Wednesday, October 05, 2005

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
HAULMARK / MOTOR COACH

2003-2005
Manufacturer : HAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V447000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 26, 2005
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 147
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE REAR SPRING HANGER BRACKETS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HAULMARK'S SPECIFICATIONS DURING THE MODIFICATION PROCESS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPRING HANGER FASTENERS TO LOSE TORQUE AND FAIL.
Consequence: SHOULD THE SPRING HANGER FASTENERS FAIL, THE AXLE MAY DISCONNECT FROM THE FRAME, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POTENTIALLY, A CRASH.
Remedy: AN AUTHORIZED FREIGHTLINER DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPRING HANGER FASTENERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HAULMARK AT 866-760-8195 TO LOCATE THE CLOSEST FREIGHTLINER DEALER TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED.

 

OWENS CORNING ACQUIRING WEST COAST SIDE WALL MFG'ER

Owens Corning has reached a tentative agreement to acquire Wolverine Fabricating Inc., a producer of sidewalls and other products for the recreational vehicle industry. Terms were not disclosed. "The new combined product offering better serves our customers while extending our geographic reach to the West Coast of the U.S," said Chuck Jerasa, general manager of Elkhart, Ind.-based Owens Corning Fabwel, a longtime sidewall and component supplier. "The addition of Wolverine will allow us to expand our product offering and improve our market share within the RV industry." Located in Riverside, Calif., Wolverine produces exterior sidewalls, fold-down ramp doors, motorhome basement doors and full interior walls for the RV industry. Steve Thomas, president of Wolverine, will remain as a key part of the Owens Corning Fabwel management team. "The leadership position of Owens Corning Fabwel in the RV sidewall market carries Wolverine far beyond its own capability alone," said Thomas. "This is a great opportunity for Wolverine to grow with a strong Owens Corning brand in the industry."

Monday, October 03, 2005

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
JCA CHINA / JC16X6655CR

9999
JCA CHINA / JC16X6865CR

9999
JCA CHINA / JC16X6865CRHD

9999
Manufacturer : TREDIT TIRE & WHEEL CO INC

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E063000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 30, 2005
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 44
Summary: CERTAIN JCA CHINA 16” CHROMIUM PLATED WELDED WHEELS, EITHER 6 LUG OR 8 LUG, THAT CONTAIN THE RIM STAMP OF “JG” OR “HW”. DUE TO POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE DISC, THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.
Consequence: SHOULD THE WHEEL BREAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: TREDIT TIRE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TREDIT TIRE AT 1-866-443-9907.

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
HITCH-CLASS III RECEIVER / 82850

9999
NISSAN / XTERRA

2005
Manufacturer : VALLEY INDUSTRIES

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E062000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 29, 2005
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 498
Summary: CERTAIN VALLEY INDUSTRIES HITCH-CLASS III RECEIVER TRAILER HITCHES P/N 82850 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH AND SEPTEMBER 2005 SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2005 NISSAN XTERRA PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WELD STRENGTH, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE HITCHES MAY BREAK WHILE IN USE.
Consequence: THE TRAILER OR ITEM IN TOW MAY RELEASE PARTIALLY OR WHOLLY FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: VALLEY INDUSTRIES WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VALLEY INDUSTRIES AT 209-368-8881.

 

MONACO TURNS OVER A SERVICE CENTER TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP

Monaco Coach Corp. announced today (Oct. 3) that it will be turning over control of its Beaver Coach service and warranty facility in Bend, Ore., to the local dealership, effective Jan. 1, 2006. According to a press release, Beaver Coach Sales of Oregon Inc. will oversee operations, which include 12 full service bays. Currently, the nearly 20-year-old facility has 40 employees, including 12 RVIA master technicians and 7 RVIA certified technicians. Coburg, Ore.-based Monaco said the service center employees have all been given the opportunity to relocate to the Harrisburg, Ore., service center or to stay with the new business. "This is a great opportunity for our dealership, the Beaver owners for whom we provide service and the employees that share a desire to remain in Bend, Oregon," said Chris Jackson, general manager of Beaver Coach Sales of Oregon. Monaco will continue operations at its two additional facilities in central and eastern Oregon. Electronic Design and Assembly in Bend, and Composite Technologies Inc. in Burns, both sub-assembly plants, employ 100 and 150 respectively.

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