Vehicle recalls — page 363
- Jul 20, 2001Safety1997–1998 Europa G320, 1997–1998 Europa G320 Cabriolet — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE PROPER AIR BAG LABELING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER.
01V237000 · 42 units · EUROPA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Jul 19, 2001Crash risk2000 Clark 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.
01V098003 · 5 units · CLARK TRAILER SERVICE, INC.
- Jul 18, 2001Crash risk1993–2001 Chance AH-28 CNG, 1993–2001 Chance LFB-29 Opus — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREETCARS AND TRANSIT BUSES 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.
01V189003 · 79 units · CHANCE COACH, INC.
- Jul 17, 2001Safety2002 Coachmen Cascade 26RBS, 2002 Coachmen Cascade 32RLS, 2002 Shasta Oasis 266RBS — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SAFETY CHAINS DO NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE LOAD RANGE TO PREVENT FAILURE IN THE EVENT THE TRAILER IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.
01V236000 · 246 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 17, 2001Safety1999–2001 Brenner Tank Trailer — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR GUARDS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO SUSTAIN 4.6 PERCENT LESS LOAD THAN PRESCRIBED IN THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
01V243000 · 16 units · BRENNER TANK, INC.
- Jul 16, 2001Crash risk2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Expedition and 10 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. 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.
01V227001 · 1.4M units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 16, 2001Crash risk1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER, 2000 Thomas Transit Liner ER — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES. THE INTERNAL FRONT BUSHING CAN SPIN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR, AND POSSIBLY TO THE SPINDLE DRIVE AT THE REAR FACE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE VEHICLE HYDRAULIC PUMP. FAILURE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR'S SPINDLE DRIVE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP CEASES TO OPERATE.
01V111004 · 194 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jul 11, 2001Crash risk2000 Summit AND40 — 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.
01V098002 · 31 units · SUMMIT TRAILER SALES, INC.
- Jul 11, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Oshkosh F, 2000–2001 Oshkosh H, 1999 Oshkosh H Series and 7 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AIRPORT SUPPORT, SNOW REMOVAL, CONCRETE CARRIER, AND MILITARY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044014 · 321 units · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Jul 10, 2001Safety2000 Volvo Acl, 2000 Volvo WG, 2000 Volvo WX — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 6X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
01V167004 · 12 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Jul 9, 2001Fire risk1996–1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 1996–1998 Mercury Mystique — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY, CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANTS OR ON MY 1999 PASSENGER VEHCLES BUILT AT THE AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLANTS, THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR'S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR AND, DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION.
01V230000 · 343K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 6, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Land Rover Discovery II — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WARN INDUSTRIES' WINCH KITS. A POWER INTERRUPT SOLENOID, POSSIBLY INCLUDED IN THE WINCH ASSEMBLY, CAN DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL LEAK PATH TO GROUND.
01V229001 · 21 units · LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 6, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Volvo VHD — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY SIDE-LOAD THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NON-UNIFORM STEERING WHEEL EFFORTS WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, ONCE THE STEERING WHEEL TURN IS INITIATED, THE VEHICLE MAY CONTINUE TURNING WITHOUT RETURNING TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION WITH DRIVER EFFORT.
01V226000 · 584 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Jul 6, 2001Safety1989–1990 Dodge Dakota — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES (BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 1988 - JUNE 1990) AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SHELBY PACKAGE (BUILT OCTOBER 1988 - JUNE 1989). THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
01V232000 · 4K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jul 5, 2001Crash risk1996–2000 Hyundai Translead Trailer Van — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 53' DRY FREIGHT TRAILER VANS EQUIPPED WITH LASCO TRANSLUCENT FIBERGLASS ROOFS. THE ROOF PANELS CAN BECOME WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY DETACHED DURING OPERATION AND THE TRAILER BODIES COULD PARTIALLY COLLAPSE.
01V223000 · 3K units · HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
- Jul 5, 2001Crash risk2001 Dodge Dakota — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FRONT OUTBOARD LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
01V233000 · 104K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jul 5, 2001Safety1998–2001 US Bus School Bus — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES UTILIZING 39" SCHOOL BUS BARRIERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
01V234000 · — · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Jul 5, 2001Crash risk1996–1998 KME Tilt Cab — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TILT CAB FIRE TRUCK CABS. THE CAB LATCH RETENTION BRACKET CAN CRACK OR FAIL.
