Recalls Of The Day, December 7, 2012

Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three recalls.  The issues include a faulty pulley, headlamps, and fasteners.  All of these issues could result in injury or worse.

If your vehicle is affected please have the trouble repaired as soon as possible.  For more information, contact your dealership, manufacturer or the NHTSA. 

Have a great weekend!  

Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: CUMMINS / ISB6.7 Information not Available Manufacturer: CUMMINS INC. Report Receipt Date: NOV 29, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E054000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,040

Summary: Cummins is recalling certain model ISB6.7 diesel engines manufactured from February 16, 2010, through May 4, 2012, equipped with fan pulley Part Number 3914462 and installed on certain Thomas Built Buses, Inc. school buses. The subject fan pulley is part of the accessory drive system on the front of the engine. This system is used to drive such components as the refrigerant compressors, the radiator fan, and the engine water pump. The web of the pulley can fatigue over time, causing the pulley to fail.

Consequence: If this occurs, the fan belt may lose engagement of the water pump, allowing the cooling system to overheat. This may result in exceeding temperature limits, potentially disabling the school bus. If the school bus is occupied when it becomes disabled, the occupants would need to exit the vehicle and be transferred to another vehicle, putting them at risk of injury.

Remedy: Cummins will notify Thomas Built of this defect and the potential safety consequences, and will work with them to identify and notify the affected owners. Cummins will install a new fan drive pulley, without charge, through Cummins' service network. The recall began on November 27, 2012. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.

Notes: Cummins' recall campaign number is C1296. 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): FORD / FUSION 2013 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Report Receipt Date: NOV 30, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V553000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,106 Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles, manufactured from February 3, 2012, through October 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process. Consequence: An improperly cured projector coating will become hazy through operation, over time, reducing the brightness of the low-beam lamp. This may decrease driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. The recall is expected to begin on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Notes: Ford's recall campaign number is 12C27. 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): MEDTEC / AMBULANCE 2009-2011 Manufacturer: Medtec Ambulance Corporation Report Receipt Date: NOV 30, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V554000 PE11041 NHTSA Action Number: PE11041 Component: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 996 Summary: Medtec is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ambulances (Type I, Type I-AD, Type II, Type III, and Type III-AD) manufactured from January 2, 2009, through May 1, 2011. If an attendant lands on the bench top with great force, such as when the vehicle hits a bump in the road, the bench top screws may loosen and pull out. Consequence: If the bench top securing screws pull out then the bench top may drop into the cavity of the bench compartment, increasing the risk of personal injury. Remedy: The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832. Notes: Medtec's recall campaign number is 74B238M. 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.