Vehicle recalls — page 367
- Mar 12, 2001Crash risk1997–1998 Moto Guzzi California EV, 1997–1998 Moto Guzzi Special — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL 03 63 06 00. THE SPOKE COULD BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK, CAUSING IT TO TOUCH AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION CASE.
01V081000 · 909 units · MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA
- Mar 11, 2001Crash risk1999 Capacity Trailer Jockey — 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.
01V044008 · 21 units · CAPACITY OF TEXAS
- Mar 9, 2001Safety2000–2001 Turtle Top Van Terra — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS MODELS BUILT ON FORD 138" E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH 5.4L AND 6.8L GAS ENGINES WITH AFTER MARKET FAST IDLE CONTROLS INSTALLED. THESE FAST IDLE CONTROLS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION.
01V079000 · 85 units · TURTLE TOP, INC.
- Mar 9, 2001Crash risk2001 Chevrolet C Series (medium), 2001 GMC C Series(medium) — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY C SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPCO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CONVERSION KIT. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE COULD BACKFIRE AND FRACTURE THE PLASTIC INLET ELBOW WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
01V080000 · 187 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 8, 2001Crash risk1997–2001 Chevrolet Venture, 1997–2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1998–2001 Pontiac Montana and 1 other model — Latches/locks/linkages
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.
01V067000 · 477K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 8, 2001Crash risk1997–1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997–1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass — Visibility
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, THE PIVOT HOUSING CAN CRACK AND THE WIPERS WILL NOT OPERATE.
01V068000 · 129K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 8, 2001Fire risk2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2001 Mitsubishi Galant — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE.
01V069000 · 192 units · MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Mar 7, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Peterbilt 357, 2000–2001 Peterbilt 378, 2000–2001 Peterbilt 379 and 1 other model — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE STEERING SHAFT CAN FAIL.
01V066000 · 2K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Mar 7, 2001Fire risk1998–2000 Gillig Low Floor, 1998–2000 Gillig Phantom — 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.
01V033004 · 2K units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Mar 7, 2001Safety1993–1995 New Flyer D40LF — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FIVE (5) FRONT RADIUS RODS INSTALLED IN THESE BUSES HAVE FAILED.
01V074000 · 469 units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 7, 2001Safety2001 Dodge Dakota, 2001 Dodge Durango — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE ELECTRIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE INTO GEAR WHEN THE OPERATOR MOVES THE TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH.
01V077000 · 85K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2001Crash risk2000 Beaver Contessa, 2000 Beaver Marquis, 2000 Beaver Patriot and 2 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. 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.
01V044004 · 117 units · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC
- Mar 5, 2001Crash risk2001 Toyota Avalon, 2001 Toyota Camry, 2001 Toyota Sienna — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
01V072000 · 545 units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 2, 2001Safety2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE PRESENTATION OF SOME OF THE INFORMATION ON THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL DEVIATES FROM THE FORMAT SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD AND THE LABEL MAY NOT BE "PERMANENTLY AFFIXED" AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
01V070000 · 15K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Mar 1, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 Genie TMZ-34/19, 1998–2001 Genie TMZ-50/30 — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS. THE FENDER MOUNTING COMPONENTS CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE TRAILER.
01V071000 · 2K units · GENIE INDUSTRIES
- Mar 1, 2001Crash risk1999 Kenworth C500, 1999 Kenworth K100, 1999 Kenworth T2000 and 12 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. 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.
01V044005 · 6K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 28, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Ford Taurus — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS WITH FACTORY OR DEALER-INSTALLED DECK LID SPOILERS WITH LED CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMPS (CHMSL). VEHICLES PRODUCED WITH SPOILERS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2000; AND VEHICLES WITH SPOILERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1 THOROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2000. WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE START OR RUN POSITIONS AND THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS OPERATING, THE CHMSL CAN ILLUMINATE (AT REDUCED INTENSITY) EVEN THOUGH THE SERVICE BRAKES HAVE NOT BEEN APPLIED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ALSO, IN SOME CASES THE VEHICLE BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, ALLOWING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE MOVED FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE.
