Recalls Of The Day, August 2, 2012

Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued seven recalls.  The recalls affect recreational vehicles and buses.  All are safety related issues that could cause crashes and injuries.  In one case improper equipment does not alert occupants to fire.     

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KEYSTONE / OUTBACK 2013 KEYSTONE / SYDNEY 2013 Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 26, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V361000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 117

Summary: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Sydney recreational vehicles manufactured from July 10, 2012, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured with two carbon monoxide detectors and no smoke detector.

Consequence: In the event of a fire, the lack of a fire detector can lead to an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install, as necessary, a fire detector, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in August 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Notes: Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-179. Customers may 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.

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MICRO BIRD / G5 2011-2012 Manufacturer: CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V362000 EQ12008 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12008 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 11 Summary: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Micro Bird G5 school buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through June 26, 2012, equipped with ProLo roof escape hatches made by Specialty Manufacturing, Incorporated. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, 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, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Micro Bird will notify owners. Specialty Manufacturing, Inc.(SMI) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall will begin in early August 2012. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012 or SMI at 1-800-951-7867. Notes: This is Micro Bird recall number 12-053-RHU. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN 2013 BLUE BIRD / VISION 2013 Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V360000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT Potential Number of Units Affected: 23 Summary: Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision non-school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. Therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Consequence: Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop. 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 24, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Notes: Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VH. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN 2013 BLUE BIRD / VISION 2013 Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V359000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 726 Summary: Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. Consequence: Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop. 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 24, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Notes: Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VH. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): THOMAS BUILT / SAF-T-LINER C2 2013 Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: JUL 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V358000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 Summary: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling two model year 2013 Saf-T-Liner C2 Thomas Built school buses manufactured from April 18, 2012, through May 11, 2012, and equipped with Detroit Axle brand front axle knuckles. The front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure. Consequence: If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or before, August 11, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712. Notes: DTNA's recall campain number is FL-629. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ELDORADO / AERO ELITE 2007-2011 ELDORADO / AEROLITE 2007-2011 ELDORADO / AEROTECH 2007-2011 ELDORADO / TRANSTECH 2007-2011 Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES Mfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V356000 EQ12005 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12005 Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,215 Summary: Eldorado National - Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, and Transtech buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. Consequence: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury. Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will repair vehicles free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-800-955-9086 ot Braun at 1-800-488-0359. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KEYSTONE / COUGAR 2010-2012 Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V355000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,012 Summary: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle. Consequence: Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage. Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Notes: Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178. 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.