Vehicle recalls — page 361
- Oct 16, 2001Crash risk2000–2002 Skyline Chaparrel, 2000–2002 Skyline Cutlass, 2000–2002 Skyline Sable Custom and 4 other models — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PARK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY P-40 PARK TRAILER FURNACES. THE COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER WHEEL WAS NOT TO DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. OPERATION OF THE FURNACE WITH THE INCORRECT BLOWER WHEEL COULD PROVIDE AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR TO SUPPORT PROPER COMBUSTION. THE RESULT IS THAT THE FURNACE EXHAUST COULD CONTAIN EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE.
01V333001 · 39 units · SKYLINE CORPORATION
- Oct 11, 2001Safety2001–2002 Holiday Rambler Navigator, 2001–2002 Monaco Coach Dynasty, 2001–2002 Monaco Coach Executive and 1 other model — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLES. WELDS USED TO SECURE THE TAG AXLE TO THE TAG AXLE DRIVE SHAFT LOOP COULD FAIL.
01V328000 · 677 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Oct 10, 2001Safety2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1, 2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2 — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
01V323000 · 6K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Oct 10, 2001Safety2000 Toyota Echo — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DUE TO A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS WHICH CONSIST OF COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LOAD APPLIED FROM AIR CONDITIONER AND OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VACUUM IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD COULD BE INSUFFICIENT FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
01V326000 · 42K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Oct 10, 2001Safety2000–2001 Audi TT — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM'S MOUNTING BUSHING AND BOLT COMBINATION AND CAUSE CORROSION.
01V325000 · 4K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Oct 10, 2001Fire risk1991–1992 Audi 100, 1991–1992 Audi 200, 1991–1992 Audi V8 — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINED IN THE AMPLIFIER FOR EACH REAR SPEAKER COULD LEAK AN ELECTROLYTE, WHICH MAY IN TIME AND IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMIDITY, CAUSE AN UNWANTED CONDUCTIVE PATH.
01V324000 · 4K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Oct 9, 2001Crash risk1997–2000 Novabus RTS — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS USED IN PASSENGER DOORWAYS ON TRANSIT AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY BUSES SUPPLIED BY VAPOR CORPORATION. DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL.
01V321001 · 43 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Oct 9, 2001Safety1998–2002 Hitchhiker Discovery — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108 "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT MOUNTED PERPENDICULAR TO THE VEHICLE CENTERLINE, AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
01V308000 · 717 units · NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 9, 2001Crash risk2000 Novabus RTS — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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.
01V322001 · 190 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Oct 5, 2001Crash risk2001–2002 Blue Bird All American, 2001–2002 Blue Bird Commercial, 2001–2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.
01V320000 · 2K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Oct 4, 2001Safety1996–1999 Dodge Viper — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCE CRACKS AT THE WELDS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET.
01V312000 · 5K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Oct 4, 2001Crash risk2002 Chrysler Town and Country, 2002 Chrysler Voyager, 2002 Dodge Caravan and 1 other model — Child Seat
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
01V310000 · 53K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Oct 4, 2001Safety1996–2000 Dodge Viper — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS.
01V313000 · 7K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Oct 4, 2001Crash risk2002 Jeep Liberty — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BLOCKER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY CAN DISENGAGE, FALL, AND STARTLE THE OPERATOR.
01V311000 · 72K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Oct 4, 2001Safety2001 Workhorse P320032, 2001 Workhorse P320042, 2001 Workhorse W20 and 1 other model — 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.
01V317000 · 5K units · WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- Oct 3, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird — Child Seat
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 10,000 LB. GVWR NON-SCHOOL BUSES WITH CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225 "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT AN UPPER TETHER ANCHORAGE AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
01V316000 · 19 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Oct 3, 2001Safety2001 International Harvester 4300, 2001 International Harvester 4400 — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS, OR BOTH. A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ESC) CAN CAUSE THE CIRCUIT FOR THE LOW BEAM OR THE CIRCUIT FOR THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS TO FUSE OR OPEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF EITHER THE LOW OR HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS OR POSSIBLY EVEN BOTH.
01V315000 · 13K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Oct 3, 2001Safety2002 Saab 9-3 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY.
01V314000 · 1K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Oct 3, 2001Crash risk1994–1997 Ford Mustang, 1995–1997 Lincoln Town Car — Air Bags
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELDS THAT COULD PREVENT PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIR BAG.
01V318000 · 911 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Oct 1, 2001Safety2001 Brenner Tank Trailer — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECU). THE ABS ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT CONTAIN THE INDUSTRY STANDARD POWER LINE CARRIER (PLC) CHIP REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ABS MALFUNCTION SIGNAL TO THE TOWING VEHICLE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
01V319000 · 16 units · BRENNER TANK, INC.
- Oct 1, 2001Safety2002 Toyota Camry — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES, P205-65R15 92S, INSTALLED AT THE PORTS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. THE INCORRECT TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES THAT HAD DAMAGED TIRES. THE TIRES WERE DAMAGED DURING A PORT UPGRADE TO ALUMINUM WHEELS.
01V302000 · 19 units · SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
- Oct 1, 2001Safety2001 Chance LFB-29 Opus — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICKS ARE TOO LONG.
01V309000 · 45 units · CHANCE COACH, INC.
- Sep 26, 2001Crash risk2001 Hyundai XG300 — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD ATTACHED.
01V307000 · 3K units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 26, 2001Safety2001 Kenworth C500, 2001 Kenworth T300, 2001 Kenworth T600 and 2 other models — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." THE MODE DOOR IN AN HVAC SYSTEM CAN BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MODE DOOR CAM AND ACTUATOR COULD BIND, CAUSING THE CAM RETAINING TABS TO SHEAR OFF.
01V305000 · 3K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Sep 25, 2001Fire risk2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2000 Mitsubishi Galant — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.
01V295001 · 26K units · MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Sep 25, 2001Crash risk1993–1998 Prevost MTH XL, 1993–1998 Prevost XL Entertainers — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE STEERING GEAR BOX IS MOUNTED ON A SUPPORT LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT FLOOR. ON MOTOR HOME MODELS, THIS SUPPORT VARIES IN HEIGHT WITH THE OPTIONAL INTERIOR HEIGHT. WITH 83 AND 86 INCH HEIGHT OPTIONS, THE SUPPORT MAY BE OVERLOADED IN CERTAIN OPERATION CONDITIONS.
01V304000 · 1K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Sep 25, 2001Fire risk2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.
01V295002 · 87 units · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Sep 25, 2001Crash risk2002 Toyota Camry — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCOMPLETE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
01V306000 · 2 units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 24, 2001Crash risk2001 International Harvester 5000I — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A SECONDARY BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTS THE FOOT VALVE WITH THE SPRING BRAKE VALVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
01V299000 · 68 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 24, 2001Safety2000–2001 Mack CV, 2000–2001 Mack RD — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH 18,000 LB. FRONT AXLES MAY HAVE FRONT SPRINGS INSTALLED THAT ARE RATED FOR THE 14,600 LB. FRONT AXLE.
01V301000 · 483 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Sep 24, 2001Safety2002 Newmar Dutch Star — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON GASOLINE ENGINE CHASSIS. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SEAL AT THE FRONT DASH AREA ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
01V300000 · 31 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Sep 24, 2001Crash risk1997–1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL BOLT INSERTS FITTED IN THE MAGNESIUM WHEEL CAN SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING.
01V297000 · 468 units · FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
- Sep 24, 2001Safety2000 Mack CH, 2000 Mack CX — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN DANA/SPICER AXLES (E12001) AND MACK AXLES THROUGH DANA HEAVY AXLE (FAWL 12). THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
01V140005 · 9K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Sep 21, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Independence Custom Express, 2001 Independence Freedom Express, 2000–2001 Independence Hardtail Express — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. ON REVTECH 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES AND 6-SPEED GEARSETS, THE 4-6 SHIFT CLUTCH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL.
01V296001 · 208 units · INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Sep 20, 2001Fire risk2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL HOSE THAT COULD COME OFF THE CARBURETOR.
01V278000 · 26K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 17, 2001Crash risk2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1, 2001 Kawasaki ZR1200-A1/L, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200-A — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SECTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLIGHT IS ROUTED INCORRECTLY.
01V294000 · 3K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Sep 17, 2001Safety1999–2000 Freightliner Argosy, 1999–2000 Freightliner Century, 1999–2000 Freightliner FLD and 5 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
01V140007 · 75K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Sep 15, 2001Crash risk2002 Rialta Rialta — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS 222FD, 222QD, AND 222HD). THE WHEEL COVER CAN ROTATE WHILE MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL.
01V298000 · 396 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Sep 10, 2001Crash risk2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLUSTER, WITH THE MAJORITY OF ITS GAUGES, ILLUMINATION, AND WARNING LAMPS, COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
01V288000 · 43K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Sep 10, 2001Crash risk2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500, 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML55 — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
01V290000 · 870 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Sep 10, 2001Safety2001 Dodge Ram — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2500 WAGONS WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRES.
01V289000 · 151 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Sep 10, 2001Crash risk2001 International Harvester 5000I, 2001 International Harvester 9000I — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.
01V291000 · 242 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 10, 2001Crash risk2000 Holiday Rambler Navigator, 2000 Monaco Coach Executive, 2000 Monaco Coach Signature — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON ROADMASTER CHASSIS. AS THE RESULT OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE ENGINE SYSTEM IN RESPECT TO THE ROUTING OF THE 12-VOLT DC BATTERY CABLES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE INSULATION ON THE BATTERY CABLE TO MELT AND CREATE A SHORT.
01V292000 · 83 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Sep 6, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 US Bus Sturdibus — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THESE BUSES HAVE INSUFFICIENT METAL HEMMING IN THE PANEL JOINTS.
01V281000 · 188 units · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Sep 6, 2001Safety1993–2000 Country Coach Affinity, 1990–2001 Country Coach Concept, 1991–2000 Country Coach Magna and 1 other model — Equipment
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE ERRONEOUSLY ASSIGNED INADEQUATE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES AND INADEQUATE AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS ON THE FRONT AND/OR REAR AXLES AS A RESULT OF MATHEMATICAL MISCALCULATIONS. THESE MOTOR HOMES HAVE TIRE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT ARE LESS THAN THE FRONT OR REAR AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING:FAWR AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS:RAWR) AND IN SOME INSTANCES HAVE INADEQUATE FAWR AND/OR RAWR.
01V284000 · 735 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Sep 5, 2001Crash risk2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 GMC Envoy — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A RANGE SHIFT COLLAR IN THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE THAT CONTAINS CRACKS.
01V283000 · 895 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Sep 5, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Gulf Stream Conquest LE, 1998–2000 Gulf Stream Palm Breeze, 1998–1999 Gulf Stream Sunsport and 2 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE WELDS WHERE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKETING JOINS THE FLOOR TRUSSES MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE.
01V275000 · 272 units · GULF STREAM COACH INC.
- Sep 5, 2001Safety1999–2002 National RV Palisades, 1998–2000 National RV Sea Breeze, 2001–2002 National RV Seabreeze — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER PIN BOX STEEL STRUCTURE COULD FAIL AT THE WELDS OR TUBULAR STEEL STRUCTURE DUE TO FATIGUE.
01V285000 · 1K units · NATIONAL RV, INC.
- Sep 5, 2001Crash risk2000 US Cargo Trailer — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT ALUMINUM WHEELS (PART AR-62) COMBINED WITH DEXTER AXLE SIX BOLT HUBS (PART 008-201). CERTAIN ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH A SMALLER DIAMETER MOUNTING SURFACE ARE NOT ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED WHEN USED ON THE SIX BOLT BRAKE DRUMS. THE INSUFFICIENT CONTACT AREA BETWEEN THIS WHEEL AND DEXTER'S HUB CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL FASTENERS WHICH COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL(S) TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE.
01V218002 · 26 units · U.S. CARGO
- Sep 4, 2001Safety2001–2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED WHICH, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE PRESSURIZED NITROGEN GAS FROM INSIDE THE ACCUMULATOR.
01V254002 · 345 units · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN