Recalls Of The Day, October 13, 2012

Three recalls have been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration.  Brake system problems and potential fires are the issues covered under these recalls. 

If your vehicle is recalled, please have the trouble repaired as soon as possible.  We don't want any of our readers injured or killed as a result of ignoring a recall.     

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): IC / 3200IM 2007-2009 Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc. Report Receipt Date: OCT 02, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V479000 PE12008 NHTSA Action Number: PE12008

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 381

Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 IC 3200IM commercial buses, manufactured from April 11, 2006, through December 11, 2009. If the parking brake system experiences a loss of air pressure, the parking brake may inadvertantly apply itself, either partially or fully.

Consequence: Inadvertent partial or total parking brake application may result in a driveline fire.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a parking brake system pressure-loss warning system, free of change. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, November 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Notes: Navistar's recall campaign number is 12526. 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): ALTEC / FREIGHTLINER 2011-2012 Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. Report Receipt Date: OCT 03, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V483000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 764 Summary: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a Freightliner chassis. Due to improper installation, the air supply line of the front brakes is susceptible to kinking. Consequence: Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will repair the vehicles, 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 MAB 571. 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.

Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: PRECISION / A23000 Information not Available PRECISION / A23001 Information not Available PRECISION / A23067 Information not Available Manufacturer: Federal-Mogul Corporation Report Receipt Date: OCT 02, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E036000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,500 Summary: Federal-Mogul is recalling certain Precision A23000, A23001, and A23067 aftermarket fuel pumps, produced from April 2, 2012, through September 21, 2012. These fuel pumps were installed as replacement fuel pumps for use on various Ford vehicles for model years 1989 through 1997. The vehicles included are: Bronco, E Super Duty, Econoline (E-150, E-250, E-350), Explorer, F Super Duty, F-150, F-250, F-350, and Mercury Mountaineer. A seal in the pump can fail causing a fuel leak. Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Federal-Mogul will notify owners the replacement fuel pump will be replaced, free of charge, for both parts and labor. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2012. This recall is being conducted by Federal-Mogul, not Ford Motor Company. Owners may contact Federal-Mogul at 1-800-325-8886. 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.