Friday, May 05, 2006
I WONDER WHAT BLUE BIRD'S DEALERS FEEL ABOUT THIS?
Blue Bird Coachworks, a division of Blue Bird Corp., recently announced that it is offering limited factory-direct distribution for its 450 LXi motorcoach, beginning this month.
According to a press release, the decision to add a factory-direct distribution channel is part of the Fort Valley, Ga., company’s broader efforts to offer its high-end Class A coach at the most competitive price.
“The efficiency of factory-direct sales will allow Blue Bird to offer our customers the finest motorcoach with the best service at the most attractive price,” said Fred VanDenBerg, Blue Bird Coachworks’ director of motorcoach sales and marketing.
The factory-direct distribution program supplements existing LXi coach sales and service currently provided by Blue Bird’s dealer network, which includes: Holland Motor Homes in Holland, Mich., and San Diego, Calif.; Motor Home Specialists of Alvarado, Texas; and Parliament Coach Corp. of Clearwater, Fla.
Bluebird said the 450 LXi coach will maintain a competitive price structure with the company’s distributors and the factory-direct sales program.
According to a press release, the decision to add a factory-direct distribution channel is part of the Fort Valley, Ga., company’s broader efforts to offer its high-end Class A coach at the most competitive price.
“The efficiency of factory-direct sales will allow Blue Bird to offer our customers the finest motorcoach with the best service at the most attractive price,” said Fred VanDenBerg, Blue Bird Coachworks’ director of motorcoach sales and marketing.
The factory-direct distribution program supplements existing LXi coach sales and service currently provided by Blue Bird’s dealer network, which includes: Holland Motor Homes in Holland, Mich., and San Diego, Calif.; Motor Home Specialists of Alvarado, Texas; and Parliament Coach Corp. of Clearwater, Fla.
Bluebird said the 450 LXi coach will maintain a competitive price structure with the company’s distributors and the factory-direct sales program.
WHERE DID ALL THE MONEY GO?
A batch of lucrative federal contracts involving the maintenance and disposal of travel trailers along the Gulf Coast has been put on hold, and other contracts could be in jeopardy, after three companies that lost a rebidding process lodged formal protests with the Government Accountability Office, according to federal attorneys handling the complaints.
The Times Picayune, New Orleans, reported that the trio of protests, which the GAO must resolve within 100 calendar days, were filed in April, and since then turmoil has continued to engulf the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) contracting processes in the post-Katrina landscape.
On Thursday (May 4), a House committee in Washington delved into federal contracting and spending, while in recent weeks new questions have surfaced about whether some of the companies that won in the rebidding comply with FEMA's explicit guidelines.
Overarching Thursday's hearing and the intricacies of rebidding $3.6 billion in contracts for maintaining and disposing of thousands of travel trailers is the mounting anger among Louisiana and Mississippi companies that believe they have been excluded from the reconstruction work.
Although President Bush and FEMA insist they are trying to funnel more jobs and money to companies long based in the storm-tossed zones, the winning contract announcements trickling out of FEMA reflect a preponderance of out-of-state companies.
The newspaper reported that the most recent job at hand involves FEMA trying to break up four massive temporary housing contracts handed out as Katrina spent its fury on the Gulf Coast. The agency planned to divide the maintenance and disposal of tens of thousands of manufactured homes and trailers into 36 contracts of as much as $100 million each.
Of that total, 16 contracts were to be awarded in Louisiana – eight to small businesses and eight to minority or disadvantaged businesses – with preference given to local companies. The remaining 20 contracts were to be split among Mississippi, Alabama and Texas.
According to the newspaper, controversy has dogged the rebidding. The latest twist came Thursday when GAO attorneys said they were told by FEMA officials that work has been halted on the five contracts awarded to minority contractors in Mississippi. Federal regulations require suspension of work when a bid protest is made. However, the company making the Mississippi 8A complaint, Integrated Management Services, said it is unsure the work-suspension rule is being followed.
In addition, new questions emerged about some of the other winning companies, some of which the losing bidders said do not comply with explicit guidelines FEMA laid down during pre-bid conferences in New Orleans and elsewhere last year. In general, the questions concern the qualifications that companies were required to meet, as well as some of the winning bids themselves, which the losing companies regard as suspiciously low.
FEMA, which so far has refused to make public the specifics of the winning bids, did not reply to questions about its actions. In total, there are three separate complaints that have been lodged by losing companies: two in Mississippi, concerning both the small-business and 8A minority business portions of the work, and one in Louisiana regarding the eight contracts that were to go to small businesses.
The Times Picayune, New Orleans, reported that the trio of protests, which the GAO must resolve within 100 calendar days, were filed in April, and since then turmoil has continued to engulf the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) contracting processes in the post-Katrina landscape.
On Thursday (May 4), a House committee in Washington delved into federal contracting and spending, while in recent weeks new questions have surfaced about whether some of the companies that won in the rebidding comply with FEMA's explicit guidelines.
Overarching Thursday's hearing and the intricacies of rebidding $3.6 billion in contracts for maintaining and disposing of thousands of travel trailers is the mounting anger among Louisiana and Mississippi companies that believe they have been excluded from the reconstruction work.
