Recalls Of The Day, September 7, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three recalls.  One recall covers premature wear of suspension parts. Two recalls cover the issue of fires in trucks and cars. 

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): STRICK / DRY FREIGHT 2006-2012 Manufacturer: STRICK CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: AUG 28, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V419000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 160

Summary: Strick Trailers (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 dry freight single-axle trailers with air-ride suspensions mounted on a "C" channel sub-frame because the suspension assembly that is mounted on the "C" channel sub-frame may prematurely wear and fail.

Consequence: Worn or failed suspension assemblies may lead to a loss of vehicle stability and compromised structural integrity, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Strick will notify owners. Strick has not provided a notification schedule or a remedy plan. Owners may contact Jim Jackson at Strick Trailers at 1-260-692-1334.

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): SHOWHAULER / GARAGE COACH 2009-2011 SHOWHAULER / MOTORHOME 2009-2011 SHOWHAULER / TOTER COACH 2009-2011 Manufacturer: SHOWHAULER TRUCKS INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V421000 EQ12001 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12001 Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 63 Summary: ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. (ShowHauler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Motorhomes, Toterhomes and Garage Units equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating. Consequence: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire. Remedy: ShowHauler will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. ShowHauler has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. at 1-574-825-6764. 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): CHEVROLET / C3500 2007 DODGE / DAKOTA 2010-2011 MITSUBISHI / FE180 2008 Manufacturer: NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 27, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V420000 EQ12001 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12001 Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 Summary: NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. (NBC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 and model year 2010-2011 trucks equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating. Consequence: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire. Remedy: NBC will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, October 15, 2012. Owners may contact NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. at 1-586-774-4900. 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.