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September 29, 2006
RECENT RECALLS – CLICK ON VEHICLE NAME FOR NHTSA FILE
Holiday Rambler Admiral, Admiral SE, Traveler; Monaco LaPalma, Monarch, Monarch SE; Safari Simba, Trek Gas 2004-2007 Motor Homes (Thu, 14 Sep 2006) On certain motor homes built on Workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1L V8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Hyundai Entourage 2007 Minivans (Wed, 13 Sep 2006) On certain minivans equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position. An improperly positioned stop lamp switch wiring harness could make contact with the U-joint assembly of the steering column. Repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring harness insulation to chafe. Chafed insulation could cause a short of the wiring harness resulting in the loss of brake lights, engine stalling, or an inability to start the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Jaguar XJ 2006-2007 Passenger Vehicles (Mon, 11 Sep 2006) Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (FDM), jet pump module (JPM, and/or cluster valve (CV) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), or a fuel odor. If the level of fuel is above the FDM, JPM, or CV apertures, fuel may leak out of the tank. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Damon Challenger, Daybreak, Intruder 2006 Motor Homes (Mon, 11 Sep 2006) On certain class A motor homes, some hydraulic lines for the leveling jack system may be improperly secured or routed too close to a drive train heat source. This may cause melting of the hydraulic line resulting in leakage of hydraulic fluid, which could cause a fire.
Britax E9L14-Companion Child Restraint (Fri, 08 Sep 2006) Certain Britax Companion rear facing infant only child restraint systems, model E9L14, manufactured between October 31, 2003, and June 6, 2004. Due to an incorrect assembly of some of the infant carriers, tabs on the bottom of the carrier may not be properly seated. These child restraints fail to conform to the frontal impact crash requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, Child restraint systems. In the event of a vehicle crash, the carrier would rotate beyond the limit required by law, possibly resulting in serious injury or even death to the child.
Kia Sedona 2006 Passenger Vehicles (Fri, 08 Sep 2006) On certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position. An improperly positioned stop lamp switch wiring harness could make contact with the U-joint assembly of the steering column. Repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring harness insulation to wear through leading to chaffed wires. Chaffed wires could cause a short of the wiring harness resulting in the loss of brake lights, engine stalling, or an inability to start the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Four Winds Chateau, Dutchmen, Four Winds, Fun Mover, Hurricane, Infinity, Magellan, Windsport 2004-2006 Motor Homes (Fri, 08 Sep 2006) On certain motor homes built on Workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l V8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Coachmen Epic, Santara; Beorgie Boy Cruise Master, Cruise Master LE, Landau, Pursuit 2004-2007 Motor Homes (Thu, 07 Sep 2006) On certain motor homes built on Workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1L V8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Chrysler 300; Dodge Charger, Dakota, Durango, Magnum, Nitro 4X2, Ram; Jeep Liberty 2007 Passenger and Sport Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks (Wed, 06 Sep 2006) On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive. If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Dodge Ram 1500 2006 Pickup Trucks (Wed, 06 Sep 2006) On certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force when certain model rear facing child seats are installed in the right front passenger seat position. This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Dodge Durango 2001-2003 Sport Utility Vehicles (Wed, 06 Sep 2006) On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid is spilled from the floor mounted cup holder, an unused console power outlet connector located under the seat may become contaminated. This may allow development of a high resistive short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
Fleetwood Orbit, Pegasus 2007 Travel Trailers (Fri, 01 Sep 2006) Certain travel trailers may have been equipped with improperly constructed spare tire support brackets that cause the spare tire to hang too low to the ground. If the spare tire contacts the ground it can break away from its support, creating a road hazard which may result in vehicle damage and/or personal injury.
Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder 2007 Passenger Vehicles (Thu, 31 Aug 2006) On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. This could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember. Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
National RV Dolphin, Dolphin LX, Sea Breeze, Sea Breeze LX, Surf Side 2006-2007 Motor Homes (Thu, 31 Aug 2006) Certain motor homes were not equipped with fuel fill ground cables. Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge could result during fuel fill up, potentially leading to a fire.
Posted by MVHAP at September 29, 2006 11:12 AM