Recalls Of The Day, August 15, 2012

Today two recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  One issue is with front suspension parts in a truck.  The other concerns possible fire in a recreational vehicle.  Obviously, these issues could led to injury or death.    

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ALTEC / AT200A 2012 ALTEC / AT235 2012 ALTEC / AT235P 2012 ALTEC / AT30-G 2012 ALTEC / AT37-G 2012 ALTEC / AT40M/P 2012 Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 27, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V390000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

Potential Number of Units Affected: 141

Summary: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis because the Altec-installed torsion bar increases the ride height of the front suspension, which when the vehicle hits bumps, may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction.

Consequence: As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. Altec has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes: Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 560. 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): ITASCA / CAMBRIA 2012 ITASCA / IMPULSE 2012 ITASCA / IMPULSE SILVER 2012 ITASCA / MERIDIAN 2012 ITASCA / NAVION 2012 ITASCA / NAVION IQ 2012 ITASCA / REYO 2012 ITASCA / SUNCRUISER 2012 ITASCA / SUNOVA 2012 ITASCA / SUNSTAR 2012 WINNEBAGO / ACCESS 2012 WINNEBAGO / ACCESS PREMIER 2012 WINNEBAGO / ADVENTURER 2012 WINNEBAGO / ASPECT 2012 WINNEBAGO / CHALET 2013 WINNEBAGO / COMMERCIAL VEHICLE 2012 WINNEBAGO / ERA 2012 WINNEBAGO / SIGHTSEER 2012 WINNEBAGO / VIA 2012 WINNEBAGO / VIEW 2012 WINNEBAGO / VIEW PROFILE 2012 WINNEBAGO / VISTA 2012 Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 07, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V389000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 44 Summary: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability. Consequence: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939. Notes: This is Winnebago recall no. 126. 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 www.safercar.gov.