Recalls Of The Day, December 13, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued four recalls.  One addresses the ignition interlock in Honda vehicles.  Another addresses fire in a truck. Yet another raises concern over a wheel hub that could fail.  Lastly, an RV electrical system does not have proper electrical circuit protection raising the potential for fire.

Please have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible if it is recalled as there is the potential of injury or death.

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      ACURA / MDX     2003-2006      HONDA / ODYSSEY     2003-2004      HONDA / PILOT     2003-2004 Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V573000 NHTSA Action Number: PE12026 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 807,161 Summary:   Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDXpassenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated. Consequence:   Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy:   Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or about, February 7, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Notes:   Honda's recall campaign numbers are S73 and S74. 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 / F-650     2009 2011      FREIGHTLINER / M2112 FLR-CNG     2011      ISUZU / NQR     2011 Manufacturer: Phenix Enterprises, Inc. Report Receipt Date: DEC 03, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V562000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12001 Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 42 Summary:   Phenix Enterprises, Inc. (Phenix) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through December 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314). Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat. Consequence:   If the battery separator overheats it can result in smoke and possibly a fire. Remedy:   Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. The safety recall is expected to beginin December 2012. Owners may contact Phenix at 1-800-736-9790. 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):      PORSCHE / 911 GT3     2010 Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Report Receipt Date: DEC 03, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V558000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Potential Number of Units Affected: 455 Summary:   Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2009, through February 11, 2010. The rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure. Consequence:   If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy:   Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner notification letter. The recall is expected to begin in December 2012. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Notes:   Porsche's safety recall number is AC05. 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):      ITASCA / NAVION     2010-2013      ITASCA / REYO     2010-2013      WINNEBAGO / ERA     2009-2013      WINNEBAGO / VIA     2009-2013      WINNEBAGO / VIEW     2009-2013 Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. Report Receipt Date: DEC 03, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V559000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,944 Summary:   Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Winnebago model Era, View, and Via motorhomes, and 2010-2013 Itasca model Navion and Reyo motorhomes; manufactured November 13, 2007 through August 10, 2012. The proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits. Consequence:   Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire. Remedy:   Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2013. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939. Notes:   Winnebago's recall campaign number is 127. 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.