Recalls Of The Day, June 13, 2013

Good evening everyone.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced three recalls.  The issues addressed by these recalls include problems in turn signals, air bags and brakes.

Any of these issues could result in injury or worse.  If your vehicle is affected, please have it repaired as soon as possible.





Report Receipt Date: JUN 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V237000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 30,197         

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• RAMRAM 15002013
• RAMRAM 25002013
• RAMRAM 35002013                                                                               

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

     

SUMMARY:

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

CONSEQUENCE:

Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingFREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting (TTY 1-800-424-9153f_the_skype_highlighting REE  end_of_the_skype_highlight0)i, or go to www.safercar.gov.                      

 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V236000
Component(s): AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 71         

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• MERCEDES BENZSLK2502013
• MERCEDES BENZSLK3502013                                      

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

     

SUMMARY:

Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 vehicles manufactured October 9, 2012, through November 20, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS) that may not correctly differentiate between a child seat or a very light person being in the front passenger seat.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the OCS incorrectly classifies a very light person as being a child seat, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the system would deactivate the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side seat cushion including the OCS. The recall is expected to begin during June 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-201-573-0600ype_highlightingEE end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting E  end_of_the_skype_highlighti(TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingE end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.                  

 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V231000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,756        

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• INTERNATIONALPROSTAR2012-2013
• INTERNATIONALTRANSTAR2012-2013

Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

 

SUMMARY:

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand ProStar and TranStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through July 10, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as feature codes 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM. The brake S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.

CONSEQUENCE:

Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Navistar has already notified all affected owners about the defect during the course of the 2012 campaign that did not launch due to parts delays. The remedy is expected to be available in August 2013. Dealers will replace the S-Cam tube bracket assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREend_of_the_skype_highlighting. Navistar's number for this recall is 12530. This recall supersedes recall 12V-546.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting E  end_of_the_skype_highlighti(TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREEend_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.