Vehicle recalls — page 334
- Jul 6, 2004Crash risk2004 Chevrolet Express, 2004 GMC Savana — Power Train
CERTAIN VANS WERE BUILT WITH A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY THAT MAY SEPARATE. IF THE CABLE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR MAY NO LONGER CORRELATE.
04V320000 · 2K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jul 6, 2004Crash risk2005 Monaco Coach Executive — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHTS ARE NOT VISIBLE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OF THE DASH.
04V325000 · 29 units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Jul 6, 2004Crash risk2003 Beaver Coach Marquis, 2003 Beaver Coach Patriot — Visibility
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, 'WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS.' THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT PROPER SUPPORT ALLOWING THE WIPER ASSEMBLY TO BIND AND/OR BREAK.
04V322000 · 19 units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Jul 6, 2004Crash risk2003 Alphasports Kaliber LS, 2003 Alphasports Kaliber RS — Structure
CERTAIN SCOOTERS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOUNT THAT COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING DURING NORMAL USE. THE WELDED SEAM IN THE TUBING MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT OUT OF NORMAL OPERATING POSITION.
04V324000 · 216 units · POWERGROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
- Jul 6, 2004Fire risk2002–2004 Mitsubishi Montero — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FACING FORWARD ON AN UPWARD SLOPE, THE FUEL TANK LEVELING VALVE MAY NOT MAINTAIN PROPER SEALING IN THE EVENT THE FUEL EXPANDS FROM A RISE IN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
04V319000 · 44K units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 2, 2004Fire risk2004 Suzuki GSX-600FK4 — Fuel System, Other
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL GAUGE GASKET DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE GASKET AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY.
04V316000 · 15 units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Jul 2, 2004Crash risk2003 Capacity Trailer Jockey — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCHES, IMPROPER LUBRICATION WAS APPLIED TO THE PISTON MECHANISM IN THE SWITCH.
04V349000 · 8 units · CAPACITY OF TEXAS
- Jul 2, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Volvo VN — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MALFUNCTION IN THE SOLENOID VALVE MAY ALLOW AIR TO BE RELEASED TO FIFTH WHEEL LATCH WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED.
04V315000 · 1K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 1, 2004Crash risk2004 Lexus LS 430 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS OPERATED QUICKLY, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY SEPARATE FROM A RETAINING COLLAR LOCATED IN THE INNER PART OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE PARKING LOCK MECHANISM.
04V317000 · 13K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 30, 2004Fire risk2004 Chevrolet Classic, 2004 Pontiac Grand AM — Fuel System, Gasoline
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. A WELD ON THESE FUEL TANKS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
04V301000 · 3K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 30, 2004Fire risk2000–2001 International Harvester 4300, 2000–2001 International Harvester 4400, 2001 International Harvester 7400 and 7 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530, CUMMINS, OR CATERPILLAR I-6 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
04V306000 · 19K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 30, 2004Fire risk2002–2004 International 9200I, 2002–2004 International 9400I, 2002–2004 International 9900I — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CAN CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES ON THE ENGINE.
04V307000 · 8K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 30, 2004Safety2005 Chevrolet Equinox — Power Train
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' AN IGNITION KEY PARK LOCK CABLE END FITTING WAS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NAIL HEAD DURING INSTALLATION.
04V302000 · 132 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 29, 2004Fire risk2004 Chrysler Sebring, 2004 Dodge Stratus — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.
04V313000 · 8K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jun 29, 2004Fire risk2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.
04V312000 · 834 units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 28, 2004Crash risk2004 Fleetwood Mallard, 2004 Fleetwood Pioneer, 2002–2004 Fleetwood Pride and 4 other models — Wheels
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND CONVENTIONAL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE PROPER WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE APPLIED. ADDITIONALLY, PAINT APPLIED TO THE MATING SURFACE OF THE HUB MAY CAUSE THE LUG NUTS TO BE MORE SENSITIVE TO LOOSENING DURING THE INITIAL SETTLING-IN OF COMPONENTS AND AFTER A WHEEL HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR SERVICE.
04V310000 · 3K units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Jun 28, 2004Fire risk1999–2002 Spartan SB, 1999–2002 Spartan Summit, 1999–2002 Spartan TB — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MY 1999-2002 SPARTAN SUMMIT MOTOR HOMES, FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES, AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 25, 1999, AND MAY 21, 2002, AND EQUIPPED WITH DANA FRONT AXLE CONTAINING BOSCH HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES WITH ZERO OFFSET SLIDE CALIPERS (ZOPS). BOSCH HAS DECIDED THAT THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE CALIPER SEAL LAND CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED PISTON MOBILITY IN SOME CASES AND LEAD TO PERFORMANCE ISSUES CAUSING OVERHEATING.
04V311000 · 143 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Jun 25, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Honda FSC600 — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN STAND IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WITH TWO BRACKETS, NUTS AND BOLTS. THE NUTS ARE SPOT-WELDED TO THE BRACKETS. IF CLEARANCE EXISTS BETWEEN THE NUT AND BRACKET, THE SPOT WELDS MAY BE BROKEN WHEN THE BOLT IS TORQUED.
04V290000 · 7K units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Jun 25, 2004Crash risk2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena, 2003 Ferrari 360 Spider — Steering
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN OIL LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC STEERING DELIVERY PIPE FROM THE PUMP TO THE STEERING RACK MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO A GRADUAL REDUCTION OF THE ASSISTED STEERING FUNCTION.
04V294000 · 487 units · FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
- Jun 25, 2004Crash risk2004 Mack CH, 2004 Mack CX — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE OVER-TORQUED AT INSTALLATION. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WITH 3 BOLTS.
04V309000 · 219 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jun 25, 2004Safety2004 Lexus LS 430 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE IMPELLER INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR. ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS MAY DEFORM THE IMPELLER AND CAUSE IT TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PUMP HOUSING.
04V295000 · 14K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 24, 2004Safety1999–2000 Kia Sephia, 1999–2000 Kia Sportage — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
04V305000 · 252K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 23, 2004Crash risk2004 Pontiac Grand Prix — Structure
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.
04V299000 · 281 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 23, 2004Crash risk2002 GMC Envoy, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada — Engine and Engine Cooling
SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION (ECAS) HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ECAS MAY PRODUCE A BRIEF ELECTRICAL SPIKE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING. THIS ELECTRICAL SPIKE CAN DISRUPT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
04V289000 · 30K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 23, 2004Crash risk2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire — Seat Belts
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT NUT AND BOLT.
04V300000 · 37 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 23, 2004Safety2003–2004 Gillig Low Floor — Fuel System, Other
CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES POWERED BY A GASEOUS HYDROGEN FUEL SYSTEM. THESE TRANSDUCERS WERE MADE OF 17-4 PH STAINLESS STEEL MATERIAL WHICH MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EMBRITTLEMENT IN A HIGH-PRESSURE HYDROGEN APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT.
04V308000 · 3 units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Jun 23, 2004Crash risk2004 Chevrolet Impala, 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
04V287000 · 48K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 23, 2004Fire risk2004 BMW 5 Series, 2004 BMW 6 Series — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8-CYLINDER ENGINES, A CIRCULAR RETENTION CLIP AT THE QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING ALONG THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS INADVERTENTLY NOT INSTALLED.
04V303000 · 8K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 23, 2004Crash risk2005 BMW K1200 LT, 2004 BMW R1150 RT — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN INCORRECT SEALING RING WAS MOUNTED TO THE PISTON OF THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
04V304000 · 181 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 22, 2004Safety2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz SL Class — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) IS DESIGNED TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WITHIN THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WILL SWITCH, AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO, INTO THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE.
04V296000 · 143K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 22, 2004Crash risk2005 BMW R1200 GS — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INTEGRAL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (IABS) SENSOR SEALING O-RING CONNECTION AT THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY BE DAMAGED. AN OIL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
04V297000 · 99 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 22, 2004Fire risk2002–2003 Potomac Fifth Wheel, 2002–2003 Potomac Travel Trailer — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, MODELS MR1031WB, MR1032BB, MR1033SB, MR1352BB, AND MR1351WB, THE MICROWAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE MEMBRANE PANEL. THESE MICROWAVE OVENS HAVE THE ONE TOUCH INSTANT COOK FUNCTION FOR ITEMS SUCH AS POPCORN, POTATO, ETC.
04V298000 · 292 units · POTOMAC RV LLC
- Jun 22, 2004Fire risk2003 Georgie Boy Cruise Air, 2003 Georgie Boy Cruise Master, 2003 Georgie Boy Landau and 3 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, MODELS MR1031WB, MR1032BB, MR1033SB, MR1351WB, AND MR1352BB, THE MICROWAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE MEMBRANE PANEL. THESE MICROWAVE OVENS HAVE THE ONE TOUCH INSTANT COOK FUNCTION FOR ITEMS SUCH AS POPCORN, POTATO, ETC.
04V293000 · 1K units · GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC
- Jun 18, 2004Crash risk2001–2004 OX Bodies Dump Truck — Structure
ON CERTAIN DUMP TRUCKS BUILT ON KENWORTH T800 OR W900 CHASSIS AND OUTFITTED WITH A FACTORY INSTALLED RIGID LIFT-AXLE, THE LIFT-AXLE COULD DETACH FROM THE DUMP TRUCK. ONE OR MORE OF THE SIX BOLTS THAT AFFIX EACH LIFT-AXLE BRACKET MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED BGY THE LIFT-AXLE MANUFACTURER.
04V292000 · 321 units · OX BODIES, INC.
- Jun 17, 2004Safety2003 Strick 0400CD — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN CONVERTER DOLLIES, THERE IS A CLEARANCE PROBLEM BETWEEN THE LOOP ON THE TRAILER AND THE LOOP ON THE DOLLY. THE HOOK ON THE END OF THE CHAIN WILL NOT PASS BETWEEN THE LOOP AND THE PINTLE HOOK.
