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Monday, January 2, 2017

Recalls for January 2, 2017

Happy New Year Everyone!  I hope 2017 will be a safe motoring year for you, your family and friends.

The year starts out with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issuing several recalls.  This week some vehicles might lose power steering assistance.  Electrical fires may hit other vehicles.  Some brake systems might leak hydraulic fluid.  On some vehicles suspension parts might break.

Please review the list, if your vehicle is affected by a recall please have it repaired as quickly as possible.

Let's make this week a safe start to the motoring new year!



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

NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :
STERLING / 2008-2009
Subject :
Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Starcraft RV
Make / Model Years :
STARCRAFT / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Tire and Rim Size on Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
GEM / 2016-2017
Subject :
Vehicle may Go in Opposite Direction than Intended
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
PORSCHE / 2015
Subject :
Front Lower Control Arms may Crack
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
Make / Model Years :
SMEAL / 1997-2016
Subject :
Movable Ladder Guardrail may Bend
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
HONDA / 2017
Subject :
Water may Leak into Rear Wiring Harness
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
LAND ROVER / 2016-2017
RANGE ROVER / 2016-2017
Subject :
Control Arm Fastener may Fail
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
GLAVAL BUS / 2016
Subject :
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ducati North America
Make / Model Years :
DUCATI / 2015-2016
Subject :
Side Stand Pivot Bolt Nut may Detach
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Make / Model Years :
YAMAHA / 2015
Subject :
Speed Sensor Wire may Break
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :
THOR / 2016-2017
Subject :
Door Hinge Pin and Plate Weld Insufficient
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
GULF STREAM / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect GAWR and GVWR on Certification/Part 567
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
DRV Suites
Make / Model Years :
DRV / 2017
Subject :
Rear Door Hinge Welds may be Insufficient
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
KZRV, L.P.
Make / Model Years :
KZRV / 2016-2017
Subject :
Rear Door Hinge Weld may be Insufficient
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2013-2016
Subject :
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
NISSAN / 2013-2016
Subject :
Air Bag May Not Deploy Due to Software Issue
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
BUICK / 2016
Subject :
Brake Lines May Leak Fluid
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2016-2017
LINCOLN / 2016-2017
Subject :
Oil Leak from Turbocharger
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
HONDA / 2016
Subject :
Seat Adjuster may Stick Unlocked/FMVSS 207
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :
HONDA / 2011-2016
Subject :
Second Row Outboard Seats may Stay Unlocked

Monday, December 26, 2016

Recalls for December 26, 2016

Happy Monday.  I hope you had a safe motoring Christmas holiday.  Let's remain safe for the remainder of the year and be especially cautious during the upcoming holiday and 2017.

Despite many businesses being closed for Christmas, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued their list of recalls.  Many are for trucks and recreational vehicles but some cars have safety issues that need attention.  This week's issues include welds that can break, axles that can't bare the load, air bags fail to work, fuel leaks might cause fire, engines might stall and more.

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

Have and safe motoring week and a Happy New Year!  


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

NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
PTIC
Make / Model Years :
STRATOS / 2014-2016
Subject :
Axles may be Overloaded
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :
HYUNDAI / 2016-2017
Subject :
Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
GULF STREAM / 2016-2017
Subject :
Unrestricted Viewing of DVD Monitor While Driving
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Van Hool N.V.
Make / Model Years :
VAN HOOL / 2009-2016
Subject :
Front Steering Knuckle Carriers may Crack
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
STARTRANS / 2016-2017
Subject :
Instrument Cluster Warning Incorrect/FMVSS 101/105
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years :
KIA / 2016-2017
Subject :
Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
LGS Industries Inc
Make / Model Years :
CARGO EXPRESS / 2017
LOOK / 2017
PACE / 2017
Subject :
Ramp Door Cable Brackets may Detach
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Livin' Lite Recreational Vehicles
Make / Model Years :
LIVIN LITE / 2017
Subject :
Rubber LP Gas Line can Melt and Catch Fire
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :
THOR / 2017
Subject :
Missing Mid-Ship Marker Light
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2017
Subject :
Insufficient Welds On Rear Side Air Bag Inflator
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :
PETERBILT / 2017
Subject :
Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Entegra Coach
Make / Model Years :
ENTEGRA / 2017
Subject :
Collision Mitigation System Improperly Installed
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2017
Subject :
Rear Seat Back Pivot Pins may Fail
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
SUZUKI / 2012-2016
Subject :
Alternator may not Charge Battery
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
HEARTLAND / 2016-2017
Subject :
Spare Steel Wheel may Wear through Brake Line
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
TOYOTA / 2016-2017
Subject :
Air Bag Fasteners May Loosen Affecting Deployment
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
DODGE / 2016
JEEP / 2016
Subject :
Crankshaft Sensor May Fail Causing Engine Stall
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
RAM / 2017
Subject :
Seat Mounted Air Bag Non-Deployment

Friday, December 23, 2016

Recalls for December 23, 2016

Happy Holidays Everyone.

