Vehicle recalls — page 353
- Oct 3, 2002Crash risk2000 Harley-Davidson Fltrsei, 2000 Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BRAIDED CLUTCH CABLE COULD CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO ABRADE OVER TIME, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FLUID.
02V272000 · 782 units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Oct 2, 2002Safety2000–2002 Ford Taurus, 2000–2002 Mercury Sable — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM.
02V266000 · 370K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Oct 1, 2002Safety2001–2002 Toyota Echo — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNDER REPEATED START AND STOP OPERATION IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND IN DEEP SNOW, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT SNOW COULD ACCUMULATE IN LARGE QUANTITIES INSIDE THE REAR WHEEL AND FREEZE. THE SNOW FROZEN INSIDE THE WHEEL COULD CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE LINE DURING WHEEL ROTATION.
02V268000 · 59K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Oct 1, 2002Fire risk2003 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2003 GMC Topkick — Electrical System
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINE (LG5) OPTION WERE BUILT WITH A MISROUTED BATTERY CABLE THAT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONDUIT AND THE NYLON CABLE COATING COULD DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE COPPER WIRE STRANDS OF THE CABLE ARE EXPOSED.
02V267000 · 276 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Sep 25, 2002Crash risk1999–2001 Victory V92C, 2000 Victory V92C Special Edition, 2001 Victory V92DC Deluxe Cruiser and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL.
02V263000 · 9K units · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Sep 25, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 International 9200, 2002–2003 International 9400, 2002–2003 International 9900 — Steering
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE UPPER END OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT MAY HAVE A MISSING OR LOOSE PINCH BOLT. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO OCCUR AT THE LOWER END OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AT THE STEERING GEAR CONNECTION.
02V265000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 24, 2002Crash risk1998–2001 Moto Guzzi California — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAN FAIL TO RETURN TO A COMPLETELY CLOSED POSITION.
02V262000 · 2K units · MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA
- Sep 23, 2002Crash risk2002 Kawasaki VN1500-E5, 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3, 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A FLANGE ON THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE WITH POSSIBLE ENGINE LOCK-UP.
02V261000 · 698 units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Sep 23, 2002Crash risk1994–2000 Triad Mack Big John, 1994–2000 Triad Mack Dorsey — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES. 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.
02V210008 · 122 units · TRIAD MACK SALES
- Sep 20, 2002Safety2002–2003 International 2000, 2002–2003 International 4000, 2002–2003 International 5000 and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX TC-7 TRAILER CONTROL HAND-OPERATED VALVE WITH PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS. THE DELIVERY PORT IN THE VALVE BODY MAY BE PARTIALLY BLOCKED DUE TO A PROBLEM DURING THE MODING PROCESS.
02V241002 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 20, 2002Safety2001–2002 Pleasure Way Excel, 2001–2002 Pleasure Way Lexor — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE UNDER HOOD CHARGING SYSTEM WIRING MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH OTHER UNDER HOOD COMPONENTS.
02V259000 · 411 units · PLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Sep 20, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 International 3200, 2002–2003 International 4200, 2002–2003 International 4300 and 1 other model — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE CODES 04GAR, THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN POSITION WHEN SET. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS POSSIBILITY ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) CRACKED OR BROKEN CAMS; (2) LOOSE OR BROKEN ANCHOR BOLTS; (3) INITIAL SHOE DIAMETER NOT SET PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT DAMAGE; (4) BENT ADJUSTER LEVERS THAT CANNOT FUNCTION; OR (5) AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER CABLES THAT ARE DISCONNECTED.
02V260000 · 11K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 20, 2002Crash risk1994–2001 International Harvester RE Bus, 2002–2003 International RE Bus — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
02V004010 · 31K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 19, 2002Fire risk2001–2002 Chance Opus 29 — Visibility
ON CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL WEBASTO HEATERS, THE HEATER LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ABOVE THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ARE COVERED WITH INSULATION.
02V232000 · 27 units · CHANCE COACH, INC.
- Sep 19, 2002Crash risk2001–2002 Spartan Advantage, 2002 Spartan Baron, 2001–2002 Spartan Gladiator and 6 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
02V004009 · 535 units · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Sep 19, 2002Fire risk2003 Blue Bird Sword — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX PURAGUARD DL DISCHARGE LINE OIL COALESCING AIR FILTER, THE OIL COLLECTED IN THE FILTER CAN BE EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES IN THE DISCHARGE LINE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT EXCEED THE IGNITION POINT OF THE OIL.
02V211002 · 13 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Sep 18, 2002Crash risk1996 Volkswagen Passat — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
02V256000 · 10K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Sep 18, 2002Safety2000–2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE(S).
02V257001 · 2K units · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
- Sep 18, 2002Safety2000–2002 Daewoo Nubira — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE(S).
02V257000 · 38K units · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
- Sep 17, 2002Safety2002 Honda CR-V — Seats
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT ANCHORAGE NUT STRENGTH IS INSUFFICIENT BECAUSE THE NUTS WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.
02V251000 · 2 units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Sep 17, 2002Crash risk2002 Cadillac Escalade, 2000–2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2000–2002 GMC Denali and 1 other model — Seats
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
02V253000 · 559K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Sep 17, 2002Safety2002 Honda FSC600, 2002 Honda Silver Wing — Wheels
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS, SUCH AS CONTINUOUSLY BUMPY ROADS, THE REAR WHEEL COULD DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS WHERE THE WHEEL SPOKES ATTACH TO THE HUB.
02V250000 · 2K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Sep 16, 2002Crash risk1996–1998 Freightliner FS-65 — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.
02V248000 · 818 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Sep 16, 2002Fire risk2001–2002 Chance Opus 29, 2002 Chance Opus 34 — Visibility
ON CERTAIN COACHES, CHAFFING OF THE DRIVER'S LEFT CONSOLE HEAT DUCT FLEXHOSE BETWEEN THE 300 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER LUG AND THE BATTERY HOLD-DOWN WELDMENT OCCURS.
02V258000 · 126 units · CHANCE COACH, INC.
- Sep 13, 2002Safety2003 Subaru Baja, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE WATER PUMP PULLEY CENTER HOLE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED.
02V240000 · 555 units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 13, 2002Crash risk2000–2002 Airstream 390XL, 2000–2002 Airstream 395XL, 2000–2002 Airstream 396XL — Structure
ON CERTAIN DIESEL MOTOR HOMES, WHEN THE UNIT IS FULLY LOADED WITH FUEL, FLUIDS, AND PASSENGERS, THE FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) COULD BE EXCEEDED. FURTHERMORE, THE UNIT MAY HAVE A DISPROPORTIONATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION THAT COULD RESULT IN AN OVERLOAD CONDITION ON THE FRONT TIRE OF THE MOTOR HOME.
02V247000 · 149 units · AIRSTREAM, INC.
- Sep 13, 2002Crash risk2002 Indian Chief — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER COULD CONTACT THE ROTOR AS A RESULT OF A MISALIGNMENT OF THE CALIPER CARRIER.
02V246000 · 948 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Sep 12, 2002Fire risk2003 Infiniti G35 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION FOR THE OUTLET OF THE FUEL PUMP WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ATTACHED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED AND COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE.
02V245000 · 18K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 12, 2002Safety2000–2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2000–2001 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Equipment
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
02V244000 · 333K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Sep 11, 2002Safety1998–2003 East Manufacturing Pup — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRAILERS WERE BUILT WITH INADEQUATELY SIZED AIR BRAKE RESERVOIRS.
02V254000 · 45 units · EAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
- Sep 11, 2002Safety1998–2003 East Manufacturing Dump, 1998–2003 East Manufacturing Flatbed, 1998–2003 East Manufacturing Frameless and 3 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN FLATBED, DUMP, TRUCK DOLLY, UNLOADER, FRAMELESS, AND PUP TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE INACCURATE WEIGHT-RELATED INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS.
02V255000 · 382 units · EAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
- Sep 10, 2002Crash risk2001–2002 Chance Opus 29, 2002 Chance Opus 34, 2001 Chance RT-52 — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
02V004011 · 137 units · CHANCE COACH, INC.
- Sep 10, 2002Safety2001–2002 Triumph Daytona, 2001–2002 Triumph Daytona Centennial, 2001–2002 Triumph Speed Triple and 1 other model — Wheels
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.
02V242000 · 2K units · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
- Sep 10, 2002Safety2002 Kenworth T300, 2002 Kenworth T600, 2002 Kenworth T800 and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX TC-7 TRAILER CONTROL HAND-OPERATED VALVE WITH PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS. THE DELIVERY PORT IN THE VALVE BODY MAY BE PARTIALLY BLOCKED DUE TO A PROBLEM DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS.
02V241001 · 3K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Sep 9, 2002Safety1990–2002 Volvo VNL, 1990–2002 Volvo VNM, 1990–2002 Volvo Wca and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.
02V238000 · 6K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Sep 9, 2002Safety2000 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Navigator — Equipment
CERTAIN 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 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 PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR 4.2 VEHICLES.
02V239000 · 80K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 9, 2002Safety1999–2001 Western Alpine Coach — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES (36', 38' AND 40") BUILT WITH BOSCH TWO-PISTON PIN-SLIDE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE BRAKE CALIPERS CAN HANG-UP ON ANY OR ALL WHEELS.
02V243000 · 254 units · WESTERN RV, INC.
- Sep 9, 2002Fire risk1999–2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2002–2003 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE, 1999–2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor and 4 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK SUPPORT SYSTEM HAS A POTENTIAL TO WEAKEN CAUSING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FEATURES TO BECOME MISALIGNED. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE 1999 - 2003 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED ON F53 20,500 POUND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), FORD CHASSIS, AND 2000-2003 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED ON W-22 22,000 POUND GVWR, WORKHORSE CHASSIS.
02V237000 · 6K units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Sep 6, 2002Fire risk2002 Ford Crown Victoria — Fuel System, Other
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS MODEL VEHICLES, A T-FITTING THAT CONNECTS FUEL TANKS #3 AND #4 CAN DEVELOP A LEAK WHEN THE SOLENOID VALVES ARE ENERGIZED, SUCH AS WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION OR DURING REFUELING.
02V249000 · 574 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 6, 2002Crash risk2000–2001 West-Mark Trailer — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.
02V139024 · 120 units · WEST-MARK
- Sep 5, 2002Crash risk2000–2002 Cadillac Deville — Seat Belts
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP AND/OR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT REMAIN LOCKED UP AS DESIGNED DURING A CRASH IN WHICH THE BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOY.
02V227000 · 269K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Sep 5, 2002Safety1998–2003 Blue Bird LTC 40 — Equipment
CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL RESTROOM FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE PUSHOUT WINDOW LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AT THE REAR OF THE BUS, IS SUBSTANTIALLY OBSTRUCTED BY THE RESTROOM AND YET IT IS LABELED AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.
02V230000 · 194 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Sep 5, 2002Crash risk2000–2002 Blue Bird All American, 2000–2002 Blue Bird Conventional, 2000–2002 Blue Bird Micro Bird and 1 other model — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH RETRACTORS, THE COVER HALVES FOR THE RETRACTABLE PORTION OF THE BELT CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY AND RELEASE THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR. IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY. THE SEAT BELT SUPPLIER, AM-SAFE, WILL PROVIDE A SNAP ON "OVER-COVER" TO OWNERS TO PREVENT THE SEAT BELT COVER FROM SEPARATING.
02V160002 · 58 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Sep 5, 2002Safety1996–2002 Crane Coe, 1996–2002 Crane DR20104, 1996–2002 Crane Ifl and 5 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN TAG AND PUSHER AXLE ASSEMBLIES PURCHASED FROM RIDEWELL, THE AXLE ASSEMBLIES HAVE AN ACTUAL WEIGHT RATING LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED ON THE LABEL AND THEREFORE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.5, "CERTIFICATION."
02V231000 · 86 units · CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
- Sep 5, 2002Safety1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BLUE BIRD OPTION 40177 CUMMINS ISB ENGINE, THE ALTERNATOR POWER CABLES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO THE STARTER MOTOR.
02V233000 · 318 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Sep 5, 2002Crash risk2002 Capacity Trailer Jockey — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN JOCKEY TRACTORS CERTIFIED FOR HIGHWAY USE, THE FRONT WHEEL ABS SENSOR WIRES ARE CROSSED.
02V234000 · 145 units · CAPACITY OF TEXAS
- Sep 5, 2002Crash risk2003 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback — Wheels
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE AN OFF-CENTER DIAMETER.
02V235000 · 100 units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 4, 2002Crash risk2003 Jayco FT Eagle 10 SG — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FOLDING TENT CAMPERS, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION (AND RVIA) LABELS HAVE THE INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, TIRE SIZE, AND INFLATION PRESSURE LISTED.
02V236000 · 86 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Aug 28, 2002Crash risk2003 Acura CL, 2002 Acura MDX, 2003 Acura TL and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.
02V226000 · 18K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Aug 23, 2002Fire risk2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 GMC Envoy, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FUEL FILTER FITTING CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, A NO-START CONDITION WOULD RESULT AND FUEL WOULD BE PUMPED OUT THE FUEL FILTER ONTO THE GROUND.
02V121000 · 137K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.