04V265000 · 935 units · STRICK CORPORATION
- Jun 17, 2004Safety2003 Strick 0400CD — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN CONVERTER DOLLIES, THE CHECK VALVE BETWEEN THE AIR RESERVOIR AND THE BOOSTER VALVE WAS INSTALLED IN THE REVERSE POSITION WITH THE ARROW ON THE VALVE POINTING TOWARDS THE AIR RESERVOIR.
04V266000 · 935 units · STRICK CORPORATION
- Jun 16, 2004Fire risk2003 Travel Supreme Fifth Wheel Trailer — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, MODEL MR1032BB, THE MICROWAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE MEMBRANE PANEL. THESE MICROWAVE OVENS HAVE THE ONE TOUCH INSTANT COOK FUNCTION FOR ITEMS SUCH AS POPCORN, POTATO, ETC.
04V291000 · 107 units · TRAVEL SUPREME, INC.
- Jun 10, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Mazda MPV — Equipment
THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS NOT CORRECT. THE LABELS SHOW THE MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE AS 240 KPA/32 PSI WHEN IT SHOULD BE SHOWN AS 240 KPA/35 PSI. AS A RESULT OF THIS ERROR, THE LOAD RATIOS FOR THE 205/65R15 94H AND THE 215/60R16 95H TIRES EXCEED THE LEVELS PERMITTED BY FMVSS 120.
04V282000 · 20K units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Jun 10, 2004Crash risk2004–2005 Trailmobile Trailer, 2004–2005 Trailmobile Van — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIFIC BRAKE CHAMBER, THE CHAMBER HAS A PUSHROD LENGTH THAT IS SHORTER THAN RECOMMENDED.
04V288000 · 1K units · TRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED
- Jun 9, 2004Safety1997–2004 American Lafrance Eagle, 1997–2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan — Structure
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS, ONE OR BOTH OF THE CAB TILT CYLINDERS MAY LOCK WHEN THE CAB IS BEING LOWERED. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF A VELOCITY FUSE TRIPS IN EITHER OF THE CYLINDERS.
04V270000 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 9, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IN A SITUATION IN WHICH MULTIPLE ALARMS ARE ACTIVE, A CHECK ENGINE, STOP ENGINE, OR SIMILAR WARNING INDICATOR IS GIVEN PRIORITY OVER THE LOW AIR ALARM BY THE INSTRUMENT SYSTEM CONTROLLER SOFTWARE. IF THE OPERATOR DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THESE HIGHER PRIORITY ALARMS, A LOW AIR ALARM MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED.
04V283000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 9, 2004Fire risk2000–2003 Freightliner MB-55 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE 90 GALLON FUEL TANK, A LEAK IN A WELD WHERE THE TANK CONTACTS THE LOWER FUEL TANK SUPPORT CAN OCCUR.
04V284000 · 200 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 9, 2004Fire risk1999–2002 Freightliner MB-45, 1999–2002 Freightliner MB-55 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
04V271000 · 300 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 9, 2004Crash risk2004 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac SRX, 2004 Cadillac XLR and 1 other model — Steering
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES WITH WASHERS WERE MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. THE WASHERS MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME LOOSE OR FALL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING CLAMP LOAD. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM BALL STUD AND STEERING KNUCKLE, DUE TO DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TAPERED ATTACHMENT AND RETAINING NUT, IS POSSIBLE.
04V273000 · 42K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 9, 2004Crash risk2005 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Outback — Air Bags
THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. DURING A SIDE IMPACT TEST CONDUCTED BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS), THE TEST RESULTS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE IIHS TEST RESULTS AND THE RESULT OF SIDE IMPACT TESTS CONDUCTED BY FHI.
04V274000 · 2K units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 9, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
04V285000 · 17K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 8, 2004Fire risk2004 Saturn Ion — Fuel System, Other
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SUPERCHARGED 2.0L 4-CYLINDER (LSJ) ENGINE WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FEED PIPE THAT COULD CRACK AND LEAK FUEL NEAR THE FUEL RAIL. IF FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL FEED PIPE, THERE WOULD BE A NOTICEABLE FUEL ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
04V281000 · 670 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 7, 2004Safety2000–2001 Honda Accord — Interior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.
04V256000 · 20K units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Jun 7, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Honda CR-V — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED.
04V255000 · 131K units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Jun 7, 2004Crash risk2004–2005 Country Coach Allure, 2004–2005 Country Coach Inspire, 2004 Country Coach Intrigue — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AN INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION (IFS) GEN II BUILT BY HOLLAND USA, THE GEAR PLATE SUPPORT GUSSETS WERE REMOVED. THIS CAN ALLOW THE PLATE TO FLEX DURING A STATIC STEER CONDITION.
04V259000 · 527 units · COUNTRY COACH INC