Recalls Of The Day, February 21, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration has issued four recalls.  The recalls address steering problems, helmets and fuel related fires. 


Report Receipt Date: FEB 08, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V042000
Component(s): STEERING

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• FONTAINEINT'L 4300 W/DUAL STEERIN2011-2013
• FONTAINEINT'L 4400 W/DUAL STEERIN2011-2013
• FONTAINEINT'L 7300 W/DUAL STEERIN2011-2013
• FONTAINEINT'L 7400 W/DUAL STEERIN2011-2013
• FONTAINEINT'L 7500 W/DUAL STEERIN2011-2013

 

Manufacturer: Fontaine Modification

SUMMARY:

Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Navistar International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks; manufactured January 1, 2011 through January 9, 2013 and were modified to be able to be steered from either front seat. Certain steering assembly retaining clips may not be completely engaged, resulting in the clips coming loose.

CONSEQUENCE:

Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Fontaine will notify owners and dealers will inspect each truck's steering cross shaft assembly. Any that are found defective will have the complete steering cross shaft assembly replaced, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Fontaine at 1-800-366-8246.

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 08, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E007000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
 

Equipment Brand Name - Part No. or Model No. - Production Dates:

• FULMERAF-8007/01/2008 - 07/31/2008
• FULMERAF-8107/01/2008 - 07/31/2008
• FULMERAF-8207/01/2008 - 07/31/2008

 

Manufacturer: Fulmer Helmets, Inc.

 

SUMMARY:

Fulmer Helmets, Inc. (Fulmer) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, models AF-80, AF-81, and AF-82, sizes medium, large, XL, and 2XL. During testing, the affected helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

CONSEQUENCE:

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY:

Fulmer will replace any helmet or offer a reimbursement for any noncompliant helmet. The recall is expected to begin March 8, 2013. Owners may contact Fulmer toll-free at 1-800-489-2300.

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 07, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V047000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• ROLLS-ROYCEPHANTOM2013

 

Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

 

SUMMARY:

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is recalling certain model year 2013 Phantom vehicles manufactured from November 2, 2012, through January 18, 2013. The fuel filler necks may be missing the anti-misfueling devices. The devices prevent misfueling and discharge static electricity.

CONSEQUENCE:

Without the anti-misfueling device, there is an increased risk of fire from static electricity.

REMEDY:

Rolls-Royce is presently contacting all affected owners. Dealers will inspect the gas tank and replace any affected fuel filler necks, free of charge. The recall began in early February 2013. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.

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: 13V043000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• CHRYSLER2002013
• DODGEAVENGER2013

 

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

 

SUMMARY:

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.

CONSEQUENCE:

A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

NOTES:

Chrysler's recall campaign number is N02. 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.