Recalls Of The Day, September 8, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued five recalls.  One is for a poor latch assembly that could result in injury of wheelchair occupant .  Two recalls are for the potential of fires.  One is for brake system failure.  Lastly, one is for part failure that could result in property damage.  All of these could result in injury or worse.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): QUALITY VAN SALES / FORD E-SERIES 2006-2010 Manufacturer: QUALITY VAN SALES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 29, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V433000 EQ12005 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12005

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 472

Summary: Quality Van Sales, Inc., (Quality Van Sales) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Ford E-Series vehicles equipped with Braun Century-2 and/or 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: Quality Van Sales will notify owners in September 2012, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact Quality Van Sales, Inc., at 1-800-769-8267.

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 www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TRAILS WEST / CLASSIC 2011-2012 TRAILS WEST / SANTA FE 2011 TRAILS WEST / SIERRA 2010-2012 Manufacturer: TRAILS WEST MANUFACTURING OF IDAHO Mfr's Report Date: AUG 29, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V426000 EQ12001 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12001 Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 34 Summary: Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc.(Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 recreational vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating. Consequence: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire. Remedy: Trails West will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. Trails West has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. at 1-208-852-2200. Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VERMEER / R9X12T 2010-2012 Manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 31, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V425000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 Summary: Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured from March 01, 2010, through August 03, 2012. Due to interference between the air brake hoses and the frame cross-member at the rear axle, the air brake hose may become pinched or be damaged, resulting in the loss of air pressure to the air brakes. Consequence: A loss of air pressure to the air brakes can result in a loss of service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-reroute the air brake hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141. Notes: Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1736. 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.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC52 2012-2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC72 2012-2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC92 2012-2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FGB72 2012 Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 30, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V424000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,885 Summary: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak. Consequence: Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Remedy: MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500. Notes: MFTA's recall campaign number is C1005410. 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 www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ALTEC / DIGGER DERRICK 2011-2012 Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 28, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V423000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,193 Summary: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material. Consequence: The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage. Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. Altec has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832. Notes: Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 568. 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.