Recalls Of The Day, February 12, 2013

Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued two recalls.  One is for steering issues.  The other was issued for a problem in a fuel system that causes a vehicle to stall.  Both conditions could cause injury or worse.


 Report Receipt Date: FEB 05, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V036000
Component(s): STEERING , STRUCTURE

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• BLUE BIRDULTRA LF2003-2007

 

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

SUMMARY:

Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain model year Ultra LF transit buses manufactured March 14, 2003, through March 12, 2007. Cracks may develop in the bracket which secures the power steering gear to the bus frame.

CONSEQUENCE:

If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause a separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. This would result in a loss of steering control, possibly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 8, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021.

NOTES:

Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R13WA. 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.

 

 

Report Receipt Date: FEB 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V035000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 

 Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• YAMAHAYW1252009

Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

SUMMARY:

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 YW125 (Zuma 125) scooters manufactured between July 2008 and April 2009 due to possible improper clearances in the internal fuel pump components. These improper clearances may cause an inadequate supply of fuel.

CONSEQUENCE:

The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with a newly designed fuel pump. The recall is expected to begin February 19, 2013. Owners contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

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.