Summary:
GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE,
ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE,
SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID,
YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A
CONDITION IN WHICH AN ADHESIVE SEPARATION OF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE
VULCANIZING (RTV) SEAL BETWEEN THE SEAL AND THE HOUSING MAY ALLOW WATER TO
SEEP INTO THE MODULE.
Consequence:
WATER IN THE MODULE COULD CAUSE A SHORT OR OPEN
CIRCUIT, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, SETTING OF
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR THE ENGINE MAY BE HARD TO START, MAY NOT START
OR MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE
FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MAY 18, 2009.
OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438
AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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 .
Summary:
GM IS RECALLING 1,243 MY 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO
EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE
STARTER MOTOR HOUSING AND CAUSE WEAR ON THE CABLE INSULATION. IF THE
INSULATION WEARS THROUGH TO THE CABLE, IT COULD CREATE A SHORT.
Consequence:
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE
THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO RESTART, OR RESULT IN AN ENGINE
COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO
ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE
MAY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT
WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 090121. 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 .
Summary:
FORD IS RECALLING 8,735 MY 2009 F-150 TRUCKS FOR
FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY BE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. THIS MAY RESULT IN A
DELAY IN BRAKE STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
IN SITUATIONS OF VERY MILD BRAKE APPLICATION, THE BRAKE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT
ILLUMINATE.
Consequence:
DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOP LAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE
THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE BRAKE STOP LAMP
SWITCH REMOVED AND REINSTALLED WHICH WILL PROVIDE PROPER ADJUSTMENT. THE
REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN
ON OR BEFORE MAY 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. OR THROUGH THE INTERNET AT
WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM.
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 09C07. 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 .
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / TRAVERSE
2009
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr's Report
Date: MAY 06, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V153000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number
of Units Affected: 15393
Summary:
GM IS RECALLING 15,393 MY 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A PARK BRAKE CABLE LINK (CONNECTOR) THAT IS NOT TO
SPECIFICATION. THIS CONNECTOR MAY FRACTURE WHEN THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS
DEPRESSED.
Consequence:
IF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK
POSITION, THERE WILL BE NO UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. HOWEVER, IF THE
KEYS ARE LEFT IN THE IGNITION, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN PARK, AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SUFFICIENT SLOPE,
IT COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A
CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CABLE LINK
(CONNECTOR) FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT THE DEALER BULLETIN WILL
BE SENT MAY 5, 2009 AND OWNER LETTERS WILL BE MAILED IN JUNE 2009. OWNERS
MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR AT
WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 09045. 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 .
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
TEREX / C4000
2008
TEREX / C5000
2008
TEREX / C6000
2008
TEREX / C7000
2008
TEREX / GENERAL DIGGER DERRICK
2008
Manufacturer: TEREX TELELECT, INC.
Mfr's Report
Date: APR 27, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V149000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Number
of Units Affected: 142
Summary:
TEREX TELELECT, INC. IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 C4000,
C5000, C6000, C7000, AND GENERAL DIGGER DERRICK UTILITY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED
BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 11 AND DECEMBER 20, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH EATON 25VQ
HYDRAULIC PUMPS. POOR ADHESION OF THE BRONZE MATERIAL AND THE STEEL
SURFACE OF THE FLEX PLATE USED IN THE 25VQ SECTION MAY LEAD TO DELAMINATION
OF THE BRONZE FROM THE PLATE.
Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE PUMP WILL MAKE THE UNIT INOPERABLE AND
POSSIBLY LEAVE THE OPERATOR OR LOAD SUSPENDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
TEREX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE
OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY
CONTACT TEREX UTILITIES WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-605-884-3892.
Notes:
TEREX'S RECALL NO. CB584.
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 .
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
CARDINAL / 29W
2004
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Mfr's Report
Date: JAN 29, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V148000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number
of Units Affected: 174
Summary:
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 174 MY 2008-2009 CARDINAL
FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, ¿TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS
FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." DUE TO FAULTY SCALES IN THE
PRODUCTION FACILITY, THE LABEL FOR THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY VALUES IS
INCORRECT.
Consequence:
THIS MISLABELING COULD LEAD TO OVERLOADING OF THE
VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE AND CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL TO
INSTALL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE
LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER
NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT
574-206-7605.
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 .
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
BIGDOG / RIDGEBACK
2005
Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Mfr's Report
Date: MAY 27, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V147000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Potential Number
of Units Affected: 1257
Summary:
BIG DOG IS RECALLING 1,257 MY 2005 RIDGEBACK
MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL MAY HAVE WEAK SPOTS IN THE DESIGN, WHICH MAY
CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A
CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS FOR EVIDENCE OF
CRACKING. IF THE WHEEL EXHIBITS EVIDENCE OF CRACKING, BIG DOG WILL REPLACE
THE WHEEL, AND IF THE WHEEL SHOWS NO SIGNS OF CRACKING, CUSTOMERS WILL BE
ADVISED TO BRING THEIR MOTORCYCLE TO BIG DOG DEALER FOR A FREE INSPECTION
EVERY 2,500 MILES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE
RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT
316-267-9121.
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 .
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
ELDORADO / AERO ELITE
2009
ELDORADO / AEROTECH
2009
Manufacturer: ELDORADO NATIONAL
Mfr's Report
Date: APR 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V146000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Number
of Units Affected: 66
Summary:
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING 66 MY 2009 AERO ELITE
AND AEROTECH BUSES EQUIPPED WITH K410 AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER ASSEMBLIES
SUPPLIED BY CARRIER. THE K410 UNIT IS INSTALLED ON THE TOP OF A BUS AND
ITS COVER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY FASTENED BECAUSE OF A MECHANICAL
INTERFERENCE.
Consequence:
IF THE COVER FASTENERS FAIL TO SECURELY FASTEN THE
COVER IN PLACE, IT MAY BECOME DETACHED DURING BUS OPERATION, POSSIBLY
CAUSING A CRASH OR CAUSE INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.
Remedy:
ELDORADO NATIONAL WILL WORK WITH CARRIER PLEASE SEE
09E013. CARRIER WILL PROVIDE A FREE RETROFIT REPAIR KIT TO REMEDY THE
ISSUE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-673-2431 OR ELDORADO NATIONAL
AT 1-800-850-1287.
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 .
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
AMERICAN MOTORS / AMBASSADOR
1970-1971
AMERICAN MOTORS / AMX
1978-1980
AMERICAN MOTORS / CONCORD
1978-1983
AMERICAN MOTORS / EAGLE
1980-1985 1987-1988
AMERICAN MOTORS / GREMLIN
1970-1978
Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.:
Production Dates:
ACCU-FLOW / 2M6737
Information not Available
CARTER / M6737
Information not Available
TRU-FLOW / 2M6737
Information not Available
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Mfr's Report
Date: APR 28, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E021000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL
PUMP
Potential Number
of Units Affected: 2790
Summary:
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION IS RECALLING 2,790
MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NO. M6737 SOLD UNDER CARTER AND NAPA BRANDS AND
P/NO. 2M6737 SOLD UNDER ACCU-FLOW AND TRU-FLOW BRANDS SHIPPED BETWEEN
AUGUST 2008 AND MARCH 2009 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE
VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM ROD IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION
RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PUMP
DIAPHRAGM RODS MAY CAUSE THE PUMP TO PRODUCE EXCESS PRESSURE.
Consequence:
EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE
FIRE.
Remedy:
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL
PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY
2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET NAPA, CARTER,
ACCU-FLO, AND TRU-FLO FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL
EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER LLC. 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 .
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER
2008
TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER HYBRID
2008
Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.:
Production Dates:
TOYOTA / PTS18-48080
Information not Available
TOYOTA / PTS18-48081
Information not Available
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report
Date: APR 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E022000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Number
of Units Affected: 39100
Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 39,100 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST
TIPS SOLD BY TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER
AND HIGHLANDER HYBIRD VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING THE
MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE ORIGINAL CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE TOYOTA
STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP TO THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY DEVELOP MICROSCOPIC
CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THE CRACK MAY EXPAND CAUSING THE CLAMP TO
BREAK.
Consequence:
THE ORIGINAL CLAMP AND THE TOYOTA STAINLESS STEEL
EXHAUST TIP MAY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE¿S EXHAUST PIPE AND BECOME A ROAD
HAZARD WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CLAMP FREE
OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS
MAY CONTACT TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 1 888-270-9371 MONDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY, 5:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, SATURDAY 7:00 AM THROUGH 4:00 PM
PACIFIC TIME.
Notes:
TOYOTA'S RECALL NO. SSC 90E. 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 .
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
WILSON / GOOSENECK
1999-2009
Manufacturer: WILSON TRAILER COMPANY
Mfr's Report
Date: APR 29, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V145000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number
of Units Affected: 7429
Summary:
WILSON TRAILERS IS RECALLING 7,429 MY 1999-2009
GOOSENECK TRAILERS. THE DEFECT CONCERNS THE LOCK SUPPORT TUBE THAT MAY
HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BEYOND SPECIFICATION. IF THIS IS THE CASE, THE LOCK
COULD DEVELOP INADEQUATE PIN ENGAGEMENT RESULTING IN THE GATE OPENING
UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE
USER.
Remedy:
OWNERS ARE TO CHECK THE GAP BETWEEN THE KEEPER AND
SUPPORT TUBE AND SHOULD DOCUMENT THE DIMENSION ON THE POSTCARD PROVIDED AND
RETURN IT BACK TO WILSON TRAILERS. IF THE GAP IS GREATER THAN 3/8 INCH, A
FIELD REPAIR IS AVAILABLE TO ADJUST THE SUPPORT TUBE TO THE CORRECT
DIMENSION. IF THE OWNER PREFER, YOU MAY CONTACT WILSON DEALER SO THEY CAN
INSPECT THE AREA OF CONCERN AND ADJUST THE LOCK SUPPORT TUBE TO MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE PIN ENGAGEMENT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILSON
TRAILERS AT 1800-798-2002.
Notes:
WILSON RECALL NO. 508Q. 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 .
