Recalls Of The Day, April 10, 2013

Good morning everyone.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued six recalls.  Issues involve broken drive  shafts, stalling engines, fire, inoperable air bags, insecure glass, and failing brakes.

If your vehicle is affected please have it repaired as soon as possible. Repairs covered under recall are free of charge.


Report Receipt Date: APR 03, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000
Component(s): AIR BAGS , POWER TRAIN , STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 61,409
     

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• DODGENITRO2007-2008
• JEEPLIBERTY2008

                                         

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

     

SUMMARY:

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.

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: APR 03, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V120000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,532       

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• JEEPCOMPASS2012
• JEEPPATRIOT2012                                  

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

SUMMARY:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.

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.safecar.gov                                                                                      

  

SUMMARY:

The Office of Defects Investigation has received 12 complaints alleging incidents of engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2011-2012 Jeep Patriot vehicles. Approximately 80 percent (10) of the incidents occurred at speeds of 65 miles per hour or more. All complaints reported that the vehicle could not be immediately restarted and two-thirds (8) reported that the vehicle could not be restarted at all or that it was towed to the dealership. The complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with all but three received within the past six months. One complaint alleged that the incident resulted in a crash and injury. A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.

    

Report Receipt Date: APR 03, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V119000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 22
 

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• VACTORGUZZLER2012-2013
• VACTORHXX2012-2013       

Manufacturer: Vactor Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX and Guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an Alkota water heater. These trucks were not equipped with an oil primary control. If the burner for the water heater fails to ignite normally, fuel can accumulate in the water heater combustion chamber.

CONSEQUENCE:

If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:

Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the burner assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 11, 2013. Customers may contact Vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is SB-263.

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: APR 03, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V118000
Component(s): AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 119,497     

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• CHRYSLER3002011-2012
• DODGECHALLENGER2011-2012
• DODGECHARGER2011-2012                                      

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

SUMMARY:

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.

CONSEQUENCE:

In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.

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: APR 03, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E016000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,152

• SIKASIKATITAN P2G -                                          

Manufacturer: Sika Corporation

SUMMARY:
Sika Corporation USA (Sika) is recalling certain SikaTITAN P2G automotive glass bonding adhesives for use on aftermarket automotive glass components. The affected adhesives may not sufficiently harden or cure. As a result, the glass may not be fully secured to the vehicle.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the glass is not properly bonded to the vehicle, the glass may be displaced or fall out increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, property damage, or a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Sika will notify owners and inspect the vehicles. As necessary, the affected auto glass will be reinstalled with new adhesive product free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2013. Customers may contact Sika at 1-248-307-2543 or 1-248-577-1074.

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: APR 02, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V117000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18      

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• JERR-DANSTANDARD DUTY WRECKER2010-2012                                         

Manufacturer: Jerr-Dan Corporation

SUMMARY:
Jerr-Dan Corporation is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Standard Duty Wrecker vehicles manufactured October 4, 2010, through March 1, 2012. The affected vehicles are built on a Ford Super Duty Chassis and equipped with the 6.2L Triton Gasoline engine fitted with a Muncie Power Products clutch pump power take off (PTO). To install the PTO, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module was relocated. In its new location, a brake hose from the ABS module may chafe against other components.

CONSEQUENCE:

Brake line chafing may lead a loss of brake pressure resulting in additional distances being required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan at 1-301-745-3713.

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.