Although President Bush and FEMA insist they are trying to funnel more jobs and money to companies long based in the storm-tossed zones, the winning contract announcements trickling out of FEMA reflect a preponderance of out-of-state companies.
The newspaper reported that the most recent job at hand involves FEMA trying to break up four massive temporary housing contracts handed out as Katrina spent its fury on the Gulf Coast. The agency planned to divide the maintenance and disposal of tens of thousands of manufactured homes and trailers into 36 contracts of as much as $100 million each.
Of that total, 16 contracts were to be awarded in Louisiana – eight to small businesses and eight to minority or disadvantaged businesses – with preference given to local companies. The remaining 20 contracts were to be split among Mississippi, Alabama and Texas.
According to the newspaper, controversy has dogged the rebidding. The latest twist came Thursday when GAO attorneys said they were told by FEMA officials that work has been halted on the five contracts awarded to minority contractors in Mississippi. Federal regulations require suspension of work when a bid protest is made. However, the company making the Mississippi 8A complaint, Integrated Management Services, said it is unsure the work-suspension rule is being followed.
In addition, new questions emerged about some of the other winning companies, some of which the losing bidders said do not comply with explicit guidelines FEMA laid down during pre-bid conferences in New Orleans and elsewhere last year. In general, the questions concern the qualifications that companies were required to meet, as well as some of the winning bids themselves, which the losing companies regard as suspiciously low.
FEMA, which so far has refused to make public the specifics of the winning bids, did not reply to questions about its actions. In total, there are three separate complaints that have been lodged by losing companies: two in Mississippi, concerning both the small-business and 8A minority business portions of the work, and one in Louisiana regarding the eight contracts that were to go to small businesses.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KEYSTONE / COUGAR 2006
Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V145000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 20, 2006
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 85
Summary:
CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE A DEFICIENT AXLE WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE AXLE TUBE AND SPINDLE.
Consequence:
THE SPINDLE WILL SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY WILL COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-069. 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.
KEYSTONE / COUGAR 2006
Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V145000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 20, 2006
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 85
Summary:
CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE A DEFICIENT AXLE WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE AXLE TUBE AND SPINDLE.
Consequence:
THE SPINDLE WILL SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY WILL COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-069. 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:
KEYSTONE / COUGAR 2006
Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V145000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 20, 2006
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 85
Summary:
CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE A DEFICIENT AXLE WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE AXLE TUBE AND SPINDLE.
Consequence:
THE SPINDLE WILL SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY WILL COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-069. 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.
KEYSTONE / COUGAR 2006
Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V145000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 20, 2006
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 85
Summary:
CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE A DEFICIENT AXLE WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE AXLE TUBE AND SPINDLE.
Consequence:
THE SPINDLE WILL SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY WILL COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-069. 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:
MCI / 102EL3 2000-2005
MCI / D 2000-2006
MCI / D4000 2000-2006
MCI / D4005 2000-2006
MCI / D4500 2000-2006
MCI / D4505 2000-2006
MCI / DISTV 2000-2006
MCI / DL3 2000-2006
MCI / E4500 2000-2005
MCI / G4500 2001-2004
MCI / J4500 2001-2006
Manufacturer : MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V140000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 24, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4765
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.
Consequence:
A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
Remedy:
MOTOR COACH IS WORKING WITH DETROIT DIESEL TO REMEDY THESE MOTOR COACHES. THE ENGINES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR MOTOR COACH AT 866-624-2622.
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.
MCI / 102EL3 2000-2005
MCI / D 2000-2006
MCI / D4000 2000-2006
MCI / D4005 2000-2006
MCI / D4500 2000-2006
MCI / D4505 2000-2006
MCI / DISTV 2000-2006
MCI / DL3 2000-2006
MCI / E4500 2000-2005
MCI / G4500 2001-2004
MCI / J4500 2001-2006
Manufacturer : MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V140000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 24, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4765
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.
Consequence:
A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
Remedy:
MOTOR COACH IS WORKING WITH DETROIT DIESEL TO REMEDY THESE MOTOR COACHES. THE ENGINES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR MOTOR COACH AT 866-624-2622.
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.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
STAG-PARKWAY ACQUIRES DTI
Atlanta-based aftermarket supplier Stag-Parkway Inc. has acquired Development Training Inc. (DTI), a longtime distributor of aftermarket service parts to the dealer sector.
Middlebury, Ind-based DTI, founded by Hal and Sue Fowler in 1980, operates distribution centers in Indiana, Texas, California, Florida and New York. Stag said the company’s information system known as the Magnifinder is the most commonly used tool for service departments in identifying repair and replacement parts.
“The combination of resources and capabilities between STAG and DTI allows us to provide the broadest and highest quality array of products and services to both the dealer and supplier communities,” said Stag President and CEO Stan Sunshine in a press release. “We will be combining the significant resources of both organizations into one team over time in an effort to provide quality business solutions to the RV market.”
