Vehicle recalls — page 349
- Mar 19, 2003Crash risk2000–2001 Infiniti Q45 — Wheels
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH ALLOY WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE A CASTING DEFECT FROM WHICH CRACKS COULD PROPAGATE AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
03V098000 · 4K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 19, 2003Safety2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential, 2003 Mckenzie Medallion — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES ,THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL HAS AN INCORRECT AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THE INITIAL LABEL READ 12,100 WITH 5,200 LB. AXLES. CORRECTED LABEL SHOULD READ 14,400 WITH 6,000 LB. AXLES.
03V107000 · 87 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Mar 18, 2003Safety2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential — Equipment
ON CERTAIN PRESIDENTIAL FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES, A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OCCURRED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WAS PRINTED AT 13,500 LBS. WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 13,000 LBS.
03V105000 · 28 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Mar 17, 2003Safety2001 Beaver Monterey — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) IS INCORRECT ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS THE REAR GAWR AS 19,500 LBS. CORRECT REAR GAWR IS 19,200 LBS. THE GVWR SHOWED 29,000 LBS. CORRECT GVWR IS 28,700 LBS.
03V103000 · 44 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Mar 17, 2003Safety2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2001 Monaco Coach Knight — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS TIRE SIZE AS 255/75R 22.5H WITH THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE BEING 255/70R 22.5H.
03V101000 · 112 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Mar 17, 2003Safety1998 Monaco Coach Diplomat — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PSI RECORDED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS PSI AS 90 LBS FRONT AND 100 REAR. THE CORRECT INFORMATION SHOULD BE A PSI OF 105 FRONT AND 115 REAR.
03V102000 · 221 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Mar 17, 2003Fire risk2003 Ultimate Freedom — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL THERMAL RESEARCH (ITR)HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATERS, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY FEATURES IN SOME OF THE SYSTEMS PROTECTING AGAINST OVERHEATING AND POTENTIAL FIRE SITUATION.
03V099000 · 81 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Mar 17, 2003Safety2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OCCURRED IN THE PRINTING OF THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS A FRONT PSI OF 105 FOR 255/70R22.5 SIZED TIRES WITH AN 11,000 LB FRONT AXLE. THE CORRECT PSI FOR 255/70R22.5 TIRES ON AN 11,000 LB FRONT AXLE SHOULD BE 115 PSI.
03V104000 · 544 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Mar 17, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Hyundai Sonata — Tires
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), IF THE T125/70D-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON A FRONT WHEEL POSITION, THE TCS MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE BEGINNING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH.
03V097000 · 8K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 17, 2003Fire risk2003 Home and Park Roadtrek 190 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET G-VAN CHASSIS, THE CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE, WHICH IS TAPPED TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE GENERATOR, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE PRESSURES THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY THE GENERATOR MANUFACTURER. AS A RESULT, IF THE GENERATOR IS OPERATED AT THE SAME TIME THE CHASSIS ENGINE IS RUNNING, EXCESS FUEL COULD BE DELIVERED TO THE GENERATOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A GENERATOR STALL AND POSSIBLE FUEL SPILL.
03V100000 · 125 units · HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES
- Mar 13, 2003Fire risk2002 American Lafrance Eagle, 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HARRISON HYDRA-GEN GENERATOR PUMPS, THE TUBING CONNECTING THE SOFT START TO THE GENERATOR PUMP CAN BREAK AWAY FROM THE FITTING AND SPRAY HYDRAULIC FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST.
03V089000 · 9 units · AMERICAN LAFRANCE
- Mar 12, 2003Safety2000–2003 Gulf Stream Conquest, 2000–2003 Gulf Stream Independence, 2000–2003 Gulf Stream Palm Breeze and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V092000 · 998 units · GULF STREAM COACH INC.
- Mar 11, 2003Fire risk2002–2003 Nissan Altima, 2002 Nissan Sentra — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE, THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN MAY CATCH DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD THAT COULD BE IGNITED BY CONTACT WITH THE MAIN CATALYST. ALSO ON 2002 ALTIMA AND SENTRA VEHICLES, CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE PRE-CATALYST TO OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE.
03V084000 · 338K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 10, 2003Fire risk2003 Coachmen Catalina, 2003 Coachmen Freedom — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON 2003 CHEVROLET CHASSIS, THE CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE, WHICH IS TAPPED TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE GENERATOR, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE PRESSURES THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY THE GENERATOR MANUFACTURER.
03V065000 · 135 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2003 MINI Cooper, 2003 MINI Cooper S — Suspension
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY BREAK. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW WILL STILL HOLD THE STRUT IN PLACE.
03V086000 · 5K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Ford Taurus, 2002–2003 Mercury Sable — Visibility
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.
03V087000 · 68K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2003 Lexus GX470 — Seats
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO LOCK ONE OF THE TWO LATCHES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MIDDLE ROW LEFT REAR SEAT (LARGER SIDE OF THE BENCH SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER). DUE TO THE THICKNESS OF THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM STORAGE CASE, THE STOPPER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT IS SLIGHTLY ELEVATED. THIS ELEVATED POSITION MISALIGNS THE LATCH TO THE STRIKER.
03V088000 · 4K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 10, 2003Safety2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC.
03V076000 · 816 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2002 Dodge Ram 1500 — Visibility
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.
03V077000 · 196K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2002 Dodge Ram 1500 — Steering
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN CONTAINS AN UNDER-SIZED TERMINAL FOR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CIRCUIT. LOCALIZED HEATING FROM CURRENT FLOW WITH THE BLOWER SPEED SET ON HIGH MAY CAUSE THE TERMINAL CONTACTS TO RELAX AND LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
03V078000 · 288K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Steering
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING GEAR MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPERLY FORMED SPACER CLIP, WHICH COULD DISLODGE WITHIN THE STEERING GEAR.
03V079000 · 286 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2003–2004 Prevost H3-45VIP — Steering
ON CERTAIN NEW "FACE-LIFT" MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A MODIFICATION WAS MADE TO THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING SUPPORT. THE SUPPORT MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS.
03V091000 · 101 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Mar 7, 2003Fire risk1998 Chevrolet Astro, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups and 5 other models — Visibility
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
03V093000 · 507K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 7, 2003Fire risk2000–2003 Chevrolet G Series, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Tahoe and 9 other models — Structure
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
03V094000 · 4K units · SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
- Mar 7, 2003Safety1998–2003 Prevost H3-41, 1998–2003 Prevost H3-45, 1998–2003 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 5 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING COLUMNS MAY BE MISSING THE LOWER BOLT AND NUT. A REPLACEMENT BOLT AND NUT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION ON THE PRODUCTION LINE. IF A REPLACEMENT BOLT HAS BEEN USED AND NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE COLUMN MAY COME OUT OF THE INPUT SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IS USED.
03V090000 · 4K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Mar 6, 2003Fire risk2003 International 8600 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A CATERPILLAR ENGINE WITH A 4 DEGREE TILT, THE STARTER FIELD-STUD MAY CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL BECAUSE OF VARIATIONS IN THE AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FIELD STUD AND THE FRAME RAIL. SHOULD THE STARTER FIELD STUD CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL, THERE WOULD BE A DIRECT FULL BATTERY SHORT TO THE FRAME (GROUND) WHEN THE STARTER IS IN THE CRANKING MODE.
03V070000 · 142 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 International 9100I, 2003 International 9200I, 2002–2003 International 9400I and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A DETROIT ENGINE AND A LEECE NEVILLE ALTERNATOR. THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL AT THE ALTERNATOR END OF THE CABLE THAT RUNS FROM THE STARTER TO THE BATTERY STUD ON THE ALTERNATOR MAY BREAK OFF, DUE TO VIBRATION IN THE CABLE.
03V072000 · 881 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk2003 International 9200I, 2003 International 9400I — Unknown / Other
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). FOUR BOLTS HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE. THESE BOLTS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE GRADE 8 BOLTS BUT GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE INSTALLED.
03V073000 · 35 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk2003 International 5000I, 2003 International 9000I — Visibility
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WIPER SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING WITH ALL ACCESSORIES OFF, INCLUDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND THE WASH FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED. WASHER FLUID MAY SQUIRT BRIEFLY OR NOT AT ALL ONTO THE WINDSHIELD.
03V071000 · 283 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk1995–1999 International Harvester 4700, 1996 International 4700 — Seats
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOSTROM DRIVER SEAT MODELS 910, 910SC, OR 914 AND INTERNATIONAL'S PARKING BRAKE CODE 04036, IF SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE CAB ADJUSTS/SLIDES THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO ITS MOST FORWARD POSITION, WITH THE PARKING BRAKE SET, THE SEAT WILL CONTACT AND RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER.
03V083000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Safety2002–2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002–2003 GMC Envoy, 2003 Hummer H2 and 1 other model — Power Train
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.