01V231000 · 367 units · KME FIRE APPARATUS
- Jul 5, 2001Safety1998–2001 US Bus School Bus — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES UTILIZING 39" SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
01V235000 · 474 units · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Jul 5, 2001Crash risk2001 Toyota Highlander — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTIITY VEHICLES. THE RESERVOIR FILLER CAP OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY INDUCE A VACUUM, INTRODUCING SOME AIR INTO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL BRAKE NOISE AND INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
01V228000 · 41K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 3, 2001Crash risk2001 Itasca Sunrise, 2001 Winnebago Brave — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE INCORRECT LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKET. DEPENDING ON HOW THE TANK WAS INSTALLED, THERE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TANK AND A BOLT HEAD ON THE SUSPENSION. WITHOUT CLEARANCE, THE TANK COULD BE DAMAGED.
01V225000 · 101 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 3, 2001Safety1997–1999 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN TRUCKS SUPPLIED TO FLEET ACCOUNTS. THE LED CLEARANCE LAMPS, MOUNTED AT A 30-DEGREE SET-BACK POSITION, DO NOT COMPLY WITH TWO OF THE REQUIRED TEST POINTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
01V224000 · 3K units · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
- Jul 2, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Eldorado Isb 185, 2001 Eldorado Isb 190, 1999–2001 Eldorado Isb 240 and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES. THE INTERNAL FRONT BUSHING CAN SPIN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR, AND POSSIBLY TO THE SPINDLE DRIVE AT THE REAR FACE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE VEHICLE HYDRAULIC PUMP. FAILURE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR'S SPINDLE DRIVE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP CEASES TO OPERATE.
01V111003 · 398 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Jul 2, 2001Safety2001 Ferrari 456M, 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta, 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello — Parking Brake
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HARDNESS TREATMENT OF THE RATCHET TEETH. AS A RESULT, THE RATCHET TEETH COULD BECOME DAMAGED.
01V211000 · 74 units · FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
- Jul 2, 2001Crash risk1998 Saab 900 — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND CREATE ENOUGH OF A CHARGE TO CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MOST OF THESE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN COOLER, DRY WEATHER, AND HAVE GENERALLY INCLUDED DUSTING OR WIPING OF THE DASHBOARD, STARTING THE CAR, OR CLOSING THE DOOR.
01V222000 · 12K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Jun 28, 2001Crash risk1996–1997 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996–1997 GMC Jimmy, 1996–1997 Oldsmobile Bravada — Suspension
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 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 IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FAILURE OF AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COULD OCCUR DUE TO CORROSION.
01V200000 · 49K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 26, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Freightliner FS-65 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR MAY NOT FIT IN THE FIREWALL MOUNTING HOLE CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN THE CONNECTOR DISLODGING AND AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CONTACTING THE FIREWALL.
01V215000 · 9K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jun 26, 2001Crash risk2001–2002 Utility FF2CHS, 2001–2002 Utility FS2CHA, 2001–2002 Utility FS2CHS and 14 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
01V189002 · 1K units · UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.
- Jun 26, 2001Crash risk2001 Fleetwood Mallard 39D, 2001 Fleetwood Prowler 39D, 2001 Fleetwood Terry 39D and 1 other model — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE BEDROOM SLIDE OPTION #966. THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE TOWING INSTABILITY AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH.
01V219000 · 168 units · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Jun 26, 2001Crash risk2000 Thomas Conventional, 2000 Thomas ER Model, 2000 Thomas Minotour and 2 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V097009 · 129 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jun 26, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Thomas CL100 — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SMALL COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE TRANS/AIR AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT GUARD CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.
01V213001 · 69 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jun 26, 2001Crash risk2001 International Harvester 4300, 2001 International Harvester 4400 — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH A REMOTE POWER MODULE. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE ABILITY TO ADD SIX REMOTE SWITCHES PER MODULE, WHICH ARE MOUNTED OUTSIDE THE CAB AND ARE USED TO TURN ON AND OFF CIRCUITS THAT PERFORM CUSTOM ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. IF TWO OR MORE REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTUATED ON WITHIN 100MS OF ONE ANOTHER, ALL SIX OF THE OUTPUTS ON THE REMOTE POWER MODULE WILL TURN ON. IF TWO OR MORE REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTUATED OFF WITH 100MS OF ONE ANOTHER, ALL SIX OF THE OUTPUTS ON THE REMOTE POWER MODULE WITH TURN OFF.
