Recalls Of The Day, October 23, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration has issued five recalls.  They address potention fires, tire pressure labeling and even a defect in a fire extinguisher.  The results of these issues could cause crashes, injury or worse.

Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: SHIELD FIRE PROTECTION / FIRE EXTINGUISHER Information not Available Manufacturer: Chem-Pak, Inc. Report Receipt Date: OCT 09, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E045000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 15,384

Summary: Chem-Pak is recalling certain Shield Fire Protection aftermarket fire extinguishers, model numbers AGUARD and MC0003, manufactured in November 2011. The fire extinguishers may be used as aftermarket equipment in vehicles and were sold at Autozone and Alliance Parts Warehouse retail stores. The extinguishers may be over-pressurized and can rupture if dropped.

Consequence: If dropped, the fire extinguishers may rupture causing a sudden release of the propellant and possibly causing personal injury.

Remedy: Chem-Pak has notified retail stores and posted recall/replacement posters in the stores. Owners can find instructions on how to obtain a refund by going to http://www.recall25405.com or by calling Chem-Pak at 1-304-262-1880.

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): VAN HOOL / C2045 2011-2012 VAN HOOL / T2140 2011 VAN HOOL / T2145 2011 Manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V. Report Receipt Date: OCT 12, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V495000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 138 Summary: Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 C2045, and model year 2011 T2140 and T2145 motorcoaches manufactured from September 2010 through September 2011, equipped with a Daimler DD13 engine without ground cables installed on the Prestolite AC172 alternators. Internal corrosion may cause the alternator components to overheat. Consequence: If the alternator overheats, the components may melt, possibly resulting in smoke and creating the potential risk of a vehicle fire. Remedy: Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will add external ground cables to the alternators, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, October 28, 2012. Owners may contact the warranty administrator for ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278. Notes: Van Hool's recall campaign number is P701. 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): JAYCO / EAGLE PREMIER 2013 Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC. Report Receipt Date: OCT 16, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V498000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 Summary: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel recreational vehicle trailers, manufactured from June 14, 2012, through August 10, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on 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 owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage. Remedy: Jayco will notify owners and provide corrected labels free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608. 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): VAN HOOL / TD925 2012 Manufacturer: Van Hool N.V. Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V505000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Potential Number of Units Affected: 136 Summary: Van Hool is recalling certain model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches, manufactured from October 2011, through July 2012, equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Fuel Pro fuel filter located behind the left tag axle tire. In the event of a left tag axle tire blow out, debris from the blown tire may damage the Fuel Pro fuel filter compartment base plate. Consequence: Damage to the base plate may lead to a fuel leak inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Van Hool through their US agent, ABC Bus, Inc., will notify owners, and dealers will install a thicker base plate to protect the fuel filter, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, November 15, 2012. Owners may contact ABC Bus, Inc. toll free at 1-877-427-7278. Notes: Van Hool's recall campaign number is P703. 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): HONDA / CR-V 2012 Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Report Receipt Date: OCT 16, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V501000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 264 Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label. Consequence: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on, or about, November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Notes: Honda's recall campaign number is S62. 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.