Please Note: (Tue 18 Nov 2008) The Vehicle, Child Safety Seat, and Tire Recalls are under their own headings below the AUTOMOBILE / MOTORCYCLE / SUV / LIGHT TRUCK-ONLY related equipment recalls, which are immediately below.
3M Series 963 Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Markings (Tue 18 Nov 2008) 3M Company (3M) is recalling 276 rolls of 3M flexible prismatic conspicuity markings series 963 retroreflective sheeting sold for use as aftermarket equipment which is designed to enhance the conspicuity of certain trucks and trailers. The sheeting in question does not comply with one of the photometric performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment. " The 3M part numbers are: 963-10 (white), 963-326 (red/white), and 963-32 (red/white). The items were produced from the week of August 25 through November 6, 2008. The lot numbers are EDB 1926, 1927, 1928, and 1934. The sheeting does not reflect the full amount of light required by the standard. This could reduce the conspicuity of vehicles on which the sheeting is applied, which could increase the likelihood of a crash.
Arvinmeritor Trailer Axles (Tue 21 Oct 2008) Arvinmeritor is recalling 3,645 remanufactured trailer axles shipped for aftermarket use between July 9, 2007 and August 20, 2008. These axles were originally manufactured using a process known as 'grotnes' which results in the spindle being more susceptible to develop cracks on the internal surface of the spindle during subsequent lifetimes. In addition, some of the suspect axles may have insufficient or contaminated grease. Should spindle cracks develop and propagate to the exterior surface, there is a risk that the spindle and the attached components could separate from the axle. Also, the condition of insufficient or contaminated grease may potentially result in the wheel-end bearings to cease functioning as a rolling element, and thereby potentially result in a wheel-end separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
SKF BR930361 Hub Units for 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota, Durango Vehicles (Thu 16 Oct 2008) SKF is recalling 2,805 hub units, part no. BR930361, sold as a service part for 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota vehicles and 1999-2003 Dodge Durango vehicles equipped with 2-wheel drive & rear axle ABS. Due to a specification error, the rotor pilot for the hub unit may be too long. This results in the wheel to not be seated fully against the hub flange face during mounting. Improper seating of the wheel can result in excessive vibration, brake rotor noise, difficulty removing the wheel after installation and operation of the vehicle, and possibly wheel-end separation during vehicle operation. Should wheel-end separation occur, the driver could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Dorman NAPA Balkamp, Platinum 2425151, 2425152, 2425153 Steering Shafts for 1995-2005 Buick Regal; Chevrolet Cavalier, Impala, Monte Carlo; Oldsmobile Intrigue; Pontiac Sunfire Vehicles (Thu 16 Oct 2008) Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts Dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under Dorman's "OE Solutions" brand name), Balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "NAPA" brand name), and Platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of September 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective. If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Toughbook 30 Mag Computer Docking Stations (Tue 14 Oct 2008) Gamber Johnson is recalling 520 aftermarket computer equipment docking stations, P/Nos. 7160-0119, 7160-0119-01, 7160-0119-02, 7160-0120, 7160-0120-01, 7160-0120-03, 7170-0007, 7170-0007-01, 7170-0007-02, 7170-0008, 7170-0008-01, 7170-0008-02, sold between August 13 and September 30, 2008, for use in various motor vehicles. The docking handle, when pulled forward to dock and secure the computer in the docking station, may not catch and hold completely in place even though the handle is flush with the front surface of the docking station and even though an audible sound of engagement is heard. This can result in the latch mechanism disengaging while in operation. If the latch mechanism disengaged, the equipment being secured could come loose in the vehicle in the event of a sudden stop or crash, possibly causing injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
GIRARDIN ( 08V679000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 18, 2008 GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 210 MY 2008 AND 2009 MB II AND G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 AND DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS (OPTION SMK2, SBK3). THE SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSER...
GIRARDIN ( 08V691000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 18, 2008 GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 210 MY 2008 AND 2009 MB II AND G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 AND DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS (OPTION SMK2, SBK3). THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE THE...
BMW ( 08V693000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 15, 2008 BMW IS RECALLING 373 MY 2008 F650 GS MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES, THE LENGTH OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FRONT BRAKE DISC FASTENERS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. IF THE LENGTH OF A FASTE...
BMW ( 08V692000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 15, 2008 BMW IS RECALLING 509 MY 2008 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES. THE TIGHTENING OF THE CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN VARIOUS LEVELS OF TORQUE BEING APPLIED.
HYUNDAI ( 08V694000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 29, 2008 HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO (HPR) IS RECALLING 347 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES. THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER, UNIFORM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SURFACE CONTACT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO PROD...
MACK ( 08V688000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 23, 2008 MACK IS RECALLING 34,269 MY 1999-2005 CX AND MY 2004-2008 CXN TRUCKS. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY PREMATURELY FAIL RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHTS.
DODGE ( 08V687000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 18, 2008 SPRINTER WILL RECALL 6 MY 2007 DODGE 3500 AND FREIGHTLINER 3500 VEHICLES. THE THREADED BUSH OF THE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BREAK. THE THREADED BUSH TOGETHER WITH THE ADJUSTMENT SCR...
TRIUMPH ( 08V686000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 15, 2008 TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 8 MY 2008 ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES. THERE COULD BE A MISSING WELD ON THE BACK OF THE PANNIER RAIL.
KEYSTONE ( 08V685000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 01, 2008 KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 10 MY 2008 LAREDO FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL AND TIRE AND LOADING INF...
FERRARA ( 08V684000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 04, 2008 FERRARA IS RECALLING 3 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE, AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DU...
FERRARA ( 08V683000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 04, 2008 FERRARA IS RECALLING 3 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
MERCEDES BENZ ( 08V682000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 17, 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 577 MY 2008 GL-CLASS, M-CLASS, AND R-CLASS VEHICLES. A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE DRIVING PIN USED TO CONTROL THE OIL PRESSURE OF THE POWER STEERING.
WINNEBAGO ( 08V681000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 11, 2008 WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 36 MY 2009 VISTA, SIGHTSEER, AND ITASCA SUNSTAR AND SUNOVA MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' . THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED ...
MITSUBISHI ( 08V680000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 16, 2008 MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 21,493 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LED TYPE STOP LAMPS AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUS...
GREAT DANE ( 08V678000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 12, 2008 GREAT DANE IS RECALLING 2,335 MY 2005 DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILERS. THE KINGPINS CAN BREAK OFF AS THE TRACTORS WERE ATTEMPTING TO COUPLE TO THE TRAILERS.
FORD ( 08V677000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: SEP 09, 2008 COLONIAL IS RECALLING 50 MY 2006-2008 FORD E350, E450, AND CHEVROLET G-VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRE...
FORD ( 08V676000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: SEP 09, 2008 COLONIAL IS RECALLING 50 MY 2006-2008 FORD E350, E450, AND CHEVROLET G-VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS VEHICLES AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUI...
HINO ( 08V667000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 09, 2008 HINO IS RECALLING 130 MY 2008-2009 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE LOWER SPRING SEAT MAY NOT CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSING PROPERLY,...
FORD ( 08V675000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 10, 2008 A WORK OF ART IS RECALLING 3 MY 2007 E350 VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHI...
TITAN ( 08V674000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:01 EST) Dated: DEC 12, 2008 TITAN IS RECALLING 2 MY 2007 MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOI...
BRITAX ( 08C010000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: DEC 10, 2008 BRITAX IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONTIER CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS E9L54E7 (FRONTIER RED ROCK), E9L54H6 (FRONTIER RUSHMORE), E9L54H7 (FRONTIER PINK SKY), E9L54M6 (FRONTIER CANYON), AND E9L5490 (FRON...
GRACO ( 08C009000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: DEC 03, 2008 GRACO IS RECALLING 43,994 COMFORTSPORT;SUP>TM;/SUP> CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS, IN THE FRAZIER;SUP>TM;/SUP> FASHION, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2007. THESE SEATS WERE EQUIPPED WI...
BABY TREND ( 08C008000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUN 23, 2008 BABY TREND IS RECALLING 5,787 LATCH-LOC CAR SEATS, MODELS MAGNUM 6439, GALAXY 6481, SILVERADO 6448, AND 6400S STAND ALONE BASES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 14, 2007 AND APRIL 1, 2008. INCORRECT STEEL W...
CHICCO ( 08C007000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUN 02, 2008 CHICCO USA, INC. IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 18,000 BASES USED IN KEYFIT AND KEYFIT 30 REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND IN CORTINA TRAVEL SYSTEMS, AND STAND-ALONE BASES FOR THESE SYSTEMS PURCHAS...
EVENFLO ( 08C006000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAR 28, 2008 EVENFLO IS RECALLING 1,038 DISCOVERY INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODELS 3021769Z AND 3021854Z, MANUFACTURED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING VARIABILITY, SOME UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WIT...
COOPER ( 08T029000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: DEC 11, 2008 COOPER TIRE IS RECALLING 1,692 COOPER CS4 TOURING (VR) TIRES, SIZE 215/55R17, PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 7 AND OCTOBER 11, 2008. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN CURED FOR AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF TIME.
DILL-ACP ( 08T028000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: DEC 05, 2008 DILL AIR CONTROLS PRODUCTS (DILL) IS RECALLING 1.8 MILLION REPLACEMENT SNAP-IN RUBBER VALVE STEMS, MODELS DILL APC TR413, TR414, AND TR418, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2006 AND JULY 2007. THESE VALVES MAY...
FIRESTONE ( 08T026000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 22, 2008 BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE, LLC (BFNT) IS RECALLING 135,310 FIRESTONE FR380 TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4, 2006 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2007, AND 26,941 LEMANS CHAMPION SE...
FIRESTONE ( 08T024000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: SEP 12, 2008 BFNT IS RECALLING 184 FIRESTONE BRAND FS400 TIRES, SIZE 315/80R22.5 LOAD RANGE L, COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 15 AND JUNE 28, 2008. THESE TIRES WERE NOT BRANDED WITH THE MAXIMUM ...
BRIDGESTONE ( 07T007000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: NOV 05, 2007 BFNT IS RECALLING 2,101 DUELER H/T 684 II TIRES, SIZE P235/60R17, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16 AND OCTOBER 27, 2007. ONE SIDEWALL HAS A BLANK PLUG WHERE THE PARTIAL TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (T...
BRIDGESTONE ( 08T023000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: AUG 13, 2008 BFNT IS RECALLING 4,202 BRIDGESTONE BIAS MOTORCYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE SCOOTER TIRES THAT FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRE...
DUNLOP ( 08T020000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUN 27, 2008 GOODYEAR IS RECALLING 5,300 DUNLOP WINTER SPORT 3D TIRES, SIZE 225/50R17 (DOT CODE DM40 2TTR), AND DUNLOP WINTER SPORT M3 TIRES, SIZE 275/35R18 (DOT CODE DMBL 2J8R), MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 200...
SPECTOR ( 08T019000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUN 16, 2008 AMERICAN PACIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC., (API) IS RECALLING 4,738 SPECTOR ADVANTA SUV ROWL RADIAL LIGHT TRUCK TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16 109S, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 3 AND MARCH 1, 2008. THESE TIRES MAY...
TECH INTERNATIONAL ( 08T018000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAY 30, 2008 TECH INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT SNAP-IN TIRE VALVE STEMS, MODEL NOS. TR413, TR413CH, TR414, TR415, TR418, AND TR423, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY AND NOVEMBER 2006. THE RUBBER PORTIO...
DEL-NAT ( 08T016000 ) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST) Dated: APR 15, 2008 DEL-NAT IS RECALLING 968 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2 AND DECEMBER 30, 2007. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAND...
Motor Vehicle Recalls (Weds, 2 Apr 2008 9:00:00 EST) EPA publishes calendar year summaries of all emission-related recalls beginning with 1991. The report for 2007 has been completed and is posted on www.epa.gov/otaq/recall.htm.