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration list of recalls is short but as important as any other week.

This week issues include seats that move unexpectedly, fuel leaks, hardware issues in ladders, water leaks, circuit board problems and more.

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

Have a safe motoring holiday!  





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

NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2015-2017
PALOMINO / 2013-2016
PRIME TIME / 2015-2017
Subject :
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :
NEWMAR / 2017
Subject :
Water may Leak into Turn Signal Module
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Make / Model Years :
KALMAR / 2014-2016
Subject :
Circuit Board may be Overloaded and cause Fire
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Autocar, LLC
Make / Model Years :
AUTOCAR / 2012-2016
Subject :
Hybrid Drive Mounting Bolts Improperly Torqued
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2016
Subject :
Seats may Unexpectedly Move/FMVSS 207, 210
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
KTM North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
KTM / 2013-2016
Subject :
Wiring Harness could Fray and Brake Line may Melt
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Autocar, LLC
Make / Model Years :
AUTOCAR / 2013-2017
Subject :
Ignition Relay may Open causing Engine Stall
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Maserati North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MASERATI / 2017
Subject :
Rear Differential Pinion Nut Improperly Torqued
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
csc Motorcycles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
CSC / 2015-2016
Subject :
Brake Fluid Label Missing/FMVSS 122
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MITSUBISHI / 2011-2012,2016
Subject :
Lift Gate Supports may Fail and Lift Gate may Fall
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Indian Motorcycle Company
Make / Model Years :
INDIAN / 2014-2017
Subject :
Fuel Rail may Chafe and Leak

Monday, December 5, 2016

Tire Recall

Good morning,

Over the weekend the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent out a recall for certain Pirelli tires.

Please review the recall.  If your vehicle is affected please have the issue repaired as quickly as possible.  



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

NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Synopsis :
Pirelli Tire LLC (Pirelli) is recalling certain P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016, as an original equipment fitment exclusively for certain Maserati cars. Due to an incorrect carcass component, the affected tires may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air. A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Pirelli will notify Maserati owners and the dealers that purchased the tires as replacements. Pirelli will work with Maserati to replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2016. Owners may contact Pirelli customer service at 1-706-368-5800.

Recalls for December 5, 2016

Happy Monday everyone.

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall list is shorter than usual.  I doubt it means carmakers have finally made perfect vehicles.  Be sure when the NHTSA investigates an issue and determines it is a safety concern they will recall the vehicle to have the problem corrected.

This week issues include propane leaks, aluminum ladder troubles, issues in a throttle circuit, engine coolant leaks and doors that may open unexpectedly.

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Your life and lives of others may be at risk.

Have a safe motoring week!  


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

NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
HEARTLAND / 2015-2016
Subject :
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
DRV Suites
Make / Model Years :
DRV / 2015-2016
Subject :
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Cruiser RV
Make / Model Years :
CRUISER RV / 2015-2016
Subject :
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :
KEYSTONE / 2017
Subject :
Propane Leak Due to Contact with Cross Tube
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
KZRV, L.P.
Make / Model Years :
KZRV / 2015
Subject :
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :
DUTCHMEN / 2015-2016
KEYSTONE / 2015-2016
Subject :
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Entegra Coach
Make / Model Years :
ENTEGRA / 2017
Subject :
Throttle Circuit Electrical Interference
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2016-2017
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016-2017
Subject :
Seat Belt Extender may not Retract as Intended
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Make / Model Years :
DODGE / 2003-2006
FREIGHTLINER / 2003-2006
Subject :
BRAKE Indicator Lamp Inoperative/FMVSS 105
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Volvo Bus Corporation
Make / Model Years :
VOLVO BUS / 2008-2017
Subject :
Power Feed Relay may Fail and cause Engine Stall
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
IC BUS / 2011-2016
Subject :
Engine Coolant Leak into Cabin
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
IC BUS / 2011-2016
Subject :
Engine Coolant Leak into Cabin
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
TOYOTA / 2011-2016
Subject :
Power Sliding Door May Open while Driving