Friday, June 12, 2009

 

DEXTER AXLE AQUIRED THE RV PARTS BUSINESS (INCLUDING VENTLINE) FROM PHILLIPS INDUSTRIES

Dexter Axle Press Release

Elkhart, Ind. - Dexter Axle announced in March of this year, that it would acquire the RV, cargo, and horse trailer door business from Philips Products, as well as acquire its Ventline product offerings.

The transition of this business, along with the hiring of 112 Philips employees into Dexter, was complete May 4, 2009.

“The addition of these quality product offerings were natural complements to markets that Dexter already serves, and where Dexter is well known for providing superior quality, service, and support,” said Adam Dexter, president of Dexter Axle.

Tomkins Industries, the parent company of Dexter Axle and Philips Products, announced June 1st that it will be closing Philips Products. Philips Products currently produces doors and windows for the manufactured housing and residential commercial markets. The segments of Philips Products recently acquired by Dexter Axle will not close.

Dexter is committed to the markets it serves. The management team at Dexter has an existing knowledge and extensive level of experience with door and venting products. Though employees of Dexter Axle are saddened by the impact the decision to close Philips Products will have on employees, Dexter’s plans to grow the recently acquired business from Philips is unaffected by the closing of Philips Products.

 

RECALL: 2009 KEYSTONE FUSION 5TH WHEEL TRAILER: FEDERAL ID LABEL: TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / FUZION 2009
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAY 26, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V192000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 44
Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 44 MY 2009 FUZION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL AND TIRE LOADING INFORMATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE.
Consequence:
IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE AND AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAIL THE APPROPRIATE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE CUSTOMER REQUIRES ASSISTANCE INSTALLING THE LABELS, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 09-121. OWNERS 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 .

 

2001-2009 COACHMAN MOTOR HOME: WORKHORSE CHASSIS: BRAKES

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
COACHMEN / AURORA 2006-2007 2009
COACHMEN / EPIC 2006-2007
COACHMEN / MIRADA 2001
COACHMEN / PATHFINDER 2001-2002
COACHMEN / RENDEZVOUS 2003-2004
COACHMEN / SANTARA 2004-2005
GEORGIE BOY / CRUISE AIR XL 2005
GEORGIE BOY / CRUISE MASTER 2002-2009
GEORGIE BOY / LANDAU 2000-2007
GEORGIE BOY / PURSUIT 2001-2005
GEORGIE BOY / SUITE 2001-2002
Manufacturer: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC Mfr's Report Date: MAY 21, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V193000 NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2555
Summary:
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 2,555 MY 2000-2009 GEORGIE BOY AND COACHMEN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731 OR COACHMEN AT 574-266-4030, option 5.
Notes:
OWNERS 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: 2008 KEYSTONE OUTBACK LOFT TRAVEL TRAILER: ROOF LIFT MECHANISM

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / OUTBACK LOFT 2008
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAY 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V189000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11
Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 11 MY 2008 OUTBACK LOFT TRAVEL TRAILERS MODEL 27V. THE LOFT ROOF LIFT MECHANISM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED.
Consequence:
IF THE LOFT ROOF LIFT MECHANISM IS NOT PROPERLY SECURE AND/OR USED WITHOUT THE SAFETY POLES, AN INCREASED RISK OR PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE EXISTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE LIFT MECHANISM WITH DIFFERENT FASTENERS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO 09-120. 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: 2003-2005 AIRSTREAM MOTOR HOME: WORKHORSE CHASSIS: BRAKES

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
AIRSTREAM / 355XL 2003-2005
AIRSTREAM / 35XL 2003-2005
Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V206000 NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6
Summary:
AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING 6 MY 2003-2006 35XL, AND 355XL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731.
Notes:
OWNERS 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: 2004-2008 FOUR WINDS MOTOR HOMES: WORKHORSE CHASSIS: BRAKES

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FOUR WINDS / FUN MOVER 2008
FOUR WINDS / HURRICANE 2004-2008
FOUR WINDS / INFINITY 2002-2006
FOUR WINDS / MAGELLAN 2006-2007
FOUR WINDS / WINDSPORT 2002-2007
Manufacturer: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL Mfr's Report Date: MAY 29, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V204000 NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 684
Summary:
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 684 MY 2002-2006 INFINITY, MY 2002-2007 WINDESPORT, MY 2004-2008 HURRICANE, MY 2006-2007 MEGALLAN AND MY 2008 FUN MOVER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER AND DEALER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731.
Notes:
OWNERS 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, June 10, 2009

 

RECALL: 2008-2009 MCI/J4500: STEERING

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MCI / D4000ISTV 2009
MCI / D4500 2009
MCI / D4505 2009
MCI / J4500 2008-2009
Manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC Mfr's Report Date: MAY 26, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V196000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 350
Summary:
MCI IS RECALLING 350 MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 MOTOR COACHES, MODEL J4500, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2007 AND APRIL 2009 AND 2009 MOTOR COACHES, MODELS D4000ISTV, D4500, AND D4505, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY AND APRIL 2009. THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) CAN DEVELOP INTERNAL FRICTION BETWEEN THE SENSOR GEARS AND THE SENSOR HOUSING AS A RESULT OF EXTERNAL FORCES EXPERIENCED ON THE VEHICLE INCLUDING VIBRATION. IF DEVELOPED FRICTION IS GREAT ENOUGH, THE DRIVING TAB OF THE SAS CAN SHEER AS THE DRIVER TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence:
WITH A BROKEN SAS DRIVING TAB, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-847-285-2000.
Notes:
MCI¿S RECALL CAMPAIGN NOS. 327 (D MODEL SERIES) AND 328 (J MODEL SERIES). OWNERS 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, June 08, 2009

 

RECALL: 2009-2010 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE/TIOGA: BRAKE LINE

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE SPORT 2009-2010
FLEETWOOD / TIOGA RANGER 2009-2010
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V191000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Potential Number of Units Affected: 62
Summary:
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 62 MY 2009-2010 TIOGA RANGER AND JAMBOREE SPORT CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E450 CHASSIS THAT HAVE HAD THE WHEELBASES EXTENDED, HAVE ALSO REQUIRED AN EXTENDED BRAKE LINE. THE BRAKE LINE EXTENSION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.
Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR LOSS OF BRAKES. LOSS OF BRAKES MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE EXTENSION AND/OR CONNECTION FITTINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90521. 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: 2009-2010 PREVOST: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
PREVOST / H3-41 2010
PREVOST / H3-45 2010
PREVOST / X3-45 2009
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 13, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V190000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47
Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING 47 MY 2009 X3-45 AND MY 2010 H3-41, AND H3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DANA I-BEAM AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE DIMENSION OF THE STEERING DRAG LINK TIE ROD END DOES NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER¿S REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence:
THE TIE ROD END COULD BREAK AND CREATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRAG LINK TIE ROD END AND REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-883-2888.
Notes:
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR09-09. 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 .

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