Recalls Of The Day, October 27, 2012

Nine recalls have been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration.  This is one of the largest group of recalls in at least a few months.

The issues of these recalls include problems with egress windows breaking, electrical shorts that cause fire, egress windows that will not open, failing brakes, failed seat belts, tow hooks that could drop a towed vehicle, a parked vehicle could roll away, seats that could come loose and a steering wheel that could come off.  All of these issues could cause injury or worse.

If your vehicle is affected please contact your dealership, manufacture or the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration.    

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): NEW FLYER / GE35LFR 2010 NEW FLYER / GE40LFR 2010 Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd. Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V515000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 11

Summary: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010 GE35LFR and GE40LFR transit buses, equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.

Consequence: In the event the egress window fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.

Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400 for more information.

Notes: New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-030. 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): PREVOST / X3-45 2012-2013 PREVOST / XLII-45 ENTERTAINER 2012-2013 Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V511000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 91 Summary: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit. Consequence: If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result. Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Notes: Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-39. 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): GILLIG / LOW FLOOR 2010 Manufacturer: GILLIG CORPORATION Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V506000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 657 Summary: Gillig is recalling certain model year 2010 Lowfloor transit buses, manufactured April 16, 2010, through November 16, 2010, and equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus Window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released. Consequence: In the event the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury. Remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window handles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Gillig at 1-800-735-1500 for more information. 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): TOYOTA / FJ CRUISER 2007-2012 Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: TRD / BRAKE KIT MAR 28, 2007 - MAY 25, 2012 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E046000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 655 Summary: Toyota is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, P/N PTR09-35070, and TRD High-Performance brake kits, P/N PTR09-35100, installed by Toyota vehicle processing centers and sold by Toyota dealers as an optional accessory for model year 2007 through 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles. The subject TRD brake kit is specifically designed for the front wheels of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles. Due to the shape of the outer brake tube of the brake kit, the clearance between the outer brake tube and a TRD 16 inch 6-spoke alloy wheel is minimal. If wheel balance weights are installed in an incorrect location, there is a possibility that the outer brake tube could be damaged due to interference with the balance weight, and brake fluid could leak from the damaged tube. Consequence: If a brake tube becomes damaged and leaks fluid, it may result in increased stopping distances, and in some cases, loss of vehicle front braking performance, which could increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: All known owners of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles will be notified by first class mail. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, the brake caliper outer brake tube will be replaced with a newly designed one at no charge. During this service, if necessary, the dealer will make wheel balance adjustments. This remedy will be performed even if the vehicle has original equipment 16 inch or 17 inch wheels or TRD 16 inch Beadlock ring type wheels, which are not affected by the condition, to assure sufficient clearance in the event wheels are changed at a later time. Notification to owners will begin in mid-November 2012. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. 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): VOLVO / VHD 2002-2013 VOLVO / VN 2002-2013 Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V510000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,496 Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Consequence: In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Remedy: Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, December 17, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Notes: Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1204. 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): INTERNATIONAL / PROSTAR 2013 Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc. Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V508000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 279 Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from May 14, 2012, through August 14, 2012, and equipped with tow hook feature code 01570. The tow hooks may not have been heat treated to specification resulting in reduced strength. Consequence: Improperly heat treated tow hooks may unexpectedly break during vehicle recovery, resulting in the towed vehicle separating from the towing vehicle while in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash without warning with accompanying vehicle damage, injuries or deaths. Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect tow hooks, free of change. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, December 17, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Notes: Navistar's recall campaign number is 12527. 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): BMW / 745I 2005 BMW / 745LI 2005 BMW / 750I 2006-2008 BMW / 750LI 2006-2008 BMW / 760I 2005-2006 BMW / 760LI 2005-2008 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V502000 EA12002 NHTSA Action Number: EA12002 Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Potential Number of Units Affected: 45,500 Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park. Consequence: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle. Remedy: BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012, but will not have revised software available to remedy the vehicles until March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. 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): INTERNATIONAL / DURASTAR 2012 INTERNATIONAL / WORKSTAR 2012 Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc. Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V509000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 26, 2011, through December 19, 2011, and equipped with a 7 degree passenger seat (feature code 16JAJ or SCBA). During a load test, the front passenger seat separated from its mounting rails. Thus, the vehicles failed to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems." Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat may may come loose resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant. Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat adjuster rail, anchor plate, and mounting hardware, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, December 17, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Notes: Navistar's recall campaign number is 12528. 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): INTERNATIONAL / LONESTAR 2013 INTERNATIONAL / PROSTAR 2013 INTERNATIONAL / WORKSTAR 2013 Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc. Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V507000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,711 Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through May 28, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05CAW, 05CAX, 05CAZ, 05CBA, or 05WBD. The steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub. Consequence: A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Notes: Navistar's recall campaign number is 12529. 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.