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Monday, November 30, 2015

Recalls For November 30, 2015


Good morning.  I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family.

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration list of recalls is short.  Believe it or not none of the vehicles on the list are passenger cars although some vehicles carry passengers.  Since any vehicle affected by a recall has the potential to cause injury or even death, regardless of the type of vehicle it's important to pay attention to the recall list.  After all if for example an inferior bolt breaks there is the potential a vehicle could collide with your vehicle. 

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  If you know of a vehicle owned by another person that is affected by a recall please alert them to the potential danger so they have it repaired.

Have a safe motoring week!  

The following recall may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Campaign ID number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.

To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Collins Bus Corporation
Make / Model Years :
COLLINS / 2006-2014
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nova Bus
Make / Model Years :
NOVA BUS / 2010-2015
Subject :
Passenger Counter Location Causing Pinch Hazard
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Airstream, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
AIRSTREAM / 2016
Subject :
Propane may Leak from Cracked Regulator Window
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Volvo Trucks North America
Make / Model Years :
VOLVO / 2016
Subject :
Bolt that Connects Steering Shafts may be Loose

Monday, November 23, 2015

Recalls for November 23, 2015

Good morning everyone.  Happy Thanksgiving!

It's a short work week, but the National Highway Traffic Administration is nailing vehicle manufactures with recalls.

This week's safety issues are suspension wear, poor welds, wheel chair lift problems, electrical fires, seat problems, driveshaft concerns, unexpected brake application and more.

Please review the recall list.

Although the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, if your vehicle is affected by a recall please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  We want you to have a safe motoring holiday.


The following recall may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Campaign ID number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.

To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Pierce Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
PIERCE / 2006-2007
Subject :
Ball Joint Contamination Causing Premature Wear
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Fontaine Trailer Company
Make / Model Years :
FONTAINE / 2014-2016
Subject :
Welds for Structural Member may Crack
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2016
Subject :
Brake Controller may not Activate Trailer Brakes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
ELDORADO / 2006-2007
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
ELDORADO / 2009-2010
Subject :
Electrical Door Actuator May Catch Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
BMW / 2016
Subject :
Bent Left Rear Seat Inboard Anchor/FMVSS 225
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :
THOR / 2016
Subject :
Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MCNEILUS / 2012-2015
Subject :
Hydraulic Test Port Tube Failure Causing Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
TRANS TECH BUS / 2006-2015
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Make / Model Years :
KME / 2016
Subject :
Driveshaft may Disconnect
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Diamond Coach Corporation
Make / Model Years :
DIAMOND COACH / 2006-2011
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
PREVOST / 2016
Subject :
Front Suspension Mounting Studs may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
COACHMEN / 2016
FOREST RIVER / 2016
Subject :
Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2012-2013
Subject :
ABS Modulator Valve may Fracture due to Contact
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
LEXUS / 2013-2015
TOYOTA / 2013-2015
Subject :
Unexpected Braking due to Pre-Collision System
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :
BLUE BIRD / 2007-2015
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :
BLUE BIRD / 2007-2015
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
NISSAN / 2015-2016
Subject :
Front Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts may be Loose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Dodgen Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
DODGEN / 2006-2014
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Outdoors RV Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
OUTDOORS RV / 2015-2016
Subject :
Electrical Wires and LP Hoses may be Pinched
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :
HYUNDAI / 2011-2012
Subject :
Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Deterioration

Monday, November 16, 2015

Recalls for November 16, 2015

This week the list is a little short but that does not mean it should be ignored.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued these recalls because vehicle faults bring danger that could cause collisions, injuries and worse.

This week there are issues with wiring, steering, axles, fuel lines, fuel tanks, restraints, and more.

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

Have a safe motoring week!




To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Starcraft RV
Make / Model Years :
STARCRAFT / 2016
Subject :
Water Heater may be Wired Incorrectly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MICRO BIRD / 2012-2015
Subject :
Bus Incorrectly Tested for Rollover Protection
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
ROLLS-ROYCE / 2015
Subject :
Side Impact Crash Worthiness/FMVSS 214
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MACK / 2010-2016
Subject :
Interference of Turbocharger Oil Supply Line
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Terex Advance
Make / Model Years :
TEREX ADVANCE / 2011-2015
Subject :
Steering Pump for Tag Axle may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2006-2008
GMC / 2006-2008
ISUZU / 2006-2008
Subject :
Fuel Tank may Corrode and Leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2016
Subject :
Restraint Components may be Damaged/FMVSS/209/225
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016
Subject :
Rear Drive Shaft may Loosen and Separate
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2016
Subject :
Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
PORSCHE / 2015-2016
Subject :
Leak from Low Pressure Fuel Line
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years :
KIA / 2014-2016
Subject :
Steering Gear may Separate

Monday, November 2, 2015

Recalls For November 2, 2015

Happy Monday everyone.

Today the list of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalls show that after over 100 years of making vehicles the vehicles are not perfect and never will.  Humans design, engineer and make the parts that comprise our rides.  Thankfully, the work of the NHTSA discovers defects that pose safety concerns that potentially might cause injury or even death.

This week issues include electrical fire, brake failures, air bag troubles, axle problems, stalling engines, transmission troubles, steering issues and much more.

To learn more about the recalls on this list click on the Campaign ID Number.  If your vehicle is affected by a recall please have it repaired as quickly as possible.   


To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Snake River Trailer Company
Make / Model Years :
SNAKE RIVER / 2015-2016
Subject :
Tire, Wheel, Hub, and Torsion Arm may Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2014-2016
Subject :
Engine Stall due to Engine Control Unit Software
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2007-2008
Subject :
Wheel Bearings may Overheat
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2014-2015
Subject :
Electric Powertrain Shut Down
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
TOYOTA / 2016
Subject :
Driver's Knee Air Bag Module Bolts may Loosen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2016
Subject :
Slide Mechanism Power Bypasses Circuit Breaker
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
MINI / 2002-2005
Subject :
Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Loss
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
RAM / 2015-2016
Subject :
Incorrectly Heat Treated Rear Axle Shaft
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2015-2016
Subject :
Camshaft Weld may Fail and cause Engine Stall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
RAM / 2016
Subject :
Spare Tire Heat Shield Missing
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Make / Model Years :
ITASCA / 2015-2016
WINNEBAGO / 2015-2016
Subject :
Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
HONDA / 2008-2009
Subject :
Air Bags may Deploy Unexpectedly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years :
UTILIMASTER / 2012
Subject :
Undercarriage Ramp Rubbing Hydraulic Brake Line
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years :
UTILIMASTER / 2014-2015
Subject :
Incorrect Load Capacity/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Volvo Trucks North America
Make / Model Years :
VOLVO / 2016
Subject :
Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
JEEP / 2003-2004
Subject :
Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
DODGE / 2012-2015
Subject :
Water May Enter the ABS Module
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
JEEP / 2015
Subject :
Air Conditioning Hose may Touch Exhaust Manifold
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :
HYUNDAI / 2015-2016
Subject :
ABS Warning Lamp May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 135
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Volvo Trucks North America
Make / Model Years :
VOLVO / 2016
Subject :
10-Speed Manual Transmission may Remain in Reverse
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :
FOUR WINDS / 2009-2011
Subject :
Transfer Switch may Overheat
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :
THOR / 2016
Subject :
Parking Brake may not Function Properly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
BUICK / 1997-2004
CHEVROLET / 1998-2004
OLDSMOBILE / 1998-1999
PONTIAC / 1997-2004
Subject :
Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
HONDA / 2016
Subject :
Driver Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture