Recalls Of The Day, September 13, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued four recalls.  Today there are problems in the air bag system, exterior lights, and fuel system issues. 

If your car or truck is affected, have the concerns repaired quickly.  

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HONDA / RIDGELINE 2012 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: AUG 31, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V432000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 17

Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Ridgeline vehicles manufactured on April 18, 2012. An incorrect passenger airbag status indicator may have been installed on the vehicles causing them to fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: Without the proper passenger airbag indicator, the driver and other vehicle occupants may not be informed or aware that the front passenger airbag is off and will not deploy in a crash, thereby potentially increasing the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant that may have chosen to sit or been seated elsewhere in the vehicle if the correct indicator had been given.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger airbag indicator free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 21, 2012. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer services at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes: Honda's recall campaign number is S52. 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): MACK / CHU 2007-2010 MACK / CXU 2007-2010 Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC Mfr's Report Date: SEP 05, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V434000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,864 Summary: Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 CHU and CXU vehicles, manufactured from October 13, 2006, through December 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out. Consequence: If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177. Notes: Mack's recall number is SC0365. 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): HONDA / ELEMENT 2007-2011 Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Mfr's Report Date: AUG 31, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V436000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,216 Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Consequence: Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 20, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Notes: Honda's recall campaign number is S53. 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): LAMBORGHINI / GALLARDO 2004-2006 Manufacturer: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI Mfr's Report Date: SEP 03, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V430000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,491 Summary: Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak. Consequence: Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Remedy: Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering system free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-703-364-7042. 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.