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December 31, 2006
RECENT RECALLS – CLICK ON VEHICLE NAME FOR NHTSA FILE
Toyota Camry 2007 Vehicles (Thu, 14 Dec 2006) On certain vehicles equipped with curtain side air bags (CSA), the CSA tether strap located in the front pillars may have been incorrectly routed during the assembly process. If the tether strap is not correctly routed, the front side of the CSA may not deploy as designed, which may result in insufficient occupant protection during a side impact crash or rollover event.
Crossroads Sunset Trail, Zinger 2006 Fifth Wheel Trailers (Thu, 14 Dec 2006) On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with Lippert axles, 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.
Harley Davidson 2007 XL1200C, XL1200L, XL1200R, XL50, XL883, XL883C, XL883L, XL883R Motorcycles (Thu, 14 Dec 2006) On certain motorcycles, as a result of a greater body thickness than used in previous model years, the voltage regulator may contact the front fender under certain conditions. In some cases this contact may allow the front fender to catch on the top side of the regulator body which could impede the operator's ability to steer the vehicle. This could result in a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Race City HD, HDXL, ST 2005-2006 Tow Trailers (Tue, 12 Dec 2006) The LED stop, tail, turn, and side marker lamp combination package on certain tow trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' The lamps attached to the rear (on the fenders) are not separate from the stop-tail-turn lamp combination and are not thick enough to provide the required level of visibility when viewed from the rear as required by the standard. The driver of another vehicle approaching from the rear at night might not see enough of the trailer lights to judge the presence of the trailer's full length and width and could strike the trailer.
Apexcone APX9004, APX9005, APX9006, APX9007, APXH1, APXH3, APXH4, APXH7 HID Kits (Tue, 12 Dec 2006) Certain Carfilo Apexcone HID kits, models APX9004, APX9005, APX9006, APX9007, APXH1, APXH3, APXH4, and APXH7 sold as aftermarket equipment for use on passenger vehicles. The replacement bulbs fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Oncoming traffic may experience higher than normal amount of glare which could affect driver?s vision, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Harley Davidson 2006-2007 FXDWG, FXDWGI Motorcycles (Tue, 12 Dec 2006) On certain motorcycles, the internally wired handlebars have a potential to crack at the hole where the wires exit the handlebars between the handlebar clamps. Should these cracks progress to the point of breaking the handlebar into two pieces, a loss of control could result which could cause a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Ducati ST3, ST3 ABS 2006 Motorcycles (Mon, 11 Dec 2006) On certain motorcycles, the fuel sending unit wiring cables installed during production could be routed incorrectly possibly coming in contact with the exhaust pipes. This condition will burn out the cables insulation and cause a possible electrical short circuit stopping the fuel pump and consequently stopping the engine. If the engine stops while the motorcycle is being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Ferrari F430, Spider 2005-2006 Vehicles (Mon, 11 Dec 2006) On certain vehicles equipped with manual six-speed transmission, there is a non-conforming right-angle union in the clutch pump. This could cause a hair-line crack to form under normal conditions due to heat, which could result in fluid leakage from the braking/clutch hydraulic system. This leakage, in turn, will cause the braking/clutch hydraulic system fluid level warning light to illuminate and, if not remedied, could ultimately affect the functionality of the clutch control pedal. This could result in a reduction in the driver's ability to shift gears while driving, rendering the vehicle inoperable which could result in a crash.
BMW R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure 2006 Motorcycles (Fri, 08 Dec 2006) On certain motorcycles, the tire inflation valve hole in the rim of the cross-spoke wheel which is equipped with the optional tire pressure monitoring system (TPM) was incorrectly manufactured. A leak may develop at this location possibly causing sudden deflation of the tire. If this happened, motorcycle handling and control would be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen Passat, Passat Wagon 2006-2007 Passenger Vehicles (Tue, 05 Dec 2006) Certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine with 147 KW may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures. If this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. This could lead to a crash without warning.
Volkswagen Passat 2006 Passenger Vehicles (Tue, 05 Dec 2006) On certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor. If this happens, the wipers can become inoperative. This could lead to reduced visibility and potentially a crash without warning.
Ford LCF 2006 Low Cab Forward Chassis Trucks (Tue, 05 Dec 2006) On certain low cab forward chassis trucks, the unsealed injection pressure regulator connector is exposed to the outside environment due to its location on the back of the engine, and the engine's location in the vehicle. The connector has a heat insulation sleeve that may retain water around the connector. Over time, the collected water may potentially corrode the connector leads resulting in various engine performance concerns including; running rough difficult or unable to be started, or engine stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Hino ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NV8J 2006-2007 Vehicles (Wed, 04 Dec 2006) On certain vehicles, during the stamping process, some crossmembers were manufactured with a deformation to the lower corners due to excessive wear of the stamping die. Over time, if this condition were ignored, the structural integrity of the crossmembers could be compromised which could result in a loss of braking ability, separation of the propeller shaft and/or a loss of rear warning lamps. Any of these occurrences could result in a crash.
Compass I420 Child Seats (Sun, 03 Dec 2006) Certain Compass infant child restrains, model I420 with fabric codes of ard, fuo, or mar, manufactured between May 7 and May 15, 2006. The crotch anchor which is located on the bottom of the seat was installed incorrectly which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 213, Child Restraint Systems. In the event of a vehicle crash, the crotch anchor can become dislodged allowing the child to travel up the seat back causing breakage in the upper seat back and a seat back rotation, possibly resulting in serious injury to the child.
Triumph Sprint ST 1050, ABS Motorcycles (Mon, 27 Nov 2006) On certain motorcycles, the rear drag link-through bolt may bend and, if not replaced or overloaded, may fracture causing the rear tire to contact the underside of the rear mudguard. This could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda Mazda5 2006 Passenger Vehicles (Thu, 30 Nov 2006) On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, And Wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather. As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving, allowing an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle. Resulting in death or injury.
Jaguar S-Type 2007 Passenger Vehicles (Tue, 28 Nov 2006) Certain passenger vehicles were inadvertently released after being assembled with prototype fuel tanks that were produced for test purposes only. The tanks were manufactured with processes that vary significantly from regular production. The durability of these prototype fuel tanks has not been validated and is unknown.
Triumph Sprint 5T 1050, ABS 2006-2007 Motorcycles (Mon, 27 Nov 2006) On certain motorcycles, the rear drag link-through bolt may bend and, if not replaced or overloaded, may fracture causing the rear tire to contact the underside of the rear mudguard. This could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Posted by MVHAP at December 31, 2006 08:37 AM