03V075000 · 511K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk2003 Sprinter 2500, 2003 Sprinter 3500 — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN VANS, A CAPACITOR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE AIR BAG CAN CRACK AND THE AIR BAG MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS DESIGNED. THIS CONDITION IS SIGNALED TO THE DRIVER BY THE SRS-WARNING LAMP.
03V082000 · 281 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTUR INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 5, 2003Fire risk2002–2003 Toyota Celica — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK INLET PIPE, MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE INLET PIPE AND FALL INTO THE FUEL TANK. IF THE CHECK VALVE FALLS INTO THE TANK, FUEL MAY SPILL FROM THE FUEL INLET PIPE WHEN THE FUEL PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF DURING FUELING.
03V074000 · 15K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 5, 2003Safety2000–2004 Four Winds Hurricane, 2000–2003 Four Winds Infinity, 2000–2004 Four Winds Windsport — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V069000 · 3K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 5, 2003Fire risk2003 Coachmen Cheyenne, 2003 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2004 Coachmen Revere and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTOR HOMES, THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED INCORRECTLY RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO OR CONTACT WITH THE CHASSIS FUEL FILL TUBE.
03V081000 · 109 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY
- Mar 5, 2003Safety2000–2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2002–2003 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE, 2000–2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V068000 · 5K units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Mar 5, 2003Safety2000–2003 Damon Challenger, 2002–2003 Damon Daybreak, 2000–2003 Damon Intruder — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V080000 · 3K units · DAMON CORPORATION
- Mar 4, 2003Safety2001–2002 Kia Optima — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
03V067000 · 12K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 4, 2003Safety2000–2002 Fleetwood Bounder, 2000–2002 Fleetwood Fiesta, 2000–2002 Fleetwood Flair and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V066000 · 11K units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Feb 27, 2003Crash risk2002 Nissan Altima, 2002 Nissan Xterra — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY COME LOOSE. IF THE CONNECTOR COMES LOOSE, THE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY.
03V061000 · 65K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 25, 2003Fire risk1999–2001 International Harvester 3400, 1999–2001 International Harvester 3600, 1997–2001 International Harvester 3800 and 22 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS) HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES, THE ZOPS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE OR ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES.
03V062000 · 35K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Feb 24, 2003Safety2002 Orion VI — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS, A HYDRAULIC MOTOR USED TO DRIVE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR HAS TWO HOSES CONNECTED TO IT, INCLUDING A HIGH PRESSURE INPUT HOSE. THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE IS CONSTRUCTED WITH REUSABLE OR CRIMP ENDS. THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR IS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BUS, INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE END OF THE HOSE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE FAN MOTOR HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE HOSE CONNECTOR.
03V063000 · 416 units · ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 21, 2003Fire risk1998–2002 Gillig Low Floor — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN 1998-2002 35' AND 40' BUSES AND 1999-2002 29' BUSES, THE INSTALLATION OF THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT USES BOLTS ALONG THE EDGE OF THE HOUSING FOR ATTACHMENT. ONE SPECIFIC BOLT CAN BE TOO CLOSE TO THE MAIN POWER CABLE ATTACHMENT. POSITIONAL TOLERANCE OR THE USE OF TOO LONG A BOLT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
03V055000 · 644 units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Feb 21, 2003Safety2001–2002 National RV Dolphin, 2002 National RV Dolphin LX, 2001–2004 National RV Seabreeze and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V059000 · 3K units · NATIONAL RV INC.
- Feb 21, 2003Safety2000–2003 Itasca Suncruiser, 2000–2003 Itasca Sunova, 2000–2003 Itasca Sunrise and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
03V060000 · 9K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 21, 2003Safety2003 Jayco Greyhawk — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON GM GMT610 RV CHASSIS, DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM OF THESE CHASSIS, INCREASED PRESSURE RESULTS IN THE FUEL RETURN LINE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE IS USED TO PROVIDE A FUEL TAP FOR GENERATORS AND AUXILIARY ENGINES.
03V057000 · 4 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Feb 21, 2003Crash risk2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster — Visibility
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MIRROR STEM COULD FRACTURE ALLOWING THE MIRROR TO FALL.
03V058000 · 12K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 20, 2003Safety2001–2003 Triple E RV 28, 2001–2003 Triple E RV 29, 2001–2003 Triple E RV 2901 and 22 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V048000 · 99 units · TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- Feb 20, 2003Crash risk2003 Subaru Forester — Seat Belts
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE/LATCH ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
03V047000 · 326 units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 20, 2003Crash risk2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Pontiac Aztek — Steering
IN SOME OF THESE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DIAMETER OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS TOO SMALL.
03V052000 · 5K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.