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March 17, 2007
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Ford E550, Excursion, F-150, F250 Super Duty, F350 Super Duty, F450 Super Duty, F550 Super Duty; Lincoln Blackwood 2002-2003 Trucks (Thu, 01 Mar 2007) On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Coachmen Capri Micro 2007 Travel Trailers (Wed, 28 Feb 2007) On certain travel trailers, the self taping screws that are used to secure the liquid propane (LP) bottle support tray to the trailer frame may fail. The support tray is mounted to the A-frame of the trailer and holds the LP bottles securely in place. Should these screws fail, the LP bottles could come loose, disengage from the trailer increasing the risk of a crash. If significant contact were to occur over a period of time, the LP tank or lines could be damaged and potentially leak LP gas, which could result in a fire.
Custom Campers HHII, LS, Snowbird SE; Nu Wa Champagne Edition, Discovery Series, Premier, Snowbird, Snowbird Legend, Snowbird SE, Snowbird SE102, Sut, Sut Travel Trailer 1997-2003 Recreational Vehicles (Wed, 21 Feb 2007) Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the Dometic Corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Foretravel U270, U295, U320 1999-2005 Motor Homes (Wed, 21 Feb 2007) Certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the Dometic Corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Delphi FG0049-11B1, FG0170-11B1, MU269, MU55 Fuel Pump Modules for Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand AM and Sunfire 1996-1998 Vehicles (Wed, 21 Feb 2007) Certain Delphi aftermarket fuel pump modules / module reservoir assemblies (MRA) that were sold for use on the above listed vehicles. During production the MRA's vent and fuel return tubes were reversed. This condition can result in the vehicle not running correctly (idle rough and/or stall) due to an overly rich fuel blend or the vehicle's evaporative emission carbon canister may leak fuel. A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. A fuel leak can result in a fire.
GMC 2007 Acadia; Saturn 2007 Outlook Vehicles (Wed, 21 Feb 2007) On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls the function of front air bags, may not operate properly. As a result, the front air bags may fail to deploy in a frontal crash. Also, the air bag warning lamp on the instrument panel may fail to provide warning that the system is inoperative. In the event of a crash, this condition could increase the risk of injury to occupants in the front seat.
Bentley Arnage R, RL, T 2005-2006 Vehicles (Mon, 19 Feb 2007) On certain vehicles, the road wheel fixing bolts may be dimensionally incorrect. The potential exists for these bolts to loosen. This could lead to the road wheel becoming detached from the hub increasing the risk of a crash.
Goshen 2006 Euroshuttle, GCII, Navistar, Pacer, Pacer LTD Buses (Mon, 19 Feb 2007) Certain buses equipped with Ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, 'platform lift systems for motor vehicles.' The inner barrier interlock switch system in the lift baseplate may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the barrier and can allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level when occupied. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. A person standing could lose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. Either condition could cause personal injury.
National Van Econoline 2006-2007 Vans (Fri, 16 Feb 2007) Certain vans equipped with Ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, "Platform lift systems for motor vehicles." The inner barrier interlock switch system in the lift baseplate may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the barrier and can allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level when occupied. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. A person standing could lose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. Either condition could cause personal injury.
Britax Regent Classic Child Restraints (Fri, 16 Feb 2007) Certain Britax Regent Classic forward-facing only youth child restraints, model E9l3998, manufactured between December 18, 2006, and January 18, 2007. These seats were produced with an incorrect label sewn to the fabric cover which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, Child restraint systems. In place of the "warning! Death or serious injury can occur" warning label, an airbag warning label was attached. The airbag warning label is not required for the Regent Classic restraint as it is a forward-facing only youth restraint system. The purpose of this standard is to reduce the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes and in aircraft.
Depo 335-1120L-AS Headlight Assemblies for GMC Envoy 2002-2006 Passenger Vehicles (Fri, 16 Feb 2007) Certain Maxzone headlight assemblies, Depo brand, P/No 335-1120l-AS, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. During production the lamp housing shape deformed distorting the assembly angle of the reflector and influenced the aiming position. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Volkswagen Golf, GTI 1999 - 2006, Jetta 2001 -2005, New Beetle 2001 - 2007, R32 2004 Vehicles (Thu, 15 Feb 2007) On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Skyline Aljo, Celebrity, Century, Layton, Nomad, Seaview, Weekender 1977-2004 Truck Campers, Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers (Thu, 15 Feb 2007) Certain truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the Dometic Corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Newmar All Star, American Star, American Star Light, Dutch Star, Kountry Aire, Kountry Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Scottsdale 1997-2003 Motor Homes, Fifth Wheel Trailers (Thu, 15 Feb 2007) Certain class A and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the Dometic Corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
KTM 950 Adventure, Adventure S, Superenduro, Supermoto 2004-2006 Motorcycles (Thu, 15 Feb 2007) On certain 950 motorcycles, the rear brake may feel spongy or soft when applying the brake. This could lead to improper rear braking. Improper rear braking could result in a crash.
Bigfoot B-21 FB 2003-2007 Travel Trailers (Thu, 15 Feb 2007) On certain travel trailers, the hitch tongue load may be insufficient. When the trailer is towed in a dry condition, i.e., no water, liquid propane gas, battery, or cargo, in an empty state, the trailer may begin to sway. This may occur without warning and could lead to the loss of control of the tow vehicle/trailer combination, increasing the risk of a crash.
Posted by MVHAP at March 17, 2007 01:37 PM