Vehicle recalls — page 376
- Jun 20, 2000Fire risk2000 Shasta Class C — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON CHEVY CHASSIS. THE ROUTING OF THE MAIN BATTERY FEED WIRING FROM THE COACH BATTERY TO THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE COACH BATTERY IS NOT THE ENGINE BATTERY. THE COACH BATTERY PROVIDES SERVICE TO THE MOTOR HOME'S 12V APPLIANCES. THE ROUTING ALLOWS IT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OF THE VEHICLE, AND OVER TIME, THE HEAT OF THE MANIFOLD DEGRADES THE SHIELDING OF THE WIRE EXPOSING THE WIRE TO THE METAL MANIFOLD.
00V167000 · 117 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jun 19, 2000Fire risk2000 Ford Windstar — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECTLY FUEL LINE END FORMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED PULL APART FORCE FOR THE INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
00V164000 · 3K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 19, 2000Safety2000 Jayco JB Kiwi — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 23' TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE DESIGN INCORPORATES ALL OF THE LIQUID STORAGE TANKS BEHIND THE AXLE, SO THAT WHEN THE TANKS ARE FULL OR OTHER MATERIALS ARE IMPROPERLY LOADED, TRAILER HITCH WEIGHT IS REDUCED.
00V169000 · 760 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Jun 19, 2000Safety1997–1998 Ford Expedition, 1997–1998 Ford Explorer, 1997–1998 Ford F-150 and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.
00V168000 · 21K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 19, 2000Crash risk2000 Ford F Super Duty — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-SUPER DUTY STRIPPED MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BECAUSE THEY MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD RETAINING CLIP.
00V170000 · 8K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 16, 2000Safety1997–1998 Chevrolet S10 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS. A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL-FIRED HEATER FILL PIPE GROUND STRAP CONTACTS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PIPE.
00V159000 · 306 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 16, 2000Safety2000 Buick Century, 2000 Buick Regal, 2000 Chevrolet Lumina — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE FLEXIBLE FUEL FILL HOSE TO THE METAL FILL TUBE MAY BE LOOSE AND COULD SEPARATE.
00V160000 · 248 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 16, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Buell M2 Cyclone, 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 2000 Buell S3T Thunderbolt and 1 other model — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
00V163000 · 6K units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Jun 16, 2000Safety2000 Aprilia RSV1000, 2000 Aprilia RSV1000SP — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH FAIRINGS. THE REAR AXLE COULD FAIL, CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO WOBBLE OR JAM.
00V166000 · 27 units · APRILIA USA INC.
- Jun 13, 2000Crash risk1992–2000 Dorsey Insulated Van — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INSULATED VANS WITH BUSTIN PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL.
00V177002 · 210 units · DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.
- Jun 12, 2000Safety1997–2000 Blue Bird All American, 2000 Blue Bird Commercial, 1997–1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES. BENDIX CHANGED THE INTERNAL DESIGN OF THE QR1C RELAY VALVE BY ADDING A HOLE IN THE INTERNAL DIAPHRAGM. WHEN THE HOLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM ALIGNS WITH THE HOLE IN THE VALVE BODY, THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME INCREASES.
00V162000 · 10K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jun 12, 2000Crash risk1996–2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996–2000 Lincoln Town Car, 1996–2000 Mercury Grand Marquis — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
00V157002 · 1K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 12, 2000Crash risk1996–2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996–2000 Lincoln Town Car, 1996–2000 Mercury Grand Marquis — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
00V157001 · 1K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 9, 2000Safety2000 Triumph TT600 — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR TO SPRAG CLUTCH COULD BECOME LOOSE DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE ASSEMBLY METHOD.
00V158000 · 763 units · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
- Jun 8, 2000Fire risk1997–1999 Ride Away Ford E150, 1997–1999 Ride Away Ford E250 — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS. THE REAR AXLE CAN HIT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, SPILLING FUEL ONTO THE GROUND.
00V165000 · 17 units · RIDE-AWAY CORPORATION
- Jun 7, 2000Fire risk1999–2000 Cadillac Escalade — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR MOUNTED ROSEN VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." DUE TO THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION OF THE VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER BY THE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
00V153000 · 4K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 7, 2000Fire risk2000 Peterbilt 387 — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE MUDFLAPS AND/OR MUDFLAP STIFFENERS CAN RUB A HOLE IN THE FORWARD SURFACE OF THE UNDERCAB FUEL TANK, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK.
00V161000 · 111 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Jun 6, 2000Crash risk2000 International Harvester 2574, 2000 International Harvester 8100, 2000 International Harvester 9100I and 3 other models — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
00V131005 · 223 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jun 5, 2000Safety2000 Toyota Avalon, 2000 Toyota Camry, 2000 Toyota Camry Solara — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
00V154000 · 541 units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 5, 2000Safety1999–2000 UD UD1200, 1999–2000 UD UD1400 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING GEAR BOX IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME USING A COMBINATION OF TWO (2) MOUNTINGS BOLTS WITH NUTS AND TWO (2) MOUNTING STUDS. THE TWO MOUNTING BOLTS THREAD INTO MOUNTING NUTS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. DURING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, RESIDUAL WELDING MATERIAL FROM THE WELDING OF AN ADJACENT BRACKET FOR THE ABS RELAY MAY HAVE ACCUMULATED IN THE TWO STEERING GEAR MOUNTING NUTS.
00V156000 · 3K units · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- May 30, 2000Crash risk2000 Volvo Truck — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
00V131003 · 3 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- May 30, 2000Crash risk2000 Freightliner Century — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
00V131004 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- May 24, 2000Safety1999–2000 Utility VS2D, 1999–2000 Utility VS2R — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN-REFRIGERATED/DRY FREIGHT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CONMET PREGREASED TRAILER HUBS AND A TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE PREGREASED TRAILER AXLE HUBS USED WITH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEMS MAY FAIL DUE TO THE INTRUSION OF CONTAMINANTS THROUGH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM.
00V102003 · 271 units · UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.
- May 23, 2000Crash risk1998–2000 International Harvester 9200, 1998–2000 International Harvester 9200I, 1998–2000 International Harvester 9300 and 4 other models — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE.
00V149000 · 649 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- May 23, 2000Crash risk2000 International Harvester 3400, 2000 International Harvester 3800, 2000 International Harvester 4700 4X2 and 4 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL/TRANSIT BUSES AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE CASTINGS USED ON THE POWER STEERING PUMPS WERE NOT BUILT TO MATCH THE ENGINEERING DRAWINGS, RESULTING IN A THIN WALL IN THE PUMP CASTING OR A COMPLETE CONNECTION OF TWO PASSAGES THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SEPARATED TO CONTROL FLUID FLOW. THE FLUID FLOW MAY BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FLOW RATE TO PROVIDE FULL POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WITH LOW ENGINE SPEED.
00V148000 · 5K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- May 22, 2000Safety1998 Freightliner FLN — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR GAUGES INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
00V151000 · 7 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- May 22, 2000Safety1995–2000 Freightliner FLN — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRACTORS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR LINES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY TO THE DRIVE AXLE SERVICE BRAKE RELAY.
00V152001 · 83 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- May 19, 2000Crash risk2000 Triumph TT600 — Unknown / Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SIDE STAND ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
00V146000 · 475 units · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
- May 18, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 1999–2000 Pontiac Grand AM — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.
00V140000 · 487K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 18, 2000Crash risk1999 BMW R1100 S — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO USE OF AN INCORRECT THREAD-LOCKING MATERIAL IN PRODUCTION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE REAR BRAKE LINKAGE BALL END, WHICH IS SCREWED INTO THE REAR BRAKE LEVER, TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY DETACH FROM THE LEVER.
00V144000 · 474 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- May 18, 2000Safety1998–2000 Gillig Low Floor — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REFLEX REFLECTORS ON THE SIDE, FRONT (AMBER) AND REAR(RED) POSITIONS ARE MISSING.
00V145000 · 941 units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- May 17, 2000Safety2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: A WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF CARRYING THE CURRENT REQUIRED DURING HIGH LOAD CONDITIONS ON THE WIPERS (I.E., ICE, SNOW, OR OTHER DEBRIS).
00V138000 · 23K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 17, 2000Crash risk2000 Buick Century, 2000 Buick Regal, 2000 Chevrolet Lumina — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
00V143000 · 19K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 17, 2000Safety1999–2000 Land Rover Discovery II — Electronic Stability Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE). THE LOADING CONDITIONS ON THE VEHICLE'S LEFT SIDE ENGINE IDLER PULLEY CAN EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CALCULATED FIGURE OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THE MATERIAL OF THE PULLEY CAN FRACTURE AND ULTIMATELY FAIL. FAILURE OF THE PULLEY MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THE PULLEY TO THROW OFF THE SERPENTINE BELT.
00V142000 · 7K units · LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 15, 2000Safety1999–2000 Workhorse P320032, 1999–2000 Workhorse P320042 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH JB8 POWER HYDRAULIC BRAKE OPTION. AN INCORRECT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT MODULE DOES NOT REDUCE BRAKE POWER TO THE REAR AXLE BRAKES.
00V139000 · 476 units · WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- May 15, 2000Fire risk2000 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INTERNAL DEFECT IN THE CIRCUITRY OF THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, THE REGULATOR MAY OVERHEAT.
00V141000 · 7K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- May 11, 2000Safety1988–1993 Mack CH — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.
00V019003 · 90 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- May 10, 2000Safety1996–1999 Jeep Cherokee, 1996–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
00V136000 · 589K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- May 10, 2000Safety1994–1996 Dodge Ram — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
00V135000 · 690K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- May 9, 2000Safety1998–1999 Mazda 626 — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.
00V134000 · 31K units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- May 8, 2000Safety1999–2000 Mitsubishi Diamante — Parking Brake
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEAD OF THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE RETAINING CLIP FOR THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK OFF.
00V132000 · 9K units · MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- May 8, 2000Safety1999–2000 Prevost H3-41, 1999–2000 Prevost H3-45, 1999–2000 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND BUS SHELLS. SOME VEHICLES ARE FITTING WITH A STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT PLATE.
00V133000 · 482 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- May 5, 2000Crash risk1997–2000 Blue Bird Wanderlodge — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME COACHES. THE TRAILER HITCH MAY BE INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.
00V126000 · 195 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 5, 2000Crash risk1995–2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1995–2000 Blue Bird Transhuttle — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANSIT SLIDING PUSHOUT WINDOWS. POTENTIAL STICKING AND/OR BINDING OF THE PUSHOUT WINDOW INNER FRAME WITHIN THE OUTER FRAME RESULTS IN OPENING FORCES EXCEEDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
00V130000 · 2K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 5, 2000Crash risk2000 Kenworth T2000, 2000 Kenworth T300, 2000 Kenworth T600 and 1 other model — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
00V131001 · 490 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- May 5, 2000Crash risk2000 Western Star Western Star — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
00V131002 · 3 units · WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- May 3, 2000Safety1998–1999 Gulf Stream Gulf Stream — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT WITH TUTHILL/GRANNING AIR SUSPENSION, PART NOS. IFS1320-HP OR IFS1320-SP. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSINGS.
00V128002 · 63 units · GULF STREAM COACH INC.
- May 3, 2000Crash risk2000 Skyline Layton, 2000 Skyline Nomad — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP OPERATED SLIDE-OUT ROOM. THE POLARITY OF THE WIRING BETWEEN THE 12-VOLT CONVERTER AND HYDRAULIC PUMP IS REVERSED.
00V129000 · 147 units · SKYLINE CORPORATION
- May 1, 2000Safety1999–2000 UD UD1800CS — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE DIESEL ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE TOP OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP IS INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
00V124000 · 719 units · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- May 1, 2000Safety1999–2000 UD UD1800CS — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE FUEL FILTER SUPPORT BRACKET CAN CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO VIBRATION, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE FUEL FILTER TO SEPARATE AND LODGE ON TOP OF THE CHASSIS FRAME.
00V125000 · 719 units · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC