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CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 16 – 30 JUNE 2011

PRODUCT RECALLS

CONTENTS AUTOMOTIVE Pages 1 to 22

THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA

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Child Safety Seat (0)

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AUSTRALIA Polaris Industries Australia—Victory Motorcycle 2011 Cross Country.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2011 Cross Country

IDENTIFYING FEATURES

Models: V11DB36EA, V11DB36EB, V11DB36ER,

V11DC36EN and V11EB36EY

TARGET NUMBER: 11

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

Victory Motorcycle dealers

SUPPLIER

Polaris Industries Australia

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://polarisindustries.com.au

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HAZARDS

Increased risk of an operator losing control, which could result in a vehicle crash.

DEFECTS

The defective riser / clamp assemblies do not provide sufficient clamping force and may allow the handle bars to rotate in the riser assemblies.

Stop using the vehicle and contact your nearest Victory Motorcycle dealer to make arrangements for the re-working to be carried out.

AUSTRALIA Mercedes-Benz—Sterling HX LT 7500 8X4 Trucks.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Sterling HX LT 7500 8X4 Trucks produced

between June 2006 and April 2009.


Campaign number: RC869

TARGET NUMBER: 175

SUPPLIER

Mercedes-Benz Australia / Pacific Pty Ltd


HAZARDS

The operator may loose steering control over the vehicle.

DEFECTS

The Simard steering double knuckle arm on certain Sterling 8X4 front axles may not have been manufactured to the correct material specification and could fracture under normal loads.

Letters will be sent to affected owners.

Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mecedes-Benz dealership to have the steering arm inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.

AUSTRALIA Isuzu—N Series vehicles

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

N Series vehicles produced in Japan between October 2007 and October 2010, fitted with MYY/MZZ transmissions.


See attached ISOVIN list.

Campaign number: 11-Z-03

TARGET NUMBER: 8,116

SUPPLIER

Isuzu Australia Limited


HAZARDS

Reverse lamps and reverse buzzer (where equipped) may become inoperable.

DEFECTS

The positioning of the wiring harness bracket can induce a resonance in the wiring harness. The resonance can potentially cause the wiring harness to disconnect and render the reverse lamps and reverse buzzer (where equipped) inoperable.

Owners will be contacted by Isuzu Australia Limited directly by registered letter.

Owners are asked to contact their dealer as soon as possible for inspection and reposition of the wiring harness and replacement of the reverse switch where necessary.

For further information please contact your Isuzu Truck Dealer or call Isuzu's Customer Care Centre on 1800 035 640.

http://polarisindustries.com.au

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AUSTRALIA Toyota—Lexus RX400h (MHU38)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lexus RX400h produced between 1st August 2006 through to 7th August 2006.


JTJ HW31U# 0001093 - 02007900

CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 1525F

TARGET NUMBER: 17

SUPPLIER

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited.


HAZARDS In the worst case, the power supply fuse may open circuit resulting in the hybrid system stopping whilst the vehicle is being driven.

DEFECTS

The inverter assembly is part of the hybrid system. The transistors on the control boards located inside the inverter assembly in some of the involved vehicles were inadequately soldered, and could be damaged by heat that occurs from large current flows that are typical under high-load driving conditions. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and in most instances the vehicle will enter a fail-safe driving mode, resulting in reduced power.

All owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Lexus Australia by phone and / or recall campaign letter at their last known address.

Owners are advised to contact their authorised Toyota Dealership for inspection and rectification.

AUSTRALIA Toyota—FJ Cruiser (GSJ15)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FJ Cruiser produced between 1st November 2010 through to 18th May 2011.

IDENTIFYING FEATURES JTE BU11F# 0K098873 ~ 0K111331

Campaign number: 1524F

TARGET NUMBER: 454

SUPPLIER Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited.

HAZARDS

In the event of a side collision, there is a possibility that impact detection may be slightly delayed and the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag may not operate as intended.

DEFECTS

In the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system of the involved vehicles, due to the incorrect side airbag sensor polarity, the G-force threshold to detect a side impact may be incorrectly set to the improper direction.

All owners of affected vehicles will be contacted at their last known address by recall notification letter.

Owners are advised to contact their authorised Toyota Dealership for inspection and rectification.

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AUSTRALIA Honda—VT750CS Motorcycles

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2010 year model Honda VT750CS motorcycles


VIN range: JH2RC50U*AK600001 - JH2RC50U*AK600105 (* denotes check digit)

TARGET NUMBER: 95

SUPPLIER Honda Australia MPE Pty Ltd


HAZARDS

Failure of the Back Angle Sensor, due to vibration, can cause the engine to shut down while riding. If this happens whilst in operation there is potential for the rider to lose control of the motorcycle resulting in an accident.

DEFECTS

The unique vibration characteristics of this particular model can cause resonance that may affect the operation of the Back Angle Sensor. If the sensor is affected, it can cause the engine to shut off during normal riding conditions and the engine cannot be re-started until the ignition switch has been turned off and back on.

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail.

Owners are advised to present their machine at their nearest Honda dealer for modification. The Dealer will carry out the fitting of a new Back Angle Sensor at no charge to the owner.

AUSTRALIA Volvo—C30 DRIVe Vehicles

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Volvo C30 DRIVe vehicles MY 2009 to MY2011, fitted with a 1.61 diesel engine.

IDENTIFYING FEATURES VIN range: 039846 to 234946

Campaign number: R59192

TARGET NUMBER: 54

SUPPLIER

Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd

HAZARDS Increased brake pedal force to be used by the driver.

DEFECTS The cover panel on top of the engine can chafe against the vacuum pump and the brake booster, and in some cases this condition may lead to a vacuum leak in the brake booster system.

If this chafing condition should occur, depending on the size of the hole on the vacuum hose, it may lead to a gradual reduction of brake booster assistance while braking i.e. a hard pedal brake.

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by letter.

Owners are advised to contact their authorised Volvo dealer to have the brake vacuum hose replaced, and a protective mesh collar added on the vacuum line for future protection.

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EU/GERMANY

CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT

Motorcycle "Thunderbird und Thunderbird Storm"

BRAND: Triumph

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL

Type B 16BA EC type-approval: e11*2002/24*0833. Also imported vehicles from USA. Vehicles of model years 2010 to 2011 with vehicle identification numbers in the range SMTTNB1097A398664 to SMTB01TL3BJ466489 are affected.

DESCRIPTION: Motorcycle

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because the screws fastening the front mudguard may become detached and damage the outside of the tyres, which could lead to a crash.

Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.

EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Passenger car Prius

BRAND: Toyota


Prius NHW11. The recall concerns vehicles, produced from 25 January 2000 to 20 May 2003, with VINs in the range JT1 53FU1# #0001001 to #0088335.

DESCRIPTION: Passenger car.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because if the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, there is a possibility that the nuts securing the pinion shaft in the steering gearbox assembly may come loose. If the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the pinion shaft could become unstable and power generated by the electric motor may not be fully transmitted. This could result in a significantly increased steering effort being needed when making a left turn and could lead to a road accident.


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PRODUCT

Passenger car "Corvette"

BRAND: Chevrolet


EC Type approval: e13*2001/116*0150*00, Type GMX-245

DESCRIPTION

2005 – 2006 models with VINs in the following ranges: 2005 55100001 – 55137341 2006 65100001 – 65115536.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because repeated movements of the steering column could cause the transmission of signals to be interrupted, resulting in automatic activation of the brakes on one side, causing the car to swerve which could lead to an accident.


EU/GERMANY


PRODUCT: Passenger car "Focus and C-Max"

BRAND: Ford


Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel - e13*2001/116*0144*03

Ford C-Max 1.8/2.0 Petrol

e13*2001/116*0144*07

Ford Focus 1.8/2.0 Petrol

e13*2001/116*0109*14

Vehicles manufactured between 01.08.2004 and 25.01.2007.