01V212000 · 957 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jun 26, 2001Crash risk1994–1995 LBT Trailer — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRUEHAUF LARGE CAPACITY PETROLEUM TRAILERS BUILT WITH TANDEM NEWAY AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. OPERATION OF THE TRAILERS HAS REVEALED A POSSIBILITY THAT THE AXLE BRACKET-TO-AXLE WELDS COULD CRACK, AND THE CRACKS COULD PROPAGATE INTO THE AXLE BEAM.
01V221000 · 8 units · L.B.T., INC.
- Jun 26, 2001Crash risk2001–2002 Country Coach Allure, 2000–2002 Country Coach Intrigue, 2001–2002 Country Coach Islander and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES. THE INTERNAL FRONT BUSHING CAN SPIN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR, AND POSSIBLY TO THE SPINDLE DRIVE AT THE REAR FACE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE VEHICLE HYDRAULIC PUMP. FAILURE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR'S SPINDLE DRIVE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP CEASES TO OPERATE.
01V111002 · 667 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Jun 26, 2001Fire risk1999–2001 Thomas Conventional — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE MAIN BODY POWER SUPPLY WIRE FROM THE CHASSIS CAN CHAFE ON THE CHASSIS (COWL) SHEET METAL PANEL, CAUSING ARCING AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
01V214000 · 16K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jun 26, 2001Safety1998–1999 BMW R1200C — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CHROME-PLATED FRAMES. COPPER RESIDUE CAN REMAIN IN THE TAPPED HOLE WHERE THE UPPER FORK BRIDGE ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. MOISTURE CAN CAUSE CORROSION TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE COPPER RESIDUE AND THE ALUMINUM FRAME. THE STRESS OF THE CONNECTING BOLT ATTACHING THE UPPER FORK TO THE FRAME COULD THEN DECREASE, LEADING TO LOOSENING, AND ULTIMATELY, BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
01V217000 · 3K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 26, 2001Crash risk2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2001–2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 2 other models — Interior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
01V220000 · 39K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 25, 2001Safety1995–1999 Subaru Legacy, 1995–1999 Subaru Outback — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING.
01V216000 · 180K units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 25, 2001Crash risk2000 Southwest Expressline Trailer — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEEL UNIBODY 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.
01V218001 · 26 units · UNITED EXPRESSLINE, INC.
- Jun 22, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Ford Windstar — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL OPTION. THE DRIVER FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
01V207000 · 46K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 22, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Tiffin Allegro, 2000–2001 Tiffin Bay, 2000–2001 Tiffin Bus and 2 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V097008 · 955 units · TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES
- Jun 22, 2001Crash risk1993–1995 Freightliner FLD — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPER CABS TO DAY CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
01V209000 · 277 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jun 21, 2001Fire risk2001 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325IT and 19 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
01V206000 · 76K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 18, 2001Safety1997–1998 Ford Windstar — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS 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 IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.
01V199000 · 199K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 18, 2001Safety2001 Volvo VNL — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE WRONG STEERING COLUMN TO STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES. USING THE SHORTER VNM STEERING SHAFT COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT BEING OPERATED (STEERING COLUMN EXTENDED ADJUSTMENT) OUTSIDE THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE OF THE STEERING SHAFT.
01V201000 · 598 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Jun 18, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Jayco TM, 2000–2001 Jayco TS, 2000–2001 Jayco TU and 1 other model — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRING U BOLT OR THE SPRING ITSELF CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) SUPPLY LINE.
01V205000 · 272 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Jun 18, 2001Safety2001 Audi A6 — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (ALLROAD). WHEN ACTIVATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS FREEZING, SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN, ONE WIPER COULD BE DELAYED BEHIND THE OTHER WIPER.
01V202000 · 3K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Jun 15, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Isuzu FSR, 1999–2000 Isuzu FTR, 1999–2000 Isuzu FVR — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044012 · 203 units · ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Jun 15, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Eager Beaver 35GSL, 1999–2000 Eager Beaver 50GSL, 1999–2000 Eager Beaver 60GSL — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED (LOWBED) TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL MODEL 240 AIR-RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE RIDWELL AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION TO AXLE CONNECTION WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED.
01V193000 · 98 units · GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC.
- Jun 15, 2001Safety2001 National RV Marlin, 2001 National RV Tradewinds, 2001 National RV Tradewinds LTC — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING (FAWR) IS INADEQUATE.
01V203000 · 338 units · NATIONAL RV, INC.