BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION’S PARKING LOCK MAY NOT OCCUR EVEN IF THE “P” POSITION HAS BEEN SELECTED AND IS DISPLAYED.
Consequence:
IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK AND DOES NOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY. Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Honda is recalling 9 year 2012 Honda Odyssey vehicles because the retention nut for the front right lower suspension damper bolt may not have been tightened to the proper torque, potentially allowing the nut to loosen.
Consequence:
IF THE NUT LOOSENS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD ONLY BE ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT, ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT TO AN EXTREME INWARD ANGLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
HONDA CONTACTED ALL NINE OWNERS BY PHONE ON DECEMBER 19, 2011, AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153
About 4,296 year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles are being recalled because the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing on some units. A missing pad could impair braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Nissan North America, Inc. has recalled about 33,800 Nissan Sentras (years 2010 and 2011) because of a problem with the battery terminal bolts.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / E-SERIES 2004-2008
Manufacturer: TEREX SOUTH DAKOTA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 08, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V542000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,123 Summary:
TEREX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2009 XT55 AERIAL DEVICES MOUNTED ON TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES ARE USED TO ELEVATE PERSONNEL TO TRIM TREES AND FOR UTILITY WORK WHILE PARKED IN THE WORK AREA. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP AROUND THE LOWER BOOM HINGE PIN BOSS AT THE TURNTABLE WHICH CAN PROGRESS INTO FAILURE OF THE PLATES IF NOT DETECTED. Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE PLATES WILL CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOTION OF THE BOOM AND COULD CAUSE THE PLATFORM TO FALL, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO A PERSON STANDING ON THE PLATFORM. Remedy:
TEREX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2100. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX UTILITIES WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-605-884-3892. Notes:
TEREX’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SN598. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153
GM is recalling about 1,798 Chevrolet Express (2012) and GMC Savana (2012) vehicles because the second stage of the dual-stage air bag will not inflate in a severe front-end collision.
GM will notify registered owners. GM dealerships will install a new front passenger air bag free of charge. For more information contact GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.
Vehicle Make / Model:
INFINITI / G37 COUPE 2011-2012
NISSAN / 370Z 2011
Manufacturer:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr’s Report Date:
NOV 03, 2011
Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,788
Rolls Royce is recalling about 590 Ghost vehicles (year 2010) that have turbocharged engines because the electric auxiliary water pump circuit board can overheat, which cold cause an engine fire or damage the pump.
All 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost owners should contact the company at 877-877-3735 for more information about this recall.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA 2011
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 07, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V466000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 30,294 Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011. SOME VEHICLES HAD A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP INSTALLED AT THE PORT DURING IMPORTATION. THESE EXHAUST TIPS MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LENGTH OF THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST PIPES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON’S LEG. Consequence:
IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN’S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 26G8/U3. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153
Airstream Inc. is recalling 66 year 2011-2012 Avenue Coaches because the front seat swivel mechanism locking pins could come lose and disengage from the swivel mechanism. This could allow the seat to swivel back and forth while driving, which could increase the risk of crashing.
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. is recalling 763 Granturismo and Quattroporte cars, year 2009, because the rear suspension wheel alignment toe-in tie-rods may fail due to incorrect machining. A failed tie-rod could cause the driver to crash.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 01, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V390000
N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 920 Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.
Honda has announced a recall that affects about 1,512,107 vehicles. This Honda recall includes Accord (years 2005-2010) CR-V (years 2007-2010) and Element (years 2005-2008) due to the transmission problems outlined below.
The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing could break in certain driving conditions, causing noise, the “check engine” light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and electronic sensor housing within the transmission. This situation could result in a short-circuit that causes the engine to stall in these recalled Hondas. Furthermore, broken pieces from these parts may get stuck in the parking pawl, causing the car to move after the gear is placed in the park position.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LEXUS RX350 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 30, 2010, THROUGH MAY 18, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT (VDIM). THE CALIBRATION FOR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES IS INCORRECT. DUE TO THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY NOT BE CONTROLLED PROPERLY DURING ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) OR VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) ACTUATION.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR A FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY CORRECT A VEHICLE SLIDE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2009-2012 MRU Heavy Trucks. The bolts used to mount the steering gear were not properly tightened. Loose bolts may cause the steering gear to disconnect from its mounting bracket, causing a complete loss of steering.
Dealers will replace the bolts and tighten new ones to the correct specification free of charge. Drivers and owners can contact Mack Trucks for more information toll-free at 1-800-866-1177.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KAWASAKI / ZX1000JBFL 2011
KAWASAKI / ZX1000JBL 2011
KAWASAKI / ZX1000KBFL 2011
KAWASAKI / ZX1000KBL 2011
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V363000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): E-ONE / CYCLONE II 2010-2011
E-ONE / TRADITION 2010-2011
E-ONE / TYPHOON 2010-2011
Manufacturer: E-ONE, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 11, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V357000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 80 Summary:
E-ONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 TYPHOON, CYCLONE II, AND TRADITION FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH JULY 1, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH TRIMARK DOOR LATCH MOUNT BRACKET KITS, PART NUMBERS 28141-01 AND 28142-01. IF THE MOUNTING FASTENERS ARE NOT AT PROPER TORQUE VALUE, THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE MOUNT BRACKET MAY POTENTIALLY ROTATE OUT OF POSITION. THESE MOUNT BRACKETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, “DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.” Consequence:
THE DOOR MAY NOT STAY CLOSED AND COULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING DURING A CRASH. PERSONS OR OBJECTS COULD FALL FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY. Remedy:
E-ONE IS WORKING WITH TRIMARK AND TRIMARK WILL NOTIFY VEHICLE OWNERS USING E-ONE LETTERHEAD. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY E-ONE SERVICE CENTERS OR BY TRIMARK PERSONNEL AS NEEDED. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIMARK AT 1-641-394-1032 OR E-ONE AT 1-352-861-3223. Notes:
E-ONE’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 4EN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153
Ford is recalling about 26,715 vehicles and parts due to a potential problem with turn signals, tail lights, hazard lights and/or brake lights. This recall affects certain 2011 Ranger trucks and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004-2011 ranger trucks, as well as parts for 2002-2005 Excursion vehicles, and 2002-2007 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks.
ITR USA has recalled over 51,000 Shandong Yongtai Negotiator commercial H/T tires, sizes LT265/75R16 and LT235/85R16 because they do not conform to motor vehicle safety standards and could increase the risk of a crash.
Ducati North America is recalling about 964 year 2011 Diavel motorcycles made between September 23, 2010 and May 12, 2010 because the brass inserts installed in the chain guard may deform over time. This could result in a loosening of the license plate holder retaining screws on the rear swing arm, which could interfere with the bike’s rear wheel rotation, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
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