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NHTSA RECALLS RECAP July 11-17 2016: Aston Martin, Nissan, Mercedes, Land Rover, Chevrolet, Navistar, Heartland, Indian, More


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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.

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 the NHTSA VIN LOOKUP TOOL.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	15V846
Manufacturer : 	Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Make / Model Years : 	ASTON MARTIN / 2009-2016
Subject : 	Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V423
Manufacturer : 	Heartland Trailer Mfg
Make / Model Years : 	HEARTLAND / 2016
Subject : 	Clearance Lights are not Visible at the Rear
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V433
Manufacturer : 	PJ Trailers
Make / Model Years : 	PJ TRAILERS / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Trailer Tongue may Break and Detach
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V434
Manufacturer : 	Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	MICRO BIRD / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Window May Shatter Due to Water Freezing in Frame
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V435
Manufacturer : 	Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	TEREX / 2016
Subject : 	Unintended Boom or Winch Movement
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V436
Manufacturer : 	Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	NISSAN / 2016
Subject : 	Passenger Air Bag Harness Connector Disconnect
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V438
Manufacturer : 	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years : 	MERCEDES BENZ / 2016
Subject : 	Software Error May Disable Power Steering Assist
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V439
Manufacturer : 	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years : 	MERCEDES BENZ / 2015
Subject : 	Low-Beam Headlights Adjusted Incorrectly/FMVSS 108
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V440
Manufacturer : 	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years : 	MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016
Subject : 	Engine may Shut Down due to ECU Software
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V442
Manufacturer : 	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years : 	MERCEDES BENZ / 2015
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2016
Subject : 	Right Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Bolt Misinstalled
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V444
Manufacturer : 	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : 	LAND ROVER / 2016
Subject : 	Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V445
Manufacturer : 	Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	FERRARA / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Pump Strainer could fail due to Weak Soldering
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V446
Manufacturer : 	Indian Motorcycle Company
Make / Model Years : 	INDIAN / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Engine Misfire may Increase Fire Risk
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V449
Manufacturer : 	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : 	CHEVROLET / 2016
GMC / 2016
Subject : 	Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V452
Manufacturer : 	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	IC BUS / 2016
Subject : 	Seat May Separate From the Base Frame
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V453
Manufacturer : 	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	INTERNATIONAL / 2017
Subject : 	Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V485
Manufacturer : 	Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	NISSAN / 2016
Subject : 	Engine Room Harness Connection May Fail
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V491
Manufacturer : 	Moritz International, Inc
Make / Model Years : 	MORITZ / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Axles may Detach from Trailer
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V493
Manufacturer : 	Heartland Trailer Mfg
Make / Model Years : 	HEARTLAND / 2016
Subject : 	Rear Clearance Light is Blocked by Gate Brace