Recalls Of The Day, August 7, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued five recalls.  A motorcycle, Truck and recreational vehicles are affected for safety related issues that could cause accidents, injury or death.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ZAP / XEBRA 2008 Manufacturer: QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD Mfr's Report Date: JUL 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V363000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 691

Summary: QingQi Group Motorcycle Co. Ltd., through its designated agent ZAP, is recalling all model year 2008 ZAP Xebra motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems." The motorcycles were produced without a separate brake fluid reservoir for each brake circuit, with each reservoir filler opening having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device.

Consequence: Without a separate reservoir for each brake, having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device, fluid for one brake circuit may move to the other. If this happens, both reservoirs could lose fluid as a result of a fluid leak in one brake circuit and compromise the stopping ability of the braking system, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: ZAP will notify owners and ZAP will install or send each owner a remedy kit to bring the vehicles into compliance. ZAP has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact ZAP Customer Service at 1-800-251-4555.

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): COTTRELL / TRAILER 2006-2011 Manufacturer: COTTRELL, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 30, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V370000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,767 Summary: Cottrell is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 trailers equipped with a Meritor axle. The bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications. Consequence: Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing failure and subsequent wheel end fire. Remedy: Cottrell is working with the Meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2012. This recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaign 11V-594. Trailers that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. Owners may contact Meritor OnTrac Performance Plus Call Center at 1-866-668-7221, option 5. 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): GULF STREAM / BOUNTY HUNTERS 2006-2009 GULF STREAM / CRESCENDO 2006-2009 GULF STREAM / INDEPENDENCE 2006-2009 GULF STREAM / SUN VOYAGER 2006-2009 GULF STREAM / YELLOWSTONE 2006-2009 Manufacturer: GULF STREAM COACH, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 23, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V366000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 443 Summary: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (GSC) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from March 18, 2005, through December 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance. Consequence: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash. Remedy: FCCC will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact GSC at 1-800-289-8787 or Daimler Trucks/FCCC at 1-800-547-0712. Notes: Daimler Trucks recall campaign number is FL-628. 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): DUTCHMEN / COLEMAN 2013 DUTCHMEN / DUTCHMEN 2013 Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 30, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V365000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 87 Summary: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2012, through July 9, 2012. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during travel. Consequence: If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. Remedy: Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. Dutchmen has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700. 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): CROSSROADS / CRUISER 2013 Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES Mfr's Report Date: JUL 30, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V364000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 Summary: Crossroads is recalling certain model year 2013 Crossroads Cruiser recreational trailers, manufactured from April 19, 2012, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag, Tire and Loading Information Label and the Recreational Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity Label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars." Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications which could lead to a tire failure which may result in personal injury or property damage. Remedy: Crossroads will notify owners and provide corrected labels. Owners may contact Thor industries at 937-596-7965 or Crossroads at 260-593-2866. 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.