Vehicle recalls — page 355
- Jul 26, 2002Crash risk2003 Chevrolet C4500, 2003 GMC C4500 — Suspension
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 11,000 LB. REAR AXLE HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE REAR AXLE ANCHOR PLATE MAY FRACTURE. AS THE ANCHOR PLATE FRACTURES, THERE IS AN AUDIBLE "BANG." IF THIS INDICATION OF A CONDITION REQUIRING THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION WENT UNNOTICED OR WAS IGNORED, AND UNDER CERTAIN REBOUND, BRAKING, OR CORNERING MANEUVERS, THE REAR AXLE WOULD BE FREE TO MOVE FORE AND AFT AND PROVIDE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE.
02V202000 · 952 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jul 26, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 International 7300, 2002–2003 International 7400, 2002–2003 International 7500 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE FUEL LINE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A TURBO CHARGER OUTLET/EXHAUST PIPE. IF AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION OCCURS BETWEEN THE FUEL HARNESS AND THE EXHAUST PIPE, THE FUEL LINE INSIDE THE REFLECTIVE HEAT WRAP COULD MELT DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
02V205000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jul 26, 2002Crash risk2000–2002 Home and Park Roadtrek — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET G-VAN CHASSIS, IT IS POSSIBLE, THAT ON SOME UNITS, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY TO THE STRUCTURAL MEMBER OF THE VEHICLE. THE SWIVEL PLATE MAY NOT BE ATTACHED TO THE BOLT HOLDING THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY.
02V206000 · 249 units · HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES
- Jul 26, 2002Safety2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class — Seat Belts
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, S7.3, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SEAT BELT CHIMES MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AND IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
02V203000 · 4K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jul 26, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 International 3200, 2002–2003 International 4200 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL VT365 ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED AT INTERNATIONAL DIESEL OF ALABAMA. THE INJECTOR DRIVER MODULES (IDM) BUILT FOR THE VT365 ENGINES COULD HAVE MISSING VIBRATION DAMPING/RETENTION SHELLS AND A MISSING HOT-MELT PROCESS ON THE DC/DC BOARDS.
02V204000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jul 25, 2002Crash risk1997–2002 Gillig Low Floor — Steering
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29, 35, AND 40 FOOT BUSES, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT BOLT INSTALLED WAS A 3/8" DIAMETER COARSE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 7/16" DIAMETER FINE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER.
02V189000 · 3K units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Jul 25, 2002Crash risk2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003 Newmar Kountry Star, 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire — Unknown / Other
ON CERTAIN DIESEL PUSHER, AND CLASS A MOTORHOMES, A BRACKET SECURING THE TV IN PLACE IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET ABOVE THE DRIVER MAY NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TV.
02V198000 · 88 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jul 25, 2002Fire risk1991–1992 Lotus Elan — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.
02V199000 · 546 units · LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC
- Jul 25, 2002Crash risk2002 MINI Cooper — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CONNECTS THE GEARSHIFT LEVER IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO THE SHIFT LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE SHIFT CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE WHILE THE DRIVER IS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. IF THE CABLE DETACHES FROM THE SHIFT LINKAGE, GEAR CHANGES WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL REMAIN IN THE LAST GEAR SELECTED.
02V201000 · 4K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jul 24, 2002Crash risk2000–2001 BMW X5 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIVOT SHAFT COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS SUPPORT BRACKET.
02V194000 · 35K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jul 24, 2002Crash risk2001 Acura Integra, 2001 Honda Insight — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
02V196000 · 375 units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Jul 23, 2002Crash risk2003 BMW F650 CS — Wheels
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WHEEL COULD DEVELOP A CRACK. OVER TIME, THE CRACK COULD WORSEN TO THE POINT THAT THE WHEEL FAILED AND THE DRIVE BELT DERAILED.
02V190000 · 576 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jul 23, 2002Safety2003 BMW F650 CS — Wheels
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEX NUT THAT SECURES THE WHEEL TO THE GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT WAS TIGHTENED INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BELT WHEEL WOULD ITSELF LOOSEN ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL SPLINES OF THE WHEEL AND TO THE EXTERNAL SPLINES OF THE OUTPUT SHAFT AS THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED.
02V191000 · 577 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jul 23, 2002Safety1999–2002 Chance AH-28, 1999–2002 Chance RT-52 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN STREETCARS (DIESEL AND CNG MODELS) AND RT-52 DIESEL COACHES MANUFACTURED WITH AT-545 AND MT643 TRANSMISSIONS WHICH USE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE. THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE JUNCTION BOX POWER STUD LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE JUNCTION BOX.