“We are extremely excited to combine our resources with a company that we have respected as the industry’s leader in full line distribution,” said Jess Fowler, president of DTI. “This merger is a stepping stone to providing the next level of service needed to achieve total satisfaction with the RV lifestyle."
Fowler noted that both companies “have displayed a significant commitment to training and education,” responding to an industrywide focus on improved customer service.
Stag, founded in 1968 by Ann and Ted Kaplan, currently operates 11 distribution centers throughout the U.S. providing products and services to the RV aftermarket, including merchandising, inventory control, customer contact and Internet functions.
Middlebury, Ind-based DTI, founded by Hal and Sue Fowler in 1980, operates distribution centers in Indiana, Texas, California, Florida and New York. Stag said the company’s information system known as the Magnifinder is the most commonly used tool for service departments in identifying repair and replacement parts.
“The combination of resources and capabilities between STAG and DTI allows us to provide the broadest and highest quality array of products and services to both the dealer and supplier communities,” said Stag President and CEO Stan Sunshine in a press release. “We will be combining the significant resources of both organizations into one team over time in an effort to provide quality business solutions to the RV market.”
“We are extremely excited to combine our resources with a company that we have respected as the industry’s leader in full line distribution,” said Jess Fowler, president of DTI. “This merger is a stepping stone to providing the next level of service needed to achieve total satisfaction with the RV lifestyle."
Fowler noted that both companies “have displayed a significant commitment to training and education,” responding to an industrywide focus on improved customer service.
Stag, founded in 1968 by Ann and Ted Kaplan, currently operates 11 distribution centers throughout the U.S. providing products and services to the RV aftermarket, including merchandising, inventory control, customer contact and Internet functions.
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
DAMON / CHALLENGER 2003-2005
DAMON / DAYBREAK 2003-2005
DAMON / INTRUDER 2003-2005
Manufacturer : DAMON CORPORATION-BRECKENRIDGE DIVISION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V132000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 13, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1705
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 NO. 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AND NO. 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:
DAMON IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO CONTACT THE OWNERS AND REMEDY THIS CAMPAIGN . WORKHORSE WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
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.
DAMON / CHALLENGER 2003-2005
DAMON / DAYBREAK 2003-2005
DAMON / INTRUDER 2003-2005
Manufacturer : DAMON CORPORATION-BRECKENRIDGE DIVISION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V132000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 13, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1705
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 NO. 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AND NO. 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:
DAMON IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO CONTACT THE OWNERS AND REMEDY THIS CAMPAIGN . WORKHORSE WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.
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:
SKYLINE / STONE HARBOR 2005-2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V124000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 13, 2006
Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 44
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PARK TRAILERS, THE INCORRECT BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS WERE INSTALLED ON THE SPRING HANGERS OF THE FRAME. THE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT OF THE SPRING HANGER.
Consequence:
A MISSING BOLT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS AT THE OWNER'S TRAILER SITE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-693-6207.
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.
SKYLINE / STONE HARBOR 2005-2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V124000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 13, 2006
Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 44
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PARK TRAILERS, THE INCORRECT BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS WERE INSTALLED ON THE SPRING HANGERS OF THE FRAME. THE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT OF THE SPRING HANGER.
Consequence:
A MISSING BOLT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS AT THE OWNER'S TRAILER SITE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-693-6207.
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:
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO 2003-2005
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO BAY 2003-2005
Manufacturer : TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V142000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 21, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1594
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 NO. 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS, AND NO. 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:
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO CONTACT THE OWNERS AND REMEDY THIS CAMPAIGN . WORKHORSE WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-0205.
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.
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO 2003-2005
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO BAY 2003-2005
Manufacturer : TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V142000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 21, 2006
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1594
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 NO. 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS, AND NO. 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:
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO CONTACT THE OWNERS AND REMEDY THIS CAMPAIGN . WORKHORSE WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-0205.
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:
DEXTER AXLE / D60 9999
DEXTER AXLE / D70 9999
DEXTER AXLE / D80 9999
Manufacturer : DEXTER AXLE COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06E029000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 27, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 562
Summary:
CERTAIN DEXTER AXLE TRAILER AXLES MODELS D60, D70, AND D80 EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 16, 2006, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN TRAILERS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE CALIPER MOUNTING NUTS CAN STRIP.
Consequence:
THE STRIPPED MOUNTING CALIPER NUT DOES NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE ONTO THE BOLT AND ALLOWS THE CALIPER TO COME APART CREATING A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEXTER AXLE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
DEXTER AXLE / D60 9999
DEXTER AXLE / D70 9999
DEXTER AXLE / D80 9999
Manufacturer : DEXTER AXLE COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06E029000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 27, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 562
Summary:
CERTAIN DEXTER AXLE TRAILER AXLES MODELS D60, D70, AND D80 EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 16, 2006, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN TRAILERS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE CALIPER MOUNTING NUTS CAN STRIP.
Consequence:
THE STRIPPED MOUNTING CALIPER NUT DOES NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE ONTO THE BOLT AND ALLOWS THE CALIPER TO COME APART CREATING A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEXTER AXLE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
