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Monday, August 29, 2016

Recalls for August 29, 2016

Good morning everyone.  It's Monday.  Ugh.  The start to another work week but there is a silver lining.  We're looking forward to another holiday weekend.  And the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is surely looking forward to investigating vehicle complaints and posting more recalls.

This week safety issues include seats that might break, electrical fires, air bag problems, cracking frame welds, suspensions that might break, seat belt problems, windshield wiper failures, tire failures and more.

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected by a recall please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Your life might depend on it.

Have a safe motoring work week and holiday.    

To find out if your specific vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2014-2016
Subject :
Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2013-2017
Subject :
Shower Curtains may be Flammable/FMVSS 302
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
MINI / 2016-2017
Subject :
Side Air Bag may Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mahindra Tractor Assembly Inc
Make / Model Years :
MAHINDRA / 2015-2016
Subject :
Insufficient Clamping Force on Fork Tubes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
INTERNATIONAL / 2014-2017
Subject :
Fuse Terminal may Break Causing Loss of Cab Power
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Load Trail LLC
Make / Model Years :
LOAD TRAIL / 2014-2016
Subject :
Trailer Welds may Crack and Equipment may Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
RAM / 2015
Subject :
Weld Failure may Reduce Steering Ability
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
JAYCO / 2016-2017
Subject :
Driver Seat may Detach from Seat Base
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
TIFFIN / 2016-2017
Subject :
Air Compressor Failure due to Debris in Intake
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :
DUTCHMEN / 2017
Subject :
Underrated Fifth Wheel Pin Box Hitch Installed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Cruiser RV
Make / Model Years :
CRUISER RV / 2017
Subject :
LED Light may Overheat and cause a Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
HEARTLAND / 2015-2017
Subject :
LED Light Overheat Causing Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
JAYCO / 2013-2017
Subject :
Shower Door may Increase Fire Risk/FMVSS 302
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :
THOR / 2012-2017
Subject :
Shower Curtains may be Flammable/FMVSS 302
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2013
GMC / 2013
Subject :
Windshield Wipers may become Inoperative
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Make / Model Years :
TEMSA / 2015-2017
Subject :
Rear Tires may Rub Against Each Other and Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years :
MAZDA / 2007-2012
Subject :
Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Separation
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
LEXUS / 2010
TOYOTA / 2006-2011
Subject :
Rear Suspension Arm (Tie Rod) Corrosion
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
Make / Model Years :
SEAGRAVE / 2015-2016
Subject :
Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode

Monday, August 22, 2016

Recalls for August 22, 2016

Traffic is back to normal gridlock now that school is back in session and summer vacations are over.  It seems as summer has flown by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not missed sending out their recall list due to the summer vacation season.

This week has a variety of vehicle problems from hitch assemblies that separate from the host vehicle to fuel leaks that might cause fires.  Other problems include frames that might break, transmission problems, breaking glass sunroofs, breaking driveshafts and more.

Please review the recall list.  If your vehicle is affected by a recall please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Doing so might save your life and the lives who travel with and around you.

Have a safe motoring week!  


To find out if your specific vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
CHRYSLER / 2015-2016
DODGE / 2015-2016
RAM / 2016
Subject :
Loss of Power from Transmission Pump Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Make / Model Years :
TRIPLE E / 2016-2017
Subject :
Propane Gas Line may be Damaged
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FERRARA / 2014-2016
Subject :
Power Control Module Short Circuit
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Altec Industries Inc.
Make / Model Years :
ALTEC / 2015-2016
Subject :
Unintended Winch Movement
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years :
SPARTAN MOTORS / 2014
Subject :
Chassis Frame May Crack Causing Loss of Control
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
BENTLEY / 2007-2009
Subject :
Sunroof Glass may Detach from Vehicle
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
BMW / 2015
Subject :
Inadequately Welded Driveshaft may Fracture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Charles Machine Works Inc
Make / Model Years :
DITCH WITCH / 2016
Subject :
Breakaway Brake Switch May Not Work
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FERRARA / 2011-2016
Subject :
False Activations of the Touchscreen display
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
JEEP / 2015-2016
Subject :
Trailer Hitch Assembly May Separate From Vehicle
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Pierce Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
PIERCE / 2015-2016
Subject :
Missing Side Marker Lamps/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Tire PSI on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
COACHMEN / 2017
Subject :
Slideroom Driveshaft may Contact Tires
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Pierce Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
PIERCE / 2015-2016
Subject :
Hydraulic Fluid may Leak from Aerial Device Pump
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Braun Corporation
Make / Model Years :
BRAUN / 2016
Subject :
Electrical Harness can become crushed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
GLAVAL BUS / 2011-2016
Subject :
Bus Frame May Crack Causing Loss of Control
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MITSUBISHI / 2015-2016
Subject :
Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :
HYUNDAI / 2013
Subject :
Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Deterioration
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
E-One Incorporated
Make / Model Years :
E-ONE / 2015
Subject :
False Activations of Touchscreen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
BUICK / 2016
Subject :
Misrouted Fuel Line May Cause Fire

Monday, August 15, 2016

Recalls for August 15, 2016

It's Monday and the start to another work week.  Some schools will open this week as well.  Summer vacation is over for the kids but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been working hard all summer.

This week issues include broken output shafts, propane leaks, transmission fluid leaks, leaky valves stems, loss of power, trailer brake problems, exterior light failures, failed windshield wipers and more.      

Please review the list.  To earn more about a recall click on the ID number.  If your vehicle is affected please have it repaired as quickly as possible.

Have a safe motoring week!



To find out if your specific vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
RAM / 2016
Subject :
Rear Output Shaft Fracture/Possible Loss of Power
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Make / Model Years :
ITASCA / 2017
WINNEBAGO / 2017
Subject :
Water Heater Propane Line may not be Sealed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2017
Subject :
Front Fascia Wood Trim may Separate
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kibbi, LLC
Make / Model Years :
RENEGADE / 2014-2016
Subject :
Valve Stem Extensions may Loosen and Leak Air
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Lodi Truck and Equipment
Make / Model Years :
LODI / 2013-2016
Subject :
Valve Bank Cover May Crack and Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2016
Subject :
Unexpectedly Loss of High Voltage Power
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
MANAC Trailers USA, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MANAC / 2016
Subject :
Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
MANAC INC.
Make / Model Years :
MANAC / 2016-2018
Subject :
Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
POLAR TANK / 2014-2016
Subject :
Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Heil Company
Make / Model Years :
HEIL / 2014-2016
Subject :
Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
HONDA / 2016
Subject :
Side Marker Lights may not Function/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
HONDA / 2015-2016
Subject :
Connecting Rod Bearing Retainer may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
TIFFIN / 2007-2011
Subject :
Windshield Wiper Arms May Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :
BLUE BIRD / 2015-2017
Subject :
Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :
BLUE BIRD / 2016-2017
Subject :
Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2016-2017
Subject :
Federal Placard says Trailer is a Bus/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MITSUBISHI / 2015
Subject :
Fluid may Leak from Transmission Hose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Hyundai Translead
Make / Model Years :
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD / 2004-2016
Subject :
Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve