Recalls Of The Day, June 7, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued four recalls. Two recalls address brake issues.  One recall addresses air bag troubles.  Another recall provides a new meaning for crotch rocket because the gas tank on a motor cycle could leak fuel.

If your vehicle is affected please have it repaired as quickly as possible. 

Have a great weekend! 
 

Report Receipt Date: JUN 05, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V235000

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 87,060        

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• LEXUSHS2010
• TOYOTAPRIUS2010                                    

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

     

SUMMARY:

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.

CONSEQUENCE:

As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall is expected to begin in late July 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331inend_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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

 

Report Receipt Date: MAY 30, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V229000

Component(s): AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 117       

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• CODACODA2012                                   

Manufacturer: CODA Automotive

     

SUMMARY:

CODA Automotive (CODA) is recalling certain model year 2012 CODA vehicles. The side curtain airbags may have been improperly rolled during production which could cause the airbag to not deploy as intended.

CONSEQUENCE:

In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain airbag deployment, the side curtain airbags may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:

This recall supersedes a previous recall conducted by CODA, 12V-409. All owners, including owners involved in the previous campaign, will be notified and instructed to go to CODA dealers to have both side curtain airbags replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, June 11, 2013. Owners should contact their dealer for more information. CODA Automotive's recall campaign number is R84002.

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

 

Report Receipt Date: MAY 29, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E026000

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 624

 

• BRAKE PARTSCARQUEST E151557 -
• BRAKE PARTSGM AC DELCO 18M870 -
• BRAKE PARTSNAPA 390565 -
• BRAKE PARTSRAYBESTOS MC390565 -                                       

Manufacturer: Brake Parts Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) is recalling certain Hydro-Max brake master cylinders branded as Raybestos p/n MC390565, NAPA p/n 390565, Carquest p/n E151557, and GM AC Delco p/n 18M870. These cylinders contain a 2.0 inch bore and 84 cubic inch reservoir equipped with a brake fluid level indicator switch and without a differential pressure switch, manufactured between July 1, 2011 and April 12, 2012. The brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the brake system develops an external leak, it may result in a loss of brake fluid below the detection level of the fluid indicator switch. Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

BPI will notify customers and replace the fluid level indicator switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2013. Owners may contact BPI at 1-815-363-9000 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting  end_of_the_skype_highlightin(TTY 1-800-424-9153kype_highlightingREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

 

SUMMARY:

On February 20, 2013, Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) notified the NHTSA that it had decided a defect exists in certain model year (MY) 2011 and 2012 Workhorse W42, and MY 2011 and 2012 Workhorse W62 commercial trucks, manufactured from July 18, 2011 through July 12, 2012, and equipped with hydraulic brakes. The brake fluid level indicator may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and may not warn the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. This matter was assigned recall number 13V-054. On February 26, 2013, Robert Bosch LLC (Bosch) notified the NHTSA that it had decided a defect exists in certain Hydro-Max brake master cylinders with 2.0 inch bore and 84 cubic inch reservoir, equipped with a brake fluid level indicator switch and without a differential pressure switch, manufactured between July 1, 2011 and April 12, 2012. The brake fluid level indicator may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and may not warn the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. This matter was assigned recall number 13E-011. Bosch has supplied the NHTSA with a purchaser list identifying at least 5 other manufacturers that may have incorporated these Hydro-Max master cylinders into motor vehicles. However, a Part 573 Report has not been filed by these potentially affected vehicle manufacturers at this time. The purpose of this EQ investigation is to write to the companies that purchased the Bosch Hydro-Max master cylinders, notify them of this defect and ensure thorough safety recalls are conducted where appropriate.

Report Receipt Date: MAY 28, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V223000

Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 513  

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• TRIUMPHTROPHY2012-2013
• TRIUMPHTROPHY SE2012-2013                        

Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

     

SUMMARY:

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trophy and Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through March 2013. The two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.

REMEDY:

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall is expected to begin during June 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingREE 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_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting(TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingREend_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.