Recalls of The Day, April 25, 2013

Today, four safety recalls are the topic.  One issue is faults in parking brake systems.  No big deal you say.  Well, if the brake remains locked a fire might ensue.  In another parking brake problem the vehicle could roll away.  One other safety issue is improper labeling for an escape hatch. 

All of the troubles could cause injury, death or property damage.      


Report Receipt Date: APR 22, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V153000
Component(s): PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 331
          

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• MACKCXU2011-2013                                       

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 CXU trucks manufactured November 23, 2010, through March 19, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brakes dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

CONSEQUENCE:

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

REMEDY:

Mack Trucks will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Mack at 1-336-393-2000. Mack Truck's campaign recall number is SC0369.

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.                   

   

 

SUMMARY:

On September 19, 2012, Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) notified the NTSA that it had decided a defect exists in certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak that could result in the parking brake not fully releasing. If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. This matter was assigned recall number 12V-465. On October 23, 2012, this same issue was reported by New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) regarding certain model year 2010-2012 New Flyer transit buses. This matter was assigned recall number 12V-518. Both Navistar and New Flyer identified MGM Brakes as the manufacturer of the defective brake chambers. MGM Brakes has supplied the NHTSA with a purchaser list detailing at least 12 other manufacturers that may have incorporated these brake chambers into motor vehicles. However, no Part 573 Report has been filed by MGM Brakes or the other possibly affected vehicle manufacturers at this time. The purpose of this EQ is to write to the companies that purchased these brake chambers, notify them of this defect in any vehicles they manufactured, and to ensure thorough safety recalls are conducted where appropriate.

    

Report Receipt Date: APR 22, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V152000
Component(s): PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 701 

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• VOLVOVHD2011-2013
• VOLVOVNL2011-2013

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

     

SUMMARY:

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

CONSEQUENCE:

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

REMEDY:

Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo’s campaign recall number is RVXX1302.

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.                       

   

    

 

 

SUMMARY:

On September 19, 2012, Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) notified the NTSA that it had decided a defect exists in certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak that could result in the parking brake not fully releasing. If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. This matter was assigned recall number 12V-465. On October 23, 2012, this same issue was reported by New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) regarding certain model year 2010-2012 New Flyer transit buses. This matter was assigned recall number 12V-518. Both Navistar and New Flyer identified MGM Brakes as the manufacturer of the defective brake chambers. MGM Brakes has supplied the NHTSA with a purchaser list detailing at least 12 other manufacturers that may have incorporated these brake chambers into motor vehicles. However, no Part 573 Report has been filed by MGM Brakes or the other possibly affected vehicle manufacturers at this time. The purpose of this EQ is to write to the companies that purchased these brake chambers, notify them of this defect in any vehicles they manufactured, and to ensure thorough safety recalls are conducted where appropriate.

Report Receipt Date: APR 19, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V150000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 0

 Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• PREVOSTH3-45 VIP2006-2013
• PREVOSTX3-45 VIP2012-2013
• PREVOSTXLII-452006-2011
• PREVOSTXLII-45 ENTERTAINER2006-2013 

Manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, 2006-2011 XLII-45, and 2006-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured November 15, 2005 through February 6, 2013. The affected buses may have decals that list an improper sequence of steps to exit the vehicle through the emergency exit.

CONSEQUENCE:

In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY:

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.

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 19, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V149000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1

       Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• PREVOSTH3-452013                                                                      

Manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Prevost is recalling one model year 2013 H3-45 coach bus manufactured November 14, 2011, through July 3, 2012. In the affected bus, the transmission has the wrong software and may not lock to prevent movement while the wheelchair lift door is open. Thus, this bus fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles."

CONSEQUENCE:

Without the transmission locking to prevent movement, if the parking brake lock fails while the wheelchair lift door is open, the bus may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:

Prevost has notified the owner, and the transmission is being reprogrammed, free of charge. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-25.

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.