Recalls Of The Day, August 16, 2012

Today, two recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration adourn this blog.  A travel trailer has issues with axle bearings.  A popular SUV has issues with the air bags.  These issues could result in injury or a crash.

There is no reason for delay.  If your vehilce is affected, have it repaired right away.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): JAYCO / JAY FLIGHT SWIFT SLX 2012-2013 Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 03, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V393000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 300

Summary: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jay Flight Swift SLX Travel trailers manufactured from October 24, 2011, through July 3, 2012. These trailers may have oversized bearings installed in the axle. This may cause excessive movement in the wheel hub, causing the bearings to become overheated and worn.

Consequence: Overheated and worn bearings may lead to axle failure while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle bearings with proper size bearings, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

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 WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): DODGE / DURANGO 2013 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 07, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V391000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,449 Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from April 11, 2012, through July 20, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with the incorrect airbag occupant restraint control (ORC) module. Consequence: In the event of a side impact, rearward of the second row seat, the supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Notes: This is Chrysler recall number M25. 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.