Recalls Of The Day, October 3, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration has issued two recalls.  One is for an issue in a turbocharger that could fail possibly causing a fire.  The other recall addresses an issue in the brake system specifically the parking brake.  The parking brakes could lock while driving.  Obviously these issues could cause a crash, ijury or worse. 

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): NEW FLYER / C40LF 2005-2006 NEW FLYER / C40LFR 2006 Manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD Report Receipt Date: SEP 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V466000 PE12006 NHTSA Action Number: PE12006

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 163

Summary: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 C40LF and 2006 C40LFR transit buses, equipped with John Deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081HFN04, manufactured from June 2002 through January 2008. Failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.

Consequence: Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, or stalling; possibly leading to a vehicle crash.

Remedy: The remedy for this issue is still under development. The recall is expected to begin in October 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-1251.

Notes: New Flyer's recall campaign number is R12-025. 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 / 8600 2013 INTERNATIONAL / DURASTAR 2012-2013 INTERNATIONAL / PROSTAR 2011-2013 INTERNATIONAL / WORKSTAR 2012 Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC Report Receipt Date: SEP 20, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V465000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER Potential Number of Units Affected: 559 Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak could result in the parking brake not fully releasing. Consequence: If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, November 12, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Notes: Navistar's recall campaign number is 12524. 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.