Friday, December 21, 2007
RECALL: WINNEBAGO/ITASCA
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
ITASCA / HORIZON 2004-2008
WINNEBAGO / VECTA 2004-2008
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V577000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 21, 2007
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1972
Summary:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATION BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATION BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence:
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS,OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS, WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY OUTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://
ITASCA / HORIZON 2004-2008
WINNEBAGO / VECTA 2004-2008
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V577000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 21, 2007
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1972
Summary:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATION BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATION BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence:
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS,OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS, WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY OUTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://
RECALL: WINNEBAGO
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
WINNEBAGO / SPECIAL PURPOSE 2005-2006
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V575000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 28, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4
Summary:
CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE COACHES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy:
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH BRAUN CORPORATION TO HAVE THE DOORWAY LIFT FIXED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 06E094). OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN CORPORATION AT 1-800-946-7513.
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.
WINNEBAGO / SPECIAL PURPOSE 2005-2006
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V575000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 28, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4
Summary:
CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE COACHES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy:
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH BRAUN CORPORATION TO HAVE THE DOORWAY LIFT FIXED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 06E094). OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN CORPORATION AT 1-800-946-7513.
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:FREIGHTLINER
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FREIGHTLINER / XC 2005-2006
Manufacturer : FREIGHTLINER LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V570000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 05, 2007
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10053
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT USING INLINE POWER STEERING FILTERS, PART NO. 14-16829-000, THE FILTER CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE. THIS CAN LEAD TO HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.
Consequence:
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FILTERS WITH A LARGER FILTER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-517. 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.
FREIGHTLINER / XC 2005-2006
Manufacturer : FREIGHTLINER LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V570000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 05, 2007
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10053
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT USING INLINE POWER STEERING FILTERS, PART NO. 14-16829-000, THE FILTER CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE. THIS CAN LEAD TO HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.
Consequence:
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FILTERS WITH A LARGER FILTER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-517. 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: FOREST RIVER
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FOREST RIVER / ALL AMERICAN SPORT XLR 2007
Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V568000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 22, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 64
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) LABEL LOCATED ON THE FRONT OF THE HITCH PIN BOX OF THE UNIT CONTAINS AN IMPROPER LISTING OF THE GVWR.
Consequence:
THIS LABEL IS GIVING CONFLICTING GVWR INFORMATION. THE GVWR OF THE TRAILER IS 18,000 LBS AND THE HITCH LABEL IS READING 15,500.
Remedy:
OWNERS WERE MAILED A CORRECTED LABEL AS WELL AS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THEY PREFER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 574-389-4600.
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.
FOREST RIVER / ALL AMERICAN SPORT XLR 2007
Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V568000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 22, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 64
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) LABEL LOCATED ON THE FRONT OF THE HITCH PIN BOX OF THE UNIT CONTAINS AN IMPROPER LISTING OF THE GVWR.
Consequence:
THIS LABEL IS GIVING CONFLICTING GVWR INFORMATION. THE GVWR OF THE TRAILER IS 18,000 LBS AND THE HITCH LABEL IS READING 15,500.
Remedy:
OWNERS WERE MAILED A CORRECTED LABEL AS WELL AS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THEY PREFER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 574-389-4600.
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.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
FORMALDEHYDE LABELS
Bob Ashley
RV Business
Thursday, December 20, 2007
The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has established inspection standards requiring member manufacturers and suppliers to clearly mark that the raw material they use complies with the association's new formaldehyde policy.
The formaldehyde standards, adopted during an RVIA board meeting in September, apply to plywood at .2 parts per million and particle board at .3 ppm. Those limits are the same as those set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for manufactured homes.
RVIA made compliance with the HUD standard a requirement of membership after complaints about potential ill effects of formaldehyde in emergency housing units sold to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the 2005 Gulf hurricanes.
Prior to RVIA adopting the policy in September, there were no formaldehyde standards for recreational vehicles.
The inspection policy says that plywood and particle board panel markings must “make it clear” that they comply with the formaldehyde standard, according to a Dec. 13 RVIA standards bulletin. Bundled material must have the same markings.
In addition, for supplies containing wood – including both raw materials and finished products – letters or written statements from the supplier or distributor must be in possession of the manufacturer and make the same declaration.
“Acceptable documentation includes letters or written statements from given suppliers that blanket cover all product shipments from that supplier, or individual letters or written statements that accompany each separate product shipment,” the inspection policy says.
Because the board did not adopt the consumer notice that HUD requires for manufactured homes, notices about complying with the formaldehyde standards do not have to be placed in the RV or owner's manual.
RV Business
Thursday, December 20, 2007
The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has established inspection standards requiring member manufacturers and suppliers to clearly mark that the raw material they use complies with the association's new formaldehyde policy.
The formaldehyde standards, adopted during an RVIA board meeting in September, apply to plywood at .2 parts per million and particle board at .3 ppm. Those limits are the same as those set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for manufactured homes.
RVIA made compliance with the HUD standard a requirement of membership after complaints about potential ill effects of formaldehyde in emergency housing units sold to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the 2005 Gulf hurricanes.
Prior to RVIA adopting the policy in September, there were no formaldehyde standards for recreational vehicles.
The inspection policy says that plywood and particle board panel markings must “make it clear” that they comply with the formaldehyde standard, according to a Dec. 13 RVIA standards bulletin. Bundled material must have the same markings.
In addition, for supplies containing wood – including both raw materials and finished products – letters or written statements from the supplier or distributor must be in possession of the manufacturer and make the same declaration.
“Acceptable documentation includes letters or written statements from given suppliers that blanket cover all product shipments from that supplier, or individual letters or written statements that accompany each separate product shipment,” the inspection policy says.
Because the board did not adopt the consumer notice that HUD requires for manufactured homes, notices about complying with the formaldehyde standards do not have to be placed in the RV or owner's manual.
RECALL: THOR
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
THOR / JAZZ FRENZY 2004
THOR / TAHOE FURY 2004
THOR / WANDERER VORTEX 2004
Manufacturer : THOR CALIFORNIA INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V242000 Mfr's Report Date : MAY 20, 2004
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 48
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Consequence:
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER'S A-FRAME. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467. THIS RECALL WAS SUPERSEDED BY 06V-466.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
THOR / JAZZ FRENZY 2004
THOR / TAHOE FURY 2004
THOR / WANDERER VORTEX 2004
Manufacturer : THOR CALIFORNIA INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V242000 Mfr's Report Date : MAY 20, 2004
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 48
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Consequence:
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER'S A-FRAME. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467. THIS RECALL WAS SUPERSEDED BY 06V-466.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
RECALL: DODGE TRUCKS/VANS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
DODGE / DAKOTA 2001-2002
DODGE / DURANGO 2001-2002
DODGE / RAM PICKUP 2002
DODGE / RAM VAN 2001-2002
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V555000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 04, 2007
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 576418
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence:
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. G28. 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.
DODGE / DAKOTA 2001-2002
DODGE / DURANGO 2001-2002
DODGE / RAM PICKUP 2002
DODGE / RAM VAN 2001-2002
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V555000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 04, 2007
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 576418
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence:
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. G28. 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: FORD TRUCKS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FORD / E-SERIES 1997-2003
FORD / EXCURSION 1997-2003
FORD / F-250 SD 1997-2003
FORD / F-350 SD 1997-2003
FORD / F-450 SUPERDUTY 1997-2003
FORD / F-550 SUPERDUTY 1997-2003
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V553000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 03, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1176000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S57. 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.
FORD / E-SERIES 1997-2003
FORD / EXCURSION 1997-2003
FORD / F-250 SD 1997-2003
FORD / F-350 SD 1997-2003
FORD / F-450 SUPERDUTY 1997-2003
FORD / F-550 SUPERDUTY 1997-2003
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V553000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 03, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1176000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S57. 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.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
RECALL: WEEKEND WARRIOR
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
WEEKEND WARRIOR / CL 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / CR 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FB 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FS 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FSC 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / LE 2007
Manufacturer : WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILERS INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V560000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 26, 2007
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 289
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TOY HAULER RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GREAT PLAINS INDUSTRIES (GPI) FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT EPOXY ADHESIVE APPLIED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION AT THE FACTORY, A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE PUMP'S INLET VALVE.
Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy:
GPI HAS REPLACED ALL THE FUEL PUMPS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
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.
WEEKEND WARRIOR / CL 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / CR 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FB 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FS 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FSC 2007
WEEKEND WARRIOR / LE 2007
Manufacturer : WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILERS INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V560000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 26, 2007
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 289
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TOY HAULER RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GREAT PLAINS INDUSTRIES (GPI) FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT EPOXY ADHESIVE APPLIED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION AT THE FACTORY, A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE PUMP'S INLET VALVE.
Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy:
GPI HAS REPLACED ALL THE FUEL PUMPS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
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: WEEKEND WARRIOR
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 2400 1989-1991
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 2800 1989-1990
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 2805 1989-1991
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 3205 1989-1994
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 3605 1989-1996
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 4005 1989-1996
WEEKEND WARRIOR / CL 2002-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FB PULL TRAILER 1998-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FBD 2002-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FK 1998-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FS 2000-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FT 2001-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FW 1992-2000
WEEKEND WARRIOR / LE 2000-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / RH 1994-1999
WEEKEND WARRIOR / RHSL 1994-2000
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SE 1997-2002
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SL 1995-1998
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SL PULL TRAILER 1995-1999
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SLC 2001-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SLC 1997-2000
Manufacturer : WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILERS INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V559000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 04, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6243
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PULL, FIFTH WHEEL AND TOY-HAULER RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence:
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
WEEKEND WARRIOR WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC AT 1-888-446-5157, STERICYCLE AT 1-317-860-1163, OR WEEKEND WARRIOR AT 1-909-579-0353.
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.
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 2400 1989-1991
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 2800 1989-1990
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 2805 1989-1991
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 3205 1989-1994
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 3605 1989-1996
WEEKEND WARRIOR / 4005 1989-1996
WEEKEND WARRIOR / CL 2002-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FB PULL TRAILER 1998-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FBD 2002-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FK 1998-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FS 2000-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FT 2001-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / FW 1992-2000
WEEKEND WARRIOR / LE 2000-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / RH 1994-1999
WEEKEND WARRIOR / RHSL 1994-2000
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SE 1997-2002
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SL 1995-1998
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SL PULL TRAILER 1995-1999
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SLC 2001-2004
WEEKEND WARRIOR / SLC 1997-2000
Manufacturer : WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILERS INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V559000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 04, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6243
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PULL, FIFTH WHEEL AND TOY-HAULER RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence:
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
WEEKEND WARRIOR WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC AT 1-888-446-5157, STERICYCLE AT 1-317-860-1163, OR WEEKEND WARRIOR AT 1-909-579-0353.
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: R-VISION
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
R-VISION / BOOGIE BOX 2007
R-VISION / SUPER SPORT 2008
R-VISION / TRAIL-CRUISER 2007-2008
R-VISION / TRAIL-LITE 2007
R-VISION / TRAIL-LITE CROSS OVER 2007-2008
R-VISION / TRAIL-SPORT 2007-2008
Manufacturer : R-VISION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V547000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 19, 2007
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 646
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE CONVERTER NEUTRAL WIRE IS CONNECTED TO THE BONDING (GROUND) BAR INSTEAD OF THE NEUTRAL BAR.
Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SITUATION WITH A SHOCK HAZARD WHICH COULD CAUSE A PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE NEUTRAL WIRE FROM THE BONDING (GROUND) BAR AND INSTALL IT ON THE NEUTRAL BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R-VISION AT 574-268-2111
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.
R-VISION / BOOGIE BOX 2007
R-VISION / SUPER SPORT 2008
R-VISION / TRAIL-CRUISER 2007-2008
R-VISION / TRAIL-LITE 2007
R-VISION / TRAIL-LITE CROSS OVER 2007-2008
R-VISION / TRAIL-SPORT 2007-2008
Manufacturer : R-VISION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V547000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 19, 2007
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 646
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE CONVERTER NEUTRAL WIRE IS CONNECTED TO THE BONDING (GROUND) BAR INSTEAD OF THE NEUTRAL BAR.
Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SITUATION WITH A SHOCK HAZARD WHICH COULD CAUSE A PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE NEUTRAL WIRE FROM THE BONDING (GROUND) BAR AND INSTALL IT ON THE NEUTRAL BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R-VISION AT 574-268-2111
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.
Monday, December 17, 2007
ATWOOD IS BEGINNING TO CONSOLIDATE
RV Business
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Atwood Mobile Products LLC announced Friday (Dec. 14) the closure of an Elkhart, Ind., production facility and the loss of 152 jobs. The action is expected to occur during the latter part of the first quarter of 2008.
The Elkhart Truth reported that the Creation line of recreational vehicle, shuttle bus and horse trailer windows made at the plant on is being phased out and will be discontinued altogether primarily because of an "exceptionally competitive" market, said Kip Ellis, vice president of sales and marketing at Atwood.
