Recalls Of The Day June 7, 2012

Courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Today, you might be surprised to find that even an owner's guide can be recalled for safety related concerns.  Toyota discovered that their new Scion FR-S manual and related documents under the watchful eyes of the government pose a safety hazard.

In addition to an issue with owner's information from Scion, Keystone RV Company is recalling some of their vehicles due to possible cuts from sharp surfaces near the holding tank valves.

Owner's of these vehicles will be notified of the troubles and in the case of the RV some owner's probably have notified the manufacturer of the trouble after a scrape or cut injury.

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      SCION / FR-S     2013 Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 04, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V255000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,156 Summary:  Consequence:  Remedy:  Notes:   N/A

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      KEYSTONE / VANTAGE     2012-2013 Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAY 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V247000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Potential Number of Units Affected: 440 Summary:   KEYSTONE RV COMPANIES (KEYSTONE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 VANTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 12, 2011, THROUGH MAY 7, 2012. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT PROTECTIVE (A.K.A. GIMP) MOLDING ON THE METAL AROUND THE HOLDING TANK VALVES. Consequence:   AS A RESULT, THE USER MAY SUFFER CUTS TO HANDS AND ARMS WHEN REACHING PAST THE SHARP EDGES OF THE ACCESS CUT-OUT IN ORDER TO OPERATE THE HOLDING TANK VALVES. Remedy:   KEYSTONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE GIMP MOLDING AROUND THE ACCESS AREA FOR THE HOLDING TANK VALVES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369. Notes:   KEYSTONE’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12-175. 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.