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 :	16V495
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	RAM / 2016
Subject :	Rear Output Shaft Fracture/Possible Loss of Power
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V511
Manufacturer :	Winnebago Industries, Inc
Make / Model Years :	ITASCA / 2017 WINNEBAGO / 2017
Subject :	Water Heater Propane Line may not be Sealed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V512
Manufacturer :	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :	NEWMAR / 2017
Subject :	Front Fascia Wood Trim may Separate
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V513
Manufacturer :	Kibbi, LLC
Make / Model Years :	RENEGADE / 2014-2016
Subject :	Valve Stem Extensions may Loosen and Leak Air
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V515
Manufacturer :	Lodi Truck and Equipment
Make / Model Years :	LODI / 2013-2016
Subject :	Valve Bank Cover May Crack and Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V521
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CHEVROLET / 2016
Subject :	Unexpectedly Loss of High Voltage Power
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V522
Manufacturer :	MANAC Trailers USA, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	MANAC / 2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V523
Manufacturer :	MANAC INC.
Make / Model Years :	MANAC / 2016-2018
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V524
Manufacturer :	Polar Tank Trailer, LLC.
Make / Model Years :	POLAR TANK / 2014-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V525
Manufacturer :	Heil Company
Make / Model Years :	HEIL / 2014-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V526
Manufacturer :	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :	HONDA / 2016
Subject :	Side Marker Lights may not Function/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V528
Manufacturer :	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :	HONDA / 2015-2016
Subject :	Connecting Rod Bearing Retainer may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V532
Manufacturer :	Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TIFFIN / 2007-2011
Subject :	Windshield Wiper Arms May Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V542
Manufacturer :	Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :	BLUE BIRD / 2015-2017
Subject :	Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V543
Manufacturer :	Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :	BLUE BIRD / 2016-2017
Subject :	Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V547
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 :	16V548
Manufacturer :	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	MITSUBISHI / 2015
Subject :	Fluid may Leak from Transmission Hose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V580
Manufacturer :	Hyundai Translead
Make / Model Years :	HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD / 2004-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve

NHTSA Recalls for August 8, 2016

Good morning everyone.  Happy Monday!

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration list of recalls is one of the shortest of the year.  Never the less the reasons for recalling vehicles is important to your safety.

This week there are troubled brake systems, seat belt bolt issues, potential electrical fires, incorrect labels, headlight troubles, stalling engines and transmission troubles.  

If you find 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 week!         



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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V087
Manufacturer :	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :	MERCEDES BENZ / 2015
Subject :	Headlamps/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V506
Manufacturer :	East Manufacturing Corp.
Make / Model Years :	EAST / 2014-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V516
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	BUICK / 2016-2017
Subject :	Incorrect Weight Information on Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V517
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	BUICK / 2011
Subject :	Front Seat Wiring Harness May Cause Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V520
Manufacturer :	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	PORSCHE / 2015
Subject :	Seat Belt Mounting Screws may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V527
Manufacturer :	Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	INFINITI / 2012-2013
Subject :	Hybrid Powertrain Module May Cause Engine Shut Off
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V529
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	CHRYSLER / 2015 JEEP / 2014-2015 RAM / 2015
Subject :	Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral

Recalls for August 1, 2016

Good morning everyone.  I hope all of you had a productive work week and relaxing weekend.

This week the list of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalls shows that improper machining of a part can affect the safety of several different vehicles that share the part.  It this case it's a spring.  Other safety issues include cracks in critical structural parts, brake failure, air bag problems, trouble with a clutch and much more.

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected by a recall no matter how insignificant as it may seem, please have it repaired as quickly as possible as your life may depend upon it.

Have a fantastically 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 :	15V743
Manufacturer :	Van Hool N.V.
Make / Model Years :	VAN HOOL / 2015-2016
Subject :	Air Brake Release Timing/FMVSS 121
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V464
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	VOLKSWAGEN / 2016
Subject :	Rear Child Locks May Disengage
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V466
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :	Incorrect Axle Information on Placard/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V471
Manufacturer :	Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	HARLEY-DAVIDSON / 2016
Subject :	Clutch may not Fully Disengage
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V472
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2014-2016
Subject :	Engine Brake may not Activate
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V474
Manufacturer :	Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Make / Model Years :	CHEETAH / 2014-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V476
Manufacturer :	Great Dane Trailers
Make / Model Years :	GREAT DANE / 2015-2017
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V477
Manufacturer :	Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TEREX / 2015-2016
Subject :	Platform Leveling Cylinder Weld Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V478
Manufacturer :	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :	NEWMAR / 2014-2016
Subject :	Engine Brake may not Activate
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V480
Manufacturer :	Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years :
Subject :	Rear Crossmember Weld Fracture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V481
Manufacturer :	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :	NEWMAR / 2017
Subject :	Loss of Headlights/Windshield Wiper Malfunction
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V483
Manufacturer :	Transcraft Corporation
Make / Model Years :	TRANSCRAFT / 2015-2017
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V484
Manufacturer :	Wabash National Corporation
Make / Model Years :	WABASH NATIONAL / 2015-2017
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V486
Manufacturer :	Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years :	VERMEER / 2014-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V488
Manufacturer :	Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years :	VERMEER / 2015-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V489
Manufacturer :	Brenner Tank, LLC
Make / Model Years :	BRENNER / 2015-2017
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V492
Manufacturer :	Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :	THOR / 2017
Subject :	Missing Warning Label near Fuel Fill Station
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V494
Manufacturer :	Fontaine Trailer Company
Make / Model Years :	FONTAINE / 2015-2017
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V496
Manufacturer :	Wilson Trailer Company
Make / Model Years :	WILSON / 2015
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V497
Manufacturer :	Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AMERITRANS / 2012-2016
Subject :	Unnecessary Tire and Loading Placards/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V498
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CHEVROLET / 2016
Subject :	Headlights may be Incorrectly Aimed/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V500
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2014-2017
Subject :	Trailer Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V501
Manufacturer :	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :	NEWMAR / 1998-2010,2014-2015
Subject :	Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V503
Manufacturer :	Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years :	UTILITY / 2014-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V504
Manufacturer :	Jerr-Dan Corporation
Make / Model Years :	JERR-DAN / 2014-2016
Subject :	Mounted Controls may Stay Activated
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V505
Manufacturer :	VT Hackney, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	HACKNEY / 2014-2016 KIDRON / 2014-2016
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V519
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AUDI / 2017
Subject :	Air Bags may Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V538
Manufacturer :	Starcraft RV
Make / Model Years :	STARCRAFT / 2016-2017
Subject :	Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V560
Manufacturer :	Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	JAYCO / 2016-2017
Subject :	Sway System may cause Loss of Trailer Brakes