Sunday

Mitsubishi Truck Recall, Seat Belt Defect

MITSUBISHI FUS/ FEC52 2012
MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 2012
MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 2012
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Mfr's Report Date: FEB 15, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V058000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 760
Summary:
 MITSUBISHI FUSO (MFTA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FEC52, FEC72, AND FEC92 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208 “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INSTALLED. THE PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT ENGAGE ITS BUCKLE CORRECTLY.
Consequence:
 FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
 MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE

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Friday

Mack LEU Recall, Mack MRU Recall, Axle Cracks

MACK LEU 2010-2011


MACK MRU 2009-2011

Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC
Mfr's Report Date: FEB 20, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V067000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,065

Summary:
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 MRU AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 LEU VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 BECAUSE THE FRONT AXLE MAY CRACK AND FRACTURE.

Consequence:
COMPLETE FRACTURES CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE AXLE BEAMS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WHEN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES ARE AVAILABLE. AS AN INTERIM MEASURE, A MAG PARTICLE INSPECTION WILL BE PROVIDED TO MITIGATE RISK AND IDENTIFY VEHICLES WITH CRACKED AXLE BEAMS

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Monday

International 9200, International 9400, International 9800, International 9900, International Durstar, International Lonestar, International, Paystar, International Prostar, International Transtar, International Workstar Recall

Do you own one of these potentially lemon International trucks because of leaking brakes that can lead to a fire?
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     IC BUS HC     2012
     INTERNATIONAL 9200     2011-2013
     INTERNATIONAL 9400     2012-2013
     INTERNATIONAL 9800     2011-2013
     INTERNATIONAL 9900     2013
     INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR     2011-2013
     INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR     2011-2013
     INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR     2011-2013
     INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR     2011-2013
     INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR     2011-2013
     INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR     2011-2013
Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC Mfr's Report Date: FEB 08, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V052000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,959
Summary:
 NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 IC BUS HC AND INTERNATIONAL 9400AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR, PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, LONESTAR, PROSTAR, 9200, AND 9800, AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900, VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKES CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence:
 UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy:
 NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY.
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Morgan Olson Walk In Van Recall

Do you own one of these Morgan Olson Walk-in Van vehicles being recalled, with doors that may not stay closed?
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     MORGAN OLSON WALK IN VAN     2009-2012

Manufacturer: MORGAN OLSON CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: FEB 02, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V045000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,316
Summary:
 CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 MORGAN OLSON WALK-IN VAN TYPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2012, WITH SLIDING FRONT SIDE DOORS, HAVE DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF S4.2.1.1(a) OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS," AND THEREFORE DO NOT COMPLY.
Consequence:
 A DOOR LATCH SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS MAY NOT REMAIN FULLY LATCHED KEEPING THE DOOR CLOSED, ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, AND MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT PARTIAL OR FULL EJECTION.
Remedy:
 MORGAN OLSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED
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Friday

Caterpillar CT 660 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):


CATERPILLAR CT660 2012-2013

Manufacturer: CATERPILLAR INC. Mfr's Report Date: FEB 10, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V051000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 104

Summary:
CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 CT660 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.

Consequence:
UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.

Remedy:
CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY

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Thursday

Genie TZ Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
GENIE TZ-34 2010-2011
GENIE TZ-50 2010-2011
Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates:
GENIE / MOTOR CONTROLLER JAN 01, 2010 - AUG 07, 2011
Manufacturer: GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.Mfr's Report Date: JAN 24, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V022000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 537
Summary:
 GENIE IS RECALLING CERTAIN TZ-34 AND TZ-50 TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, BECAUSE THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN FAIL. THIS COMPONENT WAS ALSO INSTALLED AS A SERVICE PART REPLACEMENT ON TMZ 34/19 AND TMZ 50 UNITS AS PART NUMBER 96769 AND KIT 99854 FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2011. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL. PLEASE SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V-373.
Consequence:
 FAILURE OF THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
 GENIE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES

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Kenworth T Recall, Kenworth W Recall, Peterbilt Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KENWORTH T170 2012-2013
KENWORTH T270 2012-2013
KENWORTH T370 2012-2013
KENWORTH T440 2012-2013
KENWORTH T470 2012-2013
KENWORTH T660 2012-2013
KENWORTH T700 2012-2013
KENWORTH T800 2012-2013
KENWORTH W900 2012-2013
PETERBILT 320 2012-2013
PETERBILT 330 2012-2013
PETERBILT 337 2012-2013
PETERBILT 348 2012-2013
PETERBILT 365 2012-2013
PETERBILT 367 2012-2013
PETERBILT 382 2012-2013
PETERBILT 384 2012-2013
PETERBILT 386 2012-2013
PETERBILT 388 2012-2013
PETERBILT 389 2012-2013
PETERBILT 587 2012-2013
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATEDMfr's Report Date: JAN 27, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V026000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15,932
Summary:
 PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence:
 UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy:
 PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY

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Mack LE Recall, Mack MR Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MACK LE 2002-2005
MACK MR 2002-2005
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCMfr's Report Date: JAN 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V017000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,333
Summary:
 MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 MR AND LE HEAVY TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2004. OVER TIME, THE VEHICLE’S LOAD MAY RESULT IN FATIGUE CRACKS OF THE FRONT AXLE BEAM. THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND RESULT IN COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE AXLE BEAM.
Consequence:
 MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 MR AND LE HEAVY TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2004. OVER TIME, THE VEHICLE’S LOAD MAY RESULT IN FATIGUE CRACKS OF THE FRONT AXLE BEAM. THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND RESULT IN COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE AXLE BEAM.
Remedy:
 THIS RECALL RELATES TO PREVIOUS RECALLS 09V-240 AND 10V-069. ANALYSIS OF THESE RECALLS HAS SHOWN THAT AFTER THE RECEIVING THE REMEDIES, THE AXLES MAY STILL CRACK. AS SUCH, MACK TRUCKS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AXLES ON ANY MR AND LE MODELS CONFIGURED AS FRONT-LOADER OR SIDE-LOADER REFUSE TRUCKS. AXLES ON ALL OTHER MR AND LE MODELS WILL RECEIVE A MAG-PARTICLE INSPECTION AND MACK WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS

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HME 1871 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HME 1871 2011
Manufacturer: HME INCORPORATEDMfr's Report Date: JAN 25, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V033000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Summary:
 HME IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2011 1871 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC) DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
Consequence:
 IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy:
 HME IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY OWNERS

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Ford F53 Recall, Ford F59 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FORD F-53 2011-2012
FORD F-59 2011-2012
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANYMfr's Report Date: JAN 30, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V035000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,239
Summary:
 FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH JULY 1, 2011 AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2011. THE ‘PRNDL’ CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE ‘PRNDL’ DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.
Consequence:
 AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE ‘PRNDL’ CABLE ASSEMBLY

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Volvo VHD Recall, Volvo VNL Recall, Volvo VNM Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
VOLVO VHD 2011-2012
VOLVO VNL 2011-2013
VOLVO VNM 2011-2013
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMfr's Report Date: FEB 01, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V036000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 22,383
Summary:
 VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence:
 INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK-UP LEADING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY

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Mark GU Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MACK GU 2012-2013
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCMfr's Report Date: FEB 01, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V037000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Summary:
 MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 GU, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence:
 INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK-UP LEADING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY

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Crane Carrier Let2 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CRANE CARRIER LET2 2009
Manufacturer: CRANE CARRIER COMPANYMfr's Report Date: FEB 01, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V043000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
Summary:
 CRANE CARRIER IS RECALLING THREE MODEL YEAR 2009 LET2 HEV, CAB AND CHASSIS UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 24, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH ELFA TRACTION DRIVE MOTORS. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR’S SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL MAY BE MISINTERPRETED BY THE MOTOR CONTROLLER AND MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE LURCHING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE RANGE SELECTED WITH THE SHIFTER.
Consequence:
 THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE A COLLISION WITH A PERSON OR OBJECT, LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
 CRANE CARRIER NOTIFIED THE OWNER OF ALL THREE UNITS

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Ford Odyssey Recall, GM Odyssey Recall, Turtle Top Odyssey Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FORD ODYSSEY 2008-2011
FORD ODYSSEY LT 2009
GM ODYSSEY 2010
TURTLE TOP / ODYSSEY XL 2008-2011
Manufacturer: TURTLE TOPMfr's Report Date: JAN 31, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V044000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ11002
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 133
Summary:
 TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2008 THROUGH 2011 ODYSSEY, ODYSSEY XL, AND ODYSSEY LT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011, AND BUILT ON FORD, GENERAL MOTORS, AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS’, EQUIPPED WITH A CARRIER CORPORATION GEN V EM-1 EVAPORATOR. THE EM-1 EVAPORATORS CONTAIN A FUSE HOLDER IN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION MAY CAUSE THE FUSE TO LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER, RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
Consequence:
 IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy:
 TURTLE TOP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE RETROFIT KIT FROM CARRIER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

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Altec AC18 Recall, Altec AC23 Recall, Altec AC38 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ALTEC AC18 2011
ALTEC AC23 2011
ALTEC AC38 2008-2011
Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Mfr's Report Date: JAN 27, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V041000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18
Summary:
 ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 AC38 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AC18 AND AC23 UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-TWO BLOCK (ATB) SWITCH TREE GUARD OPTION. THE ATB TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence:
 IF THE BRACKET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THE COMPONENTS COULD BE DISLODGED WHEN THE BOOM IS RAISED TOWARDS THE MAXIMUM ELEVATION AND COULD CAUSE THE ATB SWITCH, COVER, AND WEIGHT TO FALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO PEOPLE OR PROPERTY BELOW.
Remedy:
 ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND INSTRUCT UNIT OWNERS TO INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET AND CORRECT ANY INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS

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Autocar ACX Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
AUTOCAR ACX 2011-2012
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLCMfr's Report Date: FEB 07, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V046000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 269
Summary:
 AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ACX HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence:
 UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy:
 AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY

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Monday

Honda Ridgeline Truck Recall

ehicle Make / Model:   Model Year(s):
     HONDA RIDGELINE   2011-2012
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Mfr's Report Date: JAN 19, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V025000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 206
Summary: 
  HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012, RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2011. THE SPARE TIRE INSTALLED IN AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT MATCH THE INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE’S TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE.”
Consequence: 
  AN INCORRECT LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 
  HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPARE TIRE AND IF NECESSARY, EXCHANGE THE SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY OR REPLACE THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD

Thursday

Ford F-650 Recall

FORD F-650 SD 2011
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANYMfr's Report Date: JAN 04, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V009000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36
Summary:
 FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-650 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR MFS08 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE STEERING ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE STEERING ARM LOOSENING OR SEPARATING.
Consequence:
 LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM AND STEERING KNUCKLE, AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES

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International Prostar Recall, stability control system isn't stable

Do you own one of these potentially dangerous lemon International Prostar trucks?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR 2012
Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INCMfr's Report Date: DEC 16, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V590000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 684
Summary:
 NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZX MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Consequence:
 IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ESC MODULE
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