Alpha Elite 22-331, 22-332; Eddie Bauer 22-630, 22-631 2005-2006 Infant Child Restraints (Car Seats) (Fri, 17 Nov) Certain Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) comfort infant child restraints, models 22-331 and 22-332 Alpha Elite and 22-630 and 22-631 Eddie Bauer, manufactured from July 26, 2005, and February 28, 2006. One or more of the six handle trim screws can loosen and fall out into the child occupant area. The child could then pick up the screw and place it into his or her mouth. The child could choke on the screw.

Acura RDX 2007 Honda Trailer Hitch Kit (Thu, 16 Nov) Certain Honda accessory trailer hitches, P/N 08L92-STK-200, manufactured between June 26 and July 8, 2006, and sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 2007 model year Acura RDX vehicles. The hitches may have been improperly welded during installation. The hitch may separate from the vehicle while in use which could result in a vehicle crash.

Big O Big O Aspen, Big O H/R Euro Tour; TBC Classic Radial SR, Cordovan Centron, Cordovan Grand Prix Performance GT, Multi-Mile Matrix, Multi-Mile Wild Country Radial RVT, Sigma Regent, Sigma Regent Touring HR, Sigma Regent Touring TR, Sigma Shadow, Sigma Stampede Radial SUV, Sigma Supreme TR, Sigma Tempest, Stampede Radial A/T, Vanderbilt Turbo Tech Radial GT Tires (Wed, 15 Nov) Certain TBC corporation tires of various models listed above manufactured between August 6 and August 19, 2006 (DOT serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) Some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. If placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt. A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.

Volvo C70, C70 Convertible, S60, S70, S80, V70, V70XC, XC70 1999-2002 Passenger Vehicles (Tue, 14 Nov) On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes. This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.

Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis 2007 Passenger Vehicles (Tue, 14 Nov) Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, 'Windshield mounting.' the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body. If the windshield is not properly retained to the vehicle, wind noise, squeak/rattles and/or water leaks may occur. Also, loss of windshield retention may reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Lippert 3500, 4000, 5200 Trailer Axles (Mon, 13 Nov) Certain Lippert trailer axles manufactured between May and June 2006 and installed as original equipment for certain recreational travel trailers. Due to mislocated spindle welds, the spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly may come off the vehicle. Sudden axle failure could result in a vehicle crash.

Jeep Compass COMPASS 2007 Sport Utility Vehicles (Wed, 08 Nov) On certain sport utility vehicles, the owner's manual does not contain the required higher rollover risk warning information. Without the rollover warning information in the owner's manual, drivers may not be aware of the significantly higher rollover rate on this type vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Chrysler Pacifica 2005-2006 Passenger Vehicles (Wed, 08 Nov) On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module and the power train control module (PCM) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. This could cause a crash to occur without prior warning.

Chrysler Sebring 2007 Passenger Vehicles (Wed, 08 Nov) On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving. If the hood opens while driving, a crash could occur without prior warning.

Trailstar 202, 215, 222, 228, QB 2007 Boat Trailers (Thu, 02 Nov) On certain boat trailers, the castings holding the bolts on the pivot hitch assembly for the swing-away tongue may break. If the casting bolts break, the trailer could detach from the tow vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Coachmen Coachmen 19997-2003 Recreational Vehicles (Wed, 01 Nov) On certain recreational vehicles built with Dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. A fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present. The release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac Gran Prix (Tue, 31 Oct) On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.

Buick Lacrosse, Rendezvous; Chevrolet HHR, Malibu, Silverado, Tahoe, Trailblazer; GMC Envoy, Sierra; Hummer H3; Pontiac G6, Montana 2004-2006 Vehicles (Fri, 27 Oct 2006) Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction. If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.

Mickey Thompson Dick Cepek Mud Country, Radial F-C II; Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ, CLAW, MTZ Tires (Fri, 27 Oct 2006) Certain Mickey Thompson tires of various models listed above manufactured between August 6 and August 19, 2006 (DOT serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) Some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. If placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt. A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.

Yamaha YZFR6 2006 Motorcycles (Fri, 27 Oct 2006) On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out. If the screws fall out, they could get caught in the throttle valve which could prevent the operator from reducing engine speed properly. This could result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.

Pep Boys Cornell 1000, Definity Dakota A/T, H/T; Definity EX600; Futura 2000 Radial LTE, GLS Super sport, Scrambler A/P Tires (Fri, 27 Oct 2006) Certain Pep Boys tires of various models listed above manufactured between August 6 and August 19, 2006 (DOT serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) Some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. If placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt. A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.

Posted by MVHAP at November 30, 2006 05:55 PM