Vehicle recalls — page 360
- Dec 11, 2001Safety2002 Lexus ES300 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN DEFORMED PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A COIL SPRING SPACER THAT WAS INSTALLED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE DURING TRANSPORTATION.
01V371000 · 2K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Dec 11, 2001Safety1997–1999 Athey M8A, 1997–1999 Athey M9B, 1997–1999 Athey M9D — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
01V130003 · 160 units · ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP
- Dec 11, 2001Crash risk2001 Pierce Custom Contender, 2001 Pierce Saber — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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.
01V322004 · 54 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Dec 5, 2001Safety2001 Coleman Caravan — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C25 AND C25B TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT SUPPORT BRACES INSTALLED UNDER THE WATER STORAGE TANK.
01V367000 · 406 units · FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER
- Dec 5, 2001Fire risk2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE COULD STICK IN THE PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE DURING REFUELING.
01V374000 · 50K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Dec 5, 2001Crash risk2002 Coleman Caravan — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C25 AND C25SLB TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANSI 119.2, STANDARD SECTION 3.2.1, MINIMUM EXIT FACILITIES, BY NOT HAVING A MINIMUM OF TWO EMERGENCY EXITS.
01V368000 · 111 units · FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER
- Dec 5, 2001Crash risk2002 Jeep Liberty — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONTAL OFFSET COLLISION, SHARP EDGES ON THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE BRACKET COULD CUT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WIRING INSULATION CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE WIRING.
01V373000 · 102K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Dec 4, 2001Safety2001 Chevrolet C6H042, 2001 GMC C6H042 — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 19060S SINGLE SPEED REAR AXLES AND MICHELIN 245/70R19.5G XZE TIRES ON THE REAR WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE MARKINGS DO NOT SHOW ADEQUATE LOAD CAPACITY TO MEET THE VEHICLE DRIVE AXLE GAWR AS SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD.
01V365000 · 115 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Dec 4, 2001Fire risk1998–1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HOPPECKE BATTERIES. THE BATTERY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE COULD BE LESS THAN NEEDED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ELECTROLYTE LEVELS.
01V366000 · 66K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Dec 3, 2001Crash risk2000–2002 Chevrolet Blazer, 2000–2001 GMC Jimmy, 2000–2001 Oldsmobile Bravada — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
01V364000 · 506K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 29, 2001Crash risk2001 Hyundai XG300 — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM) WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PCMS CONTAINED A CONDENSER THAT WAS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED ONTO THE PCM PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE CONDENSER COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE IGNITION FAILURE SENSOR.
01V362000 · 2K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 29, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Sterling Acterra — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ROD BRACKETS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
01V363000 · 219 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Nov 28, 2001Crash risk1997–1999 General Coach Elf, 1997–1999 General Coach Lotran — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE TRAILING ARM SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE COULD SHEAR OFF AT A LOCATION BETWEEN THE INSIDE BEARING AND THE AXLE TUBE. THIS DEFECT DOES NOT ARISE UNTIL THE MILEAGE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IS IN EXCESS OF 60,000 MILES. IN ADDITION, THE DEFECT APPEARS TO ARISE ONLY IN THE EVENT THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE HITS A CURB OR OTHER OBJECT WITH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. WHEN THE DEFECT OCCURS, THE TRAILING ARM AND THE MECHANISMS ATTACHED TO IT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WHEEL, LODGE UPWARD INTO THE WHEEL WELL OF THE VEHICLE AND STOP THE ROTATION OF THE TIRE.
01V361000 · 128 units · GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 27, 2001Safety2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." FRONT REFLECTORS NEED TO BE INSTALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT CAP.
01V360000 · 455 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Nov 26, 2001Crash risk2002 BMW 525I, 2002 BMW 525IA, 2002 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon and 4 other models — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DURING THE TIRE MOUNTING PROCESS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH STANDARD (NON-SPORT) SUSPENSION AND EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTITOURINGCONTACT CH95 ECOPLUS TIRES, SIZE 225/65R16 95H, HAVING DOT CODES 4001, 4101, OR 4201, THE OUTER SIDEWALL SURFACE OF THE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT BY A SHARP EDGE. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION OF INFLATION PRESSURE.
01V352000 · 1K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Nov 26, 2001Crash risk2002 Country Coach Affinity, 2002 Country Coach Allure, 2002 Country Coach Intrigue and 1 other model — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES 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.
01V322003 · 194 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Nov 26, 2001Crash risk2002 Honda CR-V — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT PRETENSIONS. THE CR-V IS EQUIPPED WITH TWO SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS - RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE - IN BOTH THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS. SOME BUCKLE PRETENSIONERS USE A PART THAT RESTRICTS THE FULL MOTION OF THE MECHANISM.
01V351000 · 7K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Nov 23, 2001Crash risk2002 Country Coach Intrigue — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS EQUIPPED WITH THE SMARTWHEEL OPTION WERE IMPROPERLY GROUNDED. THE IMPROPER GROUND CAUSES THE WIPER MOTORS AND BLADES TO PERIODICALLY STOP WHEN THE MOTOR HOME IS IN TRANSIT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.
01V358000 · 21 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Nov 20, 2001Safety1999–2001 Amtran FE, 1996–2001 Amtran RE — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A POOR QUALITY HEATER/DEFROSTER BLOWER SWITCH. IN SOME CASES THIS HAS CAUSED THE MELTING OF THE HEATER HARNESS CONNECTOR AT THE SWITCH TERMINALS OR THE HIGH-SPEED WIRE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTOR. ALSO, SOME OF THE UNITS HAD IMPROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION SIZE INSTALLED IN THE HEATER DEFROSTER CIRCUIT.
01V241000 · 12K units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Nov 20, 2001Fire risk1999–2002 Amtran FE — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A WIRING DIAGRAM DECAL THAT SHOWS THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION SIZE OF 30 AMPERES INSTEAD OF 20 AMPERES FOR THE HEATER SUPPLY CIRCUITS.
01V369000 · 3K units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Nov 16, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Cushman 898466, 2000–2001 Cushman 898487 — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD VEHICLES. A FUEL REGULATOR LOCATED ON THE FUEL LINE THAT COULD LEAK FUEL IF A DIAPHRAGM FAILURE OCCURS.
01V355000 · 527 units · RANSOMES CORPORATION
- Nov 16, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Nissan Sentra — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.8 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE COULD STOP RUNNING WHILE BEING DRIVEN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CRANK POSITION SENSOR. THIS COULD ALSO RESULT IN THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT COMING ON OR REDUCED ENGINE POWER.
01V357000 · 103K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 15, 2001Safety2001–2002 Amtran FE — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN BUSES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE HEATER HARNESS FROM THE HEATER SWITCH TO THE CONNECTOR JUST OUTSIDE THE HEATER UNIT. THE ASSEMBLY LEFT A LOOSE HOT WIRE IN THE HEATER HARNESS WITH AN UNPROTECTED TERMINAL THAT COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT. THIS WIRE IS PROTECTED WITH A 20-AMPERE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, BUT IN A RARE CASE COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
01V350000 · 307 units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Nov 15, 2001Crash risk2001 American Lafrance Eagle, 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan, 2001 Freightliner Business Class and 7 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, FIRE TRUCKS, AND TRANSIT BUSES AND SCHOOL 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.
01V322002 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Nov 15, 2001Safety2002 International 4300, 2002 International 4400 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS. AN INCORRECT GRADE 5 FLANGE-NUT WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A GRADE 8 NUT AND FLAT WASHER ON THE YOKE PINCH BOLT THAT HOLDS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LOWER END OF THE I-SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR.
01V353000 · 558 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Nov 15, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Country Coach Affinity, 1999–2000 Country Coach Concept, 1999–2001 Country Coach Magna — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. MISALIGNMENT OF THE MOTOR HOMES' FRONT BRAKE HOSES DURING SHARP TURNING MOVEMENTS CAN WEAKEN THE HOSES THROUGH RUBBING AND/OR CHAFFING ON THE STEERING TIRES OR COMPONENTS OF THE FRAME. A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING ON A STEERING WHEEL COULD OCCUR IF THE HOSE RUPTURES, CAUSING THE MOTOR HOME TO PULL SHARPLY TO ONE SIDE.
01V354000 · 302 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Nov 13, 2001Safety2001 Safari Coach Continental Panther, 2001 Safari Coach Serengeti, 2001 Safari Coach Zanzibar 455 — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES WITH A BF GOODRICH VELVET RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE IPD V-LINKS, INSTALLED AS A CHASSIS UPGRADE OPTION, MAY HINDER PROPER OPERATION OF THE CHASSIS FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
01V359000 · 99 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Nov 13, 2001Fire risk2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ONBOARD VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM VENT HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED. THIS COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE CANISTER WHICH CAN CAUSE FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE WHEN REFUELING THE TANK.
01V348000 · 39K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Nov 9, 2001Safety2000 Eldorado Tour Bus — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
01V130002 · 10 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Nov 8, 2001Crash risk1997 Kenworth T800 — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH ARVINMERITOR FRONT AXLE FF-981. THE WHEEL SEPARATOR PLATES ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH SKF PHASE IV TRUCK HUB UNITS INCORPORATED INTO THE ARVINMERITOR FF-981 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WITH WHEEL MOUNTING FLANGES OF 10 MM OR LESS AND BRAKE DRUM MOUNTING FLANGES OF 6 MM OR LESS.
01V293002 · 14 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Nov 7, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 GEM E-825 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-AND 4-PASSENGER UTILITY (SHORT AND LONG) VEHICLES. FAILURE OF THE BALL BEARING ASSEMBLIES CAN OCCUR. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT IS UNRESTRAINED AND IS FREE TO EXTRICATE ITSELF FROM THE BEARING HOUSING.
01V343000 · 5K units · GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC
- Nov 6, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Hyundai Sonata — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COULD ILLUMINATE DUE TO MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG(S).
01V347000 · 87K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 6, 2001Crash risk1997–2000 Oshkosh S Series — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE CARRIERS WITH 6- OR 8-WHEEL DRIVE DESIGNED TO OPERATE OFF-ROAD IN DIFFICULT SOILS AND TERRAIN THAT ARE BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF CONVENTIONAL REAR DISCHARGE CONCRETE TRUCKS. THE FRAME RAIL FLANGE IMPINGED ON THE HEAD OF ONE OR MORE LOCKBOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE ANGLE IRON REAR PEDESTAL SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRAME.
01V342000 · 816 units · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Nov 6, 2001Crash risk1997–2001 Hyundai Tiburon — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.
01V345000 · 43K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 6, 2001Safety2000–2001 Hyundai Accent — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY THROTTLE OPENING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DURING EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (BELOW APPROXIMATELY -5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH HIGH HUMIDITY), MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES CAN FREEZE AND BLOCK THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AND HOSE. IF THE PCV HOSE FREEZES, COMBUSTION CHAMBER GASES ARE FORCED THROUGH THE BREATHER HOSE INTO THE AIR INTAKE HOSE AND THEN INTO THE THROTTLE BODY.
01V346000 · 49K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 5, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Mitsubishi Mirage — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
01V340001 · 19K units · MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Nov 2, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Blue Bird All American, 1999–2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1999–2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus and 1 other model — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON REAR AIR SUSPENSION. INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE 5/8" BOLTS ON THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION HANGER BOLTS AND ON REAR AXLE TORQUE ARM AXLE SEAT STUDS.
01V338000 · 3K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Nov 2, 2001Safety2000–2001 Triumph Daytona 955I, 2000–2001 Triumph Speed Triple, 2000–2001 Triumph Sprint RS and 3 other models — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY AND FAIL. THE BARREL AT THE END OF THE INNER CABLE SEIZES IN THE CONTROL LEVER BORE, THEREBY STRESSING THE INNER CABLE.
01V339000 · 3K units · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
- Nov 1, 2001Crash risk2001 Thomas Conventional, 2001 Thomas MVP EF, 2001 Thomas MVP ER and 1 other model — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYNTEC SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS (1) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FOUR INCH CLEARANCE DURING THE TEST PROCEDURE, WHILE STILL MEETING THE POST TEST CONDITION; (2) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FRONTAL PRE-LOAD WHEN TESTING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; OR (3) WHILE STILL MEETING THE REQUIRED FORCE/DEFECTION, EXPERIENCE WELD BREAKAGE.
01V341000 · 708 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Nov 1, 2001Crash risk2002 Fleetwood Revolution — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH RED REFLEX REFLECTORS ON THE REAR AND RED REFLEX REFLECTORS/SIDE MARKER LAMPS ON THE SIDE AS FAR TO THE REAR AS PRACTICABLE.
01V344000 · 118 units · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Nov 1, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
01V340002 · 9K units · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Oct 31, 2001Crash risk1998–2000 AM General Hummer — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PLASTIC CANCELLATION PIN CAN WEAR PREMATURELY CAUSING THE SIGNALS TO FAIL TO CANCEL AFTER COMPLETING A TURN.
01V336000 · 3K units · AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Oct 25, 2001Crash risk2001 Kenworth T2000, 2001 Kenworth T600, 2001 Kenworth T800 and 1 other model — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT FASTENERS AT THE OUTPUT YOKE OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
01V335000 · 237 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Oct 22, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Mccoy Miller Ambulance, 2000–2001 Mccoy Miller Mini Medic — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH FERNO WASHINGTON 175-1 WALL-MOUNT COT MOUNTING SYSTEMS. THE WALL-MOUNT COT BRACKET IS FASTENED TO THE WALL WITH LAG SCREWS INSTEAD OF BOLTS.
01V330000 · 73 units · WARRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 22, 2001Safety2001 Coachmen Coachmen — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY DUE TO RANDOM FAILURE OF PRODUCTION TOOLING IN THE SPECIFIED TIME SPAN.
01V317001 · 14 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 22, 2001Crash risk2001–2002 Honda Civic — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.
01V329000 · 295 units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Oct 22, 2001Crash risk2001–2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis, 2002 Mckenzie Rogue — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES WITH STANDARD 19" TELEVISIONS. THE MOTOR HOMES MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT MOUNTING HARDWARE TO SECURE THE STANDARD 19" TELEVISION TO THE CABINET PROPERLY.
01V331000 · 185 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Oct 18, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Blue Bird Conventional — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTION 2836-02 DRIVER'S SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS ARE TOO LONG PREVENTING THE BELT FROM RETRACTING PROPERLY AND FITTING THE OCCUPANT AS DESIGNED.
01V337000 · 158 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Oct 17, 2001Crash risk2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 GMC Envoy — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE CALIBRATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT HIGH SPEED GEAR ENGAGEMENT.
01V334000 · 78K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Oct 17, 2001Safety2001 Ford Usps Stripped Chassis — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: US POSTAL SERVICE STRIPPED CHASSIS. FASTENERS FOR THE SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKETS LOCATED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRAME RAIL MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RESULTING IN EITHER LOOSE OR MISSING FASTENERS.
01V332000 · 7K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY