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NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP - July 25-31, 2016: VW, Harley, Kia, RV's, Chevy, Audi


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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 the NHTSA VIN Look-up Tool.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	15V743
Manufacturer : 	Van Hool N.V.
Make / Model Years : 	VAN HOOL / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Air Brake Release Timing/FMVSS 121
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V464
Manufacturer : 	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	VOLKSWAGEN / 2016
Subject : 	Rear Child Locks May Disengage
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V466
Manufacturer : 	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	FOREST RIVER / 2017
Subject : 	Incorrect Axle Information on Placard/Part 567
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V471
Manufacturer : 	Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Make / Model Years : 	HARLEY-DAVIDSON / 2016
Subject : 	Clutch may not Fully Disengage
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V472
Manufacturer : 	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	FOREST RIVER / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Engine Brake may not Activate
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V474
Manufacturer : 	Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	CHEETAH / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V476
Manufacturer : 	Great Dane Trailers
Make / Model Years : 	GREAT DANE / 2015-2017
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V477
Manufacturer : 	Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	TEREX / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Platform Leveling Cylinder Weld Failure
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V478
Manufacturer : 	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	NEWMAR / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Engine Brake may not Activate
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V480
Manufacturer : 	Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years : 	
Subject : 	Rear Crossmember Weld Fracture
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V481
Manufacturer : 	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	NEWMAR / 2017
Subject : 	Loss of Headlights/Windshield Wiper Malfunction
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V483
Manufacturer : 	Transcraft Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	TRANSCRAFT / 2015-2017
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V484
Manufacturer : 	Wabash National Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	WABASH NATIONAL / 2015-2017
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V486
Manufacturer : 	Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years : 	VERMEER / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V488
Manufacturer : 	Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years : 	VERMEER / 2015-2016
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V489
Manufacturer : 	Brenner Tank, LLC
Make / Model Years : 	BRENNER / 2015-2017
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V492
Manufacturer : 	Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years : 	THOR / 2017
Subject : 	Missing Warning Label near Fuel Fill Station
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V488
Manufacturer : 	Fontaine Trailer Company
Make / Model Years : 	FONTAINE / 2015-2017
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V496
Manufacturer : 	Wilson Trailer Company
Make / Model Years : 	WILSON / 2015
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V497
Manufacturer : 	Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	AMERITRANS / 2012-2016
Subject : 	Unnecessary Tire and Loading Placards/FMVSS 110
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V498
Manufacturer : 	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : 	CHEVROLET / 2016
Subject : 	Headlights may be Incorrectly Aimed/FMVSS 108
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V500
Manufacturer : 	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	FOREST RIVER / 2014-2017
Subject : 	Trailer Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V501
Manufacturer : 	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	NEWMAR / 1998-2010,2014-2015
Subject : 	Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V503
Manufacturer : 	Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years : 	UTILITY / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V504
Manufacturer : 	Jerr-Dan Corporation
Make / Model Years : 	JERR-DAN / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Mounted Controls may Stay Activated
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V505
Manufacturer : 	VT Hackney, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	HACKNEY / 2014-2016
KIDRON / 2014-2016
Subject : 	Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V519
Manufacturer : 	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	AUDI / 2017
Subject : 	Air Bags may Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V538
Manufacturer : 	Starcraft RV
Make / Model Years : 	STARCRAFT / 2016-2017
Subject : 	Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110
	
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 	16V560
Manufacturer : 	Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years : 	JAYCO / 2016-2017
Subject : 	Sway System may cause Loss of Trailer Brakes
	
	

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.