Friday, September 28, 2007
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
ELITE / 4 HORSE TRAILER 2003-2004
Manufacturer : ROLLING THUNDER CONVERSIONS
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V451000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 20, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2
Summary:
ON CERTAIN HORSE 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:
ROLLING THUNDER 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 ROLLING THUNDER AT 1-303-644-4511.
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.
ELITE / 4 HORSE TRAILER 2003-2004
Manufacturer : ROLLING THUNDER CONVERSIONS
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V451000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 20, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2
Summary:
ON CERTAIN HORSE 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:
ROLLING THUNDER 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 ROLLING THUNDER AT 1-303-644-4511.
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.
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / MPV 2007-2008
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V448000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 17, 2007
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON PREVOST CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
COUNTRY COACH IS WORKING WITH PREVOST AND BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E-037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000, PREVOST AT 1-418-831-2046, OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
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.
COUNTRY COACH / MPV 2007-2008
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V448000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 17, 2007
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON PREVOST CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
COUNTRY COACH IS WORKING WITH PREVOST AND BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E-037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000, PREVOST AT 1-418-831-2046, OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
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:
BORN FREE / 24 REAR BATH 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 26 REAR BATH 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 26 REAR SIDE BED 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 32 GUARDIAN TOY HAULER 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 32 REAR QUEEN 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 32 REAR TWIN 2007-2008
Manufacturer : DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V405000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 13, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN GLASS TOP, SEALED BURNER RANGE OR SLIDE IN COOK TOP, A THREADED CONNECTOR ON THE TUBE BETWEEN THE BURNER VALVE AND THE BURNER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence:
IF THE THREADED CONNECTOR IS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE CONNECTION WHEN THE BURNER IS TURNED ON. LP GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND ANY LEAKED GAS COULD ACCUMULATE IN AN ENCLOSED OR LOW AREA IN YOUR RECREATION VEHICLE. A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF ACCUMULATED GAS, IF IGNITED, COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy:
DODGEN IS WORKING WITH SUBURBAN TO HAVE THE BURNER TUBES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE(PLEASE SEE 07E050) . OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBURBAN AT 423-775-2131 OR CALL DODGEN AT 800-247-1835.
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.
BORN FREE / 24 REAR BATH 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 26 REAR BATH 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 26 REAR SIDE BED 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 32 GUARDIAN TOY HAULER 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 32 REAR QUEEN 2007-2008
BORN FREE / 32 REAR TWIN 2007-2008
Manufacturer : DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V405000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 13, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN GLASS TOP, SEALED BURNER RANGE OR SLIDE IN COOK TOP, A THREADED CONNECTOR ON THE TUBE BETWEEN THE BURNER VALVE AND THE BURNER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence:
IF THE THREADED CONNECTOR IS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE CONNECTION WHEN THE BURNER IS TURNED ON. LP GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND ANY LEAKED GAS COULD ACCUMULATE IN AN ENCLOSED OR LOW AREA IN YOUR RECREATION VEHICLE. A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF ACCUMULATED GAS, IF IGNITED, COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy:
DODGEN IS WORKING WITH SUBURBAN TO HAVE THE BURNER TUBES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE(PLEASE SEE 07E050) . OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBURBAN AT 423-775-2131 OR CALL DODGEN AT 800-247-1835.
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:
MASTERLOCK / 2983 DAT 9999
Manufacturer : MASTERLOCK CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E081000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 24, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 56406
Summary:
CERTAIN MASTERLOCK QUICK LINK TOWING SAFETY CHAIN CONNECTORS, MODEL 2983 DAT, WITH "5/16" 1,760 LBS. WLL" STAMPED INTO THE PRODUCT. THE LOCKING NUT ON THE LINK MAY NOT STAY ENGAGED IN THE SCREW THREADS ON THE LINK, PREVENTING THE LOCKING NUT FROM HOLDING THE FORCE GENERATED DURING USE. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LINK BECOMING MIS-SHAPENED AND ALLOWING THE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHED TO THE LINK TO COME LOOSE FROM THE LINK, AND/OR THE LINK TO COME LOOSE FROM THE HITCH RECEIVER.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT THAT THE MAIN TOWING MECHANISM, SUCH AS THE BALL MOUNT OR THE HITCH BALL FAILS, AND THE TRAILING VEHICLE BECOMES DISENGAGED FROM THE HITCH RECEIVER, THE LINK CONNECTED TO THE SAFETY CHAIN COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE TRAILING VEHICLE TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
MASTERLOCK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO STOP USING THE DEFECTIVE LINKS AND RETURN THEM FOR FREE REPLACEMENT LINKS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 414-447-5796.
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.
MASTERLOCK / 2983 DAT 9999
Manufacturer : MASTERLOCK CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E081000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 24, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 56406
Summary:
CERTAIN MASTERLOCK QUICK LINK TOWING SAFETY CHAIN CONNECTORS, MODEL 2983 DAT, WITH "5/16" 1,760 LBS. WLL" STAMPED INTO THE PRODUCT. THE LOCKING NUT ON THE LINK MAY NOT STAY ENGAGED IN THE SCREW THREADS ON THE LINK, PREVENTING THE LOCKING NUT FROM HOLDING THE FORCE GENERATED DURING USE. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LINK BECOMING MIS-SHAPENED AND ALLOWING THE SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHED TO THE LINK TO COME LOOSE FROM THE LINK, AND/OR THE LINK TO COME LOOSE FROM THE HITCH RECEIVER.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT THAT THE MAIN TOWING MECHANISM, SUCH AS THE BALL MOUNT OR THE HITCH BALL FAILS, AND THE TRAILING VEHICLE BECOMES DISENGAGED FROM THE HITCH RECEIVER, THE LINK CONNECTED TO THE SAFETY CHAIN COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE TRAILING VEHICLE TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
MASTERLOCK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO STOP USING THE DEFECTIVE LINKS AND RETURN THEM FOR FREE REPLACEMENT LINKS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 414-447-5796.
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.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
NATIONAL RV AND THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
RV Business
Thursday, September 27, 2007
National RV Holdings Inc. announced late Wednesday (Sept. 26) of notification on Sept. 20 by the NYSE Arca Inc. that the company has fallen below the continued listing standard for minimum share price and the minimum market value.
Shares of the Perris, Calif.-based firm, parent to motorhome builder National RV Inc., closed Wednesday at 49 cents per share.
NYSE Arca standards require that a listed company's common stock trade at a minimum average closing share price of $1 and the market value remain above $5 million for a consecutive 30-day trading period. The NYSE Arca has also presented to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval a rule proposal to increase the market value standard to $15 million.
In a statement, National RV Holdings said it will present materials for review by NYSE Arca in early October, demonstrating how it intends to remedy the listing deficiencies. If the materials are accepted, the company will have up to six months to comply with the minimum price requirement.
"National RV Holdings Inc. has been listed on the New York or affiliated Stock Exchanges for nearly nine years,” said National RV Holdings CEO Dave Humphreys. “We are committed to remaining a NYSE-listed company and to offer our stockholders a liquid market for their holdings."
Thursday, September 27, 2007
National RV Holdings Inc. announced late Wednesday (Sept. 26) of notification on Sept. 20 by the NYSE Arca Inc. that the company has fallen below the continued listing standard for minimum share price and the minimum market value.
Shares of the Perris, Calif.-based firm, parent to motorhome builder National RV Inc., closed Wednesday at 49 cents per share.
NYSE Arca standards require that a listed company's common stock trade at a minimum average closing share price of $1 and the market value remain above $5 million for a consecutive 30-day trading period. The NYSE Arca has also presented to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval a rule proposal to increase the market value standard to $15 million.
In a statement, National RV Holdings said it will present materials for review by NYSE Arca in early October, demonstrating how it intends to remedy the listing deficiencies. If the materials are accepted, the company will have up to six months to comply with the minimum price requirement.
"National RV Holdings Inc. has been listed on the New York or affiliated Stock Exchanges for nearly nine years,” said National RV Holdings CEO Dave Humphreys. “We are committed to remaining a NYSE-listed company and to offer our stockholders a liquid market for their holdings."
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CEDAR CREEK / TRAILER 2007
PUMA / TRAILER 2007
SABRE / TRAILER 2007
Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V249000 Mfr's Report Date : MAY 21, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 287
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS "BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS," AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.
Consequence:
A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DATE STICKER TO VERIFY THE DATE OF PRODUCTION OF THE STEP AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL WELD STOCK TO EACH SIDE OF THE LOWER (TRIPLE) STEP STOP EDGES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CEDAR CREEK, PUMA, OR SABRE AT 1-574-389-4600.
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.
CEDAR CREEK / TRAILER 2007
PUMA / TRAILER 2007
SABRE / TRAILER 2007
Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V249000 Mfr's Report Date : MAY 21, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 287
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS "BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS," AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.
Consequence:
A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DATE STICKER TO VERIFY THE DATE OF PRODUCTION OF THE STEP AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL WELD STOCK TO EACH SIDE OF THE LOWER (TRIPLE) STEP STOP EDGES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CEDAR CREEK, PUMA, OR SABRE AT 1-574-389-4600.
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.
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CUMMINS ONAN / 3.2 KW QD 9999
Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E076000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 07, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary:
CERTAIN CUMMINS ONAN GENERATORS, MODEL 3.2 KW QD, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN WINNEBAGO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE GENERATOR'S INTERNAL CONTROLLER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS TO REMAIN ENERGIZED.
Consequence:
IF THE CIRCUITS REMAIN ENERGIZED BEYOND THE DESIGNED PERIOD, THE PREHEATER ELEMENT CAN OVER HEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy:
CUMMINS IS WORKING WITH WINNEBAGO TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND CUMMINS WILL EITHER REPLACE OR, AS APPROPRIATE, REWORK ALL THE AFFECTED GENERATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CUMMINS ONAN ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-888-6626.
Notes:
CUMMINS RECALL NO. 754. 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.
CUMMINS ONAN / 3.2 KW QD 9999
Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E076000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 07, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary:
CERTAIN CUMMINS ONAN GENERATORS, MODEL 3.2 KW QD, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN WINNEBAGO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE GENERATOR'S INTERNAL CONTROLLER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS TO REMAIN ENERGIZED.
Consequence:
IF THE CIRCUITS REMAIN ENERGIZED BEYOND THE DESIGNED PERIOD, THE PREHEATER ELEMENT CAN OVER HEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy:
CUMMINS IS WORKING WITH WINNEBAGO TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND CUMMINS WILL EITHER REPLACE OR, AS APPROPRIATE, REWORK ALL THE AFFECTED GENERATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CUMMINS ONAN ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-888-6626.
Notes:
CUMMINS RECALL NO. 754. 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.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
COULD THIS BE A PROBLEM IN OTHER RV'S?
RV Business
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Air-quality tests are expected to begin late next month on government-issued trailers in Mississippi as federal officials probe concerns that the temporary homes for disaster victims are contaminated by higher levels of formaldehyde.
The Houston Chronicle reported that scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta traveled to Mississippi on Tuesday (Sept. 25) to take samples that will help them develop protocols for testing trailers for levels of formaldehyde, which can cause respiratory problems.
This first round of tests is only on trailers that were stored in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina and haven't been lived in by Gulf Coast residents displaced by the 2005 storm, CDC spokesman Charles Green said Tuesday.
The CDC hasn't set a timetable for testing some of the occupied trailers that the Federal Emergency Management Agency 9FEMA) provided to tens of thousands of people in Mississippi and Louisiana displaced by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Green added.
"The protocols for testing occupied trailers is still in the approval process," he said.
Green said CDC scientists are "optimistic" that tests on unoccupied trailers will start in three to four weeks.
In the meantime, hundreds of Gulf Coast families have asked FEMA to move them out of trailers amid concerns that the units are exposing them to dangerous levels of formaldehyde.
A total of about 13,000 trailers in Mississippi were occupied as of last Friday, but about 720 families have asked to be relocated, according to a FEMA spokesman. The agency already has moved about 260 of those families out of trailers and into apartments, hotel rooms, mobile homes or government-issued "cottages" that are billed as roomier alternatives to FEMA trailers.
FEMA has temporarily suspended the sale of its used trailers and said it won't be sheltering victims of future disasters in them until safety concerns are resolved. On Tuesday, FEMA spokesman Aaron Walker referred questions about the air-quality tests to the CDC.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Air-quality tests are expected to begin late next month on government-issued trailers in Mississippi as federal officials probe concerns that the temporary homes for disaster victims are contaminated by higher levels of formaldehyde.
The Houston Chronicle reported that scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta traveled to Mississippi on Tuesday (Sept. 25) to take samples that will help them develop protocols for testing trailers for levels of formaldehyde, which can cause respiratory problems.
This first round of tests is only on trailers that were stored in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina and haven't been lived in by Gulf Coast residents displaced by the 2005 storm, CDC spokesman Charles Green said Tuesday.
The CDC hasn't set a timetable for testing some of the occupied trailers that the Federal Emergency Management Agency 9FEMA) provided to tens of thousands of people in Mississippi and Louisiana displaced by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Green added.
"The protocols for testing occupied trailers is still in the approval process," he said.
Green said CDC scientists are "optimistic" that tests on unoccupied trailers will start in three to four weeks.
In the meantime, hundreds of Gulf Coast families have asked FEMA to move them out of trailers amid concerns that the units are exposing them to dangerous levels of formaldehyde.
A total of about 13,000 trailers in Mississippi were occupied as of last Friday, but about 720 families have asked to be relocated, according to a FEMA spokesman. The agency already has moved about 260 of those families out of trailers and into apartments, hotel rooms, mobile homes or government-issued "cottages" that are billed as roomier alternatives to FEMA trailers.
FEMA has temporarily suspended the sale of its used trailers and said it won't be sheltering victims of future disasters in them until safety concerns are resolved. On Tuesday, FEMA spokesman Aaron Walker referred questions about the air-quality tests to the CDC.
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / INSPIRE 2008
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V446000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 17, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 49
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WILL DILUTE THE ENGINE OIL WITH FUEL AND MAY CAUSE THE TURBOCHARGER TO FAIL AND CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH WARNING.
Consequence:
THE WARNING MAY BE EXPERIENCED BY ERRATIC PERFORMANCE AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
COUNTRY COACH IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E053). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 541-998-3720.
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.
COUNTRY COACH / INSPIRE 2008
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V446000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 17, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 49
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WILL DILUTE THE ENGINE OIL WITH FUEL AND MAY CAUSE THE TURBOCHARGER TO FAIL AND CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH WARNING.
Consequence:
THE WARNING MAY BE EXPERIENCED BY ERRATIC PERFORMANCE AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
COUNTRY COACH IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E053). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 541-998-3720.
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.
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
ITASCA / NAVION 2008
WINNEBAGO / VIEW 2008
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V445000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 10, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WITH A 3.2 QD CUMMINS ONAN GENERATOR, THE GENERATOR'S INTERNAL CONTROLLER MAY FAIL; HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WOULD REMAIN ENERGIZED. INCLUDED IN THESE CIRCUITS IS THE ELECTRONIC PREHEATED ELEMENT WHICH AIDS COLD STARTS AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES CELSIUS. IN NORMAL OPERATION, THIS CIRCUIT IS ENERGIZED NO LONGER THAN 120 SECONDS AT 30 CELSIUS. IF THE CIRCUIT REMAINS ENERGIZED BEYOND THE DESIGNED PERIOD, THE PREHEATED ELEMENT CAN OVER HEAT.
Consequence:
IF THE ELEMENT OVER HEATS, A FIRE IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPLACE THE GENERATORS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E076). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 812-377-3713 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
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.
ITASCA / NAVION 2008
WINNEBAGO / VIEW 2008
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V445000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 10, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WITH A 3.2 QD CUMMINS ONAN GENERATOR, THE GENERATOR'S INTERNAL CONTROLLER MAY FAIL; HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WOULD REMAIN ENERGIZED. INCLUDED IN THESE CIRCUITS IS THE ELECTRONIC PREHEATED ELEMENT WHICH AIDS COLD STARTS AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES CELSIUS. IN NORMAL OPERATION, THIS CIRCUIT IS ENERGIZED NO LONGER THAN 120 SECONDS AT 30 CELSIUS. IF THE CIRCUIT REMAINS ENERGIZED BEYOND THE DESIGNED PERIOD, THE PREHEATED ELEMENT CAN OVER HEAT.
Consequence:
IF THE ELEMENT OVER HEATS, A FIRE IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPLACE THE GENERATORS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E076). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 812-377-3713 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
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:
COUNTRY COACH / ALLURE 2007-2008
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V443000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 12, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 97
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES, THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR 'KINK' IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy:
COUNTRY COACH IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
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.
COUNTRY COACH / ALLURE 2007-2008
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V443000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 12, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 97
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES, THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR 'KINK' IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy:
COUNTRY COACH IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
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.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KINGSLEY / K0203 2002
Manufacturer : KINGSLEY COACH, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V436000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 06, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1
Summary:
ON ONE MOTOR HOME EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THIS 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:
KINGSLEY WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THIS REFRIGERATOR (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THIS REFRIGERATOR 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 KINGSLEY AT 1-800-445-2918.
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.
KINGSLEY / K0203 2002
Manufacturer : KINGSLEY COACH, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V436000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 06, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1
Summary:
ON ONE MOTOR HOME EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THIS 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:
KINGSLEY WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THIS REFRIGERATOR (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THIS REFRIGERATOR 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 KINGSLEY AT 1-800-445-2918.
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.