Recall Recap For The Week Of August 19, 2013

Everyone wants to jump in their vehicle and arrive at their destination safely.  Unfortunately, to often  defects cause trouble that might cause an accident, injury and property damage.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigates vehicle complaints that often result in a safety recall.  Today is no different.  They have announced their recap of recalls for the week of August 19, 2013.

This week their recap includes driveshafts, half shaft and axles that can fail, awnings that could unfurl, failing brakes, electrical short circuits, trucks that may tip, ladders that could collapse and windshield wipers that might quit operating.

To learn more about these recalls, click on the NHTSA ID number.

Have a great week!  

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V366
Manufacturer :	Volvo Trucks North America
Make / Model Years :	VOLVO / 2013-2014
Subject :	Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V363
Manufacturer :	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	BISON COACH / 2013
Subject :	Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V360
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CHEVROLET / 2011-2012
Subject :	Possible Loss of Braking Assist
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V359
Manufacturer :	Pierce Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	OSHKOSH / 2008
Subject :	Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V358
Manufacturer :	Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years :	FIAT / 2013
Subject :	Half Shafts may Loosen/Loss of Drive
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V356
Manufacturer :	Kia Motors Corporation
Make / Model Years :	KIA / 2014
Subject :	Right Front Axle Shaft Can Fracture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V353
Manufacturer :	Spartan ERV
Make / Model Years :	SPARTAN / 2004-2010
Subject :	Interlock Magnets may Detach and Truck may Tip
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V352
Manufacturer :	Spartan ERV
Make / Model Years :	SPARTAN ERV / 2005-2012
Subject :	Ladder May Collapse
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V349
Manufacturer :	Volvo Trucks North America
Make / Model Years :	VOLVO / 2011-2012
Subject :	Wiper Motor May Fail