Recalls Of The Day, February 28, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been busy.  They have issued five recalls.  One recall is for exhaust system parts falling off a vehicle.  If that's not bad enough there are problems in the brake system of another vehicle.  If this isn't enough trouble the oil lines could pop on a vehicle and lay down a slick on the road which could impair other vehicles and cause fire.  One of the vehicles mentioned in this list could lose steering.  That could be interesting especially if the vehicle in near you.  Lastly a vehicle on this list could suddenly accelerate uncontrolably.  If you own one of these vehicles you better practice emergency procedures so you can avoid catastrophe.  



Report Receipt Date: FEB 22, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V058000
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

 Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• PORSCHE911 CARRERA2012-2013
• PORSCHE911 CARRERA 42012-2013

 

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2012, through November 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. The exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the exhaust tail pipe separates from the muffler it may become a hazard for other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

NOTES:

Porsche's safety recall number is AD01. 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 20, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V054000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• WORKHORSEW422011-2012
• WORKHORSEW622011-2012

 

Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

SUMMARY:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2011, through July 12, 2012, and equipped with hydraulic brakes. The brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.

CONSEQUENCE:

Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FLI switch free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

NOTES:

Navistar's recall campaign number is 13503. 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 19, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V053000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• UDUD26002011-2013
• UDUD33002011-2013

 

Manufacturer: UD Trucks Corporation

SUMMARY:
UD Trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 UD2600 and UD3300 trucks equipped with Allison 3000RDS automatic transmissions. The oil cooler hose clamp retaining rings may fail.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the retaining ring fails, the oil cooler hose may leak, leaving a large deposit on the roadway, which may present a hazard to other vehicles. If any of the oil sprays onto hot engine components, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:

UD Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hoses free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact UD Trucks at 1-800-832-5929.

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 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V055000
Component(s): STEERING

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• PREVOSTH3-412010-2013
• PREVOSTH3-452010-2013

Manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.

SUMMARY:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.

CONSEQUENCE:

This contact, may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. The manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

NOTES:

Prevost's recall campaign number is SR13-08. 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: 13V039000
Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• PREVOSTH3-412008-2013
• PREVOSTH3-452008-2013
• PREVOSTH3-45 VIP2011-2013
• PREVOSTX3-452008-2013
• PREVOSTX3-45 VIP2012-2013
• PREVOSTXLII-45 ENTERTAINER2009-2013

Manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through February 6, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.

CONSEQUENCE:

Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Prevost will notifiy owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. A notification schedule has not been provided.

NOTES:

The Prevost recall campaign number is SR13-07. 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.