Recalls Of The Day, March 14, 2013

Holy moly, the National Highway Safety Administration has issued five recalls.  Issues regarding an implement platform may cause it to tumble with occupants aboard. Another issue is manufacturing residue may cause electrical problems that could cause injury.  In another vehicle cracks in the fuel system could cause a fire.  Lastly, two different campers might have electrical troubles that could cause fire.  This could roast your weenie.  



Report Receipt Date: MAR 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V075000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 21

• TEREXAERIAL DEVICES2012

 

Manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

 

SUMMARY:

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2012 utility trucks with SCM Aerial Devices. The lifting device's leveling arm may flex at the elbow and contact the boom structure. This may cause the leveling arm to break.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the leveling arm fails, the platform could tilt and the occupants may fall from the platform.

REMEDY:

If the leveling arm fails, the platform could tilt and the occupants may fall from the platform.

NOTES:

Terex's recall campaign number is SN604. 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: MAR 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V074000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 161

 Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• FREIGHTLINER108SD2012-2013
• FREIGHTLINER114SD2012-2013
• FREIGHTLINERBUSINESS CLASS M22012-2013

 

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America

 

SUMMARY:

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD vehicle chassis, manufactured from December 3, 2011, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a SmartPlex switch hub module. Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. The recall will begin on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.

NOTES:

DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-639. 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.

SUMMARY:

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles may allegedly experience an electronic multiplexing switch hub module failure. This failure may result in inadvertent activation of accessory equipment such as external lighting, outriggers, crane, or power takeoff. The subject vehicles are equipped with a SmartPlex™ electrical system that facilitates the installation and control of accessory equipment and body electrical integration. According to the EWR field report data, under certain heat and humidity conditions, a SmartPlex™ module may short internally and outputs may activate independent of any operator request. A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.

 

 

Report Receipt Date: MAR 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V073000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,825

 Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• FREIGHTLINERMT45G2011-2013
• FREIGHTLINERMT55G2011-2013

 

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America

SUMMARY:

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 MT45G and MT55G van chassis manufactured from February 15, 2010, through April 30, 2012. These vehicles have gasoline fuel tanks that may experience cracks in the welds and tank material.

CONSEQUENCE:

Cracks in the fuel tanks could lead to a leakage of gasoline and vapors. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected fuel tanks free of charge. The recall will begin on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.

NOTES:

DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-640. 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: MAR 01, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V071000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11

 Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• STARCRAFTAUTUMN RIDGE2013
• STARCRAFTTRAVEL STAR2013

 

Manufacturer: Starcraft RV, Inc.

 

SUMMARY:

Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to supply A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.

CONSEQUENCE:

An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:

Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall will begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.

NOTES:

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

 

 

 

Report Receipt Date: MAR 01, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V070000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 66

 

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• JAYCOEAGLE2013
• JAYCOEAGLE PREMIER2013
• JAYCOJAY FLIGHT2013
• JAYCOJAY FLIGHT BUNGALOW2013
• JAYCOJAY FLIGHT DESTINATION2013

Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.

 

SUMMARY:

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Jay Flight and Eagle travel trailers; and model year 2013 Eagle and Eagle Premier Fifth-Wheels. The vehicles were manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to supply A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.

CONSEQUENCE:

An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall will begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

NOTES:

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.