Vehicle recalls — page 336
- May 7, 2004Crash risk2001–2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150, 2001–2003 Mobilityworks Ford E250, 2001–2003 Mobilityworks Ford E350 and 1 other model — Structure
ON CERTAIN ADAPTIVE VEHICLES, THE FIBERGLASS RAISED ROOFS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
04V238000 · 987 units · MOBILITY WORKS
- May 7, 2004Crash risk2004–2005 Blue Bird All American — Seat Belts
SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S 3-POINT SEAT BELTS WITH INCORRECT FASTENERS.
04V222000 · 291 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 7, 2004Crash risk2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi, 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHR and 29 other models — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
04V218000 · 31K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- May 6, 2004Fire risk2003–2004 Evobus S417, 2003–2004 Setra S417 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, UNDER SOME CONDITIONS, CRACKS AND FISSURES CAN FORM ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE TANKS' SIDE WALLS, LEADING TO FUEL LEAKAGE.
04V219000 · 71 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 6, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Crane LDT2, 2003 Crane Let, 2003–2004 Crane LET2 and 1 other model — Wheels
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GALAXY DISC TRUCK WHEELS, SIZE 22.5" X 9", A FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS CAN OCCUR.
04V217000 · 172 units · CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
- May 6, 2004Crash risk2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, INCORRECT SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE EXHAUST PORT OF CERTAIN AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) SOLENOID VALVES AND THEY MAY NOT TURN OFF AFTER ACTUATION.
04V220000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- May 6, 2004Crash risk2004 Dodge Ram 1500, 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 — Equipment
THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON SOME PICKUP TRUCKS LISTS INCORRECT TIRE, WHEEL, AND RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.'
04V221000 · 6K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- May 5, 2004Crash risk2005 Blue Bird All American — Structure
ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 10 AND APRIL 20, 2004, WHICH THE INSIDE PANELS ADJACENT TO THE REAR CENTER EMERGENCY DOOR (OR REAR CENTER EMERGENCY WINDOW ON REAR ENGINE MODELS) DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH. ADHESIVE WAS INADVERTENTLT OMITTED FROM THESE JOINTS ON THE AFFECTED POPULATION.
04V213000 · 297 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 5, 2004Safety2004 Toyota Tacoma — Seat Belts
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS INCORRECT MARKINGS.
04V214000 · 8 units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 5, 2004Crash risk2003 Land Rover Freelander — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHILD DOOR LOCK ON THE LEFT HAND REAR DOOR CAN BECOME DISENGAGED.
04V207000 · 3K units · LAND ROVER
- May 5, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Dodge Dakota, 2002–2003 Dodge Durango — Visibility
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
04V216000 · 320K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- May 5, 2004Safety2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32VS — Equipment
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAILED TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567,"CERTIFICATION". INCORRECT FRONT TIRE VALUE OF 95 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH. THE CORRECT FRONT PRESSURE SHOULD BE 80 PSI.
04V215000 · 40 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- May 4, 2004Fire risk2004 Carriage Cameo, 2001–2004 Carriage Carri Lite, 2003–2004 Carriage Carriage and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS SUPPLY HOSE AT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY HOSE AND THE REFRIGERATOR BURNER BOX/RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY.
04V206000 · 381 units · CARRIAGE, INC
- May 4, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2003–2004 Freightliner Century, 2003–2004 Freightliner Columbia and 1 other model — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.
04V205000 · 14K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- May 4, 2004Crash risk2002 Genie TMZ 50/30, 1999–2004 Genie TMZ-50/30 — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS, THE HOLD-DOWN LATCHES THAT SECURE THE MAST ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY LATCHED.
04V204000 · 1K units · GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 3, 2004Fire risk2004 Hyundai Elantra — Fuel System, Gasoline
DURING AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) OFFSET FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL SPILLAGE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF FUEL TANK DAMAGE CAUSED BY CONTACT BETWEEN A VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP EAR AND THE FUEL TANK. THE VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP EAR WAS FOUND TO BE MISPOSITIONED AND FACING TOWARD THE FUEL TANK.
04V208000 · 45K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 28, 2004Crash risk2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 GMC Envoy, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada — Seat Belts
CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." ONE OF THE TWO SENSORS IN THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTORS COULD BE INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WILL LOCK WHEN THE BELT WEBBING IS EXTRACTED DURING A CRASH; HOWEVER, THE MECHANISM THAT LOCKS THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATES QUICKLY, SUCH AS HEAVY BRAKING, MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED.
04V201000 · 262K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 28, 2004Crash risk2005 Hino NA6J, 2005 Hino NB6J, 2005 Hino NC6J and 3 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT NUT OF THE YOKE CONNECTING THE STEERING GEARBOX AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT BACKED OUT.
04V202000 · 810 units · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Apr 26, 2004Fire risk2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 2003–2004 Mitsubishi Outlander — Trailer Hitches
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN OVERHEAT.
04V197000 · 2K units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 26, 2004Safety2004 Ford F-150 — Fuel System, Gasoline
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, OR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY ILLUMINATE.
04V200000 · 371 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 26, 2004Crash risk2004 Country Coach Inspire — Equipment
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 TIRES COLD INFLATION PRESSURES ARE INCORRECT. THE CORRECT COLD TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE 120 PSI THAT WILL SUPPORT 13,220 POUNDS.
04V198000 · 50 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Apr 22, 2004Safety2003–2004 Workhorse Chassis — Electrical System
CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELL TALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
04V195000 · 30K units · WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- Apr 22, 2004Crash risk1992–1995 Isuzu Trooper — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
04V199000 · 73K units · ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Apr 22, 2004Safety2004 Fleetwood American Eagle — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE TIRE PRESSURES WRITTEN ON THE CERTIFICATION TAG WAS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURES SHOULD BE 120 PSI FOR THE FRONT TIRES AND 95 PSI FOR THE REAR TIRES.
04V196000 · 7 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Apr 22, 2004Crash risk2004 International 4200, 2004 International 4300, 2004 International 7300 and 5 other models — Seat Belts
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.
04V193000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 22, 2004Crash risk1997–1998 Travis Trailer — Equipment
ON CERTAIN END DUMP TRAILERS, THE 8-INCH FIVE STAGE TELESCOPIC CYLINDER COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A "SUPER DUMP", WITH USE THE PACKING NUT ON THE FOURTH STAGE RETAINING THE PLUNGER CAN LOOSEN, BACKING OFF THE FOURTH STAGE. THIS CONDITION, IF NOT REMEDIED, CAN CONTINUE UNTIL THE PACKING NUT BACKS COMPLETELY OFF THE STAGE. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE IS NOTHING TO RETAIN THE FIFTH STAGE (PLUNGER) IN THE ASSEMBLY.
04V194000 · 453 units · TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC.
- Apr 19, 2004Crash risk2004 Victory Anss Vegas, 2004 Victory Kingpin, 2004 Victory Vegas — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE REAR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR TO THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT AND MAY LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
04V187000 · 3K units · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Apr 19, 2004Crash risk2004 International 7400, 2004 International 7500, 2004 International 7600 — Parking Brake
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A STANDARD FITTING WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE ON THE PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE.
04V191000 · 327 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 19, 2004Crash risk2002 Almix Trailer — Suspension
ON CERTAIN 16-TIRE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CAST AXLE HANGERS, A CRACK COULD DEVELOP IF THE LOADED TRAILERS STRUCK OBSTACLES OR ROAD HAZARDS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE.
04V192000 · 1 unit · ALMIX
- Apr 19, 2004Crash risk2004 Chevrolet Express, 2004 GMC Savana — Seat Belts
CERTAIN VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING A LATCH WITH A BRITTLE CONDITION THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
04V189000 · 331 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 19, 2004Crash risk2004 Chevrolet Malibu — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SOME OF THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) THAT MAY CALCULATE A HIGHER THAN ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BECAUSE OF AN ERRATIC REAR-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL, AND CAUSE ABS ACTIVATION WHERE IT IS NOT NEEDED OR NEEDED ABS ACTIVATION TO BE EXTENDED DURING BRAKING AS THE VEHICLE SPEED DROPS TO ABOUT 3 MPH.
04V190000 · 65K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 16, 2004Crash risk2004 Chevrolet Malibu — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ANALYSIS OF AN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST CONDUCTED BY THE NHTSA;S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) INDICATED THAT THE OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT COULD DISCONNECT BECAUSE OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE SEAT TRIM AND THE ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR WHEN THE SEAT WAS ADJUSTED TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
04V188000 · 84K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 16, 2004Crash risk2004 Nissan Quest — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER SLIDING DOOR(S), AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE ACTUATOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR(S) MAY EXPERIENCE BINDING DUE TO AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION. IN ORDER TO OPEN, CLOSE OR REVERSE A POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MUST BE IN "PARK." IF THE ACTUATOR IS EXPERIENCING BINDING AND THE DRIVER SHIFTS THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" WHILE A POWER SLIDING DOOR IS STILL CLOSING, THE DOOR LATCHES MAY NOT ENGAGE.
04V186000 · 26K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 15, 2004Crash risk2001–2004 Toyota Highlander — Latches/locks/linkages
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A CHILD PROTECTION LOCK (CPL) SYSTEM ON BOTH OF THE REAR SIDE DOORS. WHEN AN OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSES THE DOOR VERY HARD WITH THE CPL LEVER SET TO THE LOCK POSITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER MAY CONTACT THE BODY PANEL, CAUSING THE CPL LEVER TO MOVE INTO THE UNLOCK POSITION.
04V181000 · 367K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 15, 2004Crash risk2000–2004 Triple E RV Commander, 2000–2004 Triple E RV Embassy, 2000–2004 Triple E RV Empress and 1 other model — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES , THE SECURING BOLT FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RECEIVER BUCKLE IS STRIPPED.
04V166000 · 1K units · TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- Apr 15, 2004Crash risk2001–2003 Acura CL, 2001–2002 Acura MDX, 2000–2004 Acura TL and 3 other models — Power Train
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
04V176000 · 1.1M units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Apr 15, 2004Crash risk2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale — Wheels
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SECURING BOLTS OR LUG BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED PROPERLY.
04V184000 · 27 units · FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
- Apr 12, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Kenworth T600, 2003–2004 Kenworth T800, 2003–2004 Kenworth W900 — Electrical System
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON FULLER ULTRASONIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." THE CAB TRANSMISSION HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WIRED DURING PRODUCTION INSTALLATION.
04V174000 · 25 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 12, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 BMW Z4 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES.
04V182000 · 14K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Apr 12, 2004Fire risk2003 Honda FSC600, 2003 Honda Silver Wing — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
04V163000 · 2K units · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Apr 12, 2004Fire risk2002–2003 Kia Optima — Fuel System, Gasoline
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
04V180000 · 26K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 12, 2004Safety1996–1997 BMW 5 Series — Suspension
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN SOME CASES, THE STRUT PLATE COULD BEGIN TO CRACK, AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PLATE COULD CONTACT THE TIRE.
04V183000 · 25K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Apr 12, 2004Fire risk1994–1997 Land Rover Discovery I, 1993–1995 Range Rover Classic — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.
04V203000 · 45K units · LAND ROVER
- Apr 12, 2004Fire risk1998–2003 Dodge Ram — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
04V185000 · 45K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Apr 9, 2004Fire risk2001–2004 Kia Rio, 2001–2004 Kia Rio Cinco — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
04V179000 · 188K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 9, 2004Crash risk2001–2003 Mazda Tribute — Power Train
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 DURATEC ENGINES , DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.
04V175000 · 106K units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Apr 9, 2004Fire risk2002–2003 Hyundai Elantra, 2002–2003 Hyundai Sonata, 2002–2003 Hyundai Tiburon and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
04V178000 · 264K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 9, 2004Crash risk1998 Gillig Phantom — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
04V173000 · 2 units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Apr 8, 2004Crash risk1998–2004 Mac Trailer — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FRAME AND FRAMELESS DUMP TRAILERS, THE 8-INCH FIVE STAGE TELESCOPIC CYLINDER COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A "SUPER DUMP", WITH USE THE PACKING NUT ON THE FOURTH STAGE RETAINING THE PLUNGER CAN LOOSEN, BACKING OFF THE FOURTH STAGE. THIS CONDITION, IF NOT REMEDIED, CAN CONTINUE UNTIL THE PACKING NUT BACKS COMPLETELY OFF THE STAGE. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE IS NOTHING TO RETAIN THE FIFTH STAGE (PLUNGER) IN THE ASSEMBLY.
04V171000 · 310 units · MAC TRAILER MFG., INC.
- Apr 8, 2004Crash risk1995–2000 Spec Tec AD, 1995–2000 Spec Tec AE, 1995–2000 Spec Tec AW and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SEALCO SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATED IN ARVINMERITOR AXLES, PART NOS. 110700 AND 110800, THERE IS A RECESSED AREA ON TOP OF THE VALVE IN WHICH A BRASS GUIDE PIN FITS DOWN INSIDE THE BODY OF THE VALVE AND IS HELD IN PLACE BY A STEEL SNAP RING. THE RECESSED AREA ALLOWS ACCUMULATION OF WATER, DIRT, AND/OR CHEMICALS TO BUILD UP BEHIND THE SNAP RING TO THE POINT WHERE IT WILL NO LONGER CONTAIN THE GUIDE PIN RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF THE AIR VALVE.
04V170000 · 728 units · SPECTOR MANUFACTURING, INC.