Vehicle recalls — page 366
- Apr 3, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Spartan Mountain Master, 1999–2001 Spartan Summit — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 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.
01V111001 · 3K units · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Apr 2, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Ottawa Truck — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V097004 · 349 units · KALMAR INDUSTRIES USA, INC.
- Apr 2, 2001Fire risk1996–2001 Pierce Fire Truck — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OSHKOSH ALL-STEER ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM. THE REAR WHEELS OF A FIRE ENGINE CAN TURN UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM KEY IS ON AND MOISTURE PENETRATES TO THE WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SENSOR TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU). IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INSULATION COVERING THE WIRES BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE ECU HAD BEEN NICKED DURING TIME OF ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THE NICK IN THE INSULATION ALLOWED MOISTURE TO PENETRATE TO THE ACTUAL WIRE.
01V113000 · 147 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Mar 30, 2001Crash risk2000 Mickey BT — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000 MODEL BT BEVERAGE 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, AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 14 AND JUNE 7, 2000. 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.
00V386005 · 500 units · MICKEY TRUCK BODIES, INC.
- Mar 30, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Beaver Contessa, 2000–2001 Beaver Marquis, 2000–2001 Beaver Monterey and 10 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V128003 · 828 units · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
- Mar 30, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Four Winds Chateau, 2000–2001 Four Winds Dutchmen, 2000–2001 Four Winds Four Winds and 5 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V097003 · 3K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 30, 2001Safety1996–2001 Aston Martin DB7, 1996–2001 Aston Martin Vantage, 1996–2001 Aston Martin Volante — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SIX CYLINDER AND TWELVE CYLINDER VARIANTS. THE STEERING COLUMN LIGHTING SWITCH GEAR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP WIRES, LEADING TO A PARTIAL LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTIONALITY.
01V110000 · 3K units · ASTON MARTIN
- Mar 30, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Dodgen Born Free — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES 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.
01V091006 · 240 units · DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Mar 28, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Damon Challenger, 2000–2001 Damon Daybreak, 2000–2001 Damon Escaper and 2 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
00V273008 · 494 units · DAMON CORPORATION
- Mar 28, 2001Safety2001 Ford Focus — Seats
PM CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING AN IN-PROCESS TEST AND THE OCCUPANT MAY NOTICE A CHUCKING, OR PERCEIVED LOOSENESS OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK, OR THE SEAT BACK COULD UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINE.
01V108000 · 9K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 27, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner, 2000–2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD, 2000–2001 Thomas Transit Liner ER and 1 other model — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.
01V103000 · 146 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 27, 2001Fire risk2001 Ford F Super Duty, 2001 Ford F-350 — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-SUPER DUTY CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS (F-350 SHORT WHEELBASE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6 3/4' PICKUP BOX AND DUAL REAR WHEELS) WERE BUILT AFTER A CHANGE WAS IMPLEMENTED TO DELETE A CLAMP, AND LATER A BRACKET THAT PROVIDED A GROUND FOR THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE PICKUP BOX MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY GROUNDED.
01V106000 · 185 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 27, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Four Winds Four Winds — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL 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.
01V091003 · 3K units · FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
- Mar 27, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000–2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD, 2000–2001 Thomas Transit Liner ER and 1 other model — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY.
01V104000 · 145 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 27, 2001Safety2000–2001 Thomas ER Transit, 2000–2001 Thomas MVP ER — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY DUE TO THE LOW AIR WARNING SYSTEM DETECTING PRESSURE IN ONLY ONE RESERVOIR SYSTEM AND NOT BOTH AS REQUIRED.
01V105000 · 153 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 26, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 International Harvester 4700 — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOSTROM DRIVER SEAT MODELS (910, 910SC, OR 914) AND INTERNATIONAL'S PARKING BRAKE CODE 04036. IF SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE CAB ADJUSTS/SLIDES THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO ITS MOST FORWARD POSITION, WITH THE PARKING BRAKE SET, THE SEAT WILL CONTACT AND RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER.
01V102000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Mar 26, 2001Crash risk2001 Volvo S80, 2001 Volvo V70 — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND WAGONS. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
01V100000 · 3K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Mar 26, 2001Safety1998–2001 Destiny Limousine — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
01V122002 · 480 units · DESTINY INC. LTD
- Mar 26, 2001Safety2000–2001 Itasca Sunrise, 2000–2001 Winnebago Adventurer, 2000–2001 Winnebago Brave and 1 other model — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE COPPER LINE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TO THE FURNACE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CLAMPED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A METAL FLANGE.
01V099000 · 1K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Mar 26, 2001Crash risk2001 Volvo V70 — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WAGONS. THE BOLTED JOINT, USED FOR ATTACHING THE BRACKET THAT IS PART OF THE INSTALLATION HARDWARE FOR THE ISOFIX-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT, MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
01V101000 · 16K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Mar 25, 2001Crash risk2000 Coachmen Mini Motorhome — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V128002 · 100 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Mar 23, 2001Crash risk1999 Yamaha XV1600AL, 2000 Yamaha XV1600AM, 1999 Yamaha XV1600ATL and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLES, IF THE BOLTS HOLDING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ARE ALLOWED TO LOOSEN, THE BRACKET HOLDING THE MUFFLERS CAN BREAK.
01V094000 · 13K units · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Mar 23, 2001Safety2001 Ford F-150 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WAS DAMAGED DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY.
01V095000 · 670 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 22, 2001Crash risk2000 Trailmobile 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.
01V098001 · 338 units · TRAILMOBILE INC.
- Mar 22, 2001Safety1997–1999 Volvo VN — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABEL WHICH CONTAINS FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE ACTUAL FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT.
01V093000 · 2K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Mar 20, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Winnebago Winnebago — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL 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.
01V091004 · 4K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Mar 20, 2001Safety2000–2001 American Limousine Limousine — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
01V122001 · 876 units · AMERICAN LIMOUSINE MFG. INC.
- Mar 20, 2001Safety2000–2001 Volvo VHD — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY, AXLE BACK MODEL VEHICLES. THE DESIGN OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT BOOT COULD ALLOW THE BOOT TO GET ENTANGLED IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT.
01V092000 · 941 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Mar 20, 2001Fire risk1999 Featherlite Trailer — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL 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.
01V091001 · 54 units · FEATHERLITE, INC.
- Mar 20, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Damon Challenger, 1999–2000 Damon Daybreak, 1999–2000 Damon Escaper and 3 other models — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL 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.
01V091002 · 923 units · DAMON CORPORATION
- Mar 19, 2001Crash risk2000 International Harvester 2000, 2000 International Harvester 4000, 2000 International Harvester 5000 and 1 other model — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 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.
01V044010 · 4K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Mar 19, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Tiffin Travel Trailer — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES 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.
01V091005 · 131 units · TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES
- Mar 17, 2001Fire risk2001 GMC Yukon Denali, 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A MISROUTED POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT.
01V107000 · 301 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 16, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Sooner Trailer — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS WITH GOOSENECK HITCHES WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH TEKONSHA OR BARGMAN BREAKAWAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE SUBJECT SWITCHES ARE BASE PARTS 2011 AND 2011P, AND ARE BRANDED TEKONSHA (2011) AND BARGMAN (50-85-009). THESE MAY BE PACKAGED IN KIT NUMBERS 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011P, 2011AP, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-LB, 2028, 1026-LB, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, AND 5067410. THE INTERNAL SWITCHING MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO MAKE PROPER CONTACT AND PROVIDE ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY WHEN THE BREAKAWAY PIN IS PULLED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN NO ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER BREAKAWAY SITUITION AND COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
00V265005 · 250 units · SOONER TRAILER
- Mar 16, 2001Crash risk1996–1998 Country Coach Allure, 1995–1998 Country Coach Intrigue — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSIGNED AN INADEQUATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING (FAWR). AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE FRONT BRAKE CANISTERS AND SLACK ADJUSTERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
01V084000 · 117 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Mar 16, 2001Crash risk1996–1998 Allure Rogue, 1997–1998 Allure Seneca, 1996–1998 Intrigue Grandview and 2 other models — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSIGNED AN INADEQUATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING (FAWR). THESE MOTOR HOMES HAVE INADEQUATE TIRES AND RIMS.
01V089000 · 289 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Mar 16, 2001Safety1998–2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE AN R12-DC VALVE OR SECONDARY CONTROL LINE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
01V076000 · 88 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Mar 15, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Georgie Boy Cruise Air, 1999–2000 Georgie Boy Cruise Master, 1999–2000 Georgie Boy Landau and 1 other model — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES 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.
01V091007 · 1K units · GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC.
- Mar 14, 2001Crash risk1999 Mack CH, 1999 Mack CL, 1999 Mack CX and 4 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 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.
01V044207 · 4K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Mar 14, 2001Crash risk1999 Mack CL, 1999 Mack CV, 1999 Mack DM6 and 4 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 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.
01V044107 · 1K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Mar 14, 2001Fire risk1997–2000 Airstream Cutter, 1997–2000 Airstream XC — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LINES CAN BE DAMAGED DUE TO THE FRESH WATER TANK SAGGING DOWN, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.
01V087000 · 159 units · AIRSTREAM, INC.
- Mar 14, 2001Crash risk1997–2000 Airstream Cutter, 1997–2000 Airstream XC — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) REAR BRAKE VALVES CAN BE DAMAGED DUE TO THE FRESH WATER TANK SAGGING DOWNWARD.
01V086000 · 298 units · AIRSTREAM, INC.
- Mar 14, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Cushman 898486, 1999–2001 Cushman 898488 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEEL ON-ROAD POLICE VEHICLES. TWO VALVE SWITCHES LOCATED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER THAT READS THE BRAKE LINE PRESSURE CAN GIVE FAULTY FAILURE CODES TO THE DASH OR NOT FAILURE CODE AT ALL.
01V073000 · 54 units · RANSOMES CORPORATION
- Mar 14, 2001Fire risk1997–2000 Airstream Cutter, 1997–2000 Airstream XC — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE REAR FLOOR SUPPORT LEG ATTACHMENTS COULD FAIL, CAUSING FORCE TO THE LPG LINE FITTINGS AND COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE.
01V088000 · 334 units · AIRSTREAM, INC.
- Mar 13, 2001Crash risk1994–1995 Sundowner Sportman — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-HORSE STEEL TRAILERS. THE WELD ACROSS THE TOP OF THE COUPLER HITCH COULD HAVE CAUSED A WEAK POINT IN THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER.
01V083000 · 238 units · SUNDOWNER TRAILERS
- Mar 12, 2001Safety1998–2001 Freightliner FLN, 1998–2001 Sterling Acterra — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND A DURAPARK PARK BRAKE SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY ARVINMERITOR. AIR IS ENTERING THE HYDRAULIC REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS THROUGH AN UNKNOWN PATH AND THE REAR SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES MAY NOT BE OPERATING PROPERLY.
01V085001 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 12, 2001Crash risk2000 Ford Excursion, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2000 Mercury Sable — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HEADLAMP SWITCH.
01V075000 · 74K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 12, 2001Fire risk2001 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford F-150 and 3 other models — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.
01V082000 · 268 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 12, 2001Crash risk1999 E-ONE Firetruck — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE 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.
01V044006 · 192 units · EMERGENCY ONE, INC.
- Mar 12, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Ford Taurus, 2000–2001 Mercury Sable — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY, A SHORT CIRCUIT.
01V078000 · 157K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY