Recalls Of The Day, September 25, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issed two recalls.  One is for throttle problems on a motorcycle.  The other is for fire risk in a recreational vehicle.  Probelms such as these should not be overlooked or postponed.  If your vehilce is affected, please have the manufacturer address the issues with a lasting repair.  Repairs covered under recalls are free.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VICTORY / BOARDWALK 2013 VICTORY / CROSS COUNTRY 2012-2013 VICTORY / CROSS ROADS 2012-2013 VICTORY / HAMMER 2012-2013 VICTORY / HARD-BALL 2012-2013 VICTORY / HIGH-BALL 2012-2013 VICTORY / JACKPOT 2012-2013 VICTORY / JUDGE 2012-2013 VICTORY / KINGPIN 2012 VICTORY / VEGAS 2012-2013 VICTORY / VISION 2012-2013 Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V457000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,618

Summary: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

Consequence: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

Notes: Polaris' recall number is V-12-01. 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): FOREST RIVER / FORESTER 2010-2013 FOREST RIVER / LEXINGTON 2010-2013 FOREST RIVER / SUNSEEKER 2010-2013 Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V458000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,585 Summary: Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, Forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and Lexington 283 Class C motorhomes, manufactured from August 18, 2009, through September 12, 2012. The liquid propane gas (LPG) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide out, can become damaged. Consequence: A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death. Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749. Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.