Recalls for September 26, 2016

Happy Monday everyone.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a rather long list of recalls.  Safety issues included incorrect exterior lights, transmission troubles, air bag issues, stalling engines, windshield wiper problems, trouble with seats, exterior mirror problems, loose bolts, brake trouble and more.

Please review review the list.  If your vehicle is affected by a recall please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Your life and the lives of others might depend upon 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 :	15V110
Manufacturer :	BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :	BMW / 2014-2015
Subject :	Rear Turn Signals may be Obscured/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V612
Manufacturer :	MORBARK, INC.
Make / Model Years :	MORBARK / 2013-2016
Subject :	Tail Light Location is Incorrect/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V614
Manufacturer :	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :	LAND ROVER / 2015 RANGE ROVER / 2014-2015
Subject :	Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V615
Manufacturer :	Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :	HYUNDAI / 2016
Subject :	Air Bag may not Prevent Neck Injury/FMVSS 208
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V616
Manufacturer :	Eldorado National-Kansas
Make / Model Years :	ELDORADO / 2011-2016
Subject :	Side Lamps may not Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V617
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2017
Subject :	Power Window Force may be Excessive/FMVSS 118
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V618
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2015-2016
Subject :	Engine may Stall Due to Fuel Pump Contamination
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V619
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AUDI / 2010-2013
Subject :	Coolant Leak may cause Engine Stall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V622
Manufacturer :	Bison Coach, LLC
Make / Model Years :	BISON / 2015-2016
Subject :	Battery Cable is not Fused
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V623
Manufacturer :	Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TIFFIN / 2017
Subject :	Driver-Side Windshield Wiper Arm may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V626
Manufacturer :	Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Make / Model Years :	KME / 2014-2016
Subject :	Drive Shaft Tube Thickness Insufficient
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V627
Manufacturer :	Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Make / Model Years :	TRIPLE E / 2016
Subject :	Submerged Showerhead may cause Water Contamination
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V629
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	THOMAS BUILT BUSES / 2015-2017
Subject :	Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V630
Manufacturer :	Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :	HYUNDAI / 2007-2008
Subject :	Driver Seat May Inadvertently Move
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V631
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	THOMAS BUILT BUSES / 2015-2017
Subject :	Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V632
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	PETERBILT / 2013
Subject :	Incorrect Information on Certification/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V633
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	PETERBILT / 2017
Subject :	Air and Electric Bracket may cause Tripping Hazard
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V634
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	FREIGHTLINER / 2014-2017 WESTERN STAR / 2014-2017
Subject :	Axle Capacity may Exceed Hub Capacity
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V635
Manufacturer :	Kaufman Trailers
Make / Model Years :	KAUFMAN / 2015-2016
Subject :	Spring Eye may Break Allowing Axle to Move
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V638
Manufacturer :	Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TIFFIN / 2017
Subject :	Passenger Side View Mirror may not Hold Position
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V639
Manufacturer :	Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years :	UTILIMASTER / 2016
Subject :	Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V642
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AUDI / 2015-2017
Subject :	Side Marker Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V645
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	COACHMEN / 2017
Subject :	Roof May Fall Due to Missing Wire Clip
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V648
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AUDI / 2017
Subject :	Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V649
Manufacturer :	Maserati North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	MASERATI / 2015
Subject :	Front Wheel Bearings with Insufficient Hardness
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V650
Manufacturer :	Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC
Make / Model Years :	PLEASANT VALLEY / 2016-2017
Subject :	Propane Hose may Rub and Leak
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V652
Manufacturer :	Groupe Cambli inc
Make / Model Years :	CAMBLI / 2014-2015
Subject :	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V653
Manufacturer :	BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :	BMW / 2015-2017
Subject :	Rear Sub-Frame Bolts may Loosen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V654
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	FCCC / 2013-2016
Subject :	Trailer Brakes may Stay Activated
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V655
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :	Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V656
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	FREIGHTLINER / 2013-2017
Subject :	Power Distribution Module may Melt or Burn
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V657
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	THOMAS BUILT BUSES / 2017
Subject :	Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Leak After Fast Fill
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V658
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	FREIGHTLINER / 2016-2017
Subject :	Incorrectly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V659
Manufacturer :	Wabash National Corporation
Make / Model Years :	WABASH / 2015-2016
Subject :	Frame Cracks Causing Counterbalance Leg Detachment
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V662
Manufacturer :	Gillig LLC
Make / Model Years :	GILLIG / 2014-2016
Subject :	Rear Brake Hoses can Rub on the Chassis and Fray
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V663
Manufacturer :	Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SMEAL / 2015-2016
Subject :	False Activations of the Touchscreen display
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V667
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	FIAT / 2016
Subject :	Incorrect Spare Tire Information/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V668
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	CHRYSLER / 2010-2014 DODGE / 2010-2014 JEEP / 2010-2014
Subject :	Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V687
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CADILLAC / 2016
Subject :	Missing Bolt may Allow Seat Belt Webbing to Detach

Recalls for September 23, 2016

Good morning.

The weekend is upon us.  This is a good time to learn if your vehicle is affected by a recall.

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration list of safety issues includes incorrect lighting, steering trouble, head restraint problems, incorrect wiring, trouble in stability control systems, suspension problems, lift gate trouble 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 upon it.

Have a safe motoring weekend!


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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V597
Manufacturer :	Harbor Freight Tools
Make / Model Years :	HAUL MASTER / 2006-2016
Subject :	Incorrectly Positioned Rear Lamp Bracket/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V599
Manufacturer :	Autocar Industries, LLC
Make / Model Years :	AUTOCAR / 2016-2017
Subject :	Steering Shaft Weld may Break Affecting Steering
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V600
Manufacturer :	Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :	KEYSTONE / 2011-2017
Subject :	Improper Wiring of Air Conditioner Thermostat
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V602
Manufacturer :	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :	MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016
Subject :	Rear Head Restraints may Not Stay Locked in Place
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V603
Manufacturer :	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :	MERCEDES BENZ / 2016
Subject :	Damaged Electronic Stability Control Unit
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V605
Manufacturer :	REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC.
Make / Model Years :	ROAD RESCUE / 2010-2016
Subject :	Power Control Module Short Circuit
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V606
Manufacturer :	Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Make / Model Years :	KME / 2012-2013
Subject :	Front Grille May Separate from Front Cab Face
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V607
Manufacturer :	Chicago Scooter Company, LLC
Make / Model Years :	CHICAGO SCOOTER COMPANY / 2016-2017
Subject :	Front Wheel Bearings may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V609
Manufacturer :	Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :	KEYSTONE / 2017
Subject :	Incorrect Tire and Load Information/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V610
Manufacturer :	Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ZERO / 2015
Subject :	Insufficient Power Affecting Safety Features
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V611
Manufacturer :	MORBARK, INC.
Make / Model Years :	MORBARK / 2009-2016
Subject :	Missing Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V613
Manufacturer :	Jumping Jack, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	JUMPING JACK / 2014-2015
Subject :	Tire, Wheel, Hub, and Torsion Arm may Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V628
Manufacturer :	Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :	HYUNDAI / 2016
Subject :	Inability to Accelerate from a Stop
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V644
Manufacturer :	Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years :	MAZDA / 2010-2016
Subject :	Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode

Buckle Up for Life Announces Top Tips for Car Seat Safety and Expands to 11 New Markets

Buckle Up for Life Announces Top Tips for Car Seat Safety and Expands to 11 New Markets

Recalls for September 12, 2016

Good morning!

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a list of recalls that is shorter than usual.  None the less, the safety issues are no less important.  On the list are problems with tires, loose seat bolts, air bags that may not deploy in a collision, electrical fires, doors that might unexpectedly open 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 upon it.  Repairs covered by a recall are free.  

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 :	16V584
Manufacturer :	Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ELDORADO / 2016
Subject :	Front Tires may Contact Tie-Rods
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V587
Manufacturer :	Outdoors RV Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	OUTDOORS RV / 2015-2017
Subject :	Fifth-Wheel may Separate from Tow Vehicle
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V588
Manufacturer :	Pagani Automobili SpA
Make / Model Years :	PAGANI / 2014-2016
Subject :	Driver Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy Properly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V589
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	CHRYSLER / 2016
Subject :	Improperly Torqued Fasteners
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V590
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	JEEP / 2014-2016
Subject :	Improper Torque on Seat Fasteners
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V592
Manufacturer :	Tadano America Corporation
Make / Model Years :	TADANO / 2013-2015
Subject :	Air Line may cause Loss of Mobility and Braking
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V598
Manufacturer :	Winnebago Industries, Inc
Make / Model Years :	ITASCA / 2014-2017 WINNEBAGO / 2015-2017
Subject :	Loose Power Cord may Overheat and cause Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V636
Manufacturer :	Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	NISSAN / 2015-2017
Subject :	Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V643
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2012-2016 LINCOLN / 2015
Subject :	Doors may Unexpectedly Open
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V651
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	BUICK / 2014-2017 CADILLAC / 2015-2017 CHEVROLET / 2014-2017 GMC / 2014-2017
Subject :	Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles are Future of the Automobile, says Information Trends

Global cumulative sales of over 20 million hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and revenue of $1.2 trillion by 2032
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide, over 20 million hydrogen fuel cell vehicles would be sold cumulatively by 2032, according to a landmark report published by Information Trends. The sales would generate cumulative revenues upwards of $1.2 trillion for the auto industry, it said.

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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, with a zero emission capability, represent future of the automobile, said Naqi Jaffery, the lead author of the report. These vehicles will be the fastest growing segment of the auto market by 2050, he added.

The report, "Global Market for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles," said that by 2020, sufficient hydrogen filling infrastructures would be in place in several regions of the world, giving an initial boost to the market for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Early users of these vehicles are fleets and high-end consumers. As fueling infrastructures expand in the 2020's, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will begin to garner grater market acceptance, resulting in faster market penetration. In the year 2032, over 5 million of these vehicles will be sold with projected revenues of over $250 billion.

According to the report, Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai have already rolled out hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and several other major automakers are poised to enter the market, triggering intense completion. In terms of unit sales, the United States will dominate the market compared to other countries, but the region to witness the highest growth will be Asia-Pacific
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Several governments are giving generous incentives to help propel the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market, but Japan is the most bullish on this technology. The Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, envisions hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as part of a "hydrogen society" where fuel cells will power buildings.

The report carries out an in-depth analysis of the emerging market for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.  It discusses major players and product rollouts, and it provides both long-term and short-term forecasts. The report contains detailed data for each region and for major countries in each region.

The report divides the timeline for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle rollouts into three segments – 2015-2020, 2021-2026, and 2027-2032 – and provides forecasts for each of the three time periods. A companion report, Global Market for Hydrogen Fueling Stations, discusses in detail the infrastructure needed to drive the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market.

About Information Trends

Information Trends, based in the Washington, D.C. region, is a leading market research and consulting company led by industry visionary and thought-leader, Naqi Jaffery. Please check us out at www.informationtrends.net.

Recalls for September 5, 2016

It's Labor Day but even a holiday does not stop the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from issuing their weekly list of safety recalls.

This week the list includes transmissions that unexpectedly shift into neutral, loose brake system hardware, pump troubles, engines that might stall and more.

If your vehicle is affected by a recall, please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Your life may depend on it.

Have a safe motoring holiday and week.


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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V529
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	CHRYSLER / 2015 FIAT / 2016 JEEP / 2014-2015 RAM / 2015
Subject :	Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V567
Manufacturer :	E-One Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	E-ONE / 2015-2016
Subject :	Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V569
Manufacturer :	Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Make / Model Years :	KME / 2015-2017
Subject :	Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V570
Manufacturer :	e-ride Industries
Make / Model Years :	E-RIDE / 2005-2016
Subject :	Missing Rear Reflector/FMVSS 500
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V572
Manufacturer :	ALUMA/KLM
Make / Model Years :	ALUMA KLM / 2011-2015
Subject :	Trailer may Separate due to Missing Welds
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V573
Manufacturer :	ALUMA/KLM
Make / Model Years :	ALUMA KLM / 2011-2015
Subject :	Misaligned Welds may cause Axle Mounts to Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V575
Manufacturer :	Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :	HYUNDAI / 2015
Subject :	Instrument Cluster may Malfunction
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V576
Manufacturer :	Subaru of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SUBARU / 2017
Subject :	Loose Bolts may affect Braking and Handling
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V577
Manufacturer :	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Make / Model Years :	TOYOTA / 2010-2015
Subject :	Accessory Exhaust Tip May Contact and Burn People
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V579
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :	Tire may Contact Wheel Well or Bottom of Trailer
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V581
Manufacturer :	Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FERRARA / 2015-2016
Subject :	Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V583
Manufacturer :	Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SMEAL / 2015-2016
Subject :	Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V585
Manufacturer :	Pierce Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	PIERCE / 2015-2016
Subject :	Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V586
Manufacturer :	Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Make / Model Years :	KME / 2013-2017
Subject :	False Activations of Touchscreen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V594
Manufacturer :	Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years :	MAZDA / 2009-2010
Subject :	Air Bag Control Unit may Fail due to Moisture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V601
Manufacturer :	Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years :	SPARTAN ERV / 2014-2016
Subject :	Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V621
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2013-2015 LINCOLN / 2013-2015
Subject :	Fuel Pump Malfunction may Cause Engine Stall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V624
Manufacturer :	Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company
Make / Model Years :	MIDWEST / 2016-2017
Subject :	Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	16V625
Manufacturer :	Halcore Group, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	HORTON AMBULANCE / 2013-2016
Subject :	Condenser Controller Wire Harness