Recalls Of The Day, June 28, 2012.

Courtesy of the National Transportation Administration

Good day to you all,

This morning the NHTSA has recalled three road warriors for various safety issues that have a potential for a crash or fire.

Listed first this recall addresses brake troubles in a boat trailer.  The trouble could result in a lost wheel.  Another is for a fuel leak and the other is for a tire in which the tread could peel off.  Any of these problems could certainly ruin your day.   

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TRAILSTAR / NITRO 290 SPORT 2012 TRAILSTAR / NITRO Z7 2012 TRAILSTAR / NITRO Z7 SPORT 2012 TRAILSTAR / NITRO Z8 2012 TRAILSTAR / NITRO Z9 2012 TRAILSTAR / TAHOE 195 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR / TAHOE 215 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR / TAHOE 22 2012 TRAILSTAR / TAHOE Q4 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR / TAHOE Q5 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR / TAHOE Q7 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR / TAHOE Q8 2012 Manufacturer: TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 21, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V290000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 589

Summary: TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR NITRO AND TAHOE BOAT TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2011, THROUGH MAY 13, 2012. VARIANCE OF A BRACKET WELDED IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR SHELL PREVENTS THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SHAFT ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AT THE WHEELS. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND/OR POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.

Consequence: IF EITHER OCCURS THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: TRACKER MARINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN IN EARLY-JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4588.

Notes: TRACKER MARINE’S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS TS-0027. 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): VAN HOOL / C2045 2011-2012 VAN HOOL / T2140 2011-2012 VAN HOOL / T2145 2011-2012 Manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 13, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V286000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 203 Summary: VAN HOOL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 C2045, T2140, AND T2145 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL DD13 ENGINE. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK. Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: VAN HOOL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS VIA ITS DEALER ABC BUS INC. AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR ABC BUS, INC. TOLL FREE AT 1-877-427-7278. Notes: VAN HOOL’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS P697. 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.

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: DEL-NAT / DELTA A/S SIERRADIAL / 265/70R17 JAN 01, 2012 - JAN 07, 2012 DEL-NAT / NATIONAL A/S COMMANDO / 265/70R17 JAN 01, 2012 - JAN 07, 2012 Manufacturer: DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: JUN 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12T012000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT Potential Number of Units Affected: 448 Summary: DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION (DEL-NAT) IS RECALLING CERTAIN DEL-NAT DELTA A/S SIERRADIAL OR NATIONAL A/S COMMANDO, SIZE 265/70R17. THE AFFECTED TIRES HAVE A DOT CODE OF EITHER UTIYWHA0112 OR UTIYWHD0112. CONTAMINATED RUBBER MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE TREAD COMPOUND WHICH COULD RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION. Consequence: TREAD SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy: DEL-NAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON, OR ABOUT, JUNE 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEL-NAT AT 1-901-775-5002. Notes: DEL-NAT’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS DN-12-0618. 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 .