Recalls Of The Day, May 3, 2013

Five Recalls have be announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Canopies can unfurl on two different makes of RVs.  Lights are too bright on one vehicle and might blind other drivers.  Another issue is a bicycle rack may unlatch causing a bike to fall into the roadway.  The last concern is the lack of a rear license plate light on a vehicle.  The lack of this light might be a bonus if you tend to disobey the law.  In all seriousness, if your vehicle is affected by any of these recalls please have it repaired.  We don't want any harm to come to readers of this blog.      




Report Receipt Date: APR 26, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V162000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 523 

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• ITASCACAMBRIA2013-2014
• ITASCAIMPULSE2013-2014
• ITASCASUNCRUISER2013-2014
• ITASCASUNOVA 2013-2014
• ITASCASUNSTAR2013-2014
• WINNEBAGOADVENTURER2013-2014
• WINNEBAGOASPECT2013-2014
• WINNEBAGOFORZA2013-2014
• WINNEBAGOSIGHTSEER2013-2014
• WINNEBAGOVISTA2013-2014                                          

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

CONSEQUENCE:

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. Winnebago has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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 25, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V164000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 427         

 

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• THORCHALLENGER2013-2014
• THORCHATEAU2013-2014
• THORCHATEAU SPORT2013-2014
• THORFOUR WINDS 50002013-2014
• THORFOUR WINDS SIESTA2013
• THORHURRICANE2013-2014
• THORMAJESTIC2014
• THORPALAZZO2013
• THORWINDSPORT2013-2014                                                    

Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

     

SUMMARY:

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

CONSEQUENCE:

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. Thor has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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 25, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V163000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,489     

 

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• TOYOTAFJ CRUISER2007-2013                                       

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

     

SUMMARY:

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary lamps are too bright and exceed the maximum light output allowed for an upper beam headlamp. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

CONSEQUENCE:

Excessively bright lamps may temporarily blind oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late May 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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 25, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E021000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,330

 

 

Brand NamePart No. or Model No.Production Dates

• PRO SERIESTRANSLITE BIKE RACK 10/01/2011 - 06/30/2012                        

Manufacturer: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (Cequent) is recalling certain Pro Series Translite Bike Racks, Part No. 63144, manufactured from October 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The bike rack cradles may tear if excessive force is applied to the cradle straps.

CONSEQUENCE:

Torn cradles could allow a bike to disengage from the carrier. If a bike disengages from the carrier it may fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Cequent will replace the dealer inventory and customers will receive a repair kit free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Customers may contact Cequent at 1-800-931-6689.

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 23, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V156000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 410         

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• LIBEROL24CB2012-2013
• REGENCY GTGT24MB2012-2013
• REGENCY GTGT27S2012-2013
• REGENCY GTGT28D2012-2013
• REGENCY GTGT29T2012-2013
• SERENITYS24CB2012-2013
• UNITYU24CB2012-2013
• UNITYU24IB2012-2013
• UNITYU24MB2012-2013
• UNITYU24TB2012-2013

                            

Manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles

     

SUMMARY:

Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Libero L24CB, Serenity S24CB, Regency GT (GT24MB, GT27S, GT28D, GT29T), and Unity (U24CB, U24IB, U24TB, U24MB). The light for the license plate does not adequately illuminate the license plate to have it be visible when it is dark out. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

CONSEQUENCE:

Without license plate illiumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.

REMEDY:

Triple E Recreational Vehicles will notify owners and dealers will install a new license plate lamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early-May 2013. Owners may contact Triple E at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this campaign is CA#7719-1.

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.