Thursday, September 22, 2011

 

RECALL: 2009-2011 CARRIAGE 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS: CAMEO, CARRI-LITE, DOMANI, ROYALS: GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCHES INSTALLED IMPROPERLY

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CARRIAGE / CAMEO 2009-2011
CARRIAGE / CARRI-LITE 2009-2011
CARRIAGE / DOMANI 2009
CARRIAGE / ROYALS 2010-2011
Manufacturer: CARRIAGE, INC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 17, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V439000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 596
Summary:
CARRIAGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 CAMEO, CARRI-LITE, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 ROYALS, AND MODEL YEAR 2009 DOMANI 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS WITH GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCHES. THE GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCH MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED OR INSTALLED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP INSIDE THE SWITCH.
Consequence:
THE ELEVATED ELECTRICAL LOADS MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE LUGS AND DEGRADING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCHES AND REPLACE THEM AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIAGE AT 1-574-642-3622.
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: 2009-2011 PROVAN INDUSTRIES, TIGER MOTOR HOME: WELD JOINTS ATTACHING SPARE TIRE CARRIER COULD CRACK OR TEAR

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
TIGER / MOTORHOMES 2009-2011
Manufacturer: PROVAN INDUSTRIES, LLC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 25, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V448000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number of Units Affected: 37
Summary:
PROVAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 TIGER MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-350 AND CHEVROLET 3500 CLASS "C" CHASSIS. THE WELD JOINTS ATTACHING THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER TO THE VEHICLE MAY CRACK OR TEAR.
Consequence:
IF THE CRACKS OR TEARS GO UNNOTICED, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER COULD COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CREATING A ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
PROVAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIGER AT 1-800-531-9383.
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: 2011-2012 STARCRAFT AUTUMN RIGDE/AUTUMN RIDGE AR-ONE: SPARE TIRE CARRIER BRACKETS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
STARCRAFT / AUTUMN RIDGE 2011-2012
STARCRAFT / AUTUMN RIDGE AR-ONE 2011-2012
Manufacturer: STARCRAFT RV, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 26, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V440000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,041
Summary:
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 AUTUMN RIDGE AND AUTUMN RIDGE AR-ONE TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 30, 2011, THROUGH JULY 21, 2011. THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BRACKETS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK.
Consequence:
THE SPARE TIRE CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
STARCRAFT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-945-4787.
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: TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES: 2010 ALLEGRO, 2008-2010 BUS, 2007-2011 PHAETON: ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARMS MAY LOOSEN UP

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO 2010
TIFFIN / BUS 2008-2010
TIFFIN / PHAETON 2007-2011
Manufacturer: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 24, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V452000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,960
Summary:
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 PHAETON, MY 2008-2010 BUS, AND MY 2010 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION.
Consequence:
A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DAMILER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS PERFORMING RECALL REPAIRS AND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS. THE OWNERS WERE INITIALLY NOTIFIED BY DTNA TRUCKS ON DECEMBER 22, 2009, AND A FOLLOW UP NOTICE WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON JULY 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-547-0712 OR TIFFIN MOTORHOMES AT 1-256-356-8661 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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: SUPERIOR COACH: 2006 MCI, 2004 PREVOST H3-45, 2005-2007 PREVOST XLII: 1200 SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MCI / MOTORHOME 2006
PREVOST / H3-45 2004
PREVOST / XLII 2005-2007
Manufacturer: SUPERIOR COACH INTERIORS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 24, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V449000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ10010
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7
Summary:
SUPERIOR COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200 SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Consequence:
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy:
SUPERIOR COACH IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR SUPERIOR COACH INTERIORS AT 1-615-466-2000.
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 .

Monday, September 19, 2011

 

RECALL: 2011-2012 THOR HURRICANE AND THORE WINDSPORT: EXHAST MISSING HEAT SHIELD

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
THOR / HURRICANE 2011-2012
THOR / WINDSPORT 2011-2012
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH Mfr's Report Date: AUG 31, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V459000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 246
Summary:
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.
Consequence:
HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.
Notes:
THOR MOTOR COACH'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS RC000042. 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 .

 

IT HAS BEEN A LONG SUMMER!!!

My web site went down. I am still having problems getting the web site back up and running. My email got hacked by someone and sent porn to people. No, I did not do this!!. But I am back working on my blog here and will keep it current. Thank you for your patience........Mike

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