CarRecallWatchFebruary 9, 2015
Exhaust Leak Can Ignite Nearby Parts, Causing Fire
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2007
A band clamp on the flex pipe between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may be incorrectly positioned.
Bus Antilock Brakes May Be Disabled, Raising Crash Risk
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2007
Certain 2007 Nova LFS transit buses built between January 1 and December 31, 2007, may have two wires reversed in the antilock brake system (ABS) connector.
Rear Exit Door May Not Open or Close Properly
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2006–2007
Certain 2006 and 2007 Nova Bus LFS transit buses, built between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007, may have rear exit door controls that do not function properly.
Emergency Exit Windows May Be Hard to Open
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2008
Some 2008 transit buses have surrounding material that can interfere with the opening of the emergency exit windows, making them harder to open.
Battery Cable May Short to Ground, Creating Fire Risk
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2007–2009
A power feed cable in the battery compartment may have been routed incorrectly and clipped, so it can wear prematurely and short to ground.
Wiring fault can cause fire in transit buses
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2009
Certain 2009 transit buses built between January 1 and December 31, 2009 may have a main power relay circuit that was wired incorrectly.
Brake hose fitting may fail, affecting braking
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2009
Some transit buses built during 2009 may have a brake hose fitting with a damaged crimping ring.
February 6, 2015
Steering Linkage Can Separate, Risking Loss of Control
Newmar Essex 2013–2014Newmar King Aire 2013–2014
Certain 2013-2014 Newmar King Aire and Essex motorhomes, built on Spartan chassis between April 12, 2013 and October 18, 2013, may have steering linkage castle nuts that loosen without warning.
Wheelchair Lift Platform May Crack and Fall Out
Blue Bird A3FE2803A 2007Blue Bird BBCV3011S 2010Collins Midstar 20IS 2007+1 more model
The platform side plates on certain wheelchair lifts installed in these vehicles may crack.
Engine May Seize and Raise the Risk of a Crash
Land Rover LR4 2015Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015
Some engines in these vehicles may have connecting rod bolts that were not torqued correctly during assembly.
Crane Jib May Move Freely, Risking Operator Injury
Altec Crane Telescopic JIB 2005–2013
Certain Altec crane telescopic jibs from model years 2005 through 2012, built between March 1, 2005 and August 30, 2013, may have a limiting pin that is not inserted in the correct position.
Rear axle shaft may fail, disabling bus and raising crash risk
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2009–2010
Certain 2009 and 2010 Nova Bus LFS transit buses, built between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles, may have rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment during manufacturing.
Brake air line can detach, weakening rear braking
Nova Bus Nova LFS 2006
On certain 2006 transit buses built between January 1 and December 31, 2006, the air lines for the rear brake system may have a retaining ring (ferrule) that is positioned incorrectly.
February 4, 2015
Steering Shaft May Slip or Disconnect, Causing Loss of Control
Newmar Essex 2015
Certain 2015 Newmar Essex motorhomes built between March 13, 2014 and November 13, 2014 on Spartan chassis may have a steering column with inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear.
Trailer Brakes May Stick and Overheat, Risking Fire
Utility FS2CHA 2014–2015Utility Trailer VS2DX 2014–2015Utility VS1DC 2014–2015+2 more models
Certain 2014-2015 Utility trailers were built with Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 air brake actuators that may have an incomplete attachment of an internal rubber diaphragm.
Power Steering May Suddenly Cut Out at Low Speeds
Chevrolet Malibu 2006–2007Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2006–2007Pontiac G6 2006–2007
Certain 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 vehicles built from April to June 2006 may suddenly lose electric power steering assist while driving.
Rear lights and plate lamp may be misplaced, raising crash risk
Morgan Olson Service Body 2014
On certain 2014 service body trucks built on Sprinter cab chassis between April 11 and December 18, 2014, the rear identification lamps may be mounted below the doors instead of above them.
Fuel Pump May Stall Scooter, Raising Crash Risk
Vespa GTS 250 2008–2010Vespa GTS Super 250 2008–2010Vespa GTV 250 2008–2010+9 more models
A defective fuel pump can cause the scooter to stall while riding or fail to restart after being shut off for 15 to 20 minutes.
February 3, 2015
Smaller air tank may lengthen stopping distance
Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2014–2015
Some trucks in this recall may have an 88-liter air brake reservoir instead of the required 96-liter tank.
Work platform may rotate without operator control, raising injury risk
Terex HI-Ranger 2013
On certain 2013 Terex Hi-Ranger trucks built between July 12 and December 26, 2013, a bearing installation problem can cause the platform rotate cylinder to separate from its brackets.
Exhaust Hangers May Fail, Risking Falling Parts
Blue Bird ALL American 2011–2016
The exhaust system hangers on certain school buses may fail.
Exhaust Hangers May Fail, Risking Falling Parts
Blue Bird ALL American 2011–2016
Certain rear-engine transit buses built between June 2010 and January 2015 may have exhaust system hangers that can fail.
Air Brake Valve May Lose Pressure, Reducing Braking
Newmar Essex 2014–2015Newmar King Aire 2014–2015
A component in the air brake system, the quick release valve, may have a rubber diaphragm damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs.
February 2, 2015
Oil leak can reach rear tire and cause crash risk
Brammo Empulse 2013–2014Brammo Empulse R 2013–2014
Oil can leak from the transmission breather tube and blow onto the rear fender and tire.
Steering column may crack, causing play or loss of steering
Infiniti EX35 2008Infiniti FX35 2009Infiniti FX45 2009+1 more model
The steering column outer tube on certain vehicles may not be round.
Front Fork Piston Rod May Detach, Causing Loss of Control
Husqvarna FE 350S 2015Husqvarna FE 501S 2015
Some front fork assemblies may not have been tightened enough at the connection between the piston rod and the fork cap.
Door May Not Open From Inside, Trapping Occupants
Mack LEU 2015
A part of the door opening mechanism, the inner door latch component, may be too short.
January 30, 2015
Battery May Short Against Bracket, Raising Fire Risk
Grech G40M2 2014–2015
Some shuttle buses built between August 2013 and December 2014 may have their batteries installed in the wrong position.
Axles May Be Mispositioned, Causing Poor Handling and Crash Risk
Heartland BIG Country 2015Heartland BIG Horn 2015Heartland Landmark 365 2015
Certain 2015 Heartland Big Country, Big Horn, and Landmark 365 recreational vehicles may have their rear axles placed too far forward on the frame.
Front Seat Belts May Loosen, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Ford Transit Connect 2014
Some 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles built between November 6, 2013 and September 20, 2014 may have had the upper front seat belt anchor bolts improperly tightened at the factory.