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NHTSA Action Number : PE05031	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : SUZUKI	Model: VL1500
Manufacturer : AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	Year : 2000
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: EIGHT OWNERS OF MY2000-2002 SUZUKI LC VL1500 "INTRUDER" MOTORCYCLES ALLEGE FUEL LEAKS FROM HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE FUEL TANK/MOUNTING TAB INTERFACE.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05031	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : SUZUKI	Model: VL1500
Manufacturer : AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	Year : 2001
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: EIGHT OWNERS OF MY2000-2002 SUZUKI LC VL1500 "INTRUDER" MOTORCYCLES ALLEGE FUEL LEAKS FROM HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE FUEL TANK/MOUNTING TAB INTERFACE.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05031	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : SUZUKI	Model: VL1500
Manufacturer : AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	Year : 2002
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: EIGHT OWNERS OF MY2000-2002 SUZUKI LC VL1500 "INTRUDER" MOTORCYCLES ALLEGE FUEL LEAKS FROM HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE FUEL TANK/MOUNTING TAB INTERFACE.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05032	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : APRILIA	Model: APRILIA
Manufacturer : APRILIA USA, INC.	Year : 2001
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: ELEVEN APRILIA MOTORCYCLE OWNERS ALLEGE FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER BY COLDER CORP.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05032	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : APRILIA	Model: APRILIA
Manufacturer : APRILIA USA, INC.	Year : 2002
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: ELEVEN APRILIA MOTORCYCLE OWNERS ALLEGE FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER BY COLDER CORP.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 2000
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 2001
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 1999
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 2000
Component : EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 2001
Component : EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 1999
Component : EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 2000
Component : VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 2001
Component : VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05033	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : FORD	Model: EXPEDITION
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Year : 1999
Component : VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER SEEPS INTO THE FUSE BOX AND FORD'S GEM (GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE) CAUSING THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE GEM CONTROLS MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WIPERS AND LIGHTING.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05034	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : LAND ROVER	Model: DISCOVERY II
Manufacturer : LAND ROVER	Year : 2004
Component : EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Date Investigation Opened : June 16, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED 2 VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ) ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT ALLEGE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE STOP LAMPS TO REMAIN CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. ONE COMPLAINANT REPORTS THAT THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER HAS SUBMITTED DATA UNDER EARLY WARNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT IDENTIFY INCIDENTS SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE SUBJECT VOQS. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05034	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : LAND ROVER	Model: DISCOVERY II
Manufacturer : LAND ROVER	Year : 2004
Component : EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date Investigation Opened : June 16, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED 2 VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ) ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT ALLEGE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE STOP LAMPS TO REMAIN CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. ONE COMPLAINANT REPORTS THAT THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER HAS SUBMITTED DATA UNDER EARLY WARNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT IDENTIFY INCIDENTS SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE SUBJECT VOQS. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.

NHTSA Action Number : PE05034	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : LAND ROVER	Model: DISCOVERY II
Manufacturer : LAND ROVER	Year : 2004
Component : SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Date Investigation Opened : June 16, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED 2 VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ) ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT ALLEGE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE STOP LAMPS TO REMAIN CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. ONE COMPLAINANT REPORTS THAT THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER HAS SUBMITTED DATA UNDER EARLY WARNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT IDENTIFY INCIDENTS SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE SUBJECT VOQS. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.

NHTSA Action Number : EA05010	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : TOYOTA	Model: SIENNA
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.	Year : 2004
Component : SEAT BELTS
Date Investigation Opened : June 13, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: ODI RECEIVED TEN CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE MIDDLE-ROW PASSENGER SEATBELT WEBBING FREQUENTLY JAMS IN THE INTEGRATED SEATBELT GUIDE HOUSING SLOT. DURING NORMAL BODY MOVEMENT OF THE OCCUPANT, THE WEBBING JAMS IN THE SLOT DUE TO A DISLODGED COVER PLATE, THUS CAUSING EXCESS SLACK IN THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY. TOYOTA'S LETTER RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY IDENTIFIES 40 OTHER CONSUMER AND FIELD REPORTS AND 3,089 WARRANTY REPAIRS THAT REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEATBELT GUIDE ASSEMBLY. COMPLAINANTS EXPRESSED CONCERN FOR CHILDREN OCCUPYING THE MIDDLE-ROW SEATS. THEY MAY NOT RECOGNIZE THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK OR BE ABLE TO REMEDY A SLACK SEATBELT. A SLACK OR JAMMED SEATBELT DOES NOT OFFER PROPER OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. TOYOTA HAS IMPLEMENTED RECENT DESIGN CHANGE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA WILL APPLY THE DESIGN CHANGE TO NEW PRODUCTION VEHICLES AND ALTHOUGH THE DESIGN CAN BE APPLIED TO EARLIER MY 2004 AND 2005 VEHICLES, TOYOTA HAS NOT ANNOUNCED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THOSE VEHICLES.

