Vehicle recalls — page 337
- Apr 8, 2004Safety2004 Chevrolet Venture, 2004 Pontiac Montana — Equipment
CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE TEXT AND FORMATTING ON THE WARNING LABEL ATTACHED TO THE AVAILABLE SECOND-ROW INTEGRAL CHILD RESTRAINT AS SPECIFIED BY AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD.
04V177000 · 31K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 7, 2004Crash risk1996–2000 Mate Dump 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.
04V168000 · 325 units · MATE, INC.
- Apr 7, 2004Crash risk1995–2004 Mack CH, 1995–2004 Mack LE, 1995–2004 Mack MR — Fuel System, Other
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE NEXGEN LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.
04V159000 · 317 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Apr 7, 2004Crash risk2003 Clark Trailer — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN FLATBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK ON THE BRAKING SURFACE.
04V172000 · 4 units · CLARK TRAILER SERVICE, INC.
- Apr 7, 2004Fire risk2004 Triumph Daytona 600, 1997–2004 Triumph Daytona 955, 1997–2004 Triumph Daytona T595 and 6 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING.
04V156000 · 19K units · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
- Apr 6, 2004Crash risk2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper and 3 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
04V164000 · 2K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Apr 6, 2004Crash risk2001–2003 Ford Escape — Power Train
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.
04V165000 · 322K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 6, 2004Crash risk2001 Eager Beaver 55GSL/3 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK ON THE BRAKING SURFACE.
04V167000 · 1 unit · GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC.
- Apr 5, 2004Crash risk2004 Starcraft Allstar, 2004 Starcraft Starlite — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION IF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT ENABLE SWITCH IS TURNED ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR.
04V161000 · 91 units · STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY
- Apr 5, 2004Fire risk2004 Coachmen Mirada — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE CHASSIS LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE AND/OR SHACKLE BOLT COULD COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE LP TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
04V160000 · 120 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Apr 2, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Kenworth T300 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E 2002 ENGINES AND HORTON FAN HUBS, THE FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN THE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD CAUSES UNWANTED VIBRATION IN THE ASSEMBLY THAT LEADS TO BOLT FAILURE.
04V169000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 2, 2004Safety2003–2004 Accubuilt Van — Seats
CERTAIN MULTI-PASSENGER VANS WITH ONE OR MORE SEATS EQUIPPED WITH REAR DESIGNATED FORWARD FACING QUICK RELEASE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
04V162000 · 3 units · ACCUBUILT, INC.
- Apr 1, 2004Crash risk1997 Mobile Scout 33RKFS, 1997 Sunnybrook 33RKFS — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BEDROOM SLIDE OUT ROOMS, THE FRONT CROSS-MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE HITCH PIN BOX MAY NOT BE OF ADEQUATE STRENGTH.
04V158000 · 168 units · SUNNYBROOK RV INC.
- Mar 31, 2004Safety2003 Ucbc Y01112 — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN VANS SUPPLIED TO FEDEX, THE ROTARY LATCHES ON THE TWO SIDE SLIDING DOORS AND SLIDING PARTITION DOOR CAN FAIL.
04V155000 · 321 units · UNION CITY BODY COMPANY LLC
- Mar 31, 2004Crash risk2004 Keystone Raptor — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN MODEL RP3612 DS FW FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, CRACKING IN THE STEEL SURROUNDING THE PINBOX (HITCH) CAN OCCUR. THE CRACKS ARE SPECIFICALLY IN THE ATTACHMENT WELDS BETWEEN THE PINBOX AND THE SURROUNDING FRAME STRUCTURE.
04V157000 · 71 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Mar 30, 2004Crash risk1998–2003 East Manufacturing Dump — Equipment
ON CERTAIN 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.
04V154000 · 888 units · EAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
- Mar 29, 2004Crash risk2004 Cadillac SRX — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY IMPROPERLY TEMPORARILY ISOLATE THE DRIVER FROM THE FOUNDATION BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A MAXIMUM OF 1.25 SECONDS.
