August 2010 Recalls

Club Car is recalling certain model year 2010 Villager 2+2 LVS passenger vehicles manufactured from April 14 through July 18, 2010. The pedal may be missing a critical load bearing weld between the brake arm and the pivot shaft. If the weld is missing, the brake pedal may fail during operation resulting in a loss of braking, which could result in a crash. Club Car will notify owners and dealers will, if necessary, replace the pedal free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2010. Owners may contact Club Car at 1-800-227-0739. Club Car's recall campaign number is 5J5.

Curt MFG is recalling certain Class 3 receiver hitches, P/N 13347, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 1997-2007 Chrysler Town and Country vans, 1996-2007 Dodge Caravans, and 1996-2004 Plymouth Voyager vans. When the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the hitch may fracture or break at the bend location where the main body of the hitch meets the hitch muffler strap. If the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibly resulting in a crash. Curt MFG will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010. Owners may contact Curt MFG at 1-715-831-8713.

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The throttle cables may come into contact with the upper edge of the radiator during normal operation of the motorcycle. This situation could cause the throttle cables to become chafed by the radiator resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider. Damage to the cables could adversely affect the motorcycle's throttle operation and thereby reduce the driver's ability to control the speed of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealer will secure the throttle cables to the frame above the radiator to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 Multistrada 1200s touring edition motorcycles. The motorcycle's center stand mounting screws may come loose during normal operation. This situation could cause the center stand to possibly become displaced from its intended mounting position resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider. Any displacement of the center stand could adversely affect the driver's ability to control the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash. Dealer will remove the center stand screws apply thread-locking compound and reinstall the screws to the specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. During production an incorrect screw may have been installed in the motorcycle's steering head. This situation could cause the steering head to possibly become loose during normal operation. Any loosening of the steering head could adversely affect the driver's ability to steer the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash. Dealer will replace the steering head screw with the correct screw. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Federal-Mogul is recalling certain Carquest, National, and Percision brand wheel hub assemblies, part numbers 515073 and 515073, sold for use as replacement equipment on model year 2002 through 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The inboard roll form used to maintain the hub assembly can fatigue resulting in noise and/or wheel separation on the two wheel drive (2WD) applications. The risk of these issues does not occur on the four wheel drive (4WD) applications, and installation on the 4WD applications are not part of this recall. A vehicle crash can occur if the wheel separates from the vehicle. Federal-Mogul will notify owners of record and technicians will replace the affected hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2010. Owners may contact Federal-Mogul at 1-877-489-6659. This recall only pertains to replacement Carquest and National wheel hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured by Chrysler LLC.

Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured from September 1, 1997 through February 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which if undetected can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle. A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. As parts become available, dealers will inspect and if necessary install the rear axle reinforcement brackets free of charge. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before September 27, 2010. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2011 Wildcat travel trailers manufactured from January 1, 2010 through July 22, 2010. The information for the models' gross vehicle weight rating, gross axle weight rating, tires, rims, and air pressure was incorrectly inputted in the corporate computer system. As a result, the gross axle weight rating label and the tire label on the vehicles is incorrect and may lead an owner to inadvertently overload the vehicle. An overload condition may result in an axle or tire failure increasing the risk of a crash. Forest River will be mailing corrected labels to retail purchasers, and/or to dealers. The safety recall began on August 9, 2010. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600.

Garmin is recalling certain nuvi model portable automotive GPS products sold for use as aftermarket equipment and sold and installed as original equipment in certain passenger vehicles that contain third party lithium-ion batteries manufactured in a certain date range. In rare circumstances the batteries contained in the affected GPS units can overheat. Overheated batteries could result in a fire. Garmin will notify owners of record and technicians will repair the GPS units by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. Garmin also plans to launch a public notification campaign that will include press releases and website postings, among other materials. The safety recall began on August 23, 2010. Owners may contact Garmin at 1-913-397-8200.

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles. The second row seat side trim shield restricts the upward rotation of the safety belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat. If the buckle contacts the seat frame, additional effort is required to return the seat to a seating position. If sufficient force is applied, the buckle cover could be pushed down the strap, exposing and partially depressing the red release button. The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields. If a safety belt buckle is damaged, dealers will replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, and Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. GM's recall No. N100243.

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1ZZ-FE (LV6) engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board. There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. GM has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact gm at 1-800-620-7668.

General Parts, Inc. (GPI) is recalling certain Proven Valu alternators sold as replacement equipment for various motor vehicles, part numbers 1386A, 8237A, 8237AN, 8274A, 8290A, 8290AN, 8292A, AND 8292AN. The internal voltage regulator can become damaged by transient voltage that may occur when the regulator and alternator are built, tested, and installed. When the circuit is damaged, there is a potential to generate sufficient heat to result in an engine compartment fire or heat damage, even when the vehicle is off. GPI will notify owners of record who purchased the alternators and replace the alternators free of charge. The safety recall began on May 5, 2010. Owners may contact GPI at 1-919-573-3000.

Goodyear is recalling certain Dunlop SP193 commercial trailer tires, size 295/75R22.5, produced from January 24 through May 29, 2010. These tires could experience air loss and if gone undetected, the tire could be driven while under inflated. Driving a vehicle with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. Goodyear will notify owners of record and will visually inspect the tires for the defect. If the defect is present, Goodyear dealers will replace the tires free of charge. If the defect is not present at the time of inspection, the tire is ok and will not need to be replaced. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 30, 2010. Owners may contact Goodyear at 1-800-321-2136.

Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 Element automatic transmission vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010 through June 25, 2010. During assembly process, the cable that connects the shift lever to the transmission was not set correctly at the shift lever bracket. As a result the driver may move the gearshift lever but the transmission may not be placed in the selected gear. This can cause the key to be stuck in the ignition switch, an inability to shift into or out of park, or an inability to shift into reverse, increasing the risk of a crash. Honda has contacted some owners by phone and arranged to, have, or has had, their vehicles repaired free of charge. All other owners will be notified by mail. Dealers will correctly set the shift cable bushing. The safety recall began on August 9, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 Honda Accord, Civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 Honda Element vehicles. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated. Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will remove the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch, and replace them with new, designed components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 29, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Certain model year 2010 Honda VT1300CR, VT1300CRA, and VT1300CT motorcycles manufactured from December 17, 2009 through May 24, 2010, fail to conform to the certification requirements of Part 567. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is incorrect. An owner may be lead to believe from the incorrect information the motorcycle can carry more weight that it is certified to carry, resulting in an overloaded condition which can increase the risk of a crash. The owners of all affected motorcycles will be mailed a letter containing a durable correction sticker and installation instructions. If the owner prefers that the dealer apply the sticker, they will be instructed to take their motorcycle to a Honda dealer who will apply the corrected label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 20, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall campaign number is R41.

Hyundai-Kia is recalling certain model year 2010 Soul and model year 2011 Sorento vehicles manufactured from September 7, 2009 through July 30, 2010. A limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by JCI and used for the lighting in the KIA Soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the front door trim panels, and the KIA Sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been improperly soldered. When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can result in a fire. Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the KIA soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the KIA Sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2010. Owners may contact KIA consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle. Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash. Due to short supply of parts, the first phase of mailing of owner notification letters will begin on or before September 15, 2010 and the second phase mailing will begin in September 2010 and be completed in February 2011. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 G-Class vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." These vehicles are equipped with a grill cover for front turn signal protection that, while permissible, may impact over time the signal's ability to meet the minimum requirements of FMVSS 108. The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install improved turn light units optimized for usage with grills. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2010. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 Nissan Frontier king cab vehicles manufactured from June 10, 2010 through June 26, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." The weld between the tether anchor and the seat gusset bracket is out-of-specification. As a result, and based on Nissan's engineering judgment, the tether anchor could separate from the seat when tested under the conditions required by the standard. In the event of a crash, the tether anchorage could separate from the vehicle seat increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in a child seat that uses the tether anchor. The seat gusset containing the tether anchorage will be replaced with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began on August 30, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured from June 7, 2010 through June 11, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems." The second row center seat hinge assembly was manufactured out of specification. This may prevent the rear center seatback from fully locking in the in-use (upright) position. In the event of a crash, the second row center seat may not function properly increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Dealers will inspect the second row center seat hinges/lock for proper function. If the seat does not lock as designed, the second row center seat hinge assembly will be replaced with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began on August 30, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Suburban is recalling certain gas cook stoves with sealed burners and oven manufactured from November 2, 2009 through July 31, 2010, sold as aftermarket equipment and sold as originally installed equipment on various recreational vehicles. The units involved use an aluminum tube to carry liquid propane gas from the over control valve to the gas orifice which supplies gas to the burner. The tube may break resulting in a gas leak. A gas leak occurring in the area of the oven pilot can cause a flash when the gas ignites, and would cause a fire if the oven valve is not properly turned off. Suburban will notify owners of record who purchasedthe equipment as aftermarket and will repair the units free of charge. Suburban will notify the vehicle manufactures on whose vehicles the equipment was installed as original equipment and coordinate with those manufacturers to have their owners notified and the free remedy provided. Owners may contact Suburban at 1-423-775-2131.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board. There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Toyota will mail an interim owner notification the middle of September 2010 to advise owners of this defect and recall. This interim notification will inform owners that they will receive a future notification when parts become available to have the free remedy performed on their vehicle. A schedule has not been set for the future notifications. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Webasto is recalling certain Hollandia 700 and 600 series and Hollandia TVS 900 series sunroofs sold as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame can debond increasing the risk that the sunroof glass would separate from the vehicle. Complete glass-to-frame debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage. These conditions may be observable for several months before complete glass-to-frame adhesion debonding can ultimately occur. In the event of a separation, the falling glass could cause a road hazard that results in a vehicle crash or could strike a trailing vehicle. Webasto will notify owners of record and installers will repair the sunroofs free of charge. Webasto also plans to launch a public notification campaign that may include press releases and website postings, among other materials. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2010. Owners may contact Webasto at 1-888-749-8632.

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured from August 2005 through March 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height, which fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." Visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on August 12, 2010. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Yamaha is recalling certain accessory Yamaha Double "T" Fat handlebars, part numbers STR-5PX75-12-00 and STR-4WM75-12-00, manufactured from August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009, to be used on model year 2002-2009 XV1700PC Warrior, 1999-2003 VX1600 and 2004-2010 XV1700 Road Star motorcycles. These handlebars may have tubing thinner than designed where the bars narrow for the switch housings and grips. The affected handlebars could be weak enough in the area to break. Should this breakage occur while the motorcycle is being operated, the operator could lose control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash. Yamaha will notify owners of record and dealers will replace the affected handlebars free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2010. Owners may contact Yamaha toll-free at 1-800-962-7926. Delicious |  Digg |  reddit |  Facebook |  StumbleUpon