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Monday, July 20, 2015

Recalls for July 20, 2015

Good morning!

Once again the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown their worth by issuing a large number of recalls.  It takes a lot of effort for a recall to be issued.  They listen to complaints.  They do extensive investigation into problems.  Then the issues have to be resolved.  They have to determine what will cure conditions such as what parts need replacement, how they will be replaced and when plus much more before a recall is issued.

This week the list is long.  Issues such as incorrect labeling cracking, cooling fans, faulty plugs, breaking bolts, sticking start/stop buttons, chaffed fuel lines and much more are among issues recalled.

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected, please have it repaired as quickly as possible.

Have a safe motoring week!
  

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Starcraft RV
Make / Model Years :
STARCRAFT / 2014-2016
Subject :
Wrong Tire Size on Certification Label/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2015
Subject :
Incorrect Seat Belt Label/FMVSS 209
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
SPARTAN / 2010-2015
Subject :
Engine Cooling Fan May Crack
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc.
Make / Model Years :
ROADTREK / 2014
Subject :
Air Bag Electrical Plug may Disconnect
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Shred-Tech Corporation
Make / Model Years :
SHRED-TECH / 2010-2015
Subject :
Vehicles Exceed GAWR on Label/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :
KEYSTONE / 2013-2014
Subject :
Rear Window Emergency Exit may not be Usable
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Make / Model Years :
YAMAHA / 2008-2015
Subject :
Stator Coil Insulation May Become Damaged
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2015-2016
Subject :
Rear Stay Rod Fasteners may Loosen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Oshkosh Corporation
Make / Model Years :
OSHKOSH / 2015
Subject :
Bolts may Shear on Torque Converter
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Goshen Coach
Make / Model Years :
GOSHEN / 2013-2015
Subject :
Seat Belts may Rub and Fray/FMVSS 209
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :
HYUNDAI / 2015
Subject :
Front Passenger Seat Belt may not Latch
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2014-2015
Subject :
Radio Software Lock Up/FMVSS 208, 114
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
ACURA / 2014-2015
Subject :
A/C Compressor Clutch Drive Bolts may Corrode
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
NISSAN / 2013-2014
Subject :
Engine Start/Stop Button may Stick
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Subaru of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
SUBARU / 2012
Subject :
Front Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Gillig LLC
Make / Model Years :
GILLIG / 2010-2015
Subject :
Electrical Power Cable may Chafe on Fuel Line
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Van Hool N.V.
Make / Model Years :
VAN HOOL / 2014-2015
Subject :
Idle Speed Set too Low
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Terex Advance
Make / Model Years :
TEREX ADVANCE / 2015
Subject :
Concrete Mixing Drum may Detach from Vehicle
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
HONDA / 2016
Subject :
Rear Seatbelt May Be Trapped
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2014
Subject :
Fuses may be Improperly Installed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
PREVOST / 2015
Subject :
Hub Carrier May Crack Due
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FERRARI / 2015
Subject :
Improperly Assembled Drivers Air Bag
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2014-2015
Subject :
Steering Gear Not Tightened to Specification

Monday, July 6, 2015

Recalls for July 6, 2015

Good day!  Happy Monday!  I hope everyone enjoyed the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Despite the holiday the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued many recalls.  Recreational vehicles, implements and passenger vehicles are on the list. 

Issues this week range from fires to lug nuts that might fail.  Broken steps and seat belt issues are on the list, too.  There are issues with air bags and suspension parts might break.

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected please have it repaired as quickly as possible.

Have a safe motoring week!
  
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Make / Model Years :
VOLVO / 2016
Subject :
Seat Air Bag Wiring Harness Routed Incorrectly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2015
Subject :
Oil may Leak from Chain Tensioner Gasket
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Fontaine Trailer Company
Make / Model Years :
FONTAINE / 2016
Subject :
Bolted Connections may Loosen from Cracked Washers
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
GULF STREAM / 2015
Subject :
Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Make / Model Years :
KALMAR / 2010-2014
Subject :
Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2016
Subject :
Wheel Studs may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years :
KIA / 2011
Subject :
Intermittent Failure of the Brake Light Switch
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years :
SILVER EAGLE / 2014-2015
Subject :
Convertor Dolly Brakes may Drag
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
NISSAN / 2015
Subject :
ABS Actuator may Malfunction
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP
Make / Model Years :
PETERBILT / 2011-2016
Subject :
Seat Belt Anchorage Assembly/FMVSS 210
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
NISSAN / 2015
Subject :
Incorrect Wheel and Tire Size on Labels/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
HME, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2014-2015
Subject :
Engine may Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
EVERGREEN / 2015
Subject :
Wheel Attaching Studs may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
EVERGREEN / 2014-2016
Subject :
Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
TRANS TECH / 2012-2015
Subject :
Possible Overloading of Rear Axle
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2014-2015
Subject :
Instrument Cluster may be Inoperative/FMVSS 101
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
DODGE / 2015
JEEP / 2015
Subject :
Rear Lower Control Arm may Fracture