Latest Recalls From NHTSA Includes Ford and Nissan - June 13, 2005

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Report Date : June 13, 2005 at 07:45 PM New Information Added Since : June 3, 2005

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VICTOR / A703 9999 VICTOR / A704 9999 VICTOR / A705 9999 VICTOR / M703 9999 VICTOR / M704 9999 VICTOR / M705 9999 VICTOR / V703 9999 VICTOR / V704 9999 VICTOR / V705 9999 Manufacturer : VICTOR PRODUCTS, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E040000 Recall Date : JUN 03, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number Of Units Affected : 31000 Summary: CERTAIN VICTOR PRESSURE INDICATOR VALVE CAP (PIVC) P/NOS. V703/705; M703/705; AND A703/705. THE CLEAR PLASTIC TOP CAN BREAK OFF, ALLOWING THE AIR IN THE TIRE TO ESCAPE VERY RAPIDLY. Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE IS IN USE, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy: VICTOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMER AND EITHER THEY WILL REPLACE THE INDICATOR CAPS OR ISSUE CREDIT. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 16, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VICTOR PRODUCTS AT 847-298-8870. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: YAMAHA / XVS11 1998-2005 YAMAHA / XVS65 1998-2005 Manufacturer : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V256000 Recall Date : JUN 07, 2005 Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 46000 Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYLES, THE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD BREAK IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IS OVER TIGHTENED. Consequence: IF THE HARDWARE BREAKS, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER. THE PASSENGER COULD LOSE BALANCE AND FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Remedy: OWNERS MAY ALREADY HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM YAMAHA DATED MARCH 3, 2005, ABOUT THIS DEFECT. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED REMEDY TO THE REPAIR OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL, YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AGAIN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER WITH COMPONENTS OF A DIFFERENT TYPE THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THE SEAT TO FALL OFF. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 30, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-88-YAMAHA. 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: FORD / F-250 SUPERDUTY 2005 FORD / F-350 SUPERDUTY 2005 FORD / F-450 SUPERDUTY 2005 FORD / F-550 SUPERDUTY 2005 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V266000 Recall Date : JUN 07, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 78675 Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL JUMPER LINE MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT END FORM. Consequence: THE FUEL LINE MAY SEPARATE AT THE CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE. IF THE FUEL LINE SEPARATES, AN OPERATOR MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR AND/OR FUEL ON THE GROUND, LOSS OF POWER, AND THE ENGINE WILL EVENTUALLY STALL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXTERNAL RETENTION CLIP AT THE FUEL JUMPER LINE TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE CONNECTION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 20, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALLNO. 05S33. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: NISSAN / SENTRA 2005 Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V269000 Recall Date : JUN 03, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 44000 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A VAPOR HOSE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FORMED CORRECTLY DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH A FULL FUEL TANK, FUEL MAY FLOW INTO THE VAPOR HOSE, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO A VAPOR CANISTER. Consequence: THE VAPOR CANISTER COULD BECOME FULL, AND EXCESS FUEL COULD SPILL OUT ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE VAPOR HOSE CONNECTIONS IN THE FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF A POOR SEAL EXISTS. IF A POOR SEAL IS IDENTIFIED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. 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: FORD / E350 2004-2005 FORD / E450 2004-2005 FORD / EXCURSION 2004-2005 FORD / F-250 SUPERDUTY 2005 FORD / F-350 SUPERDUTY 2005 FORD / F-450 SUPERDUTY 2005 FORD / F-550 SUPERDUTY 2005 FORD / F250 SUPERDUTY 2004 FORD / F350 SUPERDUTY 2004 FORD / F450 SUPERDUTY 2004 FORD / F550 SUPERDUTY 2004 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V270000 Recall Date : JUN 07, 2005 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Potential Number Of Units Affected : 180104 Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART. Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 5, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 05S34. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU CITATION 2005 FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU SPORT 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN 2005 FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN DORADO 2005 FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN EXPRESS 2005 FOUR WINDS / FOUR WINDS 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS / FOUR WINDS 5000 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS / FOUR WINDS SIESTA 2005-2006 FOUR WINDS / FUN MOVER 2005 Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V272000 Recall Date : JUN 07, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 238 Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES. Consequence: AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE. Remedy: OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111. 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: SPARTAN / MOUNTAIN MASTER 2005-2006 Manufacturer : SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V273000 Recall Date : JUN 08, 2005 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Potential Number Of Units Affected : 609 Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HARNESS AND CABLES WERE ROUTED INCORRECTLY. SHARP CASTING EDGES OF THE TRANSMISSION LIFTING EAR CUT INTO THE CABLES OR THE WIRE HARNESS. Consequence: SMOKE MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY NOT BE VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE HARNESS AND CABLES AWAY FROM THE TRANSMISSION LIFTING EAR, AVOIDING THE CASTED PART WHICH WAS THE SOURCE OF CHAFFING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400. Notes: SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05020. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.