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Report Date : March 4, 2005 at 11:17 AM New Information Added Since : February 22, 2005

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN     1998-2002      BLUE BIRD / COMMERCIAL SERIES     1998-2002      BLUE BIRD / TC2000     1998-2002 Manufacturer : BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY   NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V062000 Recall Date : FEB 22, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number Of Units Affected : 18891 Summary: CERTAIN BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, TC2000 SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, AND COMMERCIAL SERIES BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Remedy: CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL LIFT PUMP REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. Notes: N/A

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          CUMMINS / ISB     9999      SPARTAN / BV     1999      SPARTAN / CV     1999      SPARTAN / SB     1999      SPARTAN / SBFE     1999-2000      SPARTAN / SBFE-2142     1999-2000      SPARTAN / SCHOOL BUS     1999      SPARTAN / SP     1999-2000      SPARTAN / TB2242     1998 Manufacturer : SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.   NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V063000 Recall Date : FEB 25, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number Of Units Affected : 84 Summary: CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Remedy: CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. Notes: N/A

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          CUMMINS / ISB     9999      SPARTAN / BV     1999      SPARTAN / CV     1999      SPARTAN / SB     1999      SPARTAN / SBFE     1999-2000      SPARTAN / SBFE-2142     1999-2000      SPARTAN / SCHOOL BUS     1999      SPARTAN / SP     1999-2000      SPARTAN / TB2242     1998 Manufacturer : SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.   NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V063000 Recall Date : FEB 25, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number Of Units Affected : 84 Summary: CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Remedy: CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. Notes: N/A

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          CHRYSLER / PACIFICA     2005 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION   NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V066000 Recall Date : MAR 01, 2005 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 43180 Summary: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION. Consequence: THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE WIRING HARNESS AND LOW BEAM BULB ON BOTH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. E04. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          YAMAHA / XV250     1996-2005      YAMAHA / XVS11     1996-2005      YAMAHA / XVS65     1996-2005 Manufacturer : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA   NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V067000 Recall Date : FEB 25, 2005 Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 190000 Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD LOOSEN DUE TO THE PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SHIFTING ON THE SEAT. Consequence: IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE BECOMES LOOSE ENOUGH TO FALL OFF, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER. A PASSENGER ON THE MOTORCYCLE COULD LOSE BALANCE AND FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT'S MOUNTING HARDWARE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-227-5963. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          MITSUBISHI / ENDEAVOR     2004-2005 Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.   NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V069000 Recall Date : FEB 24, 2005 Component: PARKING BRAKE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65436 Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. THE LOCK NUT MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE. Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PLACED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THUS RAISING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE LOCK NUT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-5500. Notes: MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-05-001. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.