Friday, April 07, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / AFFINITY
2005-2006
COUNTRY COACH / MAGNA
2005-2006
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V097000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 29, 2006
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 103
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE FEDERAL TIRE LABELS INCORRECTLY STATE THE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR THE TOYO 12R22.5 REAR TIRES.
Consequence: THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND POTENTIAL Y A TIRE FAILURE IF THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO THE MAXIMUM INFLATION PRESSURE. SUCH A TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW FEDERAL TIRE LABELS WHICH REFLECT THE CORRECT COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR THE REAR TIRES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-641-998-3720.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / AFFINITY
2005-2006
COUNTRY COACH / MAGNA
2005-2006
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V097000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 29, 2006
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 103
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE FEDERAL TIRE LABELS INCORRECTLY STATE THE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR THE TOYO 12R22.5 REAR TIRES.
Consequence: THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND POTENTIAL Y A TIRE FAILURE IF THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO THE MAXIMUM INFLATION PRESSURE. SUCH A TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW FEDERAL TIRE LABELS WHICH REFLECT THE CORRECT COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR THE REAR TIRES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-641-998-3720.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
CHINOOK PROPERTY SOLD IN FORECLOSER
YAKIMA, Washington – Time ran out in late March for Trail Wagons Inc., maker of the legendary Chinook RV, as the company was unable to forestall a foreclosure sale of its land and buildings. The property, including a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in two buildings, sold for $2.9 million March 31 on the steps of the Yakima County Courthouse. The only bidder was LandAmerica Default Services, a collections firm representing the Chicago-based trustee for the company's mortgage lender. Court records show there are still numerous creditors against Trail Wagons, including an RV dealership, and it's not clear how they will be repaid. Lawyers for various creditors did not return phone calls and the company's toll-free customer service number is out-of-service. The company itself is not in federal bankruptcy. A state court judge last fall appointed a receiver to manage the company's real and personal property after Trail Wagons defaulted on mortgage certificates held by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. The certificates were held in trust by LaSalle Bank National Association of Chicago. Known for its stylish, upscale Class C motorhomes, Trail Wagons once employed more than 162 people and grew with the help of loans from the city and county totaling nearly $3 million. Owner Gary Lukehart has declined to discuss the company's problems since it started to encounter operating difficulties more than a year ago. The high-end minimotorhomes – dubbed by the company as "the sports car of motorhomes" – used to fill a lot along I-82 where the plant was located. But the inventory began dwindling over the past year until there was nothing left. Rumor had it that suppliers, including General Motors Corp., had begun to repossess parts. "It's sad in a lot of ways," said George Poulsen, of Arlington, Texas, vice president of membership for one of several Chinook camping clubs. Chinook customers valued its sturdy, one-piece molded fiberglass construction, which accounted in part for retail prices upwards to $200,000. Dan Lukehart, Gary's son who became president in 1996, told RV Business several years ago that the company attempted an economy model but failed. The company, whose office manager Carolyn McMurry in March appealed to customers to help it find a buyer, dates to 1938 when Sy and Rose Mair of Orange County, Calif., produced travel trailers and pickup campers mounted on one-ton cabs. They called them Chinooks. After various mergers and changes of ownership, Trail Wagons emerged based in Yakima with Gary Lukehart as the owner. A high-profile local developer and former Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) board member, Lukehart built a Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites and announced big plans a year ago for Vineyard's Gate, an open-air shopping center next to the hotel. That development hasn't started. He has also sold Gateway Center, a 10-acre shopping plaza across from the hotel for $17.5 million, according to county property-transfer records.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
KZRV / COYOTE
2006
KZRV / DURANGO
2006
KZRV / FRONTIER
2006
KZRV / JAG
2006
KZRV / SPORTSMEN
2006
KZRV / SPORTSTER
2006
KZRV / SPREE
2006
Manufacturer : KZRV, L.P.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V081000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 10, 2006
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2483
Summary: CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 100, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE TRAILERS ARE MISSING THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PLACARD ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Model/Build Years:
KZRV / COYOTE
2006
KZRV / DURANGO
2006
KZRV / FRONTIER
2006
KZRV / JAG
2006
KZRV / SPORTSMEN
2006
KZRV / SPORTSTER
2006
KZRV / SPREE
2006
Manufacturer : KZRV, L.P.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V081000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 10, 2006
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2483
Summary: CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 100, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE TRAILERS ARE MISSING THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PLACARD ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
FOUR WINDS / MANDALAY
2005
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V076000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 13, 2006
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WITH LOWER YOKES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINES COULD PUSH THROUGH THE LOWER YOKE, ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS ,THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. FREIGHTLINER WILL INSPECT AND ATTACH A TENSION COLLAR TO THE STEERING SHAFT TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE YOKE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR FOUR WINDS AT .
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Model/Build Years:
FOUR WINDS / MANDALAY
2005
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V076000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 13, 2006
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WITH LOWER YOKES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINES COULD PUSH THROUGH THE LOWER YOKE, ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS ,THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. FREIGHTLINER WILL INSPECT AND ATTACH A TENSION COLLAR TO THE STEERING SHAFT TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE YOKE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR FOUR WINDS AT .
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / EAGLE
2003-2005
JAYCO / ESCAPADE
2003-2005
JAYCO / GRANITE RIDGE
2003-2005
JAYCO / GREYHAWK
2003-2005
STARCRAFT / AMBIENT
2003-2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V095000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1107
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / EAGLE
2003-2005
JAYCO / ESCAPADE
2003-2005
JAYCO / GRANITE RIDGE
2003-2005
JAYCO / GREYHAWK
2003-2005
STARCRAFT / AMBIENT
2003-2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V095000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1107
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / GRANITE RIDGE
2006
JAYCO / GREYHAWK
2006
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V091000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 112
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: FORD IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / GRANITE RIDGE
2006
JAYCO / GREYHAWK
2006
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V091000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 112
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: FORD IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / AVATAR
2003
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V089000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORT THE CONVERTER MUFFLERS TO THE CHASSIS, THESE WELDS ARE CAUSING THE STRAPS TO FAIL.
Consequence: WHEN THE STRAPS FAIL, THE MUFFLER CAN DROP TO THE GROUND.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CATERPILLAR WILL HAVE THE CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAPS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / AVATAR
2003
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V089000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORT THE CONVERTER MUFFLERS TO THE CHASSIS, THESE WELDS ARE CAUSING THE STRAPS TO FAIL.
Consequence: WHEN THE STRAPS FAIL, THE MUFFLER CAN DROP TO THE GROUND.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CATERPILLAR WILL HAVE THE CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAPS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / ESCAPADE
2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V088000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 199
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: CHEVROLET IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CHEVROLET WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / ESCAPADE
2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V088000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 199
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: CHEVROLET IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CHEVROLET WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / EAGLE
2003-2005
JAYCO / ESCAPADE
2003-2005
JAYCO / GRANITE RIDGE
2003-2005
JAYCO / GREYHAWK
2003-2005
STARCRAFT / AMBIENT
2003-2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V082000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1107
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION, COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
Consequence: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / EAGLE
2003-2005
JAYCO / ESCAPADE
2003-2005
JAYCO / GRANITE RIDGE
2003-2005
JAYCO / GREYHAWK
2003-2005
STARCRAFT / AMBIENT
2003-2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V082000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1107
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION, COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
Consequence: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
SPARTAN / K2
2006-2007
SPARTAN / K3
2006-2007
SPARTAN / MG
2006-2007
SPARTAN / MM
2006-2007
Manufacturer : SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V094000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 29, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 54
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BUSSMAN BOX WAS INCORRECTLY SOLDERED AND COULD FAIL.
Consequence: ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN AND/OR NOT BE CAPABLE OF POWERING UP. ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION STARTING AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS, IN THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT CHASSIS STOP/TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN SIGNAL, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM, HEATER ELEMENTS IN THE AIR DRYER, AND/OR THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE WATER IN-FUEL SEPARATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
Notes: SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 06005. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Model/Build Years:
SPARTAN / K2
2006-2007
SPARTAN / K3
2006-2007
SPARTAN / MG
2006-2007
SPARTAN / MM
2006-2007
Manufacturer : SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V094000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 29, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 54
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BUSSMAN BOX WAS INCORRECTLY SOLDERED AND COULD FAIL.
Consequence: ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN AND/OR NOT BE CAPABLE OF POWERING UP. ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION STARTING AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS, IN THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT CHASSIS STOP/TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN SIGNAL, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM, HEATER ELEMENTS IN THE AIR DRYER, AND/OR THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE WATER IN-FUEL SEPARATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
Notes: SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 06005. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
FOUR WINDS / HURRICANE
2003-2005
FOUR WINDS / INFINITY
2003-2005
FOUR WINDS / WINDSPORT
2003-2005
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V093000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 28, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 461
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELLTALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
Consequence: AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR FOUR WINDS AT 574-266-1111.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Model/Build Years:
FOUR WINDS / HURRICANE
2003-2005
FOUR WINDS / INFINITY
2003-2005
FOUR WINDS / WINDSPORT
2003-2005
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V093000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 28, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 461
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELLTALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
Consequence: AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR FOUR WINDS AT 574-266-1111.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Monday, April 03, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / SENECA
2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V084000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 183
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS WERE PRODUCED WITH A BODY WIRING HARNESS WITH NO PROTECTIVE CONDUIT IN THE AREA UNDER THE DRIVERS FEET TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR HARNESS WEAR. THE BODY WIRING HARNESS INCLUDES SDM WIRING THAT COULD BE DAMAGED FROM CHAFING AND WEAR BY THE VEHICLE OPERATORS.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. A PERSON MAY RECEIVE MINOR INJURIES, SUCH AS ABRASIONS, FROM CONTACT WITH THE BAG.
Remedy: GENERAL MOTORS/CHEVROLET DIVISION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CHEVROLET WILL INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR POTENTIAL DAMAGE, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HARNESS IF REQUIRED, AND ADD CONDUIT TO ALL HARNESSES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / SENECA
2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V084000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 183
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS WERE PRODUCED WITH A BODY WIRING HARNESS WITH NO PROTECTIVE CONDUIT IN THE AREA UNDER THE DRIVERS FEET TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR HARNESS WEAR. THE BODY WIRING HARNESS INCLUDES SDM WIRING THAT COULD BE DAMAGED FROM CHAFING AND WEAR BY THE VEHICLE OPERATORS.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. A PERSON MAY RECEIVE MINOR INJURIES, SUCH AS ABRASIONS, FROM CONTACT WITH THE BAG.
Remedy: GENERAL MOTORS/CHEVROLET DIVISION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CHEVROLET WILL INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR POTENTIAL DAMAGE, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HARNESS IF REQUIRED, AND ADD CONDUIT TO ALL HARNESSES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / AVATAR
2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V083000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 21
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL, THE GAUGE IS GIVING A FALSE READING.
Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARNESS JUMPER CABLE TO EACH AIR SENDER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05008. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / AVATAR
2005
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V083000
Mfg's Report Date : MAR 20, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 21
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL, THE GAUGE IS GIVING A FALSE READING.
Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARNESS JUMPER CABLE TO EACH AIR SENDER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes: SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05008. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
