Recalls Of The Day, October 19, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three recalls.  The recalls address issues with seat covers that might interfere with airbag deployment, headlights that are too bright and airbags that deflate too quickly.  All of these issues could result in injury or crash.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BRAUN / ENTERVAN 2012 Manufacturer: Braun Corporation Report Receipt Date: OCT 09, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V496000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 60

Summary: Braun is recalling certain model year 2012 Entervan vehicles equipped with aftermarket seat covers, part numbers E51815K-D90-11 and E51817K-11, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through September 21, 2012. The seat covers may have been incorrectly installed with the driver seat cover on the passenger seat and vice versa and will have an 'SRS AIRBAG' label located on the inboard seat bolster.

Consequence: The seat covers were built with special stitching on one side to permit side airbag deployment from the seat bolster. If the seat covers are installed on the incorrect seats, the seat cover will not allow side airbag deployment during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the installation of the seat covers as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2012. Owners may contact Braun customer service center 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.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KENWORTH / K270 2012-2013 KENWORTH / K370 2012-2013 PETERBILT / 210 2012-2013 PETERBILT / 220 2012-2013 Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated Report Receipt Date: OCT 09, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V490000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 432 Summary: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. Additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position. Consequence: Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly blinding them and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Notes: Kenworth's recall campaign number is 12KWG. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 1012C. 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): MERCEDES BENZ / E350 2012 MERCEDES BENZ / E550 2012 Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Report Receipt Date: OCT 09, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V492000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Potential Number of Units Affected: 499 Summary: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles. Consequence: In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. The recall campaign is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372. 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.