DESCRIPTION: Passenger car

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany and Spain


FIRE

The product poses a risk of fire because moisture can penetrate the radiator fan control module, causing corrosion, malfunction or overheating of the module. In very rare cases, regardless of whether the vehicle is in operation, this can cause cables and adjacent components to ignite.


EU/IRELAND CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Passenger car iQ

BRAND: Toyota


Production period 30 October 2008 to 19 May 2010. Right-hand drive vehicles.

WMI VDS VIS.

VIN range:

KGJ10R JTN ML11## 0J000115 - 0J057235

KGJ10R ML19## 0J017449 - 0J019081

NGJ10R MH11## 0J000110 - 0J005590



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INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because there may be foreign material inside the brake tube which can potentially move into the brake master cylinder. If this occurs, the seal inside the brake master cylinder may become damaged, resulting in a reduction of the braking force and an increase in the brake pedal travel.


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PRODUCT

Passenger car Fluence and Mégane III

BRAND: Renault


The recall concerns vehicles manufactured from 01/10/2009 to 12/02/2010.


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey and Spain


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because there is a risk of contact between the power-assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which, in extreme cases, could damage the wiring and result in an unexpected loss of the power steering assistance which could lead to a road accident.



PRODUCT: Passenger car Prius

BRAND: Toyota


Prius NHW11. The recall concerns vehicles, produced from 25 January 2000 to 20 May 2003, with VINs in the range JT1 53FU1# #0001001 to #0088335.

DESCRIPTION: Passenger car.



INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because if the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, there is a possibility that the nuts securing the pinion shaft in the steering gearbox assembly may come loose. If the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the pinion shaft could become unstable and power generated by the electric motor may not be fully transmitted. This could result in a significantly increased steering effort being needed when making a left turn and could lead to a road accident.


EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Passenger car Megane III Generation

BRAND: Renault


Type Approval No.: e2*2007/46*0010. Manufacturing period: start of production up to until 23/082010.


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries due to a possible malfunction of the air bag computer which may result in the non-deployment of the driver’s air bag and/or deployment of the passenger air bag even when it has been deactivated.


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PRODUCT: Passenger car XC60 and S60

BRAND: Volvo


The recall concerns model year 2011 vehicles, equipped with the following engines:

S60: B4204T6, B4204T7, B4164T3, B4164T, B5254T5

XC60: B4204T6, B4204T7.

The VINs of the affected vehicles are:

S60: from 0031679 to 0033476

XC60: from 0192616 to 0195006.


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Sweden


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because a fuel supply line may be incorrectly manufactured and lead to fuel leakage. In the worst case scenario, the fuel line connection may completely detach and the engine may stall due to there being no fuel supply. This may occur suddenly and without any prior warning to the driver which could cause a road accident.


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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL

Kawasaki / vn900d–2011

MANUFACTURER

Kawasaki motors corp., U.S.A.

COMPONENT: tires: tube

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED

436

SUMMARY

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011 vn900d, vulcan classic lt, motorcycles. The tire inner tubes might have been pinched during the mounting of the tires. Damage to the inner tubes could result in loss of air pressure.


CONSEQUENCE

Loss of tire air pressure could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace any damaged tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.


Porsche / 911 turbo-2010-2011

MANUFACTURER

Porsche cars north America, inc.

COMPONENT: equipment


54

SUMMARY

Porsche is recalling certain aftermarket center wheel mounting kits equipped with center wheel lock and hub assemblies bearing the torque specification inscription "500 nm" on the center bolt sold for use on model year 2010 and 2011 Porsche 911 turbo vehicles. Should vehicles equipped with the affected kits be operated under racing conditions, there is a possibility that the wheel retention system may fail.


CONSEQUENCE

If the wheel retention fails, a vehicle crash could occur.

REMEDY

Porsche will notify owners and dealers will replace the center bolts free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-Porsche (1-800-767-7243.)

