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Monday, November 28, 2016

Recalls for November 28, 2016

Happy Monday everyone.  I hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall list is shorter than usual but this will make it easier for you to learn if your vehicle is affected by a recall.

Issues this week include seats that may loosen, tire tread problems, fuel system troubles, power steering problems, incorrect placard information, and more.

If your vehicle is affected by a recall, please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Your life might depend on it.

Have a safe motoring week!    


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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years :
KIA / 2008-2009
Subject :
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit may Short
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
BENTLEY / 2017
Subject :
Seat Mechanism and Panel Joints may Loosen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :
FREIGHTLINER / 2017
Subject :
Incomplete Adhesion may cause Tread Separation
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2016-2017
Subject :
Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
BUICK / 2016
Subject :
Convertible Roof Control Module/FMVSS 118
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
NISSAN / 2016
Subject :
Fuel Tank Breather Tube Incorrectly Attached
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
JEEP / 2017
Subject :
Fuel Tank may have Cracked Control Valve

Monday, November 21, 2016

Recalls For November 21, 2016

Happy Monday Everyone.  Happy Thanksgiving, too.

Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect and be thankful for what we have.  We have so much in this country be thankful.  A great example is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  They constantly monitor manufactures for safety issues.

This week there are issues with fuel leaks, faulty suspension parts, stalling engines, brake problems, seat problems, incorrect labels, exhaust system troubles, steering issues, windshield wiper problems and much more.

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected by a recall, please have it repaired as soon as possible.

Have a safe motoring week and safe Thanksgiving holiday.  



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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2016
Subject :
Stowage of Ramp may cause Engine Stall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :
Touching Stove my cause Shock
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
JAYCO / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Axle Information on Placard/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
JAGUAR / 2017
Subject :
Rear Lower Control Arm Connecting Bolt may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years :
MAZDA / 2004-2008
Subject :
Fuel Pump Sealing Rings may Leak Fuel
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Make / Model Years :
ITASCA / 2017
WINNEBAGO / 2017
Subject :
Loose Driver and Passenger Seat Mounting Bolts
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years :
SPARTAN MOTORS / 2011-2017
Subject :
Exhaust Tube Can Separate Causing Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
JAGUAR / 2013-2015
Subject :
Fuel Line Clearance may be Insufficient
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Make / Model Years :
YAMAHA / 2014-2016
Subject :
Clutch Lever Seal may Crack and cause Oil Leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
E-One Incorporated
Make / Model Years :
E-ONE / 2014-2016
Subject :
Filter for Aerial Ladder may leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CADILLAC / 2017
GMC / 2017
Subject :
Front Brake Calipers may Leak Brake Fluid
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :
KENWORTH / 2017
PETERBILT / 2017
Subject :
Incomplete Tread Adhesion Causing Tire Separation
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
TEREX / 2009-2014
Subject :
Improper Wiring may allow Unintended Boom Movement
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Terex Advance Mixer, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
TEREX ADVANCE / 2016-2017
Subject :
King Pin Fracture may cause Wheel End Separation
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
SUZUKI / 2013,2015,2017
Subject :
Brake Light Switch Corrosion Causing Short Circuit
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :
FCCC / 2016-2017
Subject :
Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2017
Subject :
Throttle Circuit Electrical Interference
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2016-2017
Subject :
Spare Tire Rim Incompatible with Brake Hubs
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Hyundai Translead
Make / Model Years :
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD / 2012-2013
Subject :
I-Beam Cracks causing Bogie to Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
DODGE / 2016
Subject :
Windshield Wiper Circuit Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
DODGE / 2016
JEEP / 2016
Subject :
Damaged Fuel Rail Tube may cause Fuel Leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Highland Ridge RV
Make / Model Years :
HIGHLAND RIDGE / 2016
Subject :
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate

Monday, November 14, 2016

Recalls for November 14, 2016

Good morning,

The election is over.  It appears most everyone except protesters has taken a deep breath and relaxed.  It appears the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has relaxed as well.  Their list of recalls is shorter than usual.  It might be short but it is important to review it.

This week's issue include fuel leaks, seat weld problems, electrical wiring problems, seat belt troubles, turn signal trouble, axle problems, carbon monoxide trouble and more.

If your vehicle is affected by a recall, please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Your life and the lives or others might be at risk.

Have a safe motoring week!


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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years :
MAZDA / 2017
Subject :
Turn Signals do not Cancel Automatically/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2017
Subject :
Entry/Exit Steps May Retract Unexpectedly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years :
KIA / 2016
Subject :
Inadequately Welded Driver Seatback Frame
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
East Manufacturing Corp.
Make / Model Years :
EAST / 2016
Subject :
Rivet Failure may Cause RAD to Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
JAYCO / 2017
Subject :
Axles Underrated for Trailer Capacity
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2017
Subject :
Wardrobe Slide Out may Extend Unexpectedly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
DYNAMAX / 2017
Subject :
Carbon Monoxide Leak from Missing Cable Tie
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Con-Tech Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
CON-TECH / 2015-2017
Subject :
Fender Mounts may Crack
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
REV Recreation Group
Make / Model Years :
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / 2015-2016
Subject :
Electrical Harness and Hydraulic Line Damage
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Starcraft RV
Make / Model Years :
STARCRAFT / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years :
MAZDA / 2010-2011
Subject :
Fuel Delivery Module may Crack and cause Fuel Leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MITSUBISHI / 2007-2013
Subject :
Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Link Corrosion
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MITSUBISHI / 2011-2015
Subject :
Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Motor Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Volvo Car USA LLC
Make / Model Years :
VOLVO / 2016-2017
Subject :
Seat Belt Buckle may Separate/FMVSS 210, 209

Monday, November 7, 2016

Recalls for November 7, 2016

Good morning!  Tomorrow is Election Day.  Don't forget to vote.

Speaking of voting,  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration voted to issue a number of recalls for air bag troubles, brake problems, fuel leaks, electrical issues, problems with headlights, burning mattress, axle troubles, sticking throttles and more.

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected by a recall please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Your life and the lives of others might depend on it.

Have a safe motoring week!  


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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
DODGE / 2016
Subject :
Passenger Air Bag Door May Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
POLARIS / 2016-2017
Subject :
Brake Fluid Leak from Overtorqued Pressure Switch
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
POLARIS / 2015-2017
Subject :
Fuel Line may Leak from Abrasion Against Hood
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
POLARIS / 2015-2017
Subject :
Swing Arm may have Decreased Strength
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2017
Subject :
Incorrectly Installed Collision Mitigation Radar
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Johnston North America
Make / Model Years :
JOHNSTON / 2013-2016
Subject :
Hinge Cracks may cause Hopper Detachment
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2017
Subject :
Fuel System Failure due to Wiring Harness Damage
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016-2017
Subject :
Low-Beam Headlights out of Adjustment/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2016-2017
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016-2017
Subject :
Low-Beam Headlights out of Adjustment/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Entegra Coach
Make / Model Years :
ENTEGRA / 2016-2017
Subject :
Tempurpedic Mattress may Burn Quickly/FMVSS 302
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :
Mislabeled Axle Capacity
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
KAUFMAN / 2015-2016
Subject :
Spring Eye may Break Allowing Axle to Move
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
IC BUS / 2015-2017
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
IC BUS / 2016
Subject :
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Make / Model Years :
KME / 2011-2015
Subject :
Separation of Aerial Water Way Trolley
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
ARBOC / 2016
Subject :
Engine can be Started while being Serviced
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
TOYOTA / 2016
Subject :
Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inoperative/FMVSS 135
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years :
SPARTAN / 2017
Subject :
Throttle Circuit Electrical Interference
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2010-2012
MERCURY / 2010-2011
Subject :
Fuel Delivery Module may Crack and cause Fuel Leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2017
Subject :
Drain Valve Opening May Cause Fuel Leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2015-2017
Subject :
Oil Leak from Engine Cooler Hose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2016
Subject :
Side Air Bag Fabric May Tear During Deployment
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2016
ISUZU / 2014-2016
Subject :
Throttle may Stick in the Open Position
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
JEEP / 2017
Subject :
Improper Welds on Driver's Knee Air Bag Inflator