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Report Date : September 7, 2005 at 06:42 PM
New Information Added Since : August 28, 2005
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     CUMMINS / ISB-02     9999
Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC.  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E054000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 29, 2005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2860
Summary:
CERTAIN CUMMINS ISB-02 DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH EMC CONTROLLED FUEL LIFT PUMPS. ERRATIC VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP CAUSES PREMATURE ELECTRIC BRUSH WEAR INTERNAL TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP. THIS PREMATURE WEAR COULD RESULT IN FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILURE AND IN SOME CASES MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES BY EMC RECALIBRATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL LIFT PUMP AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2005. OWNER SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-DIESELS.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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     ASA / VCCBLCHV     2005
Manufacturer : AUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS, LLC  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E055000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 30, 2005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 133
Summary:
CERTAIN AUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS (ASA) CHEVY VAN CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP WITH AN OBSERVATION CAMERA INSTALLED, MODEL VCCBLCHV, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL AND MAY 2005. THE HOUSING LENS DOES NOT ALLOW ENOUGH LIGHT TO EMIT FROM THE LAMP WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence:
THE LIGHT EMITTING FROM THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP IS DECREASED AND MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATELY VISIBLE TO FOLLOWING MOTORISTS AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
ASA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ASA AT 574-266-3172.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     GE LIGHTING / 9007     9999
Manufacturer : GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E056000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 01, 2005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary:
TYPE 9007 REPLACEABLE LIGHT SOURCES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL ELECTRIC FOR INSTALLATION IN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THESE REPLACEABLE LIGHT SOURCES CAN BE USED IN A VARIETY OF VEHICLE APPLICATIONS. THE FILAMENTS OF THE SUBJECT LIGHT SOURCES ARE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence:
TO BE DETERMINED.
Remedy:
GE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL EITHER REPROACHES OR REPLACE THE LIGHT SOURCES WITH A NEW PRODUCT. GE HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GE AT 502-452-4078.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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     DIAMOND STAR / 01012     9999
Manufacturer : SIGNAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E057000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 30, 2005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5097
Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET DIAMOND STAR HEADLIGHT MODULE SWITCHES P/NOS. 01010 AND 10112, MANUFACTURED BY SIGNAL DYNAMICS FOR USE ON MOTORCYCLES. WHEN THE COMMAND SWITCH IS IN THE NOVA MODE, THE MODULE WILL MODULATE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN ALLOWED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT CAN MODULATE AT NIGHT FOR 3 SECONDS WHEN THE HORN IS PRESSED. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 DOES NOT ALLOW FOR NIGHT MODULATION.
Consequence:
Remedy:
SDC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND MAIL A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SDC AT 800-785-1814.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE     1999-2002
     CHEVROLET / SILVERADO     1999-2002
     CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN     1999-2002
     CHEVROLET / TAHOE     1999-2002
     GMC / SIERRA     1999-2002
     GMC / YUKON     1999-2002
     GMC / YUKON XL     1999-2002
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V379000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 29, 2005
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 804000
Summary:
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WEST VIRGINIA ONLY.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 05068. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN     2001-2006
     BLUE BIRD / TC2000     2001-2005
     BLUE BIRD / VISION     2004-2006
Manufacturer : BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V382000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 31, 2005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5863
Summary:
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2006 MY BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, TC2000, AND VISION TRANSIT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 5, 2001, AND JULY 15, 2005. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH THAT HAS CONNECTIONS THAT MAY BE LOOSE ON THE BATTERY SWITCH STUDS CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BUS TO SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE BUS SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM ON HOW TO REPAIR THE SWITCH. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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     JAYCO / TALON     2006
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V384000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 01, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 72
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT RIMS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE DISC.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
JAYCO REPLACED THE RIMS WITH A WHITE STEEL RIM. JAYCO HAS REPAIRED ALL UNITS INVOLVED.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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     ACURA / MDX     2001-2002
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V385000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 29, 2005
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22861
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION, AND MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION.
Consequence:
EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAN CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND A BROKEN SPRING COULD PUNCTURE A FRONT TIRE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED SPRINGS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 11, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238.
Notes:
HONDA/ACURA RECALL NO. P92. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     SKYLINE / ALJO RAMPAGE     2005-2006
     SKYLINE / FREESTYLE     2006
     SKYLINE / LAYTON RAMPAGE     2005-2006
     SKYLINE / NOMAD RAMPAGE     2005-2006
     SKYLINE / RAMPAGE     2006
     SKYLINE / TRAILBLAZER     2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V386000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 31, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT RIMS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence:
THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
SKYLINE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED WITH A 16" ALUMINUM WHEEL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SKYLINE AT 574-294-6521.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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     THOMAS BUILT / SAF-T-LINER C2     2004-2005
Manufacturer : FREIGHTLINER LLC  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V387000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 02, 2005
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1840
Summary:
CERTAIN MY 2004 AND 2005 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2004 AND AUGUST 26, 2005. THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF THE BOLT, ALLOWING JOINT SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence:
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING WITHOUT WARNING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
ALL THOMAS BUILT AND FREIGHTLINER DEALERS AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS WERE CALLED ON AUGUST 26, 2005, AND NOTIFIED NOT TO DRIVE THESE BUSES UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN INSPECTED. THE REMEDY PROCEDURE CALLS FOR THE INSPECTION OF THE STEERING PINCH BOLTS FOR THE PRESENCE OF TORQUE SEAL. BOLTS WITHOUT TORQUE SEAL WILL BE TIGHTENED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS AND TORQUE SEAL ADDED. FOLLOW UP NOTIFICATION BY MAIL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     FORD / BRONCO     1994-1996
     FORD / EXPEDITION     1997-2002
     FORD / F150     1994-2002
     FORD / F250     1994-1999
     LINCOLN / BLACKWOOD     2002
     LINCOLN / NAVIGATOR     1998-2002
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V388000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 07, 2005
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3800000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence:
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. AS SOON AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED MID-OCTOBER 2005), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 05S28. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     TOYOTA / 4 RUNNER     1989-1995
     TOYOTA / PICKUP     1989-1995
     TOYOTA / T100     1993-1998
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V389000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 06, 2005
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 977839
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.
Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING LATE SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.