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NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP : Week Of April 25-May 1, 2016


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Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you.

Why am I getting this email? You are receiving this message because you requested to be notified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) if there is a safety recall that may affect your vehicle.

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Campaign ID number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.

To find out if your specific vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V203 Manufacturer : Mazda North American Operations Make / Model Years : MAZDA / 2013-2016 Subject : Insufficient Bolt Torque may Cause Steering Loss

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V205 Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc. Make / Model Years : FOREST RIVER / 2015-2016 Subject : Vehicle may not have TPMS/FMVSS 138

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V207 Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America LLC Make / Model Years : FREIGHTLINER / 2016 Subject : Front Axle Load Capacity Exceeds Tire Load Rating

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V208 Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America LLC Make / Model Years : FCCC / 2014-2015 Subject : Front Sway Bar May Detach

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V210 Manufacturer : Kia Motors America Make / Model Years : KIA / 2015-2016 Subject : Headlights may Flicker or Turn Off

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V212 Manufacturer : Strick Trailers, LLC Make / Model Years : STRICK / 2004 Subject : Rear Impact Guards/FMVSS 223

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V213 Manufacturer : Karavan Trailers Inc Make / Model Years : KARAVAN / 2016 Subject : Bending Axle Spindle Flange may cause Tire Failure

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V214 Manufacturer : Hillsboro Industries Make / Model Years : HILLSBORO / 2016 Subject : Axle May Loosen and Shift

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V216 Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc. Make / Model Years : STARCRAFT BUS / 2012-2016 Subject : Exit Window Labels Incorrect Placement/FMVSS 217

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V217 Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc. Make / Model Years : GLAVAL BUS / 2008-2016 Subject : Exit Window Labels Incorrect Placement/FMVSS 217

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V229 Manufacturer : Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC Make / Model Years : JAGUAR / 2009,2011-2012,2015 Subject : Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V240 Manufacturer : Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Make / Model Years : CHRYSLER / 2012-2014 DODGE / 2012-2014 JEEP / 2014-2015 Subject : Driver may Exit Vehicle when it is not in PARK

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V242 Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc. Make / Model Years : NISSAN / 2013-2016 Subject : Deformed Seat Belt Bracket Affecting OCS Operation

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V244 Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc. Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2015-2016 INFINITI / 2013-2016 NISSAN / 2013-2017 Subject : Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error

What is a recall? When a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a car or item of motor vehicle equipment creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that car or equipment at no cost to the consumer. That can be done by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car.

What should I do if my vehicle is included in this recall? If your vehicle is included in this recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle or equipment, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.