Recalls Of The Day, November 30, 2012

Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued five recalls.  This was expected as they have not issued recalls for the last couple of days.

Topics of these recalls include a steering column that does not meet standards.  Another issue is faulty brakes in a truck.   A fuel line might leak in another truck causing fire.  A bus has too few emergency exits.  Lastly, a motorcycle helmet does not meet standards causing a potential for an increase in head injury.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HONDA / CIVIC 2012 Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Report Receipt Date: NOV 21, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V548000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Potential Number of Units Affected: 157

Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.

Consequence: The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on December 4, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes: Honda's campaign recall number is S69. 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 / 9900 2013 INTERNATIONAL / LONESTAR 2012-2013 INTERNATIONAL / PAYSTAR 2012-2013 INTERNATIONAL / PROSTAR 2012-2013 INTERNATIONAL / TRANSTAR 2012 INTERNATIONAL / WORKSTAR 2012-2013 Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc. Report Receipt Date: NOV 21, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V546000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,779 Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand 9900, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, TranStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through July 31, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as feature codes 0504501 or 0504504. The brake S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture. Consequence: Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace S-Cam tube bracket assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by January 21, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Notes: Navistar's recall campaign number is 12530. 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 / FE83D 2005-2007 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE84D 2005-2007 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE85D 2005-2007 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG84D 2005-2007 Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. Report Receipt Date: NOV 23, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V545000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,644 Summary: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, and FG84D trucks; manufactured from May 27, 2004, through May 14, 2007. The fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened. Consequence: Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500. Notes: MFTA's recall campaign number is C1006110. 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): TEMSA / TS35 2007-2010 Manufacturer: Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. Report Receipt Date: NOV 23, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V544000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 71 Summary: Temsa Global is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 TS35 buses for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The buses may have one too few emergency exits on each side of the bus for the number of seats that the bus is equipped with. Consequence: Passengers may be delayed in exiting the vehicle during an emergency which can increase the risk of personal injury. Remedy: Temsa will notify owners, and will install a third emergency exit window free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Temsa at 1-404-602-0151. 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: OUTLAW / AX-30010 Information not Available OUTLAW / AX-30020 Information not Available OUTLAW / AX-30030 Information not Available Manufacturer: Tegol, Inc. Report Receipt Date: NOV 02, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E051000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,598 Summary: Tegol, Inc. (Tegol) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, models AX-30010 Outlaw Carbon Tech Glossy, AX-30020 Outlaw Carbon Tech Matte, and AX-30030 Outlaw Carbon Tech Red, all sizes. The helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." Consequence: By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Remedy: Tegol will notify owners and will either replace any noncompliant helmet or offer a full refund. The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy schedule. Owners may contact Tegol's recall Hotline toll-free at 1-866-371-0281. 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.