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keystone / cougar high country-2011-2012

MANUFACTURER

keystone rv company

COMPONENT

power train: axle assembly


197

SUMMARY

Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cougar high country travel trailers produced from November 3, 2010, through May 26, 2011, for having 4400 pound axles installed instead of 5200 pound axles. If a vehicle is loaded to the maximum stated gvwr of 10,000 pounds, the 4400 pound axle will be overloaded.


CONSEQUENCE

Overloading the axle could lead to an increase risk of axle failure, property damage and/or vehicle crash.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the axles with the correct ones free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.


BMW / x5 sav-2012

MANUFACTURER

BMW of north America, llc

COMPONENT

engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel


923

SUMMARY

BMW is recalling certain model year 2012, x5 xdrive35d (diesel) sports activity vehicles (sav) manufactured from March 31, 2011, through May 19, 2011. Due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks. Over time, this could lead a malfunction of the belt tensioner.


CONSEQUENCE

If the belt tensioner fails, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the engine belt tensioner free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417, or via email at [email protected].

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ALTEC / aa50-2009-2010

ALTEC / aa55-2009-2010

ALTEC / aa60-2009-2010

ALTEC / aa600-2009-2010

ALTEC / aa755-2009-2010

ALTEC / am55-2009-2010

ALTEC / am650-2009-2010

ALTEC / am855-2009-2010

ALTEC / am900e-2009-2010

ALTEC / an650-2009-2010

ALTEC / ap-2009-2010

ALTEC / d2000-2009-2010

ALTEC / d3000-2009-2010

ALTEC / d800-2009-2010

ALTEC / d940-2009-2010

ALTEC / dl-2009-2010

ALTEC / dm-2009-2010

ALTEC / lb650-2009-2010

ALTEC / lrv-2009-2010

MANUFACTURER: ALTEC industries inc.



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SUMMARY

ALTEC is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 aerial devices and digger derricks utility vehicles manufactured from April 2009 through May 2010. The high strength fasteners that connect the boom turntable to the pedestal may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, which could cause the boom to fall.


CONSEQUENCE

A falling boom may cause injury to the user or people nearby and damage to personal property.

REMEDY

ALTEC will replace the fasteners to correct this condition, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact ALTEC at 1-877-462-5832.

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Acura / tl-2004-2008

MANUFACTURER: affinia group, inc.

COMPONENT

suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint


150

SUMMARY

Affinia is recalling certain aftermarket front suspension lower ball joints, Napa part no. 2601662, that may have been mistakenly installed in certain model year 2004 - 2008 Acuratl vehicles due to a mistake in a Napa and Napa dealers' parts application catalogue.


CONSEQUENCE

Misapplication of this part could lead to separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm and collapse of the front suspension, which could potentially cause a vehicle crash.

REMEDY

Affinia is working with Napa to identify any owners that have had this part mistakenly installed on to an Acura tl vehicle, and will replace the part free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact affinia group's warranty administrator at 1-815-759-7757.


workhorse / w42-2011

workhorse / w46-2011

MANUFACTURER: Navistar, inc

COMPONENT: steering: wheel and handle bar


34

SUMMARY

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 w42 and w46 workhorse chassis manufactured from January 1, 2011, through May 25, 2011. The steering wheel components do not meet design specifications. As a result, the steering wheel inner piece may separate from the outer piece, which may decrease the driver's ability to control the vehicle.


CONSEQUENCE

Decreased driver control may increase the risk of a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

REMEDY

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering wheel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 24, 2011. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODE

sprinter / 3500-2011

MANUFACTURER

sprinter engineering & compliance suppor

COMPONENT: suspension: rear: springs


47

SUMMARY

Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2011 sprinter 3500 vehicles sold both under the Mercedes-benz and freightliner brand names. The supplier of the rear springs rolled the spring eye diameter out of tolerance on a limited number of parts in its production, and then corrected the diameter without heating the parts.


CONSEQUENCE

This could potentially lead to a crack of the spring eye over time, which increases the risk of a crash.

