Recalls Of The Day June 8, 2012

Courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Today there are some big trucks under recall for brake problems.  Also, some truckers might have a rude awakening if the restraints in the sleeper are not up to specifications.  Additionally, power drawn by l.e.d. lighting in an RV could start a fire.

Manufacturers should contact vehicle owners of these problems but it would not hurt to contact your dealer if you think your vehicle might be affected by these recalls.

Have a great weekend!

Take care,

Dr. Gizmo

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      UD TRUCKS / UD3300     2008-2010 Manufacturer: UD TRUCKS CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V252000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected: 261 Summary:   UD TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (UD TRUCKS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 UD 3300 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL STEERING SYSTEM. MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF ISOLATION BETWEEN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.” MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF ISOLATION BETWEEN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. Consequence:   IF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN AIR LEAK IN EITHER THE PRIMARY OR THE SECONDARY SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy:   UD TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL CORRECT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UD TRUCKS AT 1-336-393-2233. 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):      KENWORTH / T680     2013 Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED Mfr's Report Date: MAY 31, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V249000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 Summary:   PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 KENWORTH T680 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 76” SLEEPER AND GREY OR TAN COLOR-MATCHED BUNK RESTRAINTS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS." Consequence:   FLAMMABLE MATERIAL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy:   PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL NEW BUNK RESTRAINTS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. Notes:   KENWORTH’S RECALL NUMBER IS 12KWC. OWNERS 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):      MCI / D4000     2009-2011      MCI / D4500     2009-2011      MCI / D4505     2010 Manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC Mfr's Report Date: MAY 30, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V250000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 312 Summary:   MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 D4000, D4500 AND 2010 D4505 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH LED LIGHTS INTERIOR LIGHTS AND POWERED BY EITHER A VANSCO OR IO MULTIPLEX SYSTEM. DUE TO EXCESSIVE POWER DRAW OF THE LED LIGHTS, HEAT MAY BUILD UP AT THE FUSE BLOCK AND CONNECTOR, CAUSING COMPONENTS TO MELT. Consequence:   IF THIS OCCURS, SURROUNDING MATERIAL MAY BE DAMAGED AND WILL BURN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Remedy:   MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL RE-DESIGNED WIRING, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-866-624-2622. Notes:   MCI’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 388. OWNERS 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.