04V151000 · 11K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 29, 2004Fire risk2004 Beaver Coach Marquis — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PIGTAIL CONNECTORS CONNECTING THE SOFT TOUCH CEILING LIGHT TO THE COACH WIRING HARNESS WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING MANUFACTURE.
04V152000 · 76 units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Mar 29, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Buick Rendezvous — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AT THE LATCH ATTACHMENT IN THE REAR LIFTGATE MAY BE INADEQUATE TO RETAIN THE LATCH TO THE LIFTGATE IN CERTAIN SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH EVENTS.
04V150000 · 104K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 26, 2004Crash risk2003 Blue Bird Express 3500, 2003–2004 Blue Bird Express 4000, 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 and 1 other model — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRANSIT COACHES, INCORRECT TORQUE APPLICATION COULD HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE CLAMP BOLTS AND THE DRAG LINK.
04V153000 · 98 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Mar 25, 2004Fire risk2003 Four Winds Chateau Sport, 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen Express, 2002 Four Winds 5000 — Fuel System, Gasoline
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GENERATORS THAT COULD RECEIVE EXCESS FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE WHEN THE CHASSIS ENGINE IS IN OPERATION.
04V148000 · 99 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 24, 2004Crash risk2004 Turtle Top Terra Transport, 2002–2004 Turtle Top Van Terra — Structure
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ELECTRIC DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE (LEVER) COULD POSSIBLY BREAK WHEN PULLING ON THE HANDLE FOR EMERGENCY RELEASE TO OPEN THE SIDE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
04V149000 · 468 units · TURTLE TOP
- Mar 24, 2004Crash risk2002 Benson Dump Trailer — Equipment
ON CERTAIN LARGE FRAMED AND FRAMELESS 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.
04V146000 · 1 unit · BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Mar 23, 2004Fire risk2003 Four Winds Hurricane, 2003 Four Winds Infinity, 2003 Four Winds Windsport — Electrical System
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A 20/15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A 15/15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER.
04V139000 · 408 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 23, 2004Crash risk2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — Equipment
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO, THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AS STATED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR.
04V138000 · 7K units · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 23, 2004Crash risk2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PISTON IN THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG OR LOCKUP.
04V137000 · 2K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Mar 23, 2004Crash risk1996–1998 Orion V, 1998 Orion VI — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE 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.
04V147000 · 286 units · ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Mar 22, 2004Crash risk2001 International Harvester 7400, 2001–2004 International 7300, 2002–2004 International 7400 and 1 other model — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE AXLE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE OIL FILTER UNDER CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
04V144000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 22, 2004Crash risk2004 Fleetwood Gear Box, 2004 Fleetwood Mallard, 2004 Fleetwood Pioneer and 3 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SIEMENS Q CIRCUIT BREAKER, THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WERE MIS-MARKED.
04V145000 · 765 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Mar 18, 2004Safety2003–2004 Chevrolet Blazer, 2003–2004 Chevrolet S10, 2003–2004 GMC Jimmy and 1 other model — Equipment
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
04V132000 · 184K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 18, 2004Crash risk1999–2000 Harley-Davidson FLHP, 1999–2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei, 1999–2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi and 6 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
04V134000 · 81K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 18, 2004Crash risk2004 Alfa Gold — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH GIRARD AWNINGS, THE MAIN EXTERIOR PATO AWNING WIND SENSOR CIRCUIT COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WIRED.
04V141000 · 43 units · ALFA LEISURE,INC.
- Mar 18, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Jayco Talon — Suspension
ON RECREATIONAL 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE 1" BY 1" STEEL ANGLE, LOCATED ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE AXLE PLATE, WHICH HELPS ELIMINATE SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE PLATE, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY OR MAY HAVE BEEN WELDED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
04V142000 · 95 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Mar 18, 2004Crash risk2004 Jaguar XJ — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TRIM COMPONENTS HAVE A POOR APERTURE EDGE.
04V136000 · 1K units · JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Mar 18, 2004Fire risk2004 Triumph Daytona 600, 2004 Triumph Speed Four — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL PUMP PLATE SEAL MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
04V135000 · 14 units · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
- Mar 18, 2004Fire risk1998–2004 Audi A6, 2001–2004 Audi Allroad, 2003 Audi RS6 and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
04V133000 · 173K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Mar 17, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Cadillac Escalade Ext, 2002–2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2003–2004 Chevrolet Kodiak and 3 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.
04V129000 · 3.7M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 16, 2004Fire risk2002–2004 Bentley Arnage Limousine, 2002–2004 Bentley Arnage R, 2002–2004 Bentley Arnage RL and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE FUEL FEED LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MAY DISENGAGE, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
04V130000 · 529 units · BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
- Mar 16, 2004Crash risk1994–2000 Hale Parker — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN DUMP 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.
04V143000 · 143 units · HALE TRAILER BRAKE & WHEEL, INC.
- Mar 16, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Subaru Impreza, 2001–2004 Subaru Legacy, 2001–2004 Subaru Outback — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION.
04V128000 · 128K units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 16, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Hyundai Santa FE — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES ARE WET, A VIBRATION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS CAUSING ABS SENSOR ELECTRONIC SIGNAL NOISE TO DEVELOP. AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MPH, THE ABS SENSOR SIGNAL NOISE MAY CAUSE THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO ACTIVATE THE ABS, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.
04V131000 · 17K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 16, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 Morbark Woodhog — 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.
04V126000 · 3 units · MORBARK, INC.
- Mar 15, 2004Crash risk2004 Four Winds Hurricane, 2004 Four Winds Infinity, 2004 Four Winds Windsport — Seats
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH THREE-POINT SHOULDER HARNESS SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT PEDESTAL BRACE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR COULD BE MISSING. ALSO, THE BRACE COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITHOUT UTILIZING FOUR TEC BOLTS TO HOLD THE BRACE IN PLACE.
04V127000 · 959 units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 15, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Maserati Coupe, 2002–2004 Maserati Spyder — Steering
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, TWO OF THE FOUR SECURING BOLTS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE HAD A LOCKING COMPOUND APPLIED TO THE THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AS A RESULT, THE BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE WHEN THE CARS ARE DRIVEN AGGRESSIVELY.
04V140000 · 2K units · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 12, 2004Crash risk1998–2004 Ditch Witch BT26 — Wheels
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, "COINED" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "FLAT FACE" HUBS AND "FLAT FACE" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "COINED" HUBS.
04V125000 · 17 units · CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
- Mar 10, 2004Crash risk2004 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2004 GMC Topkick — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SWITCH RETAINER HOLDING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TOGETHER COULD BE MISSING.
04V123000 · 2K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 9, 2004Safety2003–2004 Mazda MPV — Equipment
CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AIR BAG WARNING LABELS INTENDED FOR THE CANADIAN MARKET. THUS, THE LABELS CONTAIN WARNINGS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND FRENCH. AS A RESULT, THE AREA OF THE ENGLISH WARNING IS ONLY 16 SQUARE CENTIMETERS, AS OPPOSED TO THE 30 SQUARE CENTIMETERS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
04V109000 · 350 units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Mar 8, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Western Star 4900EX, 2003–2004 Western Star 4900FA, 2003–2004 Western Star 4900SA — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES, THE REPLACEMENT CLAMP AND DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE 5/8-11-GRADE B PREVAILING TORQUE HEX NUT. IF THE FINAL TIGHTENING IS LESS THAN 65 LB.-FT., THE CLAMP LOAD WOULD BE UNACCEPTABLY LOW AND COULD COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE DRAG LINK.
04V120000 · 275 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Mar 8, 2004Fire risk2004–2005 Coachmen Freelander — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTORHOMES, THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTED BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET COULD COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE REFRIGERATOR BURNER TUBE AND COOLING UNIT.
04V119000 · 122 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Mar 6, 2004Crash risk1999–2000 Trailboss Trailer — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN PGXXDTA, PUXXTBA, PLXXTBA, PEXXDTA DDXXDTA, KGXXDTA, KRXXTBA, KSXXDTA, AND KWXXDTA 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.
04V121000 · 42 units · TRAILBOSS TRAILERS INC