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Monday, February 20, 2017

Recalls for February 20, 2017


Good morning.  Today is President's Day and many government services are shut down or limited duty.  Despite this the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued their list of recalls.

This week you will find several recreational vehicles made the list and that's good because RV travel season is soon.  Recall repairs will make for safer road trips this coming season.

On the list are fuel leaks, air bag troubles, brake system faults,  loose suspension fasteners, loose driveline fasteners and much 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.    
  



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

NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
BMW / 2011-2012
Subject :
Rear CV Joints may Fail
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
REV Recreation Group
Make / Model Years :
FLEETWOOD / 2017
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / 2016-2017
Subject :
Fuel may Leak from Fuel Filling Tube
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Automobili Lamborghini
Make / Model Years :
LAMBORGHINI / 2012-2017
Subject :
Fuel may Leak out of a Full Tank and cause a Fire
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Cruiser RV
Make / Model Years :
CRUISER RV / 2016-2017
Subject :
Furnace Export Port may be on Wrong End
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
VOLKSWAGEN / 2017
Subject :
Brake Fluid Leak may Reduce Braking Power
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2017
Subject :
Passenger Detection System may Disable Air Bag
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2017
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2017
Subject :
Center Console may Open in a Crash/FMVSS 201
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2017
Subject :
Transmission may not Repond to Shift Lever Input
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2016
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016
Subject :
Windshield may Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 208, 212
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2017
Subject :
Certain Front Air Bags may not Deploy in a Crash
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2016
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016
Subject :
Upper Control Arm Connecting Bolt may be Loose
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years :
MAZDA / 2010-2011
Subject :
Seat Lifter Links may Crack or Separate
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
JAGUAR / 2017
Subject :
Cracked Sill Panel may cause Ruptured Fuel Line
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
SUZUKI / 2009-2013
Subject :
Gear Shift Rear Shaft may Break
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
BMW / 2014
Subject :
Incorrect Coating on Battery Positive Cables
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
BMW / 2014-2017
Subject :
Fuel Vent Line may Chafe and Leak Fuel Vapor
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Airstream, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
AIRSTREAM / 2017
Subject :
Spare Tire Information Missing/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
HEARTLAND / 2017
Subject :
Missing GVWR Information/Part 567
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Make / Model Years :
MERCEDES BENZ / 2015
Subject :
Fuel Tank Protection Missing/FMVSS 301
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :
CHRYSLER / 2014-2017
DODGE / 2014-2017
Subject :
Front Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen and Disconnect

Monday, February 13, 2017

Recalls for February 13, 2017

Good morning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued their list of safety recalls.  It's nothing short of amazing that after building engine and electric powered vehicles for over 100 years that the human factor continues to create imperfect machines.

This week there are poor welds in seats.  Air bag troubles continue.  Wheels might fall off.  There are brake system problems.  Parts are missing in some vehicles.  Fuel leaks trouble some vehicles and there is much more.

Please 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 other might be in jeopardy.

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 :
Pratt Industries Inc.
Make / Model Years :
PRATT / 2014
Subject :
Wheel End may Separate from Axle
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC
Make / Model Years :
WALKER / 2014-2017
Subject :
Underride Guard may Detach from Trailer
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Autocar Industries, LLC
Make / Model Years :
AUTOCAR / 2016-2017
Subject :
Interior Lighting Adjustment Switch Missing
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Autocar, LLC
Make / Model Years :
AUTOCAR / 2013-2016
Subject :
S-Cam may Loosen and cause Brake Engagement
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :
TOYOTA / 2016-2017
Subject :
Rear Step Bumper May Break after Damage to Bracket
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2016
Subject :
Improper Weld Joints on Floor Pan
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :
FORD / 2017
Subject :
Instrument Cluster May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS102
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
PORSCHE / 2017
Subject :
Fuel Leak due to Sheared Fastening Screws
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Advance Engineered Products Ltd.
Make / Model Years :
ADVANCE ENGINEERED / 2014-2015
Subject :
Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
JAYCO / 2017
Subject :
Propane Manifold may Crack due to Impact from Axle
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2016-2017
Subject :
Incorrectly Welded Seat Back Frame/FMVSS 202a
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2017-2018
Subject :
Power Steering Hose Arcing and Steering Fluid Leak
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Vehicle Information on Label/Part 567
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
PONTIAC / 2006-2010
SATURN / 2007-2010
Subject :
Front Passenger Air bag may not Deploy
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
BMW / 2016-2017
Subject :
Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years :
HYUNDAI / 2017
Subject :
Loss of Power Brake Assist
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Van Hool N.V.
Make / Model Years :
VAN HOOL / 2010-2017
Subject :
Steering Wheel may be Difficult to Turn when Cold
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Highland Ridge RV
Make / Model Years :
HIGHLAND RIDGE / 2016-2017
Subject :
Axle may Shift and become Misaligned
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
JAYCO / 2017
Subject :
Brakes may not Apply if Trailer Disconnects
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
INFINITI / 2002
NISSAN / 2002
Subject :
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
VOLKSWAGEN / 2017
Subject :
Engine may Seize
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company
Make / Model Years :
MIDWEST / 2017
Subject :
Brake Lights May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 108

Monday, February 6, 2017

Recalls for February 6, 2017

Good Morning.  It's a bright sunny but cold morning here in the Chicago area.  A morning walk with my dogs found we wanted to scurry indoors to escape the cold but the sun sure feels good.

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration list of recalls almost seems to be a repeat of last week with seat belt troubles, air bag issues and incorrect labels.  New issues this week include fuel leaks, electrical shorts, suspension parts falling off, brake fluid leaks and more.

Please review the list.  If your vehicle is affected by a recall, please have it repaired as quickly as possible.  Repairs are free.  Your life might depend upon it.      



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

NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
REV Recreation Group
Make / Model Years :
FLEETWOOD / 2017
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / 2017
Subject :
Loose Rear Sway Bar may Detach
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years :
KIA / 2016
Subject :
Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :
HEARTLAND / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Certification Label/Part 567
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Altec Industries Inc.
Make / Model Years :
ALTEC / 2005-2016
Subject :
Winch Brake may allow Unexpected Line Movement
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHEVROLET / 2016-2017
Subject :
Incorrect Side View Mirror Installed/FMVSS 111
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
REV Recreation Group
Make / Model Years :
RENEGADE RV / 2011-2017
Subject :
Seat Belt Anchors may Detach/FMVSS 207, 210
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
4-STAR TRAILERS, INC
Make / Model Years :
4-STAR / 2012-2016
Subject :
Brake Fluid Leak from Ruptured Brake Line
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Highland Ridge RV
Make / Model Years :
HIGHLAND RIDGE / 2017
Subject :
Gas May Enter the Cabin from Open Gas Valve
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years :
THOR / 2017
Subject :
Sofa Seatbelts too Short to Restrain Passengers
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
PRIME TIME / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Tire Information on Placard/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
NISSAN / 2015-2017
Subject :
Rear Door may Open when Window is Lowered
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :
FREIGHTLINER / 2016-2017
Subject :
Unresponsive Instrument Clusters and Turn Signals
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Airstream, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
AIRSTREAM / 2017
Subject :
Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110, 567
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Maserati North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MASERATI / 2014-2015
Subject :
Fuel Lines may Weep or Leak
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Maserati North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :
MASERATI / 2014-2017
Subject :
Seat Wiring Harness may Short Circuit
NHTSA Recall ID Number :
Manufacturer :
BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :
BMW / 2000-2003
Subject :
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture