Vehicle recalls — page 362
- Aug 30, 2001Crash risk2001 Infiniti QX4, 2001 Nissan Pathfinder — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE TWO GAS STRUTS TO THE REAR DOOR (HATCH) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MADE. AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INCREASE IN GAS PRESSURE IN THE STRUT(S) COULD CAUSE ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS TO BEND, RESULTING IN THE STRUTS DETACHING FROM THE BRACKET(S) WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE REAR DOOR.
01V282000 · 31K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Aug 29, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Nissan Sentra — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COOLING HOLES IN THE STEEL WHEEL MAY HAVE BURRS ON THEIR EDGES AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURING. THESE BURRS CAN CAUSE CRACKS AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE BETWEEN ADJACENT COOLING HOLES. IF ENOUGH CRACKS DEVELOP BETWEEN THE COOLING HOLES, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
01V277000 · 115K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Aug 28, 2001Safety1999–2000 Kenworth C500, 1999–2000 Kenworth K100, 1999–2000 Kenworth T2000 and 12 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.
01V140006 · 2K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Aug 28, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Goshen Coach Gcii Cutaway Bus — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT CUTAWAY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TELMA BRAKE RETARDER DRIVESHAFT SYSTEM OPTION ON VEHICLES BUILT ON A FORD E-450 CHASSIS WITH 186" WHEELBASES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE DRIVESHAFT FAILURE.
01V274000 · 33 units · WARRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Aug 27, 2001Crash risk1993–1999 Spartan Fire Truck — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION CONTAINING A SPRING BEAM WITH A THICKNESS OF 1.75". THE SPRING BEAM IN THE SUSPENSION CAN FAIL CAUSING THE COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION AND ALLOWING ABRUPT CONTACT OF THE TIRES WITH THE BODYWORK OF THE REAR OF THE FIRE TRUCK.
01V271000 · 49 units · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Aug 26, 2001Crash risk2000–2002 Amtran CS, 2000–2002 Amtran FE, 2000–2002 Amtran RE and 8 other models — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39-INCH FLIP SEATS. THE FLIP SEATS COULD BIND IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION AND NOT RETURN TO THE STORED POSITION WHEN NOT OCCUPIED. THE CUSHION FRAME SUPPORT BAR SLIDES OFF THE SEAT SUPPORT PAD, WHICH COULD RETAIN THE SEAT IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION.
01V269000 · 4K units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Aug 26, 2001Crash risk1997–2001 Amtran CS — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH I-6 ENGINES, PLYWOOD FLOORS, AND A DRIVER INSULATION PACKAGE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN STICK IN EITHER A PARTIAL OR FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
01V270000 · 1K units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Aug 24, 2001Fire risk1999 BMW R1100 S — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGID LINES OF THE FUEL FEED AND THE RETURN LINES. CONTINUED CHAFING OF THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE CAN LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE.
01V272000 · 1K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Aug 23, 2001Crash risk1996–2001 Kenworth T300 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 10,000 OR 12,000 POUND DANA FRONT AXLES. A CONDITION CALLED BRAKE "SPRAG", WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY A NOISE AT THE END OF AN APPLIED STOP, CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS NOISE IS THE RESULT OF A PULSATION OF THE BRAKE LINING WITH THE BRAKE DRUM DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THESE NOISE VIBRATIONS OCCUR AT THE RESONANT FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT AXLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRAIN FORCES IN THE THREADED PORTION OF THE TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE CROSS-TUBE.
01V268000 · 3K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Aug 23, 2001Fire risk2001 Mack Mack — Parking Brake
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH A JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER FOR THE ELECTRIC DRIVELINE BRAKE SYSTEM. A FAILURE MODE WITHIN THE SOLID STATE CONTROLLER CAN CAUSE A SHORT FROM THE POSITIVE TERMINAL TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY.
01V266001 · 4 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Aug 22, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 New Flyer C35LF, 1998–2001 New Flyer C40LF, 1998–2001 New Flyer D35LF and 1 other model — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE CLAMP NUTS FOR THE CENTER LINK TIE RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
01V265000 · 2K units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Aug 22, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Collins Grand Bantam — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: L SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR-MOUNTED TRACK USED TO ACCOMMODATE AND SECURE WHEELCHAIRS. THE FLOOR-MOUNTED TRACK BOLTS, USED TO SECURE THIS TRACK TO THE FLOOR, ARE TOO LONG AND PROTRUDE THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PROTRUDING BOLTS WILL PUNCTURE THE REAR TIRES IF THE TIRES SHOULD BE PUSHED UP INTO THEIR FULL JOUNCE POSITION.
01V267000 · 107 units · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Aug 21, 2001Crash risk1997–2001 Chevrolet Venture, 1997–2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1998–2001 Pontiac Montana and 1 other model — Latches/locks/linkages
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.
01V264000 · 249K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 21, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Volvo VHD — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A STEERABLE AUXILIARY AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
01V189006 · 30 units · FORETRAVEL, INC.
- Aug 15, 2001Fire risk2000–2002 Itasca Horizon, 2000–2002 Itasca IKP36LD, 1996–1998 Winnebago Journey and 3 other models — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS WKP36L, WKP36LD, AND IKP36LD). FOUR NUTS MAY HAVE LOOSENED FROM THE FOUR BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK TO THE MOTOR HOME. IF THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE IS LOOSENED, THE ROAD VIBRATION COULD PRODUCE UNDUE STRESS ON THE WELD JOINTS OF THE BRACKETS AND THEY COULD BREAK.
01V260000 · 1K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Aug 15, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Ford Windstar — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS WATER, SALT, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLUTION CAN ENTER THE WIPER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY THROUGH PINHOLES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COVER THAT ARE USED IN THE MOLDING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, ON CERTAIN OF THE VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND AUGUST 2000, A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, SMOKE, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. CONTAMINANT ENTRY COULD ALSO RESULT IN UNINTENDED WIPER MOTOR OPERATION.
01V261000 · 598K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 15, 2001Safety2000–2001 Audi A8 — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL AND VAPOR LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. A "BLIND COVER" AT THE FILLER NECK OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING FUEL VAPOR TO ESCAPE.
01V259000 · 600 units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Aug 15, 2001Crash risk1994–2001 Cushman 878464B, 1997–2000 Cushman 878474D, 1996–2001 Cushman 898465B and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD POLICE VEHICLES. A SPLASH GUARD FITTED TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, LOCATED ABOVE THE DIFFERENTIAL, COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE LINES, CAUSING DAMAGE OR LEAKAGE. THE MODELS INVOLVED ARE: 1996-2001 MODELS 898465B MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1996 TO JULY 2001; 1994-2001 MODELS 878464B MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1994 TO JULY 2001; 1997-2000 MODELS 878474D MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 1997 TO DECEMBER 24, 2000; 1997-2000 MODELS 898474E MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2000 TO JULY 2001; 2000-2001 MODELS 898487 MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2000 TO JULY 2001; AND 2000-2001 MODELS 898488 MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2000 TO JULY 2001.
01V263000 · 2K units · RANSOMES CORPORATION
- Aug 15, 2001Crash risk2001–2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2001–2002 Monaco Coach Knight — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A UNIT IS AFFECTED IF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS FULLY COMPRESSED OR IS TOO SHORT TO MEET MAXIMUM EXTENSION SPECIFICATIONS.
01V256000 · 98 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Aug 15, 2001Fire risk1999–2001 Ford Windstar — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING. IF THE AUXILIARY AIR-CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR STOPS TURNING WHILE IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE RESISTOR MAY BECOME HOT AND SMOKE.
01V262000 · 413K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 15, 2001Fire risk2000–2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2000–2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. SPECIFIC FLOOR PLANS AT ISSUE ARE 30D, 30PBD, 32PBD, 36DPD, 36PBD, 36WDD, AND 37WDD. THE SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CARRYING GASOLINE TO AND FROM THE ENGINE, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND/OR SECURED ON YOUR WORKHORSE GASOLINE CHASSIS.
01V257000 · 251 units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Aug 14, 2001Crash risk2000–2002 Acura TL — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH INCORRECT PARTS: 2002 ACURA 3.2TL SEDANS WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED PER RECALL 01V-166001; CERTAIN 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS; AND CERTAIN 2000-2002 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS. REPAIRS WERE MADE FROM MARCH 9 THROUGH JULY 27, 2001. SOME OF THE NONCOMPLIANT BUCKLES WERE MISLABELED AND REDISTRIBUTED TO ACURA DEALERS TO BE USED AS RECALL REPAIR PARTS. HONDA ALSO DETERMINED THAT INCORRECT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE USED FOR SOME PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS OF 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES, AND WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS OF 2000-2002 3.2TL VEHICLES. THESE SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
01V166002 · 8K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Aug 8, 2001Safety1998 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION IN HIGH CORROSION ENVIRONMENTS. DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.
01V255000 · 108K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 8, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Ford Excursion, 2000–2001 Ford Expedition, 2000–2001 Ford F-150 and 12 other models — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
01V258000 · 1.1M units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 7, 2001Crash risk2001 Itasca IPG35U, 2001 Itasca IPG37G, 2001 Winnebago Adventurer and 3 other models — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE BLACK PIPE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TO THE FURNACE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE COPPER LINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THIS PIPE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE END OF THE LEAF SPRING OF THE SUSPENSION.
01V252000 · 154 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Aug 6, 2001Crash risk2001 Mazda B-Series Truck — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
01V227002 · 28K units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Aug 6, 2001Crash risk2001 Foretravel Foretravel — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
01V189005 · 30 units · FORETRAVEL, INC.
- Aug 5, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 Girardin School Bus — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." THE FOAM ON THE SEATS AND BARRIERS DO NOT ABSORB ENOUGH IMPACT ENERGY TO MEET THE STANDARD.
01V208000 · 393 units · A. GIRARDIN INC.
- Aug 3, 2001Crash risk2001–2002 Mitsubishi Montero — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE PRESSURIZED NITROGEN GAS FROM INSIDE THE ACCUMULATOR.
01V254001 · 39K units · MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Aug 2, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 International Harvester 2000, 1999–2000 International Harvester 4000, 1999–2000 International Harvester 5000 and 2 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
01V140004 · 18K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Aug 2, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 International Harvester 5000I, 1998–2001 International Harvester 9000I — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IN BELOW FREEZING OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE AIR-PRESSURE ACTUATED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THAT IS MOUNTED OUTSIDE THE CAB ON THE FRONT COWL, ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, MAY NOT ACTIVATE DURING LIGHT TO NORMAL BRAKING.
01V250000 · 41K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Aug 2, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Dodge Ram — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT SEATS. IN THE PRESENCE OF ROAD SALT, WATER, AND POSSIBLY OTHER DEBRIS, THE POWER SEAT CONNECTOR LOCATED BENEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT COULD DEVELOP A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CYCLES THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
01V253000 · 98K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Aug 2, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Chrysler 300M, 2000–2001 Chrysler Concorde, 2000–2001 Chrysler LHS and 1 other model — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
01V273000 · 282K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Aug 1, 2001Safety1998–2001 Silver Eagle Vast-20N, 1998–2001 Silver Eagle Vast-20W — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR.
01V249000 · 1K units · SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO.
- Aug 1, 2001Crash risk1999 Neoplan AN440L — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES BUILT WITH TRW TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS, PART NO. TRW 24 DL. THESE BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
01V141002 · 35 units · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- Aug 1, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Neoplan AN116, 2000–2001 Neoplan AN345, 2000–2001 Neoplan AN440 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR "W-SERIES" AIR-ACTUATED BRAKE CAM ROLLERS. THESE ROLLERS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH APPLICATION LOADINGS.
01V059004 · 223 units · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- Aug 1, 2001Crash risk2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." WHEN THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS ARE ACTIVATED, THE XENON LAMPS ARE AIMED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD SURFACE. IN THE HIGH BEAM MODE THE LIGHT FROM THE XENON BULBS ARE REDIRECTED AND ADDITIONAL HALOGEN BULBS ALSO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ACTIVATED. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE COMBINATION OF XENON BULB AND HALOGEN BULB EXCEED THE PERMITTED LIGHT OUTPUT.
01V247000 · 613 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Aug 1, 2001Crash risk2000 Novabus RTS — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR "W-SERIES" AIR-ACTUATED BRAKE CAM ROLLERS. THESE ROLLERS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH APPLICATION LOADINGS.
01V059003 · 314 units · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Aug 1, 2001Crash risk1996–2000 Jayco Designer — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE FASTENERS USED ON THE UNDERFLOOR CAN EITHER COME LOOSE OR PULL THROUGH THE UNDERFLOOR CAUSING PORTIONS OR ALL OF A SECTION OF UNDERFLOOR TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
01V251000 · 12K units · JAYCO, INC.
- Aug 1, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Mack CH, 2000–2001 Mack CL, 2000–2001 Mack CV and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
01V189004 · 8K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Aug 1, 2001Safety2000–2001 Utilimaster Trademaster — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRUCK BODIES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARD.
01V248000 · 47 units · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
- Aug 1, 2001Fire risk1998–2000 Neoplan AN116, 1998–2000 Neoplan AN440, 1998–2000 Neoplan AN440L and 1 other model — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
01V033007 · 669 units · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- Jul 31, 2001Crash risk2001 US Bus Metro-Van, 2001 US Bus Sturdibus, 2001 US Bus Universe — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. TWO FASTENERS WERE OMITTED IN ASSEMBLING THE WALL MOUNT BRACKET TO THE SEAT FRAME.
01V244000 · 195 units · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Jul 31, 2001Safety1997–1998 Eti 14 Tre — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 41-PASSENGER ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES. FRAME CRACKS COULD DEVELOP ABOVE THE REAR AXLE.
01V242000 · 54 units · ELECTRIC TRANSIT, INC.
- Jul 31, 2001Safety2001 BMW M3 — Parking Brake
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TWO SCREWS THAT SECURE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BACKING PLATE WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE SCREWS COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL INTO THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM.
01V245000 · 2K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jul 31, 2001Crash risk2000–2002 BMW R1150GS — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE CABLE COULD BE TOO SMALL. DUE TO COMPRESSION AND REBOUND OF THE FORK, THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE COULD CONTACT AND CHAFE THE BRAKE LINE.
01V246000 · 3K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jul 31, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Carriage Cameo, 1999–2000 Carriage Carri Lite, 1999–2000 Carriage LS — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
01V091008 · 531 units · CARRIAGE, INC
- Jul 25, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Nelson Trailer — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HUBS PROVIDED BY WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS. THESE TRUCK TRAILER DISC WHEEL HUBS HAVE DIRECT-MACHINED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), PART NUMBER 2023A. THE ABS TEETH ARE MACHINED INTO THE INNER FACE OF THE HUB BORE, AND THE TEETH ARE MACHINED OFF CENTER FROM THE CENTER OF THE HUB. THE SPEED SENSOR OF THE ABS SYSTEM READS THE TOOTH PATTERN AND SENDS ERRONEOUS SIGNALS TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT.
01V098004 · 114 units · NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Jul 24, 2001Fire risk2001 Saleen S281SC — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCHARGED COUPE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THE FUEL CROSSOVER LINE COULD MELT WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE EGR VALVE, CAUSING IT TO RUPTURE AND SPRAY GASOLINE INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
01V240000 · 362 units · SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.
- Jul 24, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Cushman 898487, 2000–2001 Cushman 898488 — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD POLICE VEHICLES. A PLASTIC TEE FITTING LOCATED ON THE FUEL LINE COULD CRACK RESULTING IN A FUEL SYSTEM LEAK.
01V239000 · 393 units · RANSOMES CORPORATION