Recalls For April 27, 2015

Good morning.  It's another fine start to the work week.  And the National Highway Traffic Administration has sent out another list of recalled vehicles. 

This week issues include RV slide-out rooms that can extend while the vehicle is in motion.  Other issues include failing rivets, failing brakes, air bag problems, fires due to oil leaks, trucks that encounter unintended acceleration, problem sunroofs, wheel studs that break, failing fuel pumps and more.

As always if your vehicle is affected by a recall please have it repair as quickly as possible.

Have a safe motoring!   

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V198
Manufacturer :	Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :	HEARTLAND / 2015
Subject :	Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V199
Manufacturer :	Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :	HEARTLAND / 2015-2016
Subject :	Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V200
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AUDI / 2015
Subject :	Sunroof Continues to Close with Key Off/FMVSS 118
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V201
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	BUICK / 2004 CHEVROLET / 2004
Subject :	Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V203
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	CARDINAL / 2016 FR3 / 2015 GEORGETOWN / 2015 PURSUIT / 2015 TRACER / 2016
Subject :	Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V204
Manufacturer :	Autocar, LLC
Make / Model Years :	AUTOCAR / 2013-2015
Subject :	Cross Member Mounting Bracket Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V206
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	KENWORTH / 2015-2016 PETERBILT / 2015-2016
Subject :	Vehicle Speed may Unexpectedly Increase
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V207
Manufacturer :	Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :	DUTCHMEN / 2015 KEYSTONE / 2015
Subject :	Wheel Studs may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V209
Manufacturer :	Highland Ridge RV
Make / Model Years :	HIGHLAND RIDGE / 2015-2016
Subject :	Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V216
Manufacturer :	Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	H-D / 2014-2015
Subject :	Clutch may not Fully Disengage
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V217
Manufacturer :	Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	H-D / 2015
Subject :	Missing Rear Reflector Assembly/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V225
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CADILLAC / 2004-2007
Subject :	Front Brake Hose Assemblies may Corrode and Leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V226
Manufacturer :	Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	NISSAN / 2006
Subject :	Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V229
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AUDI / 2015 VOLKSWAGEN / 2015
Subject :	Improper Plating may cause Fuel Pump to Fail

Recalls For April 20, 2015

Good morning everyone.  It's another Monday start to the work week.  Ugh.

On a high note the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is keeping us safe by investigating potential defects that might impair vehicle safety.  This week is no different.  They have issued a number of recalls for lots of different problems including failing air bags, poor axle lubrication, improper wiring connections, breaking bolts, improper security of bolts, doors that may open when a vehicle is in motion, steering linkage issues and much more.

Please review the list of recalls below.  If your vehicle is affected please have it repaired as quickly as possible. 

Have a safe motoring week!    

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V177
Manufacturer :	Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Make / Model Years :	KALMAR / 2014-2015
Subject :	Wiring for ABS Components is Crossed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V178
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	DODGE / 2013-2014
Subject :	Door may Open While Driving
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V182
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	WESTERN STAR / 2014-2015
Subject :	Kidde Handheld Fire Extinguisher may not Discharge
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V184
Manufacturer :	Motor Coach Industries
Make / Model Years :	MCI / 2014-2015
Subject :	Tie Rod Nuts may be Incorrectly Torqued
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V186
Manufacturer :	DS Corp DBA Crossroads RV
Make / Model Years :	CROSSROADS / 2016
Subject :	Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V192
Manufacturer :	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :	SMART / 2014-2015
Subject :	Steering Gear Mounting Bolts May Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V193
Manufacturer :	Oshkosh Corporation
Make / Model Years :	OSHKOSH / 2014-2015
Subject :	Undersized Air Tank Reservoirs/FMVSS 121
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V194
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	VOLKSWAGEN / 2009-2010
Subject :	Ignition Switch may Turn Off
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V195
Manufacturer :	Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	MITSUBISHI FUSO / 2012-2015
Subject :	Lower Timing Chain Bolt may be Loose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V196
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	KENWORTH / 2015-2016
Subject :	Rear Drive Axles may have Insufficient Lubricant
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V205
Manufacturer :	BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :	MINI / 2005-2008
Subject :	Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat

Recalls For April 13, 2015

Ooops! We forgot to post last week's recalls.  We apologize. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was busy issuing recalls.  The safety issues include shorted wiring in a brake system, missing furnace vent, missing label information, failing bolts, other issues in brake systems, seizing axles, failed hybrid electrical system, and much more.

Please review the recalls.  If your vehicle is affected please have the vehicle repaired as quickly as possible.  We want you to be safe.

Have a great week!
      

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V156
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2014
Subject :	Exterior Furnace Vent Missing
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V160
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2013-2014
Subject :	Brake Wires may Pinch, Break or Short
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V161
Manufacturer :	Jerr-Dan Corporation
Make / Model Years :	JERR-DAN / 2010
Subject :	Underlift Boom may Drift Down
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V162
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	BUICK / 2015 CHEVROLET / 2015
Subject :	Missing Rim Size Information on Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V163
Manufacturer :	Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TEREX / 2014-2015
Subject :	Turntable Securing Bolts may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V164
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CHEVROLET / 2013-2015
Subject :	Roof Panel May Inadvertently Auto Close/FMVSS 118
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V165
Manufacturer :	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	IC BUS / 2015 INTERNATIONAL / 2015-2016
Subject :	Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V166
Manufacturer :	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	IC BUS / 2015-2016
Subject :	Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V167
Manufacturer :	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	IC BUS / 2015-2016
Subject :	Air Hose for Front Service Brake may Contact Tire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V168
Manufacturer :	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	IC BUS / 2015
Subject :	Air Hose for Front Service Brake may Contact Tire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V169
Manufacturer :	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	INTERNATIONAL / 1999-2002
Subject :	Front Driveshaft may Seize
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V170
Manufacturer :	Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SPARTAN / 2011-2016
Subject :	Fuel/Water Separator Heater Connectors may Melt
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V171
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2011-2013
Subject :	Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V172
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	LINCOLN / 2013-2015
Subject :	Vacuum Pump Relay may Overheat
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V173
Manufacturer :	KZRV, L.P.
Make / Model Years :	KZ-RV / 2012-2015
Subject :	Quad Step Rivet Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V174
Manufacturer :	Pierce Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	PIERCE / 2015
Subject :	Rear Leaf Spring Spacer Block may Fracture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V175
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2011-2015
Subject :	Engine Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V176
Manufacturer :	Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Make / Model Years :	YAMAHA / 2015
Subject :	Shift Cam Segment Stopper may Fracture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V179
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	FIAT / 2013-2015
Subject :	Electric Propulsion System may Shutdown
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V180
Manufacturer :	Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :	BLUE BIRD / 2015-2016
Subject :	Inverter may Fail and Cause Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V181
Manufacturer :	Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :	BLUE BIRD / 2015-2016
Subject :	Inverter may Fail and Cause Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V183
Manufacturer :	Motor Coach Industries
Make / Model Years :	MCI / 2007-2010
Subject :	Seat Belt may not properly Restrain Driver
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V185
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	FREIGHTLINER / 2015 WESTERN STAR / 2015
Subject :	Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V187
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	COACHMEN / 2015
Subject :	Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V189
Manufacturer :	BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :	BMW / 2014-2015
Subject :	Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V190
Manufacturer :	Airstream, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AIRSTREAM / 2015
Subject :	Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V191
Manufacturer :	Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :	THOR / 2015
Subject :	Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V197
Manufacturer :	Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	NISSAN / 2014
Subject :	Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall