Recalls Of The Day, October 12, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration has issued two recalls.  One addresses a windshield that could pop out in a crash.  The other recall addresses a roof rack system that could slide off while driving. 

Both recalls address dangerous results. 

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER 2012 Manufacturer: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC Report Receipt Date: OCT 04, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V485000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Potential Number of Units Affected: 36

Summary: Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 Range Rover vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the windshields on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the windshield may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshields. The recall is expected to begin on, or before, November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Notes: Land Rover's number for this recall is P028. 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.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / FOCUS 2012-2013 Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: YAKIMA / Q-TOWER AND Q-CLIP COMBO Information not Available Manufacturer: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC. Report Receipt Date: OCT 02, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E035000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 440 Summary: This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame. Consequence: Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians. Remedy: Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621. 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.