Recalls Of The Day, June 18, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced six new recalls.  One recall was issued for brake problems that may lead to increased stopping distance.  Another recall addresses the possibility of starting an engine while the transmission is engaged.  Yet another issue is the lack of slip resistant material on a step which could cause an individual to fall.  Fire due to trouble in a bearing is another issue.  A backrest could fall off a vehicle causing a road hazard and the vehicle operator could fall onto the road, too.  Lastly, a fault in a battery pack could cause an electric vehicle to stall.  All of these issues might cause personal injury or worse.

If your vehicle is affected please have the impairments repaired as soon as possible.


Report Receipt Date: JUN 13, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V246000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,352           

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• ACURARSX2006
• HONDAS20002006-2007                                      

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

     

SUMMARY:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.

CONSEQUENCE:

With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000,gin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREend_of_the_skype_highlightiHonda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236n_of_the_skype_highlightingFREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighti(TTY 1-800-424-9153 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 11, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V244000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4         

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• KENWORTHT4702014
• KENWORTHT8002014                                       

Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

     

SUMMARY:

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will correct the ESA parameter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by mid July 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWH. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.begin_of_the_skype_highlighting00EEend_of_the_skype_highlighting00000

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236egin_of_the_skype_highlighting REEend_of_the_skype_higghti(TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting REE end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.        

 

 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 10, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V243000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19        

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• KENWORTHT4402013-2014                                  

Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

     

SUMMARY:

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T440 trucks manufactured July 19, 2012, through March 20, 2013. The tread plate is installed on the entry steps such that it does not align with the cab door opening. As such, it leaves a section of the step without sufficient slip prevention.

CONSEQUENCE:

The absence of a slip-resistant surface could cause a person to slip and become injured while climbing into or out of the cab.

REMEDY:

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install a new step assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by mid July 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWG. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingE end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlightEE  end_of_the_skype_highlightin(TTY 1-800-424-9153EE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.             

 

 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 10, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V242000
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected:         

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• SPARTANK22012-2013
• SPARTANK32012-2013
• SPARTANMM2012-2013                            

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 K2, K3, and MM motor homes manufactured March 2, 2012, through July 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension.

CONSEQUENCE:

Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.

REMEDY:

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400 begin_of_the_skype_highlE end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Spartan's campaign number is 13-009.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236  end_of_the_skype_highlightin(TTY 1-800-424-9153REE end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.                    

 

 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 07, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E033000
Component(s): SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 386

• KURYAKYN1660 BACKREST (CHROME) 03/01/2012 - 05/31/2013
• KURYAKYN1661 BACKREST-BLACK/CHROM 08/01/2012 - 05/31/2013              

Manufacturer: Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC

     

SUMMARY:

Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC (Kuryakyn) is recalling certain model 1660 (chrome finish) motorcycle backrests manufactured from March 2012 to May 2013; and model 1661 (black and chrome finish) motorcycle backrests manufactured from August 2012 to May 2013. The backrest pivot screws may come loose and cause the backrest to separate from the motorcycle.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the backrest separates while the motorcycle is in motion it could cause the rider to lose control and possibly fall off, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the separated backrest may be a road hazard.

REMEDY:

Kuryakyn will notify customers and instruct them to visit their nearest motorcycle dealer to have replacement screws installed. The service will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2013. Owners may contact Kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingE end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlightinREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting(TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_higREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 07, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E031000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2

• MITSUBISHILITHIUM-ION BATTERY 12/18/2012 - 12/21/2012                                   

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain replacement lithium-ion batteries installed on certain 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles. The batteries were manufactured December 18, 2012, through December 21, 2012. The batteries may have internal contamination possibly causing reduced voltage. Also, the batteries may also develop a short-circuit during charging.

CONSEQUENCE:

Internal contamination of the battery may cause reduced voltage resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Mitsubishi will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a dealer where the batteries will be replaced free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0307REE end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Mitsubishi's recall number is SR-13-006.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlightiEE  end_of_the_skype_highlightin(TTY 1-800-424-9153EE end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.