Recalls Of The Day, February 15, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three recalls.  issues covered by these recalls include failed exterior lights, failed brakes and unintended deployment of air bags.  All of these issues could a crash, injury or worse.




Report Receipt Date: FEB 13, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V048000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• KENWORTHT6802013-2014
• KENWORTHT8802013-2014
• PETERBILT5672013-2014
• PETERBILT5792013-2014

 

Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

SUMMARY:

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch will cause all exterior lighting to be extinguished.

CONSEQUENCE:

An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.

REMEDY:

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

NOTES:

The exterior lights will re-illuminate if the switch is pushed again. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWB. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0213-B. 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 07, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V045000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
 

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• BMWX5 SAV2007-2010

 

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SUMMARY:

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.

CONSEQUENCE:

The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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.                

 

 

Report Receipt Date: FEB 06, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V040000
Component(s): AIR BAGS
 

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• DODGEVIPER2003-2004

 

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

SUMMARY:

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

CONSEQUENCE:

Inadvertent deployment of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners could increase the risk of personal injury and the possibility of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim notification is expected to be sent in February 2013. The remedy is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

NOTES:

Chrysler's recall campaign number is N13. 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.