Recalls Of The Day, July 21, 2012

Courtesy Of The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA was busy sneaking five recalls in before the weekend when no one pays attention.  It's not their fault.  Friday is just poor timing, but there is nothing that can be done about the day of the of the week that recalls are issued.  Perhaps we should get rid of Fridays and start the weekend early!

Prevost Bus, Texas Pride Trailers, Paccar recalls for Kenworth, Navistar and Honda are being recalled for various safety related problems from fires to impaired latch mechanisms.

On Monday look for the weekly recap of recalls for this week.  

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): PREVOST / X3-45 2011-2013 PREVOST / XLII-45 ENTERTAINER 2011-2013 Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V337000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 310

Summary: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 X3-45 and XLII Entertainer Bus vehicles, manufactured from November 24, 2010, through July 3, 2012. The power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges.

Consequence: If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the power cables free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in July 2012. Owners may contact Prevost Car Inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.

Notes: The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-26. 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): TEXAS PRIDE / DTFLB 2012 Manufacturer: TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS Mfr's Report Date: JUL 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V335000 EQ12003 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12003 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 Summary: Texas Pride Trailers (Texas Pride) is recalling certain model year 2012 DTFLB trailers, equipped with Dexter Axle brand electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps 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: Texas Pride will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. A notification schedule has not been provided. Owners may contact Texas Pride Trailers at 1-936-349-6038. 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): KENWORTH / T680 2013 Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED Mfr's Report Date: JUL 13, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V332000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 21 Summary: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 KENWORTH T680 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 19, 2012, THROUGH MAY 15, 2012. THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LESS THAN THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH. Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN VEHICLE DECELERATION, AN UNEXPECTED UNLATCHING OF THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT HARNESS BUCKLE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT. Remedy: PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINTS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. Notes: KENWORTH'S RECALL NUMBER IS 12KWD. 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): INTERNATIONAL / LONESTAR 2010-2011 Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 16, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V339000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 16 Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 International Lonestar vehicles, manufactured from January 29, 2009, through February 21, 2011 and equipped with the Harley Davidson option package with feature codes 27DRV and 28DRV. Over time, due to corrosion and fatigue, the wheels may crack, resulting in possible wheel separation from the vehicle. Consequence: If this occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wheels, free of charge. Navistar has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-260-461-1890. Notes: Navistar's recall campaign number is 12521. 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): ACURA / ILX 2013 HONDA / CR-V 2012 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: JUL 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V338000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 172,837 Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching. Consequence: If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Notes: Honda recall campaign numbers S45/S46/S47. 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