Recall Recap For The Week Of July 22, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued their recap of recalls for last week.  Issues include trouble with air bags, anti-lock brake malfunctions, oil leaks, awnings that unfurl, batteries that could loosen, mislabeling, malfunction in an energy absorber and a fuel pump problem.

To learn more about any of the recalls click on the NHTSA ID number. 

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V319
Manufacturer :	Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Make / Model Years :	TRIUMPH / 2012-2013
Subject :	ABS May Malfunction Allowing Wheels to Lock Up
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V315
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CHEVROLET / 2014 GMC / 2014
Subject :	Passenger Air Bag May Not Fully Inflate
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V314
Manufacturer :	Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	LOTUS / 2011
Subject :	Possible Oil Hose Rupture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V312
Manufacturer :	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SUZUKI / 2013
Subject :	Loss of ABS Function may Allow Wheel Lock up
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V311
Manufacturer :	HL Enterprise Inc.
Make / Model Years :	BRIDGEVIEW / 2013 GEORGIAN BAY / 2013 HY-LINE / 2013 PREMIER / 2013
Subject :	Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V310
Manufacturer :	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Make / Model Years :	KAWASAKI / 2013
Subject :	Loss of ABS Function may Allow Wheel Lock up
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V307
Manufacturer :	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :	HONDA / 2014
Subject :	ABS May Malfunction Allowing Wheels to Lock Up
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V306
Manufacturer :	Matthews Specialty Vehicles
Make / Model Years :	FREIGHTLINER / 2013 INTERNATIONAL / 2013 THOMAS BUILT / 2000,2011
Subject :	Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V305
Manufacturer :	Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :	KEYSTONE / 2013-2014
Subject :	Battery Box May Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V304
Manufacturer :	Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Make / Model Years :	TEMSA / 2007-2013
Subject :	Release Mechanism Labels/FMVSS 217
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V303
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2013
Subject :	Energy Absorber Between the Headliner/FMVSS 201
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V302
Manufacturer :	Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SPARTAN MOTORS / 2011-2013
Subject :	Fuel Pump May Cut Off Fuel
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V301
Manufacturer :	Lakota Corporation
Make / Model Years :	LAKOTA / 2014
Subject :	Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

Recall Recap For The Week Of July 8, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued their recap of recalls for last week.   Issues of the recalls include awnings that could unfurl, a water tank could drop off a vehicle, switch troubles, incorrect labeling, taillights that do not meet standards, problems with turn tables, child lock issues and shorted wiring.

If your vehicle is affected please have the issue resolved as soon as possible.

To learn more about a recall, click on the NHTSA ID number and your browser will transport you to the recall.

Have a great week!

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V286
Manufacturer :	Kibbi, LLC
Make / Model Years :	RENEGADE / 2013
Subject :	Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V285
Manufacturer :	Augusta RV, LLC
Make / Model Years :	AUGUSTA / 2013-2014
Subject :	Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V284
Manufacturer :	Monaco RV, LLC
Make / Model Years :	HOLIDAY RAMBLER / 2011-2014 MCKENZIE / 2013-2014 R-VISION / 2011-2014
Subject :	Water Tank May Separate from Vehicle
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V281
Manufacturer :	La Boit Specialty Vehicles Inc.
Make / Model Years :	LA BOIT / 2013
Subject :	Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V280
Manufacturer :	LDV, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	LDV / 2012-2013
Subject :	Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V279
Manufacturer :	BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :	BMW / 2013
Subject :	Side Stand Switch may come Loose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V278
Manufacturer :	Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	PREVOST / 2013-2014
Subject :	Tail Lamp Intensity/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V277
Manufacturer :	Starcraft RV, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	STARCRAFT / 2014
Subject :	Incorrect Tire Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V276
Manufacturer :	Altec Industries Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ALTEC LLC / 2008-2009
Subject :	Cracks May Develop in the Turntable
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V275
Manufacturer :	Altec Industries Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ALTEC / 2002-2010
Subject :	Cracks May Develop in Square Pedestals
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V270
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2013 LINCOLN / 2013
Subject :	Child Safety Lock may become Deactivated
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V269
Manufacturer :	Farber Specialty Vehicles
Make / Model Years :	FORD 550 / 2012 FORD CHASSIS/WINNEBAGO / 2011
Subject :	Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit

Corvette Stingray Most Efficient Sports Car on the Market

2014 model unmatched in combo of 455 hp and EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway             

DETROIT – The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 miles per gallon in the city, and 29 mpg on the highway, making the new Stingray the most fuel efficient sports car on the market as no other car offers more than 455 horsepower and greater than 29 mpg highway.

“The Corvette Stingray establishes the benchmark for modern performance cars by using technologies to deliver more performance and more miles per gallon,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer for the Corvette. “We expect more and more performance cars will follow Corvette’s example.”

The EPA estimate of 17 city and 29 highway is for the Corvette Stingray equipped with an all-new, seven-speed manual transmission. The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. For Stingrays equipped with the seven-speed manual transmission, Eco mode enables Active Fuel Management, which disables four of the cylinders for improved fuel economy during light engine loads.

For Corvette Stingrays equipped with the six-speed automatic, Active Fuel Management is active in all drive modes until the driver engages the manual-shift mode using the steering-wheel paddles. Fuel economy estimates for Corvette Stingrays equipped with the six-speed automatic will be finalized soon.

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The highway rating represents an 11-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous Corvette, while the all-new 6.2L LT1 V-8 delivers 455 horsepower, a 6-percent increase over the previous Corvette. The LT1 delivers 460 horsepower with the available dual-mode exhaust.

By comparison, the Porsche 911 Carrera S delivers 400 horsepower, and an EPA-estimated 27 mpg highway.

Sports cars with more than 455 horsepower typically offer significantly lower highway fuel economy estimates than the Corvette Stingray. For example, the Jaguar F-Type S offers 495 hp and 23 mpg highway while the Audi R8 V10 offers 510 hp and 19 mpg highway.

Sports cars that deliver more than 29 mpg highway based on EPA estimates typically deliver significantly less engine output. For example, the Porsche Cayman offers 30 mpg and 275 hp while the BMW Z4 sDrive28 delivers 34 mpg and 241 hp.

The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale this fall, with a convertible following by the end of the year.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.