Friday, September 26, 2014

8:46 PM

Recalls & Defects

LATEST RECALLS ANNOUNCED BY MANUFACTURERS

• September 25: 132,624 Toyota Tundra vehicles from 2014, Recalled for the Curtain-Shield Air Bags which may not deploy properly.

• September 25: 1,814 Audi Q7 vehicles from 2013, Recalled for a check valve which may allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.

• September 25: 29 Jayco fifth-wheel trailers from 2015, Recalled for incorrect cargo carrying capacity information on the label.

• September 24: 95 Spartan Motors emergency vehicles from 2011-2015, Recalled for a potential surge in the engine, increasing the risk of injury.

• September 24: 87 Spartan Motors emergency vehicles from 2014-2015, Recalled for potential engine stalling.

• September 24: 12 Starcraft RV Launch travel trailers from 2015, Recalled for incorrect labels regarding tire pressure.

• September 23: 47,912 Buyers Products warning triangles, Recalled for insufficient rigid joints at the base that may allow it to be blown over.

• September 23: 389 Jayco Precept motor homes from 2014-2015, Recalled for wires in the front seats that may become damaged, increasing the risk of a fire.

• September 23: 256 Forest River Coachmen 2150LE Prism motor homes from 2012-2015, Recalled for improper welding that may cause the liquid propane tank to fall off.
• September 23: Certain GM vehicles from 2013-2014, including Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impala models, Recalled for air bags that may not deploy.
• September 22: 188,723 Chrysler vehicles from 2011, including Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee models, Recalled for potential stalling.
• September 22: 132,921 GM vehicles from 2013-2015, including Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impala models, Recalled for brake pads that may remain engaged, which could result in a fire.
• September 22: 388 TBC Wild Country Radial XTX Sport tires, Recalled for potential sidewall cracking and broken ply cords.
• September 19: 1,139 Lincoln MKC vehicles from 2015, Recalled for visible air bubbles which could impact a driver’s vision.
• September 19: 64 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes from 2014, Recalled for incorrectly wired headlight wiring harnesses which may cause both headlights and fog lights to go out.
• September 19: 28 Adrian modified Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 cargo vans from 2012, Recalled for a potential propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
• September 18: 5,300 Yamaha FZ09 motorcycles from 2014, Recalled for headlight harnesses that may disconnect or break, causing the headlight to go out.
• September 18: 3,196 GM vehicles from 2011-2014, including GMC Savana CNG and Chevrolet Express CNG models, Recalled for potentially leaking natural gas, increasing the risk of a fire.

• September 18: 1,290 Ford Transit vehicles from 2015, Recalled for potential brake fluid leakage.
• September 18: 592 Ford Transit cargo vans from 2015, Recalled for sliding doors that may have been manufactured without epoxy reinforcement, which could cause the doors to unlatch and open during side impact crashes.

• September 17: 25,483 Chrysler Fiat 500L from 2014-2015, Recalled for possible improper deployment of the air bags.
• September 17: 8,070 Continental Tire motorcycle tires, Recalled for potential separation between the tread, belt, and carcass resulting in a loss of tire pressure.

• September 15: 20,000 Toyota vehicles from 2008-2014, including FJ Cruiser and Tacoma models, Recalled for potentially listing incorrect tire inflation information.
• September 15: 356 Grand Design RV Momentum fifth-wheel trailers from 2014, Recalled for suspension bolts that may shear, causing the axle springs to detach from the frame hanger.

• September 15: Certain Chrysler 200 vehicles from 2015, Recalled for wiring that may melt due to excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
• September 12: 133,227 Ford vehicles from 2013-2014, including Escape and Focus ST models, Recalled for potential stalling.
• September 12: 70,209 Ford hybrid electric vehicles from 2005-2008, including Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models, Recalled for the coolant pump in the hybrid system which may fail, resulting in overheating.

• September 12: Certain Porsche Macan vehicles from 2015, Recalled for the brake booster which may have been damaged during installation.
• September 11: 48,114 GM vehicles from 2013, including Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS models, Recalled for lap belt pretensioner cables that may not lock in place when tightened, allowing the seat belts to be extended when pulled on.
• September 11: 415 Jayco Seneca motorhomes from 2013-2014, Recalled for potential electrical shorts due to water corrosion.
• September 11: 218 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 vehicles from 2013, Recalled for voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds Federal Safety Standards. The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
• September 11: 163 Jayco White Hawk Summit 27RBOK travel trailers from 2014-2015, Recalled for tires that may rub against the outrigger which could cause premature wear or tire failure.
• September 11: 158 Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 2011-2012, including S550 and S65 AMG models, Recalled for potentially malfunctioning TPMS indicators.
• September 11: 57 Winnebago motorhomes from 2015, Recalled for potentially missing a damper plate which could lead to a fire.

• September 10: 31 ShowHauler recreational vehicles from 2010-2014, Recalled for the plastic furnace intake fan which may melt, causing a fire.

• September 10: 20 Entegra Cornerstone motorhomes from 2014-2015, Recalled for seat belt attachments that may be incorrect and seat belts that may fray.

• September 9: 14,940 Chevrolet Impala vehicles from 2014-2015, Recalled for the center storage console, which may not stay latched during a crash.
• September 9: 16,527 Imperial triangle warning signs manufactured by Torch, Recalled for reflecting an inadequate amount of light.
• September 9: 1,968 GM vehicles from 2009-2010, including Chevrolet Aveo and Pontiac G3 models, Recalled for the ABS valve which may corrode.
• September 9: 1,600 Autotech Accessories Avid 03 15×8.0 +25 offset aftermarket wheels, Recalled for the spokes which may break, causing the rim to separate from the center part of the wheel.
• September 9: 280 Delphi Automotive Systems replacement fuel pump modules for 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles, Recalled for potentially sending an incorrect fuel reading, which could cause the vehicle to run out of gas.

• September 9: Certain Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles from 2015, Recalled for rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.
• September 8: 126,000 Honda motorcycles from 2001-2012, including GL1800 and GL1800A models, Recalled for rear brakes that may drag after release.

• September 8: 10 Kovatch Predator and Panther fire fighting vehicles from 2013-2014, Recalled for the latch plate of the seat belt, which may become partially engaged with the buckle.

• September 5: 202,155 Saturn Vue vehicles from 2002-2004, Recalled for ignitions that may allow keys to be removed when the ignition is not in the “Off” position.

• September 5: 1,755 Helmet City HCI Model 100 L, XL, and XXL motorcycle helmets, Recalled for failing to comply with Federal Safety Standards.
• September 5: 1,041 Forest River recreational vehicles from 2013-2014, Recalled for microwaves that may start on their own and potentially start a fire.
• September 5: 342 Tucker Rocky Cyber River Road Grateful Dead U-6 motorcycle helmets, Recalled for failing to conform to impact attenuation requirements.
• September 4: 6,832 Dorman intermediate steering shafts sold for installation on GM vehicles from 2004-2012, Recalled for inadequate support of the u-joint bearing, which could cause complete loss of steering.
• September 4: Certain Directed remote start systems and interface modules, Recalled for potentially shutting down the vehicle while in motion.
• September 3: 82,509 SKF USA axle seals installed on Chevrolet and GMC vehicles from 1999-2013, Recalled for potentially leaking oil on the rear brakes.
• September 3: 3,914 UCI-Fram Group E84070 replacement fuel pumps marketed and sold by Airtex Products, Recalled for potentially leaking fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
• September 3: 486 Trans National Trading Outlaw T-70 XL motorcycle helmets, Recalled for failing to comply with Federal Safety Standards.

• September 3: 158 Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus recreational vehicles from 2014, Recalled for seat belt attachments that may be incorrect and seat belts that may fray.

• September 3: 27 BMW vehicles from 2014, including BMW i3 and MINI Cooper Hardtop models, Recalled for air bag inflators that may not have been assembled correctly, which could cause the air bag to not deploy in the event of a crash.

• August 29: 508 Ford vehicles from 2014, including C-Max and Focus models, Recalled for steering gears that may have been incorrectly assembled.

• August 29: 440 Aston Martin vehicles from 2014, including DB9 and Rapide S models, Recalled for a faulty circuit board which may cause the transmission to shift without driver input.

• August 28: 800 Genuine Scooters Stella 125 Automatic scooters from 2014, Recalled for potential engine stalls.

• August 28: 22 GM vehicles from 2015, including GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban models, Recalled for the roof rail air bags that may puncture or tear during deployment.

• August 27: 28,000 Ricon wheelchair lifts, Recalled for the platform side plates of the lifts which may crack.
• August 27: 19,249 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles from 2010-2013, Recalled for fuel tanks that may crack as a result of hose blockage due to spider webs.
• August 26: 120,426 GM vehicles from 2011-2013, including Buick Regal and Chevrolet Malibu models, Recalled for turn signal bulbs that may burn out.
• August 26: 106 GM vehicles from 2014, including Chevrolet Camaro and Buick Regal models, Recalled for potential loss of steering due to improperly torqued fasteners.
• August 26: Sutphen Minitower fire truck from 2013, Recalled for seat belts latches that may become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch.
• August 21: 15,956 Chrysler vehicles from 2014-2015, including Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler 200 models, Recalled for insufficient welding that may cause the rear shocks to detach from the vehicle.

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