Recalls Of The Day, December 27, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issue two recalls.  These could burn you, literally. 

The first is for a vehicle with a faulty electrical cable.  The second is for a sofa that has structures that could contact electrical components.   Both issues could result in fire and toast your buns.   

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHAMPION / AMERICAN CRUSADER 2009 CHAMPION / CHALLENGER 2006 2008-2013 CHAMPION / CRUSADER 2009-2011 CHAMPION BUS / DEFENDER 2009-2013 Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach Report Receipt Date: DEC 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V593000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 73

Summary: Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2006, and certain model year 2008-2013 buses, models: American Crusader, Challenger, Crusader, and Defender; manufactured September 30, 2006, through November 16, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Consequence: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

Remedy: Champion Bus is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Champion Bus at 1-819-724-6474 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

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): AIRSTREAM / INTERSTATE 2008-2013 Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc. Report Receipt Date: DEC 20, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V596000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 576 Summary: Airstream is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Interstate motorhomes manufactured August 2007, through December 2012 and equipped with the rear sofa floor plan. The electrical equipment underneath the sofa may come in contact with the seat belt buckle or metal cables from the seat. Consequence: If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. Arcing may lead to a vehicle fire. Remedy: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover over the electrical components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late January 2013. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-877-596-6111. 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.