Along with the Creation brands, the closed facility is the site for production of windows for the “Sprinter platform.” The Sprinter line and the employees who work on it will be moved to another Elkhart plant.
The closure has nothing to do with the sale of the truck cap division, which happened in October, nor the ongoing slowdown in the recreational vehicle market, Ellis said. Instead, he reiterated the company's press release that said the closure is a "strategic decision" following a lengthy evaluation of the position those Creation brand products have in the market and their "negative financial performance."
In September, Atwood was acquired by private equity firm Equity Insights I LP from Dura Automotive Systems Inc., which filed for bankruptcy in October 2006.
Atwood officials told impacted employees of the company's decision Friday morning. Their jobs will continue for at least another 60 days as stipulated by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
"Our first priority is to be professional and fair with our employees," Ellis said.
In addition, the company wants to continue manufacturing the Creation products long enough to enable its customers to shift to another brand.
"We're giving our customer base adequate time to identify another source for supply," Ellis said.
This announcement comes a little more than two months after the company announced the sale of the Creation Windows truck cap business to Starquest Products of Goshen, Ind.
During that transaction, Atwood terminated the employment of nearly 50 workers and is shifting manufacturing of other products to several Atwood facilities, leaving the Goshen site empty. Atwood said it is still undecided on plans for the plant.
Atwood said it will continue to run production at its three other plants in Elkhart.
"We recognize and regret the difficulties this announcement creates for many of our employees and customers, and we wish to emphasize Atwood reached this decision following an extensive evaluation of all of our options," Tim Stephens, president of Atwood, stated in a release. "Following this transition, Atwood will be better able to commit our resources towards specific products, affording Atwood greater growth potential in the future."
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Atwood Mobile Products LLC announced Friday (Dec. 14) the closure of an Elkhart, Ind., production facility and the loss of 152 jobs. The action is expected to occur during the latter part of the first quarter of 2008.
The Elkhart Truth reported that the Creation line of recreational vehicle, shuttle bus and horse trailer windows made at the plant on is being phased out and will be discontinued altogether primarily because of an "exceptionally competitive" market, said Kip Ellis, vice president of sales and marketing at Atwood.
Along with the Creation brands, the closed facility is the site for production of windows for the “Sprinter platform.” The Sprinter line and the employees who work on it will be moved to another Elkhart plant.
The closure has nothing to do with the sale of the truck cap division, which happened in October, nor the ongoing slowdown in the recreational vehicle market, Ellis said. Instead, he reiterated the company's press release that said the closure is a "strategic decision" following a lengthy evaluation of the position those Creation brand products have in the market and their "negative financial performance."
In September, Atwood was acquired by private equity firm Equity Insights I LP from Dura Automotive Systems Inc., which filed for bankruptcy in October 2006.
Atwood officials told impacted employees of the company's decision Friday morning. Their jobs will continue for at least another 60 days as stipulated by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
"Our first priority is to be professional and fair with our employees," Ellis said.
In addition, the company wants to continue manufacturing the Creation products long enough to enable its customers to shift to another brand.
"We're giving our customer base adequate time to identify another source for supply," Ellis said.
This announcement comes a little more than two months after the company announced the sale of the Creation Windows truck cap business to Starquest Products of Goshen, Ind.
During that transaction, Atwood terminated the employment of nearly 50 workers and is shifting manufacturing of other products to several Atwood facilities, leaving the Goshen site empty. Atwood said it is still undecided on plans for the plant.
Atwood said it will continue to run production at its three other plants in Elkhart.
"We recognize and regret the difficulties this announcement creates for many of our employees and customers, and we wish to emphasize Atwood reached this decision following an extensive evaluation of all of our options," Tim Stephens, president of Atwood, stated in a release. "Following this transition, Atwood will be better able to commit our resources towards specific products, affording Atwood greater growth potential in the future."
WILL THEY FIND THE SOURCE OF FORMALDEHYDE?
RV Business
Monday, December 17, 2007
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will begin testing this week on the air quality in mobile homes and trailers provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Gulf Coast residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina to check the level of formaldehyde pollution.
According to a report on the website for Medical News Today, Sussex, United Kingdom, beginning Dec. 21 the CDC will test for formaldehyde in the air inside 500 randomly selected trailers and mobile homes in Louisiana and Mississippi for around five weeks. Results should be available in 2008, said the agency on its website. The agency said a computer will randomly select the homes to be tested and volunteers cannot be accepted.