01V048000 · 28K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 27, 2001Fire risk1999–2001 Prevost H3-41, 1999–2001 Prevost H3-45, 1999–2001 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 2 other models — 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.
01V033003 · 2K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 27, 2001Safety2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN ALL ACTIVITY MODULE II (AAM II) COULD HAVE A SUB-COMPONENT THAT COULD CAUSE THE MODULE TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE AAM II CONTROLS A NUMBER OF SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, DOOR LOCKS, AND WIPER SYSTEMS.
01V061000 · 377 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Feb 26, 2001Crash risk1992–2001 Europa Gelaendewagen — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT LABELING ON THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CONSOLE.
01V064000 · 473 units · EUROPA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Feb 26, 2001Crash risk1998–2000 Ford Ranger EV — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. IF THE TRANSAXLE ATTACHING BOLTS BEGIN TO LOOSEN, THE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A JERKING MOTION AND/OR A CLUNKING SOUND. IF NOT SERVICED PROMPTLY, ALL NINE BOLTS COULD ULTIMATELY FALL OUT OR FRACTURE AND THE TRANSAXLE COULD DROP. IF THE TRANSAXLE DROPS, THE VEHICLE MAY NO LONGER BE IN THE GEAR INDICATED.
01V062000 · 1K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 23, 2001Safety2001 BMW F650 — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS WHEN THE REAR BRAKE AND THE THROTTLE ARE APPLIED SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORT COULD BEND, LEADING TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE CONNECTING PIECE ON THE REAR CALIPER AND THE SWING ARM.
01V047000 · 1K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Feb 23, 2001Fire risk2001 Fleetwood Discovery — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE ON TOP OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSING ABRASION TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
01V058000 · 200 units · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Feb 23, 2001Crash risk1999 Blue Bird All American, 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1999 Blue Bird LTC 40 and 2 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. 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.
01V044003 · 842 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Feb 23, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Blue Bird All American, 2000–2001 Blue Bird Commercial, 2000–2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION SPICER J230 REAR AXLE, SPRING SUSPENSION, AND CREWSON BRUNNER AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE CREWSON BRUNNER SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS A U-BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET WHEN A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED. THE COMBINATION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL EXTENSION OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
01V060000 · 460 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Feb 23, 2001Safety2000–2001 Nissan Altima — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 , SIZE P205/55R16 89H TIRES. THE RECALLED TIRES ARE IDENTIFIED BY DOT SERIAL #W2 T2 VF3 XXX OR W2 T2 VF3 XXXX; WHERE XXX MAY BE 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, AND WHERE XXXX MAY BE 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, AND 4500. WITH INCREASING MILEAGE, THE TIRES MAY DEVELOP SHOULDER AREA CRACKING. CONTINUED USE OF A TIRE WITH THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO EXPOSURE OF THE BELT EDGE.
01V065000 · 22K units · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 23, 2001Crash risk1998–2000 Drake Hopper Trailer — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HOPPER TRAILERS. THESE HOPPER TRAILERS WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
01V052000 · 152 units · DRAKE TRAILERS OF EDINBURGH
- Feb 23, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Country Coach Mat Affinity, 2000–2001 Country Coach MMT Magna — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES 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.
01V059001 · 52 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- Feb 23, 2001Safety1994–1999 Amtran FE, 1994–1999 Amtran RE — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. SOME CERTIFICATION LABELS DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE FOR THE TIRE SPECIFIED TO MEET THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING FOR THE FRONT AND/OR REAR AXLES. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND 49 CFR PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
01V057000 · 554 units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Feb 23, 2001Safety2000 Mack CL713, 2000 Mack CL733 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT PRESSURE RATED POWER STEERING HOSES WERE INSTALLED.
01V063000 · 56 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Feb 22, 2001Fire risk1991–1992 Acura Legend — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HAD SEPARATE SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR SEAT BACK. A TRANSISTOR IN THE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER COULD OVERHEAT.
01V053000 · 47K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Feb 22, 2001Crash risk2001 Honda Passport, 2000–2001 Isuzu Rodeo — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.
01V055000 · 3 units · ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Feb 22, 2001Crash risk1996–2001 Peterbilt 330, 1996–2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996–2001 Peterbilt 378 and 1 other model — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEM," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR BRACKET TO THE CAB STRUCTURE WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION.
01V054000 · 7K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 21, 2001Crash risk1999 Freightliner Argosy, 1999 Freightliner Cargo, 1999 Freightliner Century and 16 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. 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.
01V044002 · 16K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Feb 20, 2001Safety1996–2001 Kenworth C500, 1996–2001 Kenworth K100, 1996–2001 Kenworth T2000 and 3 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT.
01V051000 · 209 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 20, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Coachmen Class A — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
01V056001 · 99 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 14, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Ford F-450 SD, 1999–2001 Ford F-550 SD — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES THAT HAVE STEEL CORDS IN THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THE VALVE STEMS MAY HAVE BEEN TORN OR DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LEAK CAUSING SIDEWALL DAMAGE.
01V046000 · 102K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 14, 2001Fire risk1999–2000 Saleen S281SC, 1998 Saleen SA-15 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING MOUNTED IN THE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL OF CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN OVERHEAT WHEN THE CURRENT FLOW DOES NOT CEASE AFTER THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
01V043000 · 240 units · SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.
- Feb 14, 2001Safety2000 Ford Contour — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.
01V045000 · 80 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 14, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Bentley Arnage — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES WERE INSTALLED IN SOME OF THESE VEHICLES. THE POSITION OF THE CRIMP SECURING THE RUBBER HOSE MATERIAL TO THE STEEL QUICK RELEASE CONNECTION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPER. IF THE CRIMP IS NOT PROPERLY POSITION, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
01V042000 · 330 units · ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
- Feb 12, 2001Safety2001 Dodge Neon — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 15" WHEELS, EQUIPPED WITH AN R/T PACKAGE. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD. THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH P195/50R16 TIRES BUT THE TIRE PLACARD INDICATED THAT THE RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZES WERE P185/65R14 AND P185/65R15. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
01V039000 · 137 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 12, 2001Safety1994–1999 Dodge Ram — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, AND MISSOURI. CORROSION OF THE RETURN SPRING ON THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH COULD CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO BIND IN THE "RELEASE POSITION."
01V040000 · 701K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 12, 2001Crash risk2000 Dodge Ram — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRE/WHEEL AND THE BRAKE HOSE/ABS SENSOR WIRE ASSEMBLY. DURING FULL LOCK TURNS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TIRE OR WHEEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE HOSE/ABS SENSOR WIRE ASSEMBLY.
01V038000 · 2K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 12, 2001Safety1996–2001 Ditch Witch S5A, 1996–2001 Ditch Witch S5A1, 1996–2001 Ditch Witch S5A2 and 7 other models — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS PAINTED SILVER WITH "DOT USA T 16 X 6 KH" STAMPED INTO THE RIM. THE CENTER DISK CAN CRACK WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF RIM FROM DISK.
01V041000 · 723 units · CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
- Feb 12, 2001Crash risk1994–1996 Dodge Ram — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
01V037000 · 157K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 12, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Newman Sled Bed Trailer — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SLED BED TRAILERS USED TO TRANSPORT SNOWMOBILES MANUFACTURED WITH ISUS AXLES BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2000.
01V036000 · 2K units · NEWMAN'S MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Feb 9, 2001Crash risk1990–1995 Prevost H3-40, 1990–1994 Prevost H3-40VIP — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES. THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
01V035000 · 637 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 7, 2001Crash risk2001 Subaru Legacy — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE (NON-POWERED) SEATS. CERTAIN INNER FRONT SLIDE RAIL LATCH MECHANISMS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED.
01V034000 · 4K units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 7, 2001Fire risk1998–1999 Featherlite H3, 1998–1999 Featherlite H3-45S1, 1998–1999 Featherlite H3-45S2 and 1 other model — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
01V033002 · 35 units · FEATHERLITE, INC.
- Feb 7, 2001Fire risk1998–1999 NABI Transit Bus — 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.
01V033001 · 911 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES