National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls Of The Day

Courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Administration The good folks are busy at N.H.T.S.A.  Yesterday five recalls hit the street, making this week rather busy for the shortened week due to the holiday.  Thumbs up goes to the staff for their hard work. These recalls cover trailers, an RV and motorcycle.  All of the problems could result in a crash.  Watch out!     Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      STOLL / STOCK     2011-2012 Manufacturer: STOLL TRAILERS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 14, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V233000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12003 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 Summary:   STOLL TRAILERS (STOLL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 STOCK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A DEXTER AXLE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP. THIS PUMP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THIS PUMP WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE. Consequence:   THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PROVIDES BRAKING POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFORT BY THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:   STOLL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. STOLL HAS NOT PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STOLL TRAILERS, INC. AT 1-864-446-2121. Notes:   CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      TIGER / 83X24 LOWBOY GOOSENECK     2012 Manufacturer: TIGER TRAILERS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: APR 05, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V234000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12003 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 Summary:   TIGER TRAILERS IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2012 LOWBOY GOOSENECK TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH A DEXTER AXLE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP. THIS PUMP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THIS PUMP WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE. Consequence:   THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PROVIDES BRAKING POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFORT BY THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:   TIGER TRAILERS WILL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND A DEXTER AXLE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. TIGER TRAILERS HAS NOT PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIGER TRAILERS, INC. AT 1-903-577-9511. Notes:   CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      CROSSROADS / CRUISER     2011 Manufacturer: CROSSROADS RV Mfr's Report Date: MAY 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V232000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 77 Summary:   CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CROSSROADS CRUISER RECREATIONAL TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 5, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.” Consequence:   AN INACCURATE LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Remedy:   CROSSROADS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE CORRECTED LABELS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR INDUSTRIES AT 937-596-7965 OR CROSSROADS AT 260-593-2866. Notes:   CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      SUZUKI / GSX-R1000     2009-2011 Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V231000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,969 Summary:   SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS THE SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH MAY FAIL. Consequence:   ON THE GSX-R1000 MODELS, FAILURE OF THE SWITCH WILL TERMINATE THE IGNITION CIRCUIT. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:   SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040. Notes:   SUZUKI’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 2A29. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      ROYAL CARGO / AMTTGN 8.5X38 TR52     2012 Manufacturer: ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS INCORPORATED Mfr's Report Date: MAY 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V229000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12003 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 Summary:   ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS (ROYAL CARGO) IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2012 AMTTGN 8.5X38TR70 TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH A DEXTER AXLE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP. THIS PUMP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THIS PUMP WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE. Consequence:   THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PROVIDES BRAKING POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFORT BY THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:   ROYAL CARGO WILL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND A DEXTER AXLE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED A REMEDY SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS, INC. AT 1-877-283-7260. Notes:   CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.