ALL AMERICAN, COMMERCIAL SERIES, AND Q-BUS SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1 CNG ENGINES. THE SUBJECT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH THE JOHN DEERE ENGINES MAY SURGE INAPPROPRIATELY DUE TO ERRACTIC OPERATION OF THE AIR THROTTLE IF THE ENGINE IS TAKEN FROM FULL TO ZERO LOAD.
05V152000 · 486 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Apr 6, 2005Crash risk2005 Ford F-450 SD, 2005 Ford F-550 SD — Steering
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE SOME GEARS WITH A GEAR PISTON THAT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE RETAINER. AN INCORRECT RETAINER MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY RETAINED RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE, WHICH MAY NOT KEEP THE RE-CIRCULATING BALLS IN PLACE DURING STEERING GEAR ACTUATION.
05V135000 · 481 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 6, 2005Crash risk2003 Chrysler Town and Country, 2003 Dodge Caravan — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.
05V134000 · 70K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Apr 5, 2005Crash risk2005 Acura TL, 2005 Honda Accord, 2005 Honda Odyssey — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
05V132000 · 2K units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Apr 5, 2005Crash risk2000–2004 Freightliner MT-45 — Equipment
CERTAIN VAN CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR TIRES 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 REAR TIRE RATING WAS INCORRECTLY ENTERED IN THE GAWR/GVWR CALCULATION PROGRAM ON CERTAIN SINGLE REAR TIRES. THE REAR GAWR AND GVWR WILL BE INCORRECT WHEN THE GAWR IS LIMITED BY THE TIRE CAPACITY ON CHASSIS WITH THESE TIRES.
05V138000 · 500 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Apr 1, 2005Crash risk2001–2003 Thomas HD, 2001–2004 Thomas HDX, 2001–2004 Thomas MVP EF and 1 other model — Steering
CERTAIN 2001-2004 MY THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF, ER TRANSIT, MVP-ER, HD, AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 24, 2000, AND MARCH 4, 2004. THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN COMPLETE SEPARATION.
05V137000 · 5K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Apr 1, 2005Safety2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class, 2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz SL Class — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY PREMATURELY SHIFT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP FUNCTION MODE, DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION, OR DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP.
05V133000 · 204K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Mar 31, 2005Crash risk2005 GMC Sierra Denali — Seat Belts
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS" THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING CHILD RESTRAINTS. THE OWNER MANUAL IN THESE VEHICLES INDICATE THE INCORRECT SEAT LOCATIONS WITH UPPER AND LOWER TETHER ANCHORS, AND PROVIDE INCORRECT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TOP TETHER ANCHORAGE.
05V127000 · 3K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 30, 2005Fire risk2003–2004 Sterling L-Line — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN CAR HAULERS EQUIPPED WITH MBE4000 ENGINES, THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE MAY WEAR A HOLE INTO THE FUEL LINE, CREATING A FUEL LEAK.
05V128000 · 130 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Mar 30, 2005Crash risk2001–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2001–2004 Sterling A-Line, 2001–2004 Sterling Acterra and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KYS 4735-43782-02 ENGINE COOLING FANS AND BUILT ON CATERPILLAR 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, OR CUMMINS ISC ENGINES, THE STEEL FAN INSERT ON THE COOLING FANS CAN CRACK.
05V126000 · 4K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Mar 30, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Sterling A-Line, 2004–2005 Sterling Acterra, 2004–2005 Sterling L-Line — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS THE REAR HUB BEARINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED.
05V125000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Mar 30, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Toyota Tundra — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) AND THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS. THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM MET ALL CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS ON MODELS WITHOUT VSC, HOWEVER THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXHAUST LOCATED IN A POSITION WHERE CONTACT BETWEEN A BRAKE LINE FOUND ONLY ON VEHICLES WITH VSC AND THE TRD EXHAUST PIPE MIGHT OCCUR.
05V123000 · 6K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 30, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 IC FE — Structure
CERTAIN 2005 AND 2006 MY IC FE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2003, THROUGH FEBRUARY 5, 2005. WHEN OPEN, THE ENGINE COVER LID IS UNSECURED.
05V124000 · 550 units · IC CORPORATION
- Mar 30, 2005Crash risk2004–2006 IC CE, 2005–2006 IC FE, 2005–2006 IC RE — Child Seat
CERTAIN 2004-2006 MY IC CORPORATION CE, FE, AND RE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 12, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 2, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS. THE DIAMETER LATCH ATTACHMENT BARS EXCEED THE DIAMETER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS, WHICH MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO USE WITH FUTURE CAR SEAT ATTACHMENTS. IN ADDITION, SOME OF THE LATCH ATTACHMENTS ARE LOCATED TOO FAR FORWARD OF THE SEAT BACK.
05V130000 · 1K units · IC CORPORATION
- Mar 30, 2005Crash risk2003–2006 IC RE — Power Train
CERTAIN 2003, 2005, AND 2006 MY IC CORPORATION RE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 29, 2003, AND MARCH 9, 2005. THERE CAN BE METAL TO METAL INTERFERENCE AT THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT. THIS INTERFERENCE CAN LOOSEN THE AXLE STRAP OR CAUSE THE STRAP OR STRAP BOLTS TO BREAK BECAUSE OF FATIGUE STRESSES, CAUSING THE DRIVESHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE YOKE.
05V131000 · 949 units · IC CORPORATION
- Mar 30, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Forest River Travel Trailer — Wheels
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS THAT USE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE LUG BOLTS AND WHEELS CAN COME OFF.
05V121000 · — · FOREST RIVER, INC.