Recalls Of The Day, September 1, 2012

Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued two recalls.  One is for an ambulance in which the body could seperate from the frame.  The other is for a car with software glitches.  Both of these issues could result in injury or crash.  

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): SJC / MARQUE 2012 SJC / MCCOY-MILLER 2012 Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES Mfr's Report Date: AUG 27, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V416000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 82

Summary: SJC Industries (SJC) is recalling certain model year 2012 McCoy-Miller and Marque ambulance vehicles, manufactured from November 1, 2011, through August 9, 2012. The ambulance box mounting bolts were not properly torqued to specification. As such, the mounting bolts could become loose and fall off the vehicle.

Consequence: Without correctly tightened mounting bolts, the ambulance compartment box can detach from the vehicle chassis, which in the event of a crash, may result in the passengers having an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: SJC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the mounting bolts free of charge. SJC has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Thor Industries at 1-937-596-6849, ext 7363 or SJC Industries at 1-574- 970-6300.

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): VOLVO / S80 2013 VOLVO / XC70 2013 Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 27, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V415000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Potential Number of Units Affected: 300 Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System." Consequence: A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. Volvo has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Notes: Volvo's safety recall number is 256. 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.