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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
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.
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 :
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Manufacturer :
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General
Motors LLC
|
Make / Model Years :
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CHEVROLET
/ 2014-2016
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Subject :
|
Driver's
Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate
|
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
|
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Manufacturer :
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Forest
River, Inc.
|
Make / Model Years :
|
FOREST
RIVER / 2013-2017
|
Subject :
|
Shower
Curtains may be Flammable/FMVSS 302
|
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
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Manufacturer :
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BMW
of North America, LLC
|
Make / Model Years :
|
MINI
/ 2016-2017
|
Subject :
|
Side
Air Bag may Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
|
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
|
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Manufacturer :
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Mahindra
Tractor Assembly Inc
|
Make / Model Years :
|
MAHINDRA
/ 2015-2016
|
Subject :
|
Insufficient
Clamping Force on Fork Tubes
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NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
|
|
Manufacturer :
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Navistar,
Inc.
|
Make / Model Years :
|
INTERNATIONAL
/ 2014-2017
|
Subject :
|
Fuse
Terminal may Break Causing Loss of Cab Power
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NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
|
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Manufacturer :
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Load
Trail LLC
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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 :
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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 :
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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.
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 :
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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 :
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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.
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
|
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