Recalls Of The Day, August 1, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three recalls.  Crashes, fire and lack of an escape route are concerns addressed by these recalls. 

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CROSSROADS / HAMPTON 2010-2011 Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES Mfr's Report Date: JUL 23, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V350000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 223

Summary: Crossroads is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Hampton travel trailers manufactured from June 11, 2009, through November 2, 2010, equipped with Atwood Mobile Products (Atwood) furnaces. The furnaces were produced with a defective gas control valve which can stick in the open position.

Consequence: If the gas valve sticks in the open position, gas could leak out and, in the presence of an ignition source, result in a fire.

Remedy: Crossroads will notify owners, and dealers will repair the furnaces, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Crossroads Warranty Service Department at 1-855-226-7496.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ELKHART / 9215-0200 2011 ELKHART / 9250-0700 2011 Manufacturer: ELKHART COACH Mfr's Report Date: JUL 20, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V348000 EQ12008 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12008 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 Summary: Elkhart Coach is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 transit buses, models 9215-0200 and 9250-0700, equipped with ProLo bus roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, may result in an opening force of the ProLo roof hatches that exceeds Federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." Consequence: In the event of an emergency, a noncompliant hatch may not provide a means of readily accessible egress, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Elkhart Coach will notify the owners, and these buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin July 31, 2012. Owners may contact Elkhart at 1-574-264-5179. Notes: Owners may also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153),or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BLUE BIRD / VISION 2013 Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 23, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V349000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 19 Summary: Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2013 Vision school buses manufactured from May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2012. The electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light on the dash instrument panel when there is little, or no, pressure in the hydraulic brake system may have been omitted during manufacturing. Therefore, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," Section 5.3 "Brake System Indicator Lamps". Consequence: In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage. Remedy: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 23, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Notes: Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VG. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.