Recalls Of The Day, July 26, 202

Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued two recalls.  One is for a bus used for school activities.  Problems with a fuel line are of major concern.  The other recall is for an RV that could catch on fire due to electrical problems.   

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): COLLINS / DH400 2012 COLLINS / DH416 2012 COLLINS / DH500 2012 COLLINS / DH516 2012 COLLINS / SH400 2012 COLLINS / SL400 2012 CORBEIL / DH400 2012 CORBEIL / DH416 2012 CORBEIL / DH500 2012 CORBEIL / DH516 2012 CORBEIL / SH400 2012 CORBEIL / SL400 2012 MID-BUS / DH400 2012 MID-BUS / DH416 2012 MID-BUS / DH500 2012 MID-BUS / DH516 2012 MID-BUS / SH400 2012 MID-BUS / SL400 2012 Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: JUL 10, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V345000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 116

Summary: Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil, and Mid-Bus school bus and multi-function school activity buses, models SL400, SH400, DH400, DH416 with 139" wheel base and two-passenger seat set at 24, 25, 26, 27, or 28" hip to knee spacing and three-passenger seat set at 24, 25, or 26" hip to knee spacing and model year 2012 DH500 and DH516 with 159" wheel base and two-passenger seat set at 28 or 29" hip to knee spacing and three-passenger seat set at 27, 28, or 29" hip to knee spacing. These buses were manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 11, 2012. In some floor plans on these models of buses, there is the possibility that the fuel filler hose was damaged during seat or seat track installation or that a seat bolt and/or the seat bolt bracket interferes with the routing of the fuel fill hose. The fuel fill hose runs from the exterior of the bus, through a housing in the bus, then under the bus and toward the fuel tank. Some floor plans have a seat or track bolt that comes through the floor near the area where the hose crosses the chassis frame. In addition to possible damage during installation, there is a chance that the bolt or the bracket can abrade or puncture the hose in this area.

Consequence: If the integrity of this hose is breached, fuel could spill. In the case of gasoline or diesel vehicle, fuel could spill during fueling operations or in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a fire. In the case of a propane vehicle, propane gas could be released during fueling operations (check valves prevent release from the tanks) creating the risk of a fire during filling.

Remedy: Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 20, 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BERKSHIRE / 360FWS 2005-2011 BERKSHIRE / 360QS 2005-2011 BERKSHIRE / 390BH 2005-2011 BERKSHIRE / 390FL 2005-2011 BERKSHIRE / 390QS 2005-2011 BERKSHIRE / 390RB 2005-2011 BERKSHIRE / 390TS 2005-2011 BERKSHIRE / 410QS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 360QS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 360TS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 400QS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 400TS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 405QS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 410DST 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 410FK 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 410FS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 410FWS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 410LR 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 410QS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 430BH 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 430QS 2005-2011 CHARLESTON / 430RB 2005-2011 Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 13, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V341000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 850 Summary: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Berkshire and Charleston Motorhomes, equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These switches may experience heat related failures when exposed to elevated electrical loads associated with RV use in higher ambient temperatures. The failure may lead to an increased risk of electrical damage to other appliances. Consequence: Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch increases the risk of fire, personal injury, and property damage. Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749. Notes: Forest River's recall campaign number 40-712. Owners may contact the National Highway Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.