Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KIA / SORENTO 2011
Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION Mfr’s Report Date: APR 25, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V258000 PE11010 NHTSA Action Number: PE11010 Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,690 Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH MAY 22, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Consequence:
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Notes:
KIA SAFETY RECALL NO. SC089. 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
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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KIA / SPECTRA 2004-2007
Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION Mfr’s Report Date: APR 25, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V256000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 58,322 Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK. Consequence:
THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Notes:
KIA SAFETY RECALL NO. SC090. 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
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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): DUCATI / DIAVEL 2011
DUCATI / MTS1200 2010-2011
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr’s Report Date: APR 21, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V253000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,051 Summary:
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MULTISTRADA 1200, AND MODEL YEAR 2011, DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE DURING THE MOTORCYCLE “KEY-ON” PROCESS. THIS HAS BEEN LINKED DIRECTLY TO A CERTAIN REVISION OF THE HANDS FREE DEVICE SOFTWARE. IT COULD RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE’S ENGINE MIGHT START WHILE THE STEERING LOCK IS STILL ENGAGED. A RIDER COULD START THE MOTORCYCLE AND ATTEMPT TO RIDE AWAY WHILE THE STEERING IS STILL LOCKED. Consequence:
THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE THE INABILITY TO STEER INCREASING THE RISK OF LOW SPEED TIP-OVER OR COLLISION, THUS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO THE RIDER. Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE OF THE HANDS FREE CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696. 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
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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / E-150 2011
FORD / E-250 2011
FORD / E-350 2011
FORD / E-450 2011
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: APR 18, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V246000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Potential Number of Units Affected: 192 Summary:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350 AND E-450 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, “SEATING SYSTEMS.” IT MAY BE POSSIBLE THAT UNDER UNUSUALLY HIGH LOADS, SUCH AS DURING A CRASH, THE DRIVER POWER SEAT TRACK WORM GEAR MAY FRACTURE. Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES OF SEVERE LOADING, THE WORM GEAR COULD FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE SEAT TO SHIFT UNRESTRAINED FORWARD OR BACKWARD INCREASING THE RISK AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER’S SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. Notes:
FORD’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11C16. 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
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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TOYOTA / TUNDRA 2011
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: APR 26, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V254000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Potential Number of Units Affected: 50,939 Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3-JOINT TYPE PROPELLER SHAFT. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE SLIP YOKES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SLIP YOKE MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE. Consequence:
THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. 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
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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FREIGHTLINER / CASCADIA 2011
FREIGHTLINER / COLUMBIA GLIDER KIT 2011
FREIGHTLINER / CORONADO 2011
FREIGHTLINER / M2 2011
WESTERN STAR / 4900 2011
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr’s Report Date: APR 19, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V249000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC Potential Number of Units Affected: Summary:
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA GLIDER KIT, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 16, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE “KNITTING” OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS. Consequence:
IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO BREAK, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND, IF MOUNTED ON THE STEER AXLE, THE VEHICLE COULD PULL TO ONE SIDE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Remedy:
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. Notes:
DTNA’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-605. 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
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Over 500 Blue Bird Vision (years 2009 – 2012) are being recalled due to problems with the fuel line that could cause a leakage of fuel and possibly a fire.
Nissan North America has recalled more than 271,000 sport utility vehicles in the United States and Canada to repair a potentially defective steering column. Corrosion problems related to road salt and snow exposure could reportedly damage these SUVs’ steering and suspension systems.
About 390,657 tires are being recalled by Continental Tire because some of them might wear unevenly, vibrate or even separate between belt edges under certain conditions. Separation of the belt edges on these tires could increase the chances of crashing the vehicle. This tire recall affects Contrac TR tires used on some 2008-2009 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / F-250 2008-2009
FORD / F-350 2008-2009
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: CONTINENTAL / CONTITRAC / LT275/70R18 125/122S OCT 28, 2007 – SEP 20, 2008 CONTINENTAL / CONTITRAC TR BSW / LT275/70R18 125/122S JUL 01, 2007 – JUN 21, 2008 CONTINENTAL / CONTITRAC TR OWL / LT275/70R18 125/122S MAY 06, 2007 – JUN 14, 2008 Manufacturer: CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC. Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 14, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11T002000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT Potential Number of Units Affected: 390,657 Summary:
CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEVEN WEAR, VIBRATION, OR PARTICULARLY UNDER CONDITIONS OF OVERLOADING OR UNDER INFLATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USAGE, SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BELT EDGES. Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2168. 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
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Manufacturer: TURTLE TOP
Equipment: First Aid Kit
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40
Summary:
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009 THROUGH 2011 ODESSEY AND ODESSEY MPV TRANSIT BUSES AND MPV SPECIALTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 4, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A TURTLE TOP BRANDED FIRST AID KIT WITH PART NUMBER 206123. THE FIRST AID KITS COULD POSSIBLY CONTAIN CONTAMINATED POVIDINE IODINE PREP PADS.
Manufacturer: ERICKSON AUTO TRIM
Component: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,155
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 - 2011 Saf-T- Liner HDX, MVP-EF, and Minotor non-school buses manufatured from January 2nd to January 31, 2006 due to faulty air conditioners.
The fuse in GENV EM-1 Evaporator units could come loose over time, or with temperature and vibration, resulting in arching and resistance which could result in a fire hazard.
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,100
Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED AND MAY DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
Great Dane is recalling certain model year 2011 Reefer and Semi-van trailers equipped with Gunite Automatic air brakes. These trailers were manufactured from Oct 2010 to Jan 2011 and 56 units have been affected. The Slack Adjusters in the air brakes could crack prematurely causing problems with braking which could caush a crash.
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 526
Summary:
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2003, 2005 AND 2006 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD AND GM CHASSIS FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008.
Mercedes-Benz has recalled its M-class vehicles produced between 2000 and 2004 in the United States for matters concerning the cruise control feature that may lead to a crash. The automaker announced the recall on Tuesday, March 4th 2011. Nearly 137,000 vehicles are affected by the recall.
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 10, 2011
Component: 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.
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 21, 2011
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.
Dutchmen Manufacturing is recalling 101 units of the 2011 315 BHDS recreation vehicles made from March 2010 to January 2011. The reason for the recall is the company failed to comply with labeling requirements. The lables incorrectly show the wrong tire range loads.
The proper label should list sizes as following:
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