NHTSA Action Number : EA05010	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : TOYOTA	Model: SIENNA
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.	Year : 2005
Component : SEAT BELTS
Date Investigation Opened : June 13, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: ODI RECEIVED TEN CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE MIDDLE-ROW PASSENGER SEATBELT WEBBING FREQUENTLY JAMS IN THE INTEGRATED SEATBELT GUIDE HOUSING SLOT. DURING NORMAL BODY MOVEMENT OF THE OCCUPANT, THE WEBBING JAMS IN THE SLOT DUE TO A DISLODGED COVER PLATE, THUS CAUSING EXCESS SLACK IN THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY. TOYOTA'S LETTER RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY IDENTIFIES 40 OTHER CONSUMER AND FIELD REPORTS AND 3,089 WARRANTY REPAIRS THAT REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEATBELT GUIDE ASSEMBLY. COMPLAINANTS EXPRESSED CONCERN FOR CHILDREN OCCUPYING THE MIDDLE-ROW SEATS. THEY MAY NOT RECOGNIZE THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK OR BE ABLE TO REMEDY A SLACK SEATBELT. A SLACK OR JAMMED SEATBELT DOES NOT OFFER PROPER OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. TOYOTA HAS IMPLEMENTED RECENT DESIGN CHANGE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA WILL APPLY THE DESIGN CHANGE TO NEW PRODUCTION VEHICLES AND ALTHOUGH THE DESIGN CAN BE APPLIED TO EARLIER MY 2004 AND 2005 VEHICLES, TOYOTA HAS NOT ANNOUNCED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THOSE VEHICLES.

NHTSA Action Number : EA05010	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : TOYOTA	Model: SIENNA
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.	Year : 2004
Component : SEAT BELTS:REAR
Date Investigation Opened : June 13, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: ODI RECEIVED TEN CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE MIDDLE-ROW PASSENGER SEATBELT WEBBING FREQUENTLY JAMS IN THE INTEGRATED SEATBELT GUIDE HOUSING SLOT. DURING NORMAL BODY MOVEMENT OF THE OCCUPANT, THE WEBBING JAMS IN THE SLOT DUE TO A DISLODGED COVER PLATE, THUS CAUSING EXCESS SLACK IN THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY. TOYOTA'S LETTER RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY IDENTIFIES 40 OTHER CONSUMER AND FIELD REPORTS AND 3,089 WARRANTY REPAIRS THAT REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEATBELT GUIDE ASSEMBLY. COMPLAINANTS EXPRESSED CONCERN FOR CHILDREN OCCUPYING THE MIDDLE-ROW SEATS. THEY MAY NOT RECOGNIZE THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK OR BE ABLE TO REMEDY A SLACK SEATBELT. A SLACK OR JAMMED SEATBELT DOES NOT OFFER PROPER OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. TOYOTA HAS IMPLEMENTED RECENT DESIGN CHANGE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA WILL APPLY THE DESIGN CHANGE TO NEW PRODUCTION VEHICLES AND ALTHOUGH THE DESIGN CAN BE APPLIED TO EARLIER MY 2004 AND 2005 VEHICLES, TOYOTA HAS NOT ANNOUNCED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THOSE VEHICLES.

NHTSA Action Number : EA05010	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : TOYOTA	Model: SIENNA
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.	Year : 2005
Component : SEAT BELTS:REAR
Date Investigation Opened : June 13, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: ODI RECEIVED TEN CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE MIDDLE-ROW PASSENGER SEATBELT WEBBING FREQUENTLY JAMS IN THE INTEGRATED SEATBELT GUIDE HOUSING SLOT. DURING NORMAL BODY MOVEMENT OF THE OCCUPANT, THE WEBBING JAMS IN THE SLOT DUE TO A DISLODGED COVER PLATE, THUS CAUSING EXCESS SLACK IN THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY. TOYOTA'S LETTER RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY IDENTIFIES 40 OTHER CONSUMER AND FIELD REPORTS AND 3,089 WARRANTY REPAIRS THAT REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEATBELT GUIDE ASSEMBLY. COMPLAINANTS EXPRESSED CONCERN FOR CHILDREN OCCUPYING THE MIDDLE-ROW SEATS. THEY MAY NOT RECOGNIZE THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK OR BE ABLE TO REMEDY A SLACK SEATBELT. A SLACK OR JAMMED SEATBELT DOES NOT OFFER PROPER OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. TOYOTA HAS IMPLEMENTED RECENT DESIGN CHANGE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA WILL APPLY THE DESIGN CHANGE TO NEW PRODUCTION VEHICLES AND ALTHOUGH THE DESIGN CAN BE APPLIED TO EARLIER MY 2004 AND 2005 VEHICLES, TOYOTA HAS NOT ANNOUNCED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THOSE VEHICLES.

NHTSA Action Number : EQ05012	NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make : VAPOR	Model: TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD
Manufacturer : VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date Investigation Opened : June 14, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary: ON APRIL 20, 2005, VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL SUBMITTED A DEFECT AND NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT TO THE AGENCY INDICATING PROBLELMS WITH THE CONNECTING ROD. THE CAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL DEFECT APPEARS TO BE THE LOCATION OF AN EXTERNAL THREAD IN A REGION OF A CONNECTING MEMBER THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO REPETITIVE HIGH NON-AXIAL FLEXING LOADS. THESE LOADS ARE ONLY KNOWN TO OCCUR DUE TO THE RELATIVELY HIGH FORCES WHEN THE CONNECTING MEMBER IS AN ELEMENT OF THE DOOR ACTUATION LINKAGE AND IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VAPOR MEDIUM PNEUATIC DIFFERENTIAL ENGINE.