Vehicle recalls — page 364
- Jun 15, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Isuzu FSR, 1999–2000 Isuzu FTR, 1999–2000 Isuzu FVR — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 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.
01V140003 · 203 units · ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Jun 14, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Freightliner Argosy, 2000–2001 Freightliner Business Class, 2000–2001 Freightliner Century and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
01V189001 · 4K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Jun 14, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 BMW X5 — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, ABRASION PARTICLES COULD DEPOSIT ON THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITHIN THE SWITCH, CAUSING A DISRUPTION OF THE ELECTRIC CURRENT THROUGH THE CONTACTS. IF THE DISRUPTION OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE NEUTRAL OR PARK POSITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SWITCH AUTOMATICALLY INTO THE EMERGENCY PROGRAM, WHICH IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER VIA A WARNING LAMP AND A MESSAGE, "TRANS. FAIL-SAFE PROG." IN THIS CASE, THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN IN LOWER GEARS ONLY WITH LIMITED ENGINE OUTPUT.
01V196000 · 14K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 14, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 BMW X5 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THERE IS A PLASTIC CARRIER TO WHICH THE OIL FILTER HOUSING IS ATTACHED. OIL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE ATTACHED TO THE FILTER HOUSING. OVER TIME, THIS CARRIER COULD SAG SLIGHTLY. IF THIS HAPPENS, ONE OF THE OIL LINES, WHICH ARE ARMORED WITH STEEL MESH, COULD COME INTO CONTACT AND CHAFE A STEEL BRAKE LINE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY UNDERNEATH.
01V195000 · 14K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 14, 2001Safety1998–2001 BMW R1100RT-P — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SPORTMAX A REAR TIRES, SIZE 160/60 ZR18. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON SOME OF THE VEHICLES AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE CAMPAIGN IS LIMITED TO THOSE SPORTMAX A REAR TIRES HAVING DATE STAMPS OF 189, 199, OR 209. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AREAS OF REDUCED ADHESION ON THE TREAD REINFORCING CUSHION STRIPS MAY HAVE RESULTED DURING PRODUCTION OF THE TIRES. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOCALIZED SEPARATIONS AND BLISTERS WHERE THE TREAD JOINS THE SIDEWALL.
01V198000 · 990 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 14, 2001Safety2001 BMW X5 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY ERROR, ONE OR BOTH SELF-LOCKING NUTS THAT SECURE THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN CROSS-THREADED ON THE BOOSTER STUDS THAT PROTRUDE THROUGH THE FIREWALL. IN SUCH A CASE, THE NUT(S) WOULD NOT BE FULLY SEATED ON THE STUD(S).
01V197000 · 36 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 12, 2001Safety2000–2001 Kenworth T300 — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVING AN INTENDED SERVICE CODE OF "FIRE SERVICE" AND EITHER TYPE 24 OR LARGER FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS OR TYPE 36 REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE CHAMBERS.
01V188000 · 23 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Jun 12, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Mac Lander 14TSLWB, 2000–2001 Mac Lander Frame Medium, 2000–2001 Mac Lander Frame Standard — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. SOME OF THESE TRAILERS HAVE NON-REFLECTIVE SIDE CLEARANCE LIGHTS.
01V192000 · 900 units · MAC-LANDER, INC.
- Jun 11, 2001Fire risk1998–2001 Blue Bird All American, 1996–2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1996–2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus and 1 other model — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.
01V191000 · 6K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jun 11, 2001Crash risk1994–1996 Strick Trailer — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 28' VAN TRAILERS SUPPLIED TO MOTOR CARGO, INC. CRACKS HAVE OCCURRED IN THE CROSSMEMBERS ABOVE THE SUSPENSION.
01V190000 · 610 units · STRICK CORPORATION
- Jun 7, 2001Safety2001 Toyota Tacoma — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TU4 WHITE LETTER TIRE UPGRADE OPTION AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. TIRE DAMAGE MAY HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE OR A BULGE APPEARING IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE.
01V186000 · 43 units · SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
- Jun 7, 2001Safety2000–2001 International Harvester 5000I — 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.
01V167003 · 12 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jun 7, 2001Crash risk2001 International Harvester 2000, 2001 International Harvester 4000, 2001 International Harvester 5500I and 2 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 20,000 POUND RATED DANA I-200 FRONT STEER AXLES. THERE ARE VISIBLE CRACKS IN THE SEAL DIAMETER AND LARGE BEARING DIAMETER ON THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES, WHICH CAN REDUCE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE KNUCKLES.
01V187000 · 109 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jun 7, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Mid Bus School Bus — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V097006 · — · MID BUS INCORPORATED
- Jun 6, 2001Fire risk2001 Honda Civic — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.
01V182000 · 121K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Jun 6, 2001Crash risk2001 Honda Civic — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING. THIS RESIDUAL WATER COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION.
01V183000 · 56K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Jun 5, 2001Safety2001 Peterbilt Class 7, 2001 Peterbilt Class 8 — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PETERBILT CLASS 7 AND 8 TRACTORS WITH INTERAXLE DRIVESHAFTS PRODUCED AND SUPPLIED BY SPICER DRIVESHAFT, INC. (SDI). THE SDI DRIVESHAFTS WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT CAP BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SDI'S FULL TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
01V181000 · 27 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Jun 5, 2001Crash risk2001 Dodge Ram — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS. A SUBSTITUTE WHEEL LUG NUT TIGHTENING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT TO ASSURE PROPER TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS.
01V184000 · 212 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jun 5, 2001Safety1999–2001 Peterbilt 330, 1999–2001 Peterbilt 357, 1999–2001 Peterbilt 362 and 4 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A CHANGE IN THE INTERNAL LINKAGE OF CERTAIN CAB DOORS HAS CREATED A POSSIBLE BINDING CONDITION.
01V179000 · 53K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Jun 1, 2001Crash risk1991–2001 Turtle Top Econo Transporter, 1991–2001 Turtle Top Executive Transporter, 2000–2001 Turtle Top Standard Vanterra and 1 other model — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." PERIMETER SEATING WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS UNDER 10,000 LBS.
01V185000 · 9 units · TURTLE TOP, INC.
- May 31, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 Daewoo Leganza — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEAD INJURY CRITERION VALUE SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD FOR PASSENGER-SIDE A-PILLAR TARGET LOCATION.
01V180000 · 59K units · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
- May 31, 2001Safety2001 Utilimaster 35, 2001 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN DELIVERY VANS SUPPLIED TO FED EX (FED EX W700). A BOLT AND NUT INSTALLED THROUGH THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL TO SUPPORT A NEW SEAT MOUNT DESIGN COULD HAVE PARTIALLY COLLAPSE A BRAKE LINE AS THE NUT WAS TIGHTENED ON THE BOLT.
01V178000 · 558 units · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
- May 31, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, GUAM AND THE AMERICAN SAMOA, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEAD INJURY CRITERION VALUE SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD FOR PASSENGER-SIDE A-PILLAR TARGET LOCATION.
01V180001 · 2K units · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
- May 29, 2001Safety1996–1999 Country Coach Allure, 1995–2000 Country Coach Intrigue, Tbd_test Tbd_test — 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 VEHICLES HAVE AN INEQUITABLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT TIRES ON THE FRONT AXLE. THIS WEIGHT INEQUITY CAN CAUSE THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WEIGHT RATING TO BE EXCEEDED.
01V170000 · 389 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- May 29, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Amtran IC — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BUS BOY CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." THE LEFT AND RIGHT CONVEX MIRRORS ARE LOCATED TOO LOW.
01V177000 · 436 units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- May 25, 2001Safety2000–2001 Van Hool C2000, 2000–2001 Van Hool T2100 — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER MAY BE INCORRECTLY SECURED.
01V176000 · 1K units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- May 25, 2001Crash risk2000 Van Hool C2000, 1998–2000 Van Hool T2100, 1998–2000 Van Hool T900 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A 1200MM OR 800MM BRAKE HOSE. DEPENDING ON HOW THIS HOSE WAS MOUNTED, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THIS HOSE CAUSING CRACKING CLOSE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER AS WELL AS AT THE MOUNTING CLAMPS.
