Double K Recalls Buses with Trans Air TA 73 Evaporators Due to Potential Short Circuits

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: DOUBLE K INC.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 175

Summary:
DOUBLE K IS RECALLING CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS AIR TA 73 EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR UTILIZES A POWER RESISTOR TO REGULATE BLOWER SPEED. SHOULD A SHORT OCCUR IN THE “LOW OR MEDIUM SPEED” CIRCUIT WHILE THE BLOWER IS IN HIGH SPEED, THE SHORT WILL CAUSE THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE TO FEEDBACK THROUGH THE RESISTOR TO GROUND, NOT DRAWING ENOUGH CURRENT TO TRIP THE FUSE.

Great Dane is Recalling Refrigerated Semi-Trailers Due to Defective Side Door Ramp Brackets

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

 Potential Number of Units Affected: 320

Summary:
GREAT DANE IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2009 THROUGH 2012 REFRIGERATED SEMI-TRAILERS BUILT WITH A PARTICULAR DESIGN SIDE DOOR RAMP BRACKET INSTALLATION. IF THE BRACKET CLIP FASTENER FAILS, THE RAMP COULD BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE TRAILER.

Keystone RV is Recalling Certain 2011 Travel Trailers Due to Improperly Installed Axles

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 293

Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE AXLES ARE INSTALLED BACKWARDS CAUSING A SLIGHT REDUCTION IN BRAKING TORQUE AND SHORTENED BRAKE LINING SERVICE LIFE.

Winnebago is Recalling Certain Motor Homes Due to Mislabeling

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 283

Summary:
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 TOUR AND ITASCA ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 7, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, “CERTIFICATION.” THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LABELS INDICATING THE WRONG TYPE OF LOAD RANGE TIRES.

Pierce Manufacturing is Recalling 2008-2009 Arrow XT Vehicles Due to Defective Air Cleaner Bracket Fasteners

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 108

Summary:
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ARROW XT VEHICLES BUILT WITH CATERPILLAR C13 2007 ENGINES. THE THREE UPPER AIR CLEANER BRACKET FASTENERS MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR CLEANER AND BRACKET MAY FALL ONTO THE ENGINE AND START A FIRE.

Starcraft is Recalling Certain Buses Due to Body Panels Missing Structural Joint Adhesive

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: STARCRAFT BUS

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,385

Summary:
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 PRODIGY MFSAB AND QUEST MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE BODY PANELS COULD BE MISSING A STRUCTURAL JOINT ADHESIVE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, “SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.”

Starcraft Issues Recall on Certain Model Buses Due to Missing Mirror Labels

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: STARCRAFT BUS

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,426

Summary:
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 PRODIGY AND QUEST MFSAB MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE LABEL INSTRUCTING DRIVERS TO NOT USE THE CROSS MIRRORS TO VIEW TRAFFIC WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION IS MISSING. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, “REVIEW MIRRORS.”

MEDTEC is Recalling 2010 Ambulance’s Due to Seat Belt Problems

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION

Component: ATS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 87

Summary:
MEDTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AMBULANCE TYPE II VANS FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, “SEATING SYSTEMS,” AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.” THE REAR FACING AMBULANCE ATTENDANT SEAT UTILIZES A STEEL FLOOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE ALUMINUM FLOOR SUBSTRUCTURE AND THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE WAS OMITTED IN SOME AMBULANCE BODIES.

Honda is Recalling 2009-2010 Honda Fit Due to a Potential Problem with Spring Assemblies

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,201

Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 HONDA FIT VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR SPRING ASSEMBLIES ON THE ENGINE’S VARIABLE VALVE TIMING AND LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL (VTEC) SYSTEM TO FAIL.

Western Star/Diamler Trucks is Recalling Certain 2011 Trucks Due to Defective Alternator Cables

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Summary:
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA AND CONORADO AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 22, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH AN EPA10 ISX ENGINE. THE ROUTING AND SECURING OF THE ALTERNATOR CABLES MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO CONTACT OR NEARLY CONTACT AN ENGINE HEAT SHIELD POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE CABLE INSULATION.

Diamond Coach is Recalling Certain 2006-2010 Buses Due to Fuse Holder Problem

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: DIAMOND COACH CORPORATION 

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,320

Summary:
DIAMOND COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.  

Toyota is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to the Possibility of the Accelerator Pedal Getting Stuck in the Wide Open Position

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL 

Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER’S FLOOR MAT.

Lexus is Recalling Certain 2006-2007 Vehicles Due to Plastic Pad Near the Accelerator Pedal

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,647

Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 LEXUS GS300 AND GS350 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE FLOOR CARPET MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Lexus is Recalling Certain 2004-2007 Vehicles Due to Improperly Installed Forward Retention Clips

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 769,379

Toyota is Recalling Certain 2004-2007 Vehicles Due to Improperly Installed Forward Retention Clips

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 769,379

Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM.

Suzuki is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Defective Regulator/Rectifier Units

February 26, 2011

Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Potential Number of Units Affected: 73,426

Pacific American Fish Co. Recalls Shishamo Roe Capelin 4L Due To Potential of C. Botulinum

February 25, 2011

Pacific American Fish Co, Inc. of Vernon, California is recalling SHI306 Shishamo 4L 5PC (23-28G) Wild, Pack 4/20TR, Lots 202885-2 & 201011-3, Master Carton information.

Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy Protein in Certain “Nibble With Gibble’s” And Kay and Ray’s Branded Products

February 25, 2011

 Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. of Chambersburg, PA, is recalling the below listed packages of chips because they may contain undeclared soy protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivities to soy protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, if they consume these products.

 Nibble with Gibble’s    
  • 16 oz Party Pounder
UPC # 4166410500
  • 12 oz Curly Kettle
UPC # 4166410216
  • 10 oz Family Pak Reg
UPC # 4166410310
  • 10 oz Krinkle Kut Reg
UPC # 4166410312

Undeclared Peanuts Found In Dry Fruit “Kachori” Packaged and Distributed by Maya Overseas Food

February 25, 2011

New York State Acting Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers to undeclared peanuts in Dry Fruit “Kachori”, packaged and distributed by Maya Overseas Food Inc., located at 48-85 Maspeth Ave in Maspeth, New York. 

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard

February 25, 2011

Name of Product: Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders

Units: About 370,000 tea lights in United States and 30,000 tea lights in Canada

Importer: Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas

Hazard: The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.

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