02V192000 · 109 units · CHANCE COACH, INC.
- Jul 23, 2002Fire risk2000–2002 Jayco 286TS Eagle, 2002 Jayco 28MS Greyhawk — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MINI-MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH A KITCHEN SLIDE-OUT, SOME 120-VOLT ELECTRICAL WIRES UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN SINK ARE ROUTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEY COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH ABRASIVE COMPONENTS, WHILE THE SLIDE-OUT IS BEING OPERATED AND CHAFE THE PROTECTIVE COVERING CREATING A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT. IN ADDITION, THERE IS AN EDGE ON THE SLIDE-OUT FLOOR THAT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH 120-VOLT ELECTRICAL WIRES ROUTED DOWN THROUGH THE MAIN FLOOR ALSO CREATING A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT.
02V193000 · 258 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Jul 23, 2002Crash risk1998–2002 Blue Bird LTC 40 — Unknown / Other
ON CERTAIN TOUR TYPE COACHES EQUIPPED WITH PARCEL RACKS, IRREGULARITIES IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE FASTENERS USED TO RETAIN THE PARCEL RACKS TO THE COACH STRUCTURE COULD RESULT IN THE FASTENERS LOOSENING ALLOWING THE PARCEL RACKS TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING.
02V197000 · 150 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jul 23, 2002Fire risk2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior, 2002 Yamaha XV1700P, 2002 Yamaha XV1700PC — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK BRACKET WASHER AND DAMPER DO NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE TANK FROM ENGINE VIBRATION.
02V181000 · 5K units · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Jul 22, 2002Crash risk1998–2000 Monon Trailer — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WABCO 4S/2M SYSTEM, THE ELECTRICAL AND AIR CONNECTIONS ARE IMPROPERLY CONNECTED.
02V195000 · 126 units · HPA MONON TRAILER, INC.
- Jul 15, 2002Crash risk1995–2002 Blue Bird All American, 1995–2002 Blue Bird TC2000 — Equipment
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THIS STANDARD REQUIRES SPECIFIC LABELING FOR "ENGINE START" AND "ENGINE STOP." THE WORDING OF THE LABELS ON THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
02V185000 · 408 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jul 15, 2002Safety2000–2002 Thor California Tahoe Transport, 2000–2002 Thor California Wanderer Wagon — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AERO FUEL TANKS, FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SURROUNDING THE FUEL TANK INCREASES. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SURROUNDING THE FUEL TANK INCREASES, A POTENTIAL PRESSURE BUILD-UP IN THE FUEL TANK MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF THE ROLLOVER VALVE UTILIZED ON THE FUEL TANK NOT PROPERLY VENTING THE PRESSURE.
02V163000 · 2K units · THOR CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Jul 15, 2002Safety2002 Glaval Apollo, 2002 Glaval Concorde, 2002 Glaval Universal — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES." THE UNIVERSAL BUS CHANGED FROM A WRAP-AROUND STYLE REAR TAIL AND TURN LAMP TO A FLAT STOP/TAIL LAMP. THE WRAP-AROUND LIGHT HAD AN INTEGRAL SIDE MARKER. THE NEW FLAT LIGHTS DO NOT HAVE A SIDE MARKER. THE APOLLO AND CONCORDE MODELS STILL USE THE WRAP-AROUND LIGHT EXCEPT WHEN LED LIGHTS ARE ORDERED.
02V179000 · 233 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jul 15, 2002Crash risk1999–2002 Bentley Arnage, 1999–2002 Bentley Arnage LE Mans, 1999–2004 Bentley Arnage Limousine and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE LOW PRESSURE BRAKE FLUID FEED PIPE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE RESERVOIR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP OR RETAIN AIR.
02V187000 · 2K units · ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
- Jul 15, 2002Safety1999–2000 Kenworth C500, 1999–2000 Kenworth K100, 1999–2000 Kenworth T2000 and 12 other models — Steering
HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, AND FROM JULY 27, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND KENNWORTH WILL RECALL AN ADDITIONAL 4,151 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA AXLES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23 TO DECEMBER 6, 1999, AND FROM MAY 23 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
02V037003 · 5K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Jul 12, 2002Fire risk2002 Amtran IC — Structure
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL BETWEEN-THE-FRAME MOUNTED FUEL TANKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH THE WRONG CROSSMEMBER. THE CROSSMEMBER INSTALLED WAS NOT OF THE SAME STRENGTH THAT WAS USED IN THE CERTIFICATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM TO FMVSS NO. 301.
02V173000 · 123 units · IC CORPORATION
- Jul 12, 2002Fire risk2002 Ultimate Advantage, 2002 Ultimate Freedom, 2002 Winnebago Q40E and 1 other model — Unknown / Other
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HYDRAULIC LINES FOR THE BEDROOM SLIDEOUT MAY BE ROUTED ADJACENT TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST COULD DEGRADE THE HOSE TO THE POINT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP.
02V184000 · 32 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 12, 2002Safety2001–2002 MCI F3500 — Equipment
ON CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF-MOUNTED THERMO KING HVAC UNITS, SOME HEATER HOSES SUPPLYING THE HVAC UNIT HAVE EXPERIENCED LEAKS THAT HAVE RELEASED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE INTERIOR CABLE OF THE COACH.
02V175000 · 72 units · MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
- Jul 12, 2002Crash risk1999–2000 Mastercraft A1, 1999–2000 Mastercraft A9, 1999–2000 Mastercraft B2 and 7 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NHK INTEX CORPORATION MONOLEAF BOAT TRAILER SPRINGS, WHILE THE MOTORIST IS PULLING THE BOAT TRAILER, THE MONOLEAF SPRING ON THE TRAILER COULD BREAK.
02V172000 · 4K units · MASTERCRAFT BOAT COMPANY
- Jul 12, 2002Crash risk2000–2001 International Harvester 4300, 2000–2001 International Harvester 4400, 2002 International 4300 and 1 other model — Power Train
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, LOWER CLUTCH RODS WITH TURNBUCKLES ARE FAILING FROM FATIGUE NEAR THE TURNBUCKLE DUE TO BENDING FORCES EXPERIENCED DURING EACH CLUTCH PEDAL CYCLE.
02V174000 · 13K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jul 12, 2002Crash risk2003 Newmar Dutch Star — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN CLASS A, DIESEL PUSHER, MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE WHEEL WELL LINERS BEING INSTALLED ON THE FRONT TIRE WELLS, REQUIRED THE AIR LINE ASSEMBLY ON THE IFS TO BE MOVED TO ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LINERS TO THE CHASSIS. DURING THIS PROCESS, IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT IF THE AIR BAGS ARE COMPLETELY DEFLATED, THE TIRE COULD RUB THE AIR LINE SUPPLYING AIR TO THE BRAKES.
02V188000 · 41 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jul 11, 2002Fire risk2001–2002 Chevrolet C6500, 2001–2002 Chevrolet C7500, 2001–2002 GMC C6500 and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8.1 L ENGINES AND LEFT HAND OR DUAL FUEL TANKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL FILTER-TO-COMPONENT BOX MOUNTING BOLTS ARE REVERSED. WITH THE BOLTS REVERSED, THE THREADED BOLT END IS ORIENTED TOWARD THE FRONT WALL OF THE LEFT HAND FUEL TANK.
02V183000 · 222 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jul 9, 2002Crash risk2002 Blue Bird All American, 2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2002 Blue Bird TC2000 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 2000 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS, THE "RANGE INHIBITED" INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DOES NOT FUNCTION.
02V177000 · 3K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jul 8, 2002Crash risk2002 Indian Chief, 2002 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Spirit — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLES ARE MADE OF A MATERIAL WITH A LOWER THAN DESIRABLE YIELD STRENGTH.
02V180000 · 590 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Jul 8, 2002Crash risk1996–1997 Chrysler Sebring — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
02V186000 · 88K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jul 2, 2002Safety1993 Craftsmen Cadillac Fleetwood, 1991–1999 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car — Equipment
CERTAIN LIMOUSINES, AS ALTERED BY JMRL SALES & SERVICE, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE VEHICLES LACK PROPER EMERGENCY ESCAPE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS.
02V182000 · 79 units · JMRL SALES & SERVICE, INC.
- Jul 2, 2002Crash risk2001 Indian Scout, 2001 Indian Scout Centennial, 2001 Indian Spirit — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PINCH BOLTS THAT CLAMP THE FRONT FORKS TO THE AXLE MAY BE 1/4" BOLTS OR 5/16" BOLTS MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL. IN BOTH CASES, THESE BOLTS MAY NOT BE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH OVER TIME TO CLAMP THE FRONT FORK TO THE AXLE TIGHTLY ENOUGH TO PREVENT AXLE ROTATION.
02V176000 · 1K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Jul 1, 2002Crash risk1999–2002 New Flyer C40LF — Wheels
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES, THE CUSTOM WHEEL PAINT THICKNESS WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION AND THE WHEEL PAINT TYPE CHANGES FROM A GLASS STATE TO A RUBBER STATE AROUND THE BRAKE TEMPERATURES.
02V170000 · 356 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED
- Jul 1, 2002Crash risk2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe and 3 other models — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.
02V178000 · 525K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 25, 2002Crash risk2000–2002 Hyundai Accent — Structure
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).
02V167000 · 68K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 24, 2002Safety1997–1998 Infiniti I30, 1997–1998 Infiniti Q45, 1997–1998 Nissan Maxima — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
02V171000 · 161K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 21, 2002Safety2002 Mack DM600, 2002 Mack MR600, 2002 Mack RD600 — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." FRONT DRIVE AXLES WERE INSTALLED BY THE MACUNGIE MODIFICATION CENTER. WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE AXLE, THE OVERALL HEIGHT OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED.
02V168000 · 40 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Jun 21, 2002Crash risk2003 Country Coach Lexa — Visibility
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY AM EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES WAS DETERMINED NOT TO MEET THE MINIMUM PERCENT OF AREA TO BE WIPED WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH OR MORE.
02V149000 · 8 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Jun 20, 2002Crash risk1999–2002 Goshen Bus — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CP TRAVELING RETRACTOR LAP (TYPE 1) SEAT BELTS, THE PLASTIC COVER HOUSING THE RESERVE END OF THE SEAT BELT WEB CAN BREAK. IF THE TWO HALVES OF THE COVER COMPLETELY SEPARATE, THE CONNECTOR PORTION OF THE BELT WILL DETACH FROM THE COVER. ONCE DETACHED, THE CONNECTOR RIVET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO BECOME UNUSABLE.
02V160001 · 3K units · GOSHEN COACH
- Jun 17, 2002Crash risk2001 Featherlite Diamond D, 2000–2001 Featherlite STL — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN LIVESTOCK AND HORSE STEEL GOOSENECK TRAILERS, INADEQUATE REINFORCEMENT AND MATERIAL ON CERTAIN COMPONENTS OF THE TRAILER'S GOOSENECK ASSEMBLY CAN, OVER TIME, LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY.
02V166000 · 1K units · FEATHERLITE, INC.
- Jun 14, 2002Crash risk2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE MAIN UNDER HOOD ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS AND THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD. AS A RESULT, THE HARNESS COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD, WHICH COULD RESULT IN MELTING OF THE HARNESS INSULATION.
02V100002 · 15 units · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Jun 14, 2002Crash risk1997–1998 Dodge Ram — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
02V161000 · 98K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jun 14, 2002Crash risk2002 Ford Thunderbird — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTACTED THE SEAT RECLINER DURING A 35 MPH NCAP FULL-FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST.
02V169000 · 15K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 14, 2002Crash risk2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Seats
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE RIGHT REAR "65%" SEAT CENTER LOWER ANCHOR WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A WIRE DIAMETER THAT IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSION AS SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD.
02V162000 · 77K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jun 14, 2002Safety2000 Nissan Altra — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FOR THE MOTOR CONTROL UNIT, THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT CAN GO INTO THE FAIL-SAFE MODE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF LOW BATTERY CHARGE AND FULL ACCELERATION AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 30 MILES PER HOUR.
02V165000 · 15 units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 13, 2002Crash risk1998–2002 Blue Bird LTC 40, 1998–2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TOUR COACHES, A 'CHECK TRANS' WARNING LIGHT WHICH IS REQUIRED BY ALLISON TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WAS OMITTED. IN THE EVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR MALFUNCTIONS (LOOSES POWER OR SENDS ERRONEOUS SIGNALS TO THE TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT), THE COMPUTER WILL STOP ACCEPTING INPUT FROM THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT SELECTOR UNIT. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE HELD IN THE LAST VALID RANGE SELECTED. ALTHOUGH THE SINGLE DIGIT RANGE SELECTED DISPLAY ON THE SHIFT SELECTOR WILL BE BLANK OR A DASH, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED.
02V154000 · 436 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jun 13, 2002Safety2000–2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS.
02V152000 · 28K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.