Recalls Of The Day, December 19, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued eleven recalls.  I think this is most recalls issued in one day this year.

One recall is for possible electrical fire in a bus and an RV.  Another is for a defective sunroof that could shatter.  Windshield wipers could fail in another vehicle.  The fuel pump could fail causing a vehicle to stall.  The cruise control may not disengage in a couple of makes of RVs.  The cruise control may fail to disengage in a transit bus.  A fuel leak may cause a fire in yet another vehicle and an RV.  And a vehicle has a faulty parking brake system. 

All of these issues could cause crashes, injury or worse.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): GLAVAL / APOLLO 2007-2012 GLAVAL / CONCORDE 2007-2012 GLAVAL / ENTOURAGE 2007-2012 GLAVAL / PRIMETIME 2007-2012 GLAVAL / SPORT 2007-2012 GLAVAL / TITAN 2007-2012 GLAVAL / TITAN II 2007-2012 GLAVAL / UNIVERSAL 2007-2012 Manufacturer: Glaval Bus Division Report Receipt Date: DEC 10, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V580000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 704

Summary: Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Consequence: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

Remedy: Glaval Bus will notify owners and direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin in January, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1-574-262-2212 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

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): HYUNDAI / VELOSTER 2012 Manufacturer: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc Report Receipt Date: DEC 07, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V568000 PE12027 NHTSA Action Number: PE12027 Component: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,500 Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory. Consequence: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inpect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall will begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Notes: Hyundai's recall campaign number is 108. 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): SPARTAN / FORCE 2013 SPARTAN / GLADIATOR 2012-2013 SPARTAN / METROSTAR 2012-2013 SPARTAN / METROSTAR-X 2013 Manufacturer: Spartan Chassis, Inc. Report Receipt Date: DEC 10, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V579000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER Potential Number of Units Affected: 36 Summary: Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative. Consequence: If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008. Notes: Spartan's recall campaign number is 12016. 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): JAGUAR / XF 2013 Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC Report Receipt Date: DEC 07, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V571000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 Summary: Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2013 XF vehicles manufactured October 3, 2012, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a gasoline engine. The electronic modules which control the fuel pump may shut down causing the fuel pump to stop pumping fuel. The resulting fuel starvation will cause the engine to stall. Consequence: An engine stall without warning while driving may lead to a loss of motive power, a loss of power-assisted braking and a loss of power-assisted steering. Each of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy: Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness to the in-tank fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or before, January 18, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1-800-452-4827. Notes: Jaguar's campaign recall number is J028. 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): NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR 2011-2013 NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE 2011-2013 NEWMAR / VENTANA 2011-2013 Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V578000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 626 Summary: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use. Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours. Notes: DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-634. 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): CHAMPION / 3035RE 2012-2013 CHAMPION / CX300 2012 CHAMPION / CX340 2011 CHAMPION / CX380 2012-2013 Manufacturer: CHAMPION BUS, INC. Report Receipt Date: DEC 10, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V577000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 Summary: Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 CX300, CX340, CX380, and 3035RE model transit buses manufactured from January 24, 2011, through November 7, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use. Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Champion Bus, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours. Notes: DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-634. 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): STERLING / 360 2007 Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V576000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,601 Summary: Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2007 Sterling 360 trucks manufactured from January 25, 2006, through January 22, 2007; and equipped with an EPA04 4M50 engine. The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened. Consequence: Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on February 5, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. Notes: Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-636. 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): WINNEBAGO / ASPECT 2008 Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc. Report Receipt Date: DEC 10, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V575000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 Summary: Winnebago is recalling one model year 2008 Aspect motorhome manufactured on September 12, 2007. The motorhome is equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover. Consequence: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. Remedy: Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of Winnebago. Ricon will notify the affected owner and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin during December 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. 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): THOR MOTOR COACH / ASTORIA 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH / MONTECITO 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH / PALAZZO 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH / TUSCANY 2011-2013 THOR MOTOR COACH / ULTRASPORT 2011 Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V574000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 727 Summary: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Tuscany, Astoria, Ultrasport, Montecito, and Palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured from May 17, 2010, through October 30, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The vehicles are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use. Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Thor, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours. Notes: DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-634. 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): HYUNDAI / VELOSTER 2012 Manufacturer: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc Report Receipt Date: DEC 07, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V567000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,490 Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind. Consequence: If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall will begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Notes: Hyundai's recall campaign number is 107. 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 / ELLIPSE 2010-2013 ITASCA / MERIDIAN 2010-2013 WINNEBAGO / JOURNEY 2010-2013 WINNEBAGO / TOUR 2010-2013 Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc. Report Receipt Date: DEC 06, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V566000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,521 Summary: Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use. Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin on January 28, 2013. Owners should contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or Daimler Trucks at 1-503-745-6910. 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.