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NHTSA RECALLS RECAP: July 11, 2016 DODGE, AUDI, ACURA, FORD, LEXUS, CHRYSLER, RV's


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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.

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 : 	16V401
Manufacturer : 	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	CHRYSLER / 2001-2002
DODGE / 2001-2002
Subject : 	Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V402
Manufacturer : 	Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years : 	DUTCHMEN / 2016-2017
Subject : 	Unprotected Light Ends may Cause Electrical Short
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V404
Manufacturer : 	Lakota Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	LAKOTA / 2016
Subject : 	17.5 Inch Aluminum Rims may Leak Air
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V490
Manufacturer : 	DS Corp DBA Crossroads RV
Make / Model Years : 	CROSSROADS / 2016-2017
Subject : 	Continued Propane Flow From Extinguished Range
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V412
Manufacturer : 	Nova Bus
Make / Model Years : 	NOVA BUS / 2012-2015
Subject : 	Destination Sign may not be Properly Secured
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V413
Manufacturer : 	Terex Advance
Make / Model Years : 	TEREX ADVANCE / 2016
Subject : 	Main Chute May Detach During Operation
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V414
Manufacturer : 	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	NEWMAR / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Possible Steering Loss Due to Incorrect Spacer
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V417
Manufacturer : 	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : 	ACURA / 2015-2016
HONDA / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Fuel Tank May Have Insufficient Welds
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V418
Manufacturer : 	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years : 	STERLING / 2008-2009
Subject : 	Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V419
Manufacturer : 	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject : 	Vehicle may Exceed GVWR due to Extra Seat Belts
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V421
Manufacturer : 	McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	MCNEILUS / 2016
Subject : 	Axle Sleeve Weld May Crack
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V426
Manufacturer : 	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years : 	KENWORTH / 2017
PETERBILT / 2017
Subject : 	Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V427
Manufacturer : 	Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years : 	VERMEER / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Unintended Braking due to Incorrect Pushrod Length
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V428
Manufacturer : 	East Manufacturing Corp.
Make / Model Years : 	EAST / 2016
Subject : 	Incorrect GVWR/GAWR Ratings/Part 567
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V429
Manufacturer : 	Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years : 	SPARTAN / 2017
Subject : 	Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V431
Manufacturer : 	Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	GULF STREAM / 2016-2017
Subject : 	Incorrect Tire Information on Placard/Part 567
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V432
Manufacturer : 	KZRV, L.P.
Make / Model Years : 	KZRV / 2016-2017
Subject : 	Refrigerator may Overheat
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V447
Manufacturer : 	Eldorado National-Kansas
Make / Model Years : 	ELDORADO / 2016
Subject : 	Circuit Board May Break and cause Electrical Short
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V448
Manufacturer : 	Spartan Motors USA
Make / Model Years : 	SPARTAN / 2004-2016
Subject : 	Brake Release Timing/FMVSS 121
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V450
Manufacturer : 	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	FOREST RIVER / 2016-2017
Subject : 	Propane may Leak from Cracked Regulator Window
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V475
Manufacturer : 	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : 	FORD / 2016
Subject : 	Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V479
Manufacturer : 	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : 	FORD / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Loss of Motive Power from Pinion Gear Wear
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V487
Manufacturer : 	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : 	LEXUS / 2011-2012
TOYOTA / 2010-2012
Subject : 	Curtain Shield Air Bag Inflators May Crack
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V490
Manufacturer : 	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years : 	CHRYSLER / 2017
Subject : 	Center Passenger Seat Belts May Become Inoperable
	

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.