Recalls Of The Day, October 4, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration has issued four recalls.  All of these could address issues that could cause injury or death.  The recalls address mislabeling, a gas leak, turbine failure, and brake system problems.

If your vehicle is affected please have the issue repaired as soon as possible.  Additionally, if you are not sure if your vehicle is affected by a recall contact your manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration.  

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): STARCRAFT / AR-ONE 2012-2013 Manufacturer: STARCRAFT RV, INC. Report Receipt Date: SEP 27, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V471000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 76

Summary: Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 AR-One travel trailers that may have an inaccurate load carrying capacity label. Due to the inaccurate label, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An inaccurate label may lead to the tire being replaced with one of an incorrect rim diameter. Two different diameter tires would reduce the handling ability of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Starcraft will notify owners and will provide a corrected label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2012. Owners may contact Starcraft RV at 1-800-945-4787.

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): HEARTLAND / BIGHORN SILVERADO 2012-2013 Manufacturer: HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V470000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 68 Summary: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring. Consequence: A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death. Remedy: Heartland 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 Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992. Notes: Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-10. 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.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ELDORADO / AXESS 2005 2008 ELDORADO / E-Z RIDER II 2006 ELDORADO / E-Z RIDER II MAX 2007-2008 ELDORADO / TRANSMARK XHF 2008 Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V469000 PE12006 NHTSA Action Number: PE12006 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER Potential Number of Units Affected: 102 Summary: Eldorado National-California (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 vehicles equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak. Consequence: Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners and dealers. The remedy for this issue is still under development. Eldorado has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 905-591-9557 or Thor Industries at 937-596-7965. 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): NEWMAR / DUTCH AIRE DP 2009-2010 NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR 2008-2010 Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation Report Receipt Date: SEP 24, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V467000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Potential Number of Units Affected: 278 Summary: Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dutch Star and 2009-2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes, built on a Spartan chassis equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further. Consequence: As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Spartan Motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. The manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation at 1-574-773-7791. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.