Tuesday, January 10, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
NATIONAL / ISLANDER
2006
NATIONAL / TRADEWINDS
2006
NATIONAL / TROPI-CAL
2005
Manufacturer : NATIONAL RV, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V002000
Mfg's Report Date : JAN 04, 2006
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 588
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER NUMBER OF SEAT BELTS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ADDITIONAL SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-951-943-6007.
Model/Build Years:
NATIONAL / ISLANDER
2006
NATIONAL / TRADEWINDS
2006
NATIONAL / TROPI-CAL
2005
Manufacturer : NATIONAL RV, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V002000
Mfg's Report Date : JAN 04, 2006
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 588
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER NUMBER OF SEAT BELTS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ADDITIONAL SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-951-943-6007.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
BLUE OX / TC35160
9999
BLUE OX / TC35270
9999
Manufacturer : AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06E003000
Mfg's Report Date : JAN 03, 2006
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 238
Summary: CERTAIN BLUE OX TRUCENTER STEERING CONTROL UNITS, MODEL NUMBERS TC35270 AND TC35160, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER AND DECEMBER 2005. THE AFFECTED UNITS ARE IDENTIFIED BY SERIAL NUMBERS THAT BEGIN WITH THE FIRST FOUR DIGITS OF 1005, 1105, AND 1205. FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THE TUBES TO GALL AND EVENTUALLY BIND TOGETHER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF DRIVER STEERING ABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BLUE OX TRUCENTER STEERING CONTROL UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE BLUE OX CUSTOMER CARE TEAM AT 402-385-3051 OR TOLL FREE AT 1-888-425-5382.
Model/Build Years:
BLUE OX / TC35160
9999
BLUE OX / TC35270
9999
Manufacturer : AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06E003000
Mfg's Report Date : JAN 03, 2006
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 238
Summary: CERTAIN BLUE OX TRUCENTER STEERING CONTROL UNITS, MODEL NUMBERS TC35270 AND TC35160, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER AND DECEMBER 2005. THE AFFECTED UNITS ARE IDENTIFIED BY SERIAL NUMBERS THAT BEGIN WITH THE FIRST FOUR DIGITS OF 1005, 1105, AND 1205. FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THE TUBES TO GALL AND EVENTUALLY BIND TOGETHER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF DRIVER STEERING ABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BLUE OX TRUCENTER STEERING CONTROL UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE BLUE OX CUSTOMER CARE TEAM AT 402-385-3051 OR TOLL FREE AT 1-888-425-5382.
