Recalls Of The Day, March 7, 2013

Three recalls have been announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  A fire truck might have faulty door latches possibly causing fire personnel to fall out of the truck.  Another issue surrounds a car that might start when no one is inside.  The last issue in today's report is that a vehicle might be overloaded causing an axle to break.

If your vehicle is affected please have it repaired before trouble strikes.  




Report Receipt Date: FEB 25, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V062000
Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• PIERCEIMPEL2007-2010
• PIERCEVELOCITY2007-2010

 

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

 

SUMMARY:

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.

REMEDY:

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

NOTES:

Pierce's campaign recall number is 74B237. 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 25, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V061000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EQUIPMENT

 Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• SUBARUIMPREZA2012-2013
• SUBARULEGACY2010-2013
• SUBARUOUTBACK2010-2013
• SUBARUXV CROSSTREK2013

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

 

SUMMARY:

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

CONSEQUENCE:

The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause asphyxiation.

REMEDY:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of April 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.

NOTES:

Original equipment keyless entry fobs integrated on the vehicle key are not affected. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQF-42. 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 25, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V059000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• ARTIC FOX295K2013
• ARTIC FOX295T2013
• DESERT FOX29SB2013
• FOX MOUNTAIN235RLS2013
• FOX MOUNTAIN285RLS2013
• SNOW RIVER266RDS2013

Manufacturer: Northwood Manufacturing, LLC

 

SUMMARY:

Northwood Manufacturing, LLC (Northwood) is recalling certain model year 2013 Arctic Fox 29-5K and 29-5T fifth wheel trailers; model year 2013 Desert Fox 29SB toy hauler trailers; model year 2013 Fox Mountain 235RLS and 285RLS fifth wheel trailers; and model year 2013 Snow River 266RDS travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag, Tire and Axle Information Label, and the Trailer Weight Information Label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."

CONSEQUENCE:

An inaccurate label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications which could cause axle failure which may result in an increased risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Northwood will notify owners and provide corrected replacement labels free of charge. Owners may contact Northwood at 1-800-766-6274.

NOTES:

Northwoods campaign recall number is 2013-001. 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.