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Latest recalls from NHTSA - June 16, 2005

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Report Date : June 16, 2005 at 04:28 PM
New Information Added Since : June 6, 2005
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:
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.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FLEETWOOD / ORBIT 190XP 2006
FLEETWOOD / ORBIT 260XP 2006
Manufacturer : FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V275000 Recall Date : JUN 13, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8
Summary:
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE UNSUPPORTED FRESH WATER AND HOLDING TANKS. THE TANKS REQUIRE STRAPS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THEM FROM SEPARATING FROM THE TRAVEL TRAILER.
Consequence:
IF THE TANK FELL OFF WHILE THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS IN MOTION, DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL SUPPORT STRAPS UNDERNEATH THE FRESH WATER AND HOLDING TANKS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 12, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 50610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
TRIUMPH / DAYTONA 955I 2005
TRIUMPH / SPEED TRIPLE 2005
TRIUMPH / SPRINT ST 2005
TRIUMPH / SPRINT ST ABS 2005
Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V276000 Recall Date : JUN 13, 2005
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 969
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LOWER BY-PASS COOLANT HOSE CAN RUPTURE.
Consequence:
A LOSS OF COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SEIZURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLANT HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
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:
COUNTRY COACH / ALLURE 2005
COUNTRY COACH / INTRIGUE 2006
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V277000 Recall Date : JUN 07, 2005
Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9
Summary:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES 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 FRONT AND REAR TIRE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES OF 125 PSI EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM COLD INFLATION PRESSURE OF 120 PSI.
Consequence:
THIS REDUCTION OF 5 PSI IN THE INFLATION PRESSURE LEAVES THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES WITH A WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY IN EXCESS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS. THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT FEDERAL TIRE LABEL WHICH REFLECTS THE CORRECTED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 22, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
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:
FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE 2005-2006
FLEETWOOD / TIOGA 2005-2006
Manufacturer : FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V278000 Recall Date : JUN 13, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 476
Summary:
CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WAS PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AND INCORRECT CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG.
Consequence:
OVERLOADING CAN DAMAGE YOUR VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, CAUSE TIRE FAILURE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 50606. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
WORKHORSE / CHASSIS 2004
Manufacturer : WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V279000 Recall Date : JUN 10, 2005
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 62
Summary:
ON CERTAIN INCOMPLETE VEHICLE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
WORKHORSE, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ZF, INTENDS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR REMEDYING THE DEFECTIVE I-SHAFTS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773.
Notes:
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 20501-C. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FEATHERLITE / H3-45 2005
FEATHERLITE / XL-II 2005
Manufacturer : FEATHERLITE, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V280000 Recall Date : JUN 10, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 110
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACH CONVERSIONS BUILT ON PREVOST BUS CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS’ AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence:
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
FEATHERLITE IS WORKING WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR FEATHERLITE AT 888-826-8273.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.