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May 05, 2006
RECENT RECALLS FROM 'RECALLS.GOV'
(Clicking on product name at start of item will connect to the NHTSA recall file.)
Dexter Axle D60, D70, D80 Trailer Axles Certain Dexter Axle trailer axles models D60, D70, and D80 equipped with disc brakes manufactured between February 1 and March 16, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain trailers and sold as replacement equipment. The caliper mounting nuts can strip. The stripped mounting caliper nut does not properly engage onto the bolt and allows the caliper to come apart creating a loss of braking ability, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Chevrolet 2004-2006 Colorado, GMC 2004-2006 Canyon, and Isuzu 2006 I-280 and I-350 Pickup Trucks (Wed, 26 Apr 2006) Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The Cetner High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur wihtout prior warning.
IC 2006-2007 CECB, CESB, FESB, ICSB and RESB Buses (Mon, 24 Apr 2006) Certain MY 2006 and 2007 IC Corporation FE, RE and IC School buses and CE school and commercial buses manufactured between June 12, 2005, and March 29, 2006, and equipped with Ricon 1200, 2000 and 5500 series wheelchair lifts. The platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack. In the event that this condition occurs during passenger operations it ma not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of th vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle. This may result in personal injury or death.
Volvo 2003-2006 XC90 Vehicles (Fri, 21 Apr 2006) On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and wihtout lifting hte wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Tiffin 2003-2005 Allegro and Allegro Bay Motor Homes (Fri, 21 Apr 2006) Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with Actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, controls and Displays, and No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems. If the brake fail input faills below a voltage of 1.5V, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale whel the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur. At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increase the risk of a crash.
Volvo 2004-2006 S40 and V50 Passenger Vehicles (Fri, 21 Apr 2006) On certain passenger vehicles equipped with T5 Turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located. This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Saab 2001 9-3 Passenger Vehicles (Thu, 20 Apr 2006) On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production. Over time this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Kawasaki 2006 Motorcycles (Wed, 19 Apr 2006) On certain motorcycles, the bolt that attaches the steering damper body to the frame bracket may not have been tightened sufficiently during vehicle assembly. If the bolt loosens and backs out completely, the steering damper could inhibit gree movement of the steering assembly causing a loss of steering control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Cadillac 2005 SRX and STS Vehicles (Wed, 19 Apr 2006) Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld. If this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash.
Hidden Hitch 64-6003 Hitch Receivers (Wed, 19 Apr 2006) Certain Hidden Hitch brand hitch receivers, P/N 64-6003, manufactured by Cequent Towing Company and installed as original equipment in certain model year 2002-2003 Gulfstream Class A motor homes built on Freightliner XC chassis. The affected hitches can experience a failure of the frame bracket at the cross tube. This condition may lead to separation of the towed vehicle from the towing vehicle, which may result in a crash.
Land Rover 2006 Range Rover Sport Sport Utility Vehicles (Tue, 18 Apr 2006) On certain vehicles fitted with 9J-19 inch diameter wheels, during certain vehicle maneuvers when the steering system is on full left lock and the suspension is moving towards full compression, the left front brake hose and/or the ABS wheel speed sensor lead and/or the brake pad wear warning sensor lead can catch on the wheel balance weight as the wheel rotates. This may lead to warnings of premature brake pad wear, warnings of ABS failure, or extended brake pedal travel and loss of one of the hydraulic service braking system circuits, which could result in a crash.
Land Rover LR3, Range Rover Sport 2005-2006 Vehicles (Tue, 18 Apr 2006) Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, 'Theft Protection.' When the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park. This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
BMW 2004-2006 R1200 Motorcycles (Fri, 14 Apr 2006) On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the ABS sensor cale can be routed incorrectly and when the caliper is reinstalled, the sensor cable can come into contact and rub against the front brake dic. Overtime, if the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to lose the ABS function. Loss of ABS function could increase the risk of a crash during certain riding conditions.
Damon 2003-2005 Challenger, Daybreak and Intruder Motor Homes (Thu, 13 Apr 2006) Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with Actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply wtih the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, "Cotnrols and Displays" and No. 105, "Hydraulic nad Electric Brake Systems." If the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5V, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur. At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increase the risk of a crash.
Skyline 2005-2006 Stone Harbor Park Trailers (Thu, 13 Apr 2006) On certain park trailers, the incorrect bolts and locking nuts were installed on the spring hangers of the frame. The bolts can loosen and fall out of the spring hanger. A missing bolt could result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing hte risk of a crash. This could occur without prior warning.
HJC Corp Z1R Metro Motorcycle Helmets (Thu, 13 Apr 2006) Certain medium size Z1R Metro motorcycle helmets manufactured January 15, 2004 through September 30, 2004. These helpmets fail to conform to the penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, Motorcycle Helmets. In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Posted by MVHAP at May 5, 2006 11:20 AM