REMEDY

Owners will be contacted, and dealers will replace the rear springs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODE

sikatack / asap+

PRODUCTION DATES: NA

MANUFACTURER

sika corporation COMPONENT: equipment


1,152

SUMMARY

Sika is recalling certain aftermarket auto glass adhesive cartridges, branded sikatack asap+ with product code 402723 packaged on February 28, 2011, as lot number 3000083574. Due to a production anomaly, a limited quantity of product was contaminated during packaging. As a consequence, the product may not cure or harden, thereby preventing the glass from remaining secure to the vehicle.


CONSEQUENCE

If this condition is undetected, the glass may shift or fall out unexpectedly, causing injury to the vehicle occupant, property damage, or a vehicle crash.

REMEDY

Sika will notify owners and will remove the windshield or other affected glass and reinstall the glass (or, where necessary, new glass) with new adhesive product. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began during June 2011. Owners may contact sika at 201-933-8800.

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KEYSTONE / AVALANCHE-2011

KEYSTONE / LAREDO-2011

KEYSTONE / SPRINGDALE-2011

MANUFACTURER

KEYSTONE RV company


POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 318

SUMMARY

Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 avalanche, Laredo, and Springdale recreational vehicles equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.


CONSEQUENCE

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.

REMEDY

Dealers will isolate and perform a drop pressure test on the oven supply tube and if the tube leaks it will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall has started. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v-478).


big tex / 10lp-2011

big tex / 10lx-2011

big tex / 12lp-2011

big tex / 12lx-2011

big tex / 14gx-2011

big tex / 14lx-2011

big tex / 14od-2011

big tex / 50ods-2011

big tex / 70lp-2011

MANUFACTURER

big tex trailer manufacturing, inc.

COMPONENT: equipment adaptive


800

SUMMARY

Big tex is recalling certain model year 2011 10lp, 10lx, 12lp, 12lx, 14gx, 14lx, 14od, 50ds and 70lp dump trailers manufactured from February 24, 2011, through June 6, 2011, and equipped with brennan hydraulic hose adapter fittings. The adapter fittings have been identified as being defective in that they may cause a piece of the fitting to shear off or may result in a hydraulic leak. If the adapter fitting fails, it could cause the dump bed to free fall from a raised position.


CONSEQUENCE

A falling dump bed could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the adapter fittings free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 31, 2011. Owners may contact big tex trailer toll free at 1-800-594-5637 ext. 2121 or the regular phone number at (903) 575-0300 ext. 2121.

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international / durastar-2011-2012

MANUFACTURER: Navistar, inc

COMPONENT

electrical system: battery: cables


477

SUMMARY

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar heavy trucks equipped with engine feature code 12uxj and 12uxh manufactured from January 21, 2010, through April 19, 2011. The battery cable insulation may abrade on the front suspension spring shackle, possibly resulting in an electrical short.


CONSEQUENCE

An electrical short may cause a fire without warning, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

REMEDY

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a bracket to route the battery cables away from the front suspension spring shackle free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 15, 2011. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.


TEREX / AERIAL DEVICES-2008-2010

TEREX / DIGGER DERRICK-2008-2010

MANUFACTURER

TEREX Utilities south inc.


POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 254

SUMMARY

Terex is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 aerial device and digger derrick utility vehicles manufactured from June, 2008 through November, 2010. The lanyard anchors were not heat treated properly and may fracture.


CONSEQUENCE

Failure of the lanyard anchor could occur increasing the risk of personal injuries or death.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the lanyard anchors with a new part free of charge. The safety recall began on February 11, 2011. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892.

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keystone / residence-2012

MANUFACTURER: keystone rv company

COMPONENT: electrical system: wiring


44

SUMMARY

Keystone is recalling certain model year 2012 residence travel trailers produced from May 6, 2011, through May 18, 2011. The wiring connection to the 120 volt light on the ceiling of the slide room has the incorrect wiring connectors.


CONSEQUENCE

The incorrect wiring connectors could cause a loose electrical connection leading to an increased risk of fire, property damage and/or personal injury.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the incorrect dealers will replace the incorrect connectors (crimp style bell caps) with twist on wire nuts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.


Mazda / mazda3-2008-2009

Mazda / mazdaspeed3-2008-2009

MANUFACTURER: Mazda motor corp

COMPONENT

visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor


103,300

SUMMARY

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2008, through November 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.


CONSEQUENCE

The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 15, 2011. Owners may contact Mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

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Volkswagen / cc-2012

MANUFACTURER

Volkswagen of America, inc

COMPONENT

tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems


4

SUMMARY

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012, cc vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)." The factory installed wheels and tires were replaced at the port with accessory wheels and tires that were not equipped with the proper TPMS sensors.


CONSEQUENCE

With the incorrect tpms sensors, drivers will receive a constant warning from the tire pressure monitor system. The system alerts the driver but, due to incorrect tpms sensors, the system cannot determine if the vehicle tires are properly inflated. This increases the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.

REMEDY

Volkswagen will replace the TPMS sensors with the proper sensors to make the TPMS system of the vehicles compliant with fmvss 138. As of June 1, 2011, Volkswagen has contacted all affected customers to schedule the repairs free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.


Spartan / gladiator-2011

Spartan / metrostar-2010-1011

MANUFACTURER

Spartan chassis, inc.

COMPONENT

air bags: frontal: sensor/control module


10

SUMMARY

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011metrostar and model year 2010 gladiator fire apparatus chassis/cab, manufactured from April 9, 2010 through April 25, 2011 and equipped with rolltek supplemental restraint system (SRS) side air bag. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." The SRS warning indicator may not function, and if a fault occurs the vehicle's operator may not be warned of a problem with the side air bags.


CONSEQUENCE

If an owner or operator is not warned of a problem with the side air bag system, they will not take steps to address and remedy the problem, thereby increasing the risk of injury or the severity of injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side air bags.

REMEDY

Dealers will inspect the side air bag warning indicator light and connect the wires as necessary for the SRS to function properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin or before July 8, 2011. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.

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Tiffin / allegro-2006-2010

Tiffin / allegro bay-2006-2010

MANUFACTURER: Tiffin motorhomes, inc

COMPONENT

exterior lighting: brake lights: switch


1,309

SUMMARY

Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2006-2010, allegro and allegro bay recreational vehicles, manufactured from January 2005, through April 2010, and built on a Daimler/freightliner chassis. The brake lights may be intermittent during light brake applications.


CONSEQUENCE

The brake lights may not illuminate consistently upon brake application and fail to properly indicate to a following vehicle that the motorhome has slowed or come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY

Daimler trucks (dtna), manufacturer of the chassis, will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships, free of charge. (See dtna's recall campaign 10v-178.) The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.


Infiniti / g35-2003-2004

Nissan / 350z-2003-2006

MANUFACTURER

zf sales & service north America, llc

COMPONENT: power train: clutch assembly


199

SUMMARY

Zf service is recall certain clutch kit assemblies, part number sx: k70358-01, shipped to wholesales as service parts between September 1, 2010, and March 8, 2011. These service parts are intended for use on model year 2003-2006 Nissan 350z and infinity g35 vehicles. The sx: k70358-01 clutch kit contains an oversized clutch disc.


CONSEQUENCE

An oversized clutch disc could cause the vehicle to move unintentionally on the initial start-up, if the drive does not follow the installation instructions and fails to use the service brakes while the hand brake is not applied. Unintentional movement of the vehicle could result in a crash or possible injury to persons outside the vehicle.

REMEDY

Zf service notify wholesalers to return any affected clutch kit assemblies still in inventory for free replacement kits. This condition will correct itself after the first start-up and usage of the clutch kit. However, if an owner is not satisfied with its performance, zf services will reimburse the owner for the cost of the replacement clutch kit and a reasonable amount for its installation. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact zf services at 1-800-321-0784.

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AUTO: MOTOR VEHICLE

NOTIFYING COUNTRY



hino / ne8j–2011

MANUFACTURER

hino motors sales U.S.A., inc.

COMPONENT

suspension: front: wheel bearing


NA

SUMMARY

Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 ne8j vehicles. The front axle outer wheel bearing cone rollers may not have been properly heat treated. The suspect bearing cones have the date code "zj" on the major face of the inner bearing race just following the "Canada" stamp.


CONSEQUENCE

Without heat treating, a bearing may suffer pre-mature failure which may result in a fire at the wheel or wheel separation that could lead to a crash.

REMEDY

The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact hino motors at 1-248-699-9330.


peterbilt / 587–2012

MANUFACTURER: Paccar incorporated

COMPONENT: power train: driveline


72

SUMMARY

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012 peterbilt 587 tractors, manufactured from January 12, 2011, through May 20, 2011, equipped with meritor's maxton driveline assemblies. The tubing may have a seam weld with insufficient bonding. The affected driveline assemblies are rpl25 coupling shafts and slip shafts (main) driveline assemblies.


CONSEQUENCE

This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline may fall on the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the main drive shaft, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400.

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY



freightliner / cascadia-2008-2012

freightliner / century class-2008-2012

freightliner / columbia-2008-2012

freightliner / coronado-2008-2012

sterling / a-line-2008-2009

sterling / l-line-2008-2009

western star / constellation-2009-2012

MANUFACTURER

Daimler trucks north America

COMPONENT: electrical system: battery: cables


53,847

SUMMARY

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, Columbia, and Coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from January 14, 2008, through June 15, 2011, built with Detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.


CONSEQUENCE

A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.

REMEDY

Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 19, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.


sprinter / 2500 -2011

MANUFACTURER

sprinter engineering & compliance suppor

COMPONENT: seats


47

SUMMARY

Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2011 sprinter 2500 vehicles sold both under the Mercedes-benz and freightliner brand names. Certain seat benches have been mounted with a latch bracket for child restraints that was not welded properly.


CONSEQUENCE

In the event of a crash, the seat benches in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a child restraint may not stay properly secured, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY

Dealers will inspect the seat bench and replace the bench as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT

Golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles

UNITS

About 800 (In November 2010, 5,000 units recalled for break pedal welds)

MANUFACTURER: Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.

DESCRIPTION

The recalled vehicles are model 2011 DS golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The Club Car has various models, colors and sizes including 2 to 6 passenger seating vehicles. The vehicles can be identified by the serial number, which is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. A list of models and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below.

MANUFACTURED IN: U.S.

HAZARD

The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

Club Car has received no reports of brake pedal mounting blocks breaking in the field. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall.

GOLF CARS AND HOSPITALITY VEHICLES:

TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY VEHICLES:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11708.html

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AUTO: MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO.

Yakima / flipside-Feb 01, 2008-Jun 22, 2011

MANUFACTURER: Yakima products, inc.

COMPONENT

equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack


9,122

SUMMARY

Yakima is recalling certain model flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers, p/n 8002426, used to transport up to 4 bicycles, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various vehicles. The flipside has a feature that allows the mast to be lowered to the side of the vehicle to allow access to the vehicle's trunk, hatch, or truck bed. The pull pin that allows this feature can "walk" out of its position and allow the unit to fall to the side while bikes are loaded.


CONSEQUENCE

The unit can fall to the side during use. This could lead to a bicycle hitting the ground and ejecting from the mount onto the road, creating a road hazard to other vehicles which could possibly result in a crash or injury to persons outside the vehicle.

REMEDY

Yakima will notify owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about June 30, 2011. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-971-249-7503.

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[email protected]

www.sgs.com/regulatorycompliance

GCSC has compiled the below sources:

PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications.

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm

The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE USA

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm (US Automotive recalls)

PRODUCT RECALLS IN AUSTRALIA

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

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http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

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