Recalls Of The Day, June 21, 2013

Happy Friday everyone.  This is the first official day of Summer. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued two recalls.  One issue is electrical fire.  The other issue is bolts that secure seats could break in a crash. 

Have a great weekend!


Report Receipt Date: JUN 18, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V251000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 289        

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• FOREST RIVERFORESTER2014
• FOREST RIVERLEXINGTON2014
• FOREST RIVERSOLERA2014
• FOREST RIVERSUNSEEKER2014                                                                    

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sunseeker, Forester, Lexington, and Solera motorhomes manufactured between April 1, 2013, through May 21, 2013. The battery isolation manager (BIM) can develop a short circuit.

CONSEQUENCE:

A short circuit may result in smoke, melting or a fire.

REMEDY:

Forest River will notify owners and will replace the BIM. The recall is expected to begin in early July 2013. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. begin_of_the_skype_highlighting REE  end_of_the_skype_highli

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

 

 

 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 13, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V250000
Component(s): SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 256       

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• TEMSATS302012-2013
• TEMSATS35C2011-2013                                     

Manufacturer: Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.

     

SUMMARY:

Temsa Global is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 TS35C motorcoach buses manufactured November 2010 through May 2013 and 2012-2013 TS30 motorcoach buses manufactured November 2011 through April 2013 and equipped with 3-point seat belts. The bolts used for the installation of the seat were tighted over their torque specification which may cause the bolts to fail.

CONSEQUENCE:

In the event of a crash, the bolts may break, failing to properly anchor the seat, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:

Temsa Global will notify owners and dealers will replace the existing bolts with new ones. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Temsa Global at 1-877-858-3672 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingend_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 (TTY 1-800-424-9153end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.