Recalls Of The Day, November 15, 2012

Six new recalls have been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  They have been working extra hard this week to make up for the time they lost due to Superstorm Sandy.

Steering troubles, stalling due to poor cooling, malfunctioning air bags, a fuel leak, ineffective parking, and a faulty step in an RV are the issues covered by these recalls.

If your vehicle is affected please have it repaired right away as all of these issues could cause injury or worse.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TOYOTA / PRIUS 2004-2009 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V537000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 669,705

Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.

Consequence: Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the 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): TOYOTA / FCHV-ADV 2009-2011 TOYOTA / PRIUS 2004-2009 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V536000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER Potential Number of Units Affected: 350,662 Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion. Consequence: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the 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): SCION / IQ 2012-2013 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Report Receipt Date: NOV 08, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V528000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,153 Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward. Consequence: If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment. Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall is expected to begin in December 2012. Owners may contact Toyota 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.

Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: GATES / SUPER-VAC Information not Available Manufacturer: Hydraulic Supply Co. Report Receipt Date: NOV 05, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E052000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 166 Summary: Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC) is recalling certain Gates Corporation Super-Vac hoses that were used to re-route gas lines during the modification of vehicles to accommodate disabled motorists. The hoses are not suitable for gasoline contact and can develop cracks, possibly allowing gas to leak. Consequence: A gas leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire. Remedy: HSC is currently working with the only affected distributors, Triple S Mobility Inc. and its subcontractor, Boulevard Collision, to replace the affected Gates Corporation hoses with hoses suitable for gasoline, free of charge. For more information, owners should contact Triple S Mobility Inc. at 1-727-230-9448 or Boulevard Collision at 1-727-541-5850. Notes: This recall only affects Gates Corporation Super-Vac hoses when used, inappropriately, to transfer gasoline and is not being conducted by the Gates Corporation. 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): MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC52 2012-2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC72 2012-2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC92 2012-2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FGB72 2012-2013 Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. Report Receipt Date: NOV 06, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V534000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,538 Summary: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks; manufactured from April 8, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. As a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake. Consequence: Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. This may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash. Remedy: MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on December 3, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500. Notes: MFTA's recall campaign number is C1005810. 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): FLEETWOOD / ENCOUNTER 2010 FLEETWOOD / STORM 2011-2013 FLEETWOOD / TERRA 2012 Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. Report Receipt Date: NOV 06, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V535000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 842 Summary: Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 Encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through May 13, 2010; 2011-2013 Storm vehicles manufactured from May 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 Terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use. Consequence: The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury. Remedy: Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinforce the step structural support. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418. Notes: Fleetwood RV's safety recall number is 121025FRV. 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.