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Report Date : March 17, 2005 at 05:30 PM
New Information Added Since : March 7, 2005
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     RADITOR SPECIALITY / KMF02     9999
     RADITOR SPECIALITY / KMF03     9999
Manufacturer : DOT CHEMICAL  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E019000 Recall Date : MAR 08, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes:
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     ACCURIDE / 29644ANP     9999
Manufacturer : ACCURIDE CORPORATION  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E020000 Recall Date : MAR 11, 2005
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 640
Summary:
CERTAIN ACCURIDE BRAND 22.5X8.25 15-DEGREE ALUMINUM WHEELS, P/N 29644ANP, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 15 AND 17, 2005. THE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED AND MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACKING ON THE DISC FACE THAT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE WHEEL FAIL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
ACCURIDE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACCURIDE AT 1-800-869-2275.
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     GEORGIE BOY / CRUISE MASTER     2003 2005
     GEORGIE BOY / LANDAU     2003
     GEORGIE BOY / PURSUIT     2003-2004
Manufacturer : GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V089000 Recall Date : MAR 10, 2005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 151
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAY" AND STANDARD NO. 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." MODELS WITH ACTIA INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN WARNINGS ARE NOT DISPLAYED.
Consequence:
INCORRECT SOFTWARE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. THE STANDARDS REQUIRE DRIVER WARNING WHEN BRAKE FAILURE CODES ARE SET.
Remedy:
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR GEORGIE BOY AT 877-876-9024.
Notes:
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 50402-C. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU CITATION     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU SPORT     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN DORADO     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN EXPRESS     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / FOUR WINDS     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / FOUR WINDS 5000     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / FOUR WINDS SIESTA     2005-2006
     FOUR WINDS / FUN MOVER     2005-2006
Manufacturer : FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V090000 Recall Date : MAR 11, 2005
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 394
Summary:
ON CERTAIN CLASS B AND CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE SPARE WHEELS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT OFFSET. THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL WAS WELDED IN THE WRONG POSITION.
Consequence:
THE WHEEL MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
THE SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HISPEC AT 1-574-266-8332 OR FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
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     COACHMEN / AURORA     2003
     COACHMEN / RENDEZVOUS     2003-2004
     COACHMEN / SANTARA     2004-2005
Manufacturer : COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V091000 Recall Date : MAR 10, 2005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 250
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 101, “CONTROLS AND DISPLAY” AND STANDARD NO. 105 “HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.” MODELS WITH ACTIA INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN WARNINGS ARE NOT DISPLAYED.
Consequence:
INCORRECT SOFTWARE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