FEMA has set up a resident hotline and said it will move temporary housing residents with a "formaldehyde concern" into a hotel or motel if they ask for it.
The CDC and the FEMA are also going to do a joint health study on children living or born while their families live in the homes provided by the FEMA scheme. The study will look at the effects of indoor air quality from living in the FEMA scheme homes on child health. The results should be out sometime in 2008.
The CDC said that in order to conduct a valid study that releases results quickly, in the public interest, they cannot investigate every FEMA trailer or mobile home, or every child living in one.
The CDC is carrying out indoor air quality tests for formaldehyde in FEMA provided mobile homes and trailers because FEMA asked the agency for help in answering questions raised by residents.
The CDC will sample FEMA-provided travel trailers, recreation park trailers and mobile homes.
The agency pointed out there are currently no federal or scientifically recognized standards for formaldehyde levels in travel trailers. The agency will help FEMA to communicate the findings to residents so they understand what the scientific results of the tests mean. The agency will also help FEMA to prioritize which families should be moved out first into permanent housing.
Director of CDC's Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention, Dr. Henry Falk, said in a prepared statement that: "This is a complex task. Knowledge about health effects of formaldehyde on long-term residents of temporary housing is limited. Levels we find in these tests will help everyone involved in this process make better informed decisions about what steps to take."
Falk said this was a "complex task," but the agency was "mindful of the importance of this information to people who have been living in temporary housing for such a long time."
FEMA Administrator David Paulison added, “FEMA's first priority has been and continues to be the health and safety of temporary housing residents."
"Upon request, FEMA will continue to move any temporary housing unit resident with a formaldehyde concern into a hotel or motel immediately and will work with all residents to provide them a housing alternative."
"Every occupant who has expressed a health concern through our hotline has been offered a housing alternative and we are continuing to work with each of them to find a permanent housing solution that meets their needs," explained Paulison.
Monday, December 17, 2007
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will begin testing this week on the air quality in mobile homes and trailers provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Gulf Coast residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina to check the level of formaldehyde pollution.
According to a report on the website for Medical News Today, Sussex, United Kingdom, beginning Dec. 21 the CDC will test for formaldehyde in the air inside 500 randomly selected trailers and mobile homes in Louisiana and Mississippi for around five weeks. Results should be available in 2008, said the agency on its website. The agency said a computer will randomly select the homes to be tested and volunteers cannot be accepted.
FEMA has set up a resident hotline and said it will move temporary housing residents with a "formaldehyde concern" into a hotel or motel if they ask for it.
The CDC and the FEMA are also going to do a joint health study on children living or born while their families live in the homes provided by the FEMA scheme. The study will look at the effects of indoor air quality from living in the FEMA scheme homes on child health. The results should be out sometime in 2008.
The CDC said that in order to conduct a valid study that releases results quickly, in the public interest, they cannot investigate every FEMA trailer or mobile home, or every child living in one.
The CDC is carrying out indoor air quality tests for formaldehyde in FEMA provided mobile homes and trailers because FEMA asked the agency for help in answering questions raised by residents.
The CDC will sample FEMA-provided travel trailers, recreation park trailers and mobile homes.
The agency pointed out there are currently no federal or scientifically recognized standards for formaldehyde levels in travel trailers. The agency will help FEMA to communicate the findings to residents so they understand what the scientific results of the tests mean. The agency will also help FEMA to prioritize which families should be moved out first into permanent housing.
Director of CDC's Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention, Dr. Henry Falk, said in a prepared statement that: "This is a complex task. Knowledge about health effects of formaldehyde on long-term residents of temporary housing is limited. Levels we find in these tests will help everyone involved in this process make better informed decisions about what steps to take."
Falk said this was a "complex task," but the agency was "mindful of the importance of this information to people who have been living in temporary housing for such a long time."
FEMA Administrator David Paulison added, “FEMA's first priority has been and continues to be the health and safety of temporary housing residents."
"Upon request, FEMA will continue to move any temporary housing unit resident with a formaldehyde concern into a hotel or motel immediately and will work with all residents to provide them a housing alternative."
"Every occupant who has expressed a health concern through our hotline has been offered a housing alternative and we are continuing to work with each of them to find a permanent housing solution that meets their needs," explained Paulison.