01V175000 · 2K units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- May 24, 2001Crash risk2002 Ford Explorer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES MAY HAVE HORIZONTAL CUTS ON THE EDGE OF THE TREAD THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
01V171000 · 52K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 24, 2001Safety2001 BMW X5 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY ERROR DURING VEHICLE PRODUCTION, ANY OF THE THREE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE PULLEY TO THE PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
01V173000 · 47 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- May 24, 2001Crash risk2002 Acura TL — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
01V166001 · 9K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- May 23, 2001Crash risk2001 Cadillac Deville — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SUNVISOR CENTER SUPPORTS WITH CERTAIN RADII LESS THAN THE 3.2MM REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
01V172000 · 48K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 23, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Nissan Sentra — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR MORE OF THE THREE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH EACH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE BODY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
01V174000 · 101K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 22, 2001Safety1997–1998 New Flyer C35LF, 1997–1998 New Flyer C40LF, 1997–1998 New Flyer D30LF and 3 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THERE COULD BE A CASTING DEFECT IN THE LEFT SIDE SPRING TOWER. THE SPRING TOWERS SUPPORT THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE, AND FAILURE OF A TOWER COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE.
01V160000 · 978 units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- May 21, 2001Fire risk2001 Peterbilt 330 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC ENGINES. DIODES (ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT RESTRICT CURRENT FLOW) CONTAINED IN THE PRE-HEAT CIRCUIT OF CERTAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESSES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSULATED DURING THE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
01V165000 · 73 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- May 21, 2001Safety2001 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo V40 — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.
01V169000 · 19K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- May 18, 2001Safety2000–2001 Saab 9-3, 2000–2001 Saab 9-5 — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD.
01V168000 · 43K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- May 18, 2001Crash risk1997–1999 Athey M8A, 1997–1999 Athey M9B, 1997–1999 Athey M9D — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE.
01V164000 · 309 units · ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- May 17, 2001Safety2000 Kenworth C500, 2000 Kenworth K100, 2000 Kenworth T300 and 8 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 SERIES AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
01V167001 · 390 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- May 17, 2001Crash risk2001 Chevrolet C Series, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe and 4 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.
01V159000 · 9K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 16, 2001Crash risk2002 GMC Envoy — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST LID LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE 10G VERTICAL LOAD REQUIREMENT OF THE STANDARD.
01V158000 · 8K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 15, 2001Fire risk2001 Skyline Layton, 2001 Skyline Nomad — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND PARK TRAILERS. A THREADED PIPE FITTING WAS USED IN PLACE OF A FLARE FITTING ON THE GAS LINE CONNECTION TO THE STOVE, WATER HEATER, AND FURNACE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A GAS LEAK.
01V143000 · 47 units · SKYLINE CORPORATION
- May 14, 2001Safety2000 Freightliner FLD, 2000 Freightliner FLN, 2000 Freightliner Sterling and 5 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
01V167002 · 222 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- May 11, 2001Crash risk2000 Ford 7000, 2000 Ford 8000, 2000 Ford F-650 and 1 other model — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS 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.
01V044011 · 4K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 9, 2001Crash risk2002 Honda VTX1800 — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A TRANSMISSION CIRCLIP WAS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY AND COULD ALLOW GEARS TO LOCK.
01V134000 · 70 units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- May 9, 2001Safety1996–2000 Pierce Fire Truck — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS WITH OPTIONS FOR FUEL TANK STEP COVERS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT DRAIN HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM STEP LOCATED BELOW THE FUEL FILL OPENING.
01V151000 · 800 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- May 9, 2001Crash risk2001 Honda GL1800 — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ENGINE STOP SWITCH. THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH IS SENSITIVE TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT OR STRONG JOLTING, SUCH AS HITTING A POTHOLE OR RIDING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS,WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CUT OUT MOMENTARILY OR EVEN SHUT OFF.
01V162000 · 7K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- May 9, 2001Safety1998–1999 Rexhall Aerbus, 1998–1999 Rexhall American Clipper, 1998–1999 Rexhall Rexair and 2 other models — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS CAN COME LOOSE AT THE TRANSMISSION AND FALL OFF. WHEN THE DRIVE SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE TRANSMISSION, THE FORWARD END OF THE SHAFT CAN DROP TO THE GROUND, OR COME THROUGH THE FLOORBOARDS OF THE MOTOR HOME.
01V163000 · 823 units · REXHALL INDUSTRIES
- May 8, 2001Safety2000–2001 Dodge Neon, 2000–2001 Plymouth Neon — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
01V154000 · 353K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- May 8, 2001Safety2001 Chrysler Town and Country, 2001 Chrysler Voyager, 2001 Dodge Caravan and 1 other model — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.
01V152000 · 42K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- May 8, 2001Safety1997–2000 Dodge Dakota, 1997–2000 Dodge Durango, 1997–2001 Dodge Ram and 3 other models — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
01V153000 · 216K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION