Recalls of The Day, June 20, 2012

Courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The folks at NHTSA were very busy with new recalls.  Nothing was posted yesterday but today there are seven safety related recalls that might cause a crash.  Obviously, due to the complexity of vehicles even after all these years of experience making cars, trucks and motorcycles, perfection eludes the industry. If your vehicle is affected by a recall you should receive notification from the manufacturer.  If you think your vehicle is recalled, please use the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration link above to do a recall search.  It's easy.  Also, please do not hesitate to call your manufacturer or contact your selling dealer service department if you have any questions regarding recalls.  Additionally, as a service many independent repair shops will check for recalls and technical service bulletins that pertain to your vehicle while it is in their shop. Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      MERCEDES BENZ / E350     2007-2009 Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V264000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:REAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,613 Summary:   MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLESMANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL. Consequence:   IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:   MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTING ROD, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGINDURING AUGUST 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-201-573-0350. 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):      NECK OVER / FLAT BED TRAILER     2012      NECK OVER / STOCK TRAILER     2012 Manufacturer: C DIAMOND F DBA. NECKOVER TRAILERS Mfr's Report Date: JUN 12, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V272000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12003 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 3 Summary:   C DIAMOND F, INC. D/B/A NECKOVER TRAILERS (NECKOVER) IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2012 FLAT BED TRAILER AND TWO MODEL YEAR 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:   NECKOVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. NECKOVER HAS NOT PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NECKOVER TRAILERS AT 1-866-235-5889. 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):      DUCATI / 1199 PANIGALE     2012 Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: JUN 12, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V270000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:REAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 375 Summary:   DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE. Consequence:   IF THE LINKAGE DETACHES FROM THE SWINGARM, CATASTROPHIC SUSPENSION COLLAPSE WOULD OCCUR AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY HANDLE THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:   DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE INCORRECT SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. DUCATI HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM. Notes:   DUCATI’S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS RCL-12-004. 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):      BMW / X5     2012-2013      BMW / X6     2013 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUN 12, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V267000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,642 Summary:   BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK. Consequence:   LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Remedy:   BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417. 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):      FREIGHTLINER / BUSINESS CLASS M2     2013      FREIGHTLINER / CASCADIA     2013      FREIGHTLINER / COLUMBIA     2013      FREIGHTLINER / CORONADO     2013      FREIGHTLINER / CUSTOM CHASSIS XC     2013      WESTERN STAR / 4900     2013 Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: JUN 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V266000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT Potential Number of Units Affected: 217 Summary:   DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 18, 2012, THROUGH MAY 11, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT AXLE-BRAND FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES. THE FRONT KNUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MACHINING ERROR IN THE WHEEL BEARING AREA WHICH MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE SPINDLE FAILURE. Consequence:   IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:   DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON, OR BEFORE, AUGUST 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA TOLL FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. Notes:   DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-629. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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):      CHAMPION / AMERICAN COACH     2008-2011      CHAMPION / AMERICAN CRUSADER     2007-2009      CHAMPION / CHALLENGER     2008-2010      CHAMPION / CRUSADER     2008-2010      CHAMPION / CTSTE     2009-2010      CHAMPION / DEFENDER     2008-2010      CHAMPION / TERRASTAR     2010 Manufacturer: CHAMPION BUS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V275000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential Number of Units Affected: 892 Summary:   CHAMPION BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND/OR VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED. Consequence:   A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR’S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY. Remedy:   CHAMPION BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHAMPION BUS AT 1-810-724-6474905-591-9557. Notes:   OWNERS MAY ALSO 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):      ELDORADO / MST II     2010      ELDORADO / PASSPORT     2009      ELDORADO / XHF     2010 Manufacturer: ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V274000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 Summary:   ELDORADO NATIONAL – CALIFORNIA (ELDORADO NATIONAL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSPORT, MST II, AND XHF TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND/OR VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.  Consequence:   A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR’S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY. Remedy:   ELDORADO NATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-905-591-9557. Notes:   OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .