Recalls Of The Day, November 6, 2012

Hello everyone.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued four recalls.  Today's issues include children who chomp on their child seat and choke.  YIKES! 

Another issue is wheels that could fall off.  This would not be good!

Yet another issue is the potential for fire in a motor coach.  This could ruin your day.

Lastly, a truck has an issue with a control box that could catch on fire.  There's nothing like a flaming truck barreling your way to get your heart racing. 

In all seriousness these issues could cause serious injury or death.  If your vehicle is affected by these recalls please take corrective action as soon as possible.  

Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates: BRITAX / ADVOCATE 70 G3 JUN 11, 2012 - AUG 31, 2012 BRITAX / BOULEVARD 70 G3 JUN 11, 2012 - AUG 31, 2012 BRITAX / PAVILION 70 G3 JUN 11, 2012 - AUG 31, 2012 Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety , Inc.. Report Receipt Date: NOV 02, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12C004000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: CHILD SEAT: HARNESS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 55,455

Summary: Britax is recalling certain convertible child restraints, models Boulevard 70 G3, Advocate 70 G3, and Pavilion 70 G3, Model Numbers: E9LJ91A, E9LJ91M, E9LJ91S, E9LJ92E, E9LJ93P, E9LJ93S, E9LK91A, E9LK31A, E9LK31Q, E9LK32D, E9LK32Z, E9LK33Q, E9LL11A, E9LL11Q, E9LL12D, E9LL12Z, E9LG81A, E9LG83N, E9LG83P, E9LG83X, E9LG83Y, E9LL21A, E9LL23P, E9LL23Y, manufactured from June 2012 through August 2012. These seats were manufactured with a softer chest pad material that may be bitten or chewed into pieces by a child using the seat.

Consequence: If the child bites off a piece of the softer pad, it could be a choking hazard, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy: Britax will provide owners with replacement HUGS pads that are made from a firmer material and instructions on how to replace the pads free of charge. To view a video on how to remove and replace the HUGS chest pads visit www.BritaxUSA.com/support/safety-notices and select the product from the menu on the right side. Owners may remove the HUGS pads and continue using the seat until replacement pads are received. The safety recall is expected to begin shortly. Owners may contact Britax Customer Service Department at 1-888-427-4829 with questions or to request replacement pads in the event their restraint is not already registered with Britax.

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): EXPRESS / CARGO 2011-2012 Manufacturer: Express Trailers Report Receipt Date: OCT 23, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V512000 EQ12007 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12007 Component: WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 Summary: Express Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Express Cargo trailers equipped with Carlisle Tire and Wheel brand aluminum wheels installed as original equipment. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process. Consequence: If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard. Remedy: All of the affected owners were notified in October 2012. Owners may contact Express Trailers at 1-727-572-4265 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): FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU 2008-2010 FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN 2009 FOUR WINDS / FUN MOVER 2008-2009 FOUR WINDS / HURRICANE 2008-2010 FOUR WINDS / MAGELLAN 2009 FOUR WINDS / MANDALAY 2008-2010 FOUR WINDS / PRESIDIO 2008-2009 FOUR WINDS / WINDSPORT 2008-2009 Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach Report Receipt Date: OCT 22, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V516000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 634 Summary: Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat. Consequence: An overheated switch could cause it to fail and lead to a fire. Remedy: Thor Motorcoach will notify owners and replace the Iota Transfer Switch, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-500-1020. 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): MACK / GU 2009 MACK / LEU 2008-2009 MACK / MRU 2008-2009 Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V519000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 260 Summary: Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks, manufactured from December 12, 2007, through May 8, 2008 and equipped with a certain focal mounted retarder control box. The control box may lose its electrical ground. Consequence: If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire. Remedy: All affected vehicles were sold to one customer that has already been notified. An official owner notification letter will be mailed to the one customer in early November 2012. Mack will replace the suspect control box on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177. Notes: Mack's recall number is SC0366. 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.