Vehicle recalls — page 370
- Nov 28, 2000Safety2000–2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000–2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Ranger — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH STEEL HOODS AND CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND HOODS. A WIRE FORMED HOOD STRIKER COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURES. IF THE HOOD STRIKER FRACTURES, THE HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
00V394000 · 138K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 28, 2000Crash risk1995–1997 Ford Explorer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE.
00V402000 · 810K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 27, 2000Crash risk1999–2001 Coachmen Prospera, 1999–2001 Coachmen Royal — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS' TELESCOPING LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR PIN COULD SHEAR UNDER HEAVY LOADING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE FRONT END OF THE TRAILER TO FALL.
00V398000 · 576 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY
- Nov 27, 2000Crash risk2001 Amtran RE — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HEHR INTERNATIONAL REAR EXIT WINDOWS WITH VANDAL LOCKS. THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS INCORPORATING A LOCK OPTION THAT COULD BE LEFT IN THE LOCK POSITION AND ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
00V390000 · 73 units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Nov 27, 2000Safety1999 Rhodes AA2460-3, 1999–2000 Rhodes AA2460-4, 2000 Rhodes AF2254-2 and 25 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED AND DUMP TRAILERS. THESE VEHICLES UTILIZE GUNITE CORPORATION MODEL 2764 CAST STEEL BRAKE DRUMS AND A COMBINATION OF STEEL OR ALUMINUM WHEELS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS. THESE DRUMS BEAR DATE CODES BETWEEN "162 99" AND "225 99," INCLUSIVE. A STRESS CRACK IN THE METAL ON THE INSIDE BRAKE DRUM FACE DIAMETER CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM THE BRAKE DRUM.
00V249004 · 50 units · RHODES TRAILERS
- Nov 27, 2000Crash risk2001 Ford Escape — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.
00V387002 · 46K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 22, 2000Crash risk2000 Great Dane 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, 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.
00V386001 · 3K units · GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
- Nov 21, 2000Safety1999–2000 Western Alpine Coach — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SHUTTLE BUSES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, UTILITY VANS, AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
00V279002 · 268 units · WESTERN RV, INC.
- Nov 21, 2000Safety2001 Subaru Legacy — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING HOUSING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING IF THE CASTING FLAW SHOULD EXIST IN THE TIE-ROD ARM.
00V391000 · 2K units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 21, 2000Crash risk1995–1999 Crane Irl — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REFUSE TRUCKS. THE "PLATE, INSTRUCTION: "CAUTION" DISCONNECT FAN" DECAL INCORRECTLY STATES THE PROCEDURE TO ASSURE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WILL NOT COME ON WHILE BEING SERVICES.
00V385000 · 138 units · CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
- Nov 21, 2000Crash risk1990–2001 Prevost H3-40, 1990–2001 Prevost H3-41, 1990–2001 Prevost H3-45 and 3 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
00V389000 · 4K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Nov 21, 2000Crash risk2000 Kawasaki Ninja, 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1, 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
00V384000 · 3K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 21, 2000Crash risk2001 Subaru Legacy — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCORRECT BEIGE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSTALLED. THE BELT LENGTH IS TOO SHORT.
00V392000 · 368 units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 21, 2000Fire risk2001 Subaru Legacy — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE OF UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (-40 DEGREES C) ONCE THE FUEL HOSES AGE AND BECOME LESS FLEXIBLE.
00V393000 · 1K units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 20, 2000Crash risk1998–2001 Jayco Eagle, 1998–2001 Jayco Heritage — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING CAMPERS. A FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IS NOT CLAMPED IN A POSITION AWAY FROM THE TIRE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO CHAFFING OF THE HOSE CAUSING A LEAK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
00V382000 · 11K units · JAYCO, INC.
- Nov 20, 2000Safety2001 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 330I — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE INNER RIM FLANGE OF THE WHEELS.
00V383000 · 2K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Nov 20, 2000Safety1998–2001 Dabryan 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."
00V356013 · 723 units · DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS
- Nov 20, 2000Crash risk1999 Volvo Acl, 1999 Volvo VN, 1999 Volvo WG and 1 other model — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS. 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.
01V139001 · 13K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Nov 17, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Thomas Conventional, 1999–2000 Thomas Vista — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH KINEDYNE L SERIES BUTTON TRACK SEATING, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 222, ""SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED TO SECURE THE BUTTON TRACK TO THE BUS FLOOR.
00V380000 · 37 units · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Nov 17, 2000Crash risk2000–2001 Fleetwood Prowler LS 30 5G, 2000–2001 Fleetwood Terry EX 30 5G, 2000–2001 Fleetwood Wilderness GL 30 5G — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. EXCESSIVE FLEXING AND/OR TWISTING OF THE CHASSIS STRUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS AND SECURES THE CENTER AXLE HANGERS CAN OCCUR. ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR AND TEARING OF THE CHASSIS MAIN RAILS OCCURS.
00V379000 · 1K units · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Nov 16, 2000Crash risk1999–2001 Land Rover Discovery, 1999–2001 Land Rover Range Rover — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
00V377000 · 59K units · LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 14, 2000Fire risk2000–2001 Isuzu Trooper — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED, FRONTAL CRASHES, MOVEMENT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.
00V376000 · 18K units · ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Nov 14, 2000Fire risk2000 Kawasaki Ninja, 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1, 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.
00V365000 · 5K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 14, 2000Safety1998–2000 LCW 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."
00V356009 · 394 units · LCW AUTOMOTIVE CORP
- Nov 13, 2000Safety2000–2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 2000–2001 Pontiac Grand AM — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.
00V372000 · 216 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 13, 2000Crash risk2000–2001 GMC Diamond Edition, 1998–2001 GMC Envoy — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST CAM LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOAD OF THE STANDARD.
00V375000 · 14K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 13, 2000Crash risk2000–2001 Buick Century, 2000–2001 Buick Regal, 2000–2001 Chevrolet Impala — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.
00V371000 · 12 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 13, 2000Fire risk1998 Chevrolet S10, 1999 Saturn EV1 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS CONTAINING A NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NIMH) BATTERY PACK. THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN SOFTWARE WITHIN THE BATTERY PACK MODULE INTENDED TO DISABLE THE VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN IF THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE WITH THE BATTERY PACK EXCEEDS A PRESCRIBED VALUE. AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL ILLUMINATE THE "SERVICE NOW" AND "REDUCED PERFORMANCE" TELLTALES AND CONTINUE TO FUNCTION IN A REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODEL INSTEAD OF BEING DISABLED.
00V374000 · 492 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 13, 2000Fire risk1999 Saturn EV1 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION II ELECTRIC VEHICLES. SOME REPLACEMENT CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLIES USED FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS WERE BUILT WITH INTERNAL COMPONENT VARIATION. THIS VARIATION CAN GENERATE ARCING DURING THE CHARGE CYCLE.
00V373000 · 455 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 13, 2000Safety1997–1999 Saturn EV1 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH WHEEL SPEED CIRCUITRY IN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) WHICH CAN CEASE TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
00V369000 · 455 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 13, 2000Safety1999 Saturn EV1 — Interior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN GENERATION II ELECTRIC VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A COURTESY LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT IN THE RIGHT-HAND JUNCTION BLOCK WHICH CAN FAIL. IF THIS OCCURS, THE INTERIOR LAMPS WILL REMAIN ILLUMINATED AND CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE DRIVER ONCE THE DOORS ARE CLOSED AND THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
00V370000 · 455 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 13, 2000Crash risk2000 Lincoln Town Car — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MEDIUM GRAPHITE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." AN INCORRECT FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
00V364000 · 34 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 13, 2000Safety1998–2001 Executive Coach 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."
00V356006 · 702 units · EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS
- Nov 13, 2000Safety1998–2000 United States Coachworks 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."
00V356012 · 873 units · UNITED STATES COACHWORKS
- Nov 13, 2000Safety1998–2000 Picasso 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."
00V356011 · 58 units · PICASSO COACH BUILDERS CORP
- Nov 13, 2000Crash risk2000 Monaco Coach Monaco — 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.
01V097007 · — · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Nov 10, 2000Safety1998–2000 Federal Coach 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."
00V356007 · 230 units · FEDERAL COACH, LLC
- Nov 10, 2000Safety1998–2001 Viking 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."
00V356008 · 89 units · VIKING COACHWORKS, INC
- Nov 9, 2000Crash risk2000–2001 Chrysler 300M, 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 2000–2001 Chrysler Concorde and 16 other models — Child Seat
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
00V366000 · 1.2M units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Nov 9, 2000Crash risk2000 Lincoln Town Car — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MIDNIGHT BLACK OR MEDIUM PARCHMENT SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON JULY 31, 2000, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." AN INCORRECT DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEAT BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
00V368000 · 170 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 8, 2000Crash risk2000 Hyundai Caribbean Elantra, 1999 Hyundai Caribbean Sonata — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
00V259002 · 1K units · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Nov 8, 2000Crash risk2000–2001 Foretravel GV320, 2000–2001 Foretravel U270, 2000–2001 Foretravel U295 and 1 other model — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.
00V246310 · 76 units · FORETRAVEL, INC.
- Nov 6, 2000Crash risk2000–2001 Jaguar S-Type — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
00V359002 · 39K units · JAGUAR CARS
- Nov 6, 2000Safety1995–1996 Ford Contour, 1995–1996 Mercury Mystique — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L AND 2.5L ENGINES, AND 1996 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. TIGHTENING OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR BEARINGS, UP TO AND INCLUDING MOTOR STALL, CAN RESULT IN INCREASED MOTOR TORQUE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL MOTOR CURRENT AND ACCOMPANYING HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURES.
00V367000 · 263K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 6, 2000Safety2000 NABI Artic — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 60' ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES COULD BECOME UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH SHOULD THE HYDRAULIC DAMPENING SYSTEM IN THE ARTICULATED JOINT MALFUNCTION.
00V363000 · 70 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES
- Nov 3, 2000Crash risk2000 Ford Mustang GT — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES. A COOLANT FLOW BLOCKAGE EXISTS AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HEATER CORE NIPPLE RESULTING IN NO COOLANT FLOW TO THE HEATER AND, THEREFORE, NO WARM AIR FLOW FROM THE HEATER OR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. VEHICLES WITH THIS CONDITION DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS."
00V355000 · 11K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 3, 2000Crash risk1996–2000 Thomas CL960, 1996–2000 Thomas Conventional, 1996–2000 Thomas ER Transit and 4 other models — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING'S SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING THE GAS SPRING SHOCK TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER OF THE SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. THIS BRACKET IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER.
00V362000 · 7K units · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Nov 3, 2000Safety1998–2001 Royale 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."
00V356005 · 818 units · CABOT COACH BUILDERS, INC.
- Nov 3, 2000Crash risk1991–2000 Freightliner Business Class — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE SERVICE BRAKES COULD FRACTURE.
00V357000 · 105K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Nov 3, 2000Fire risk1998–2001 Western Alpenlite — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A BEARING OPTION KNOWN AS NEV-R-LUBE. THE OPTIONAL HUB UTILIZES A SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING WHICH IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A RETAINING RING THAT PREVENTS THE HUB FROM SHIFTING ON THE BEARING. SOME OF THESE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE RETAINING RING.
00V358001 · 2 units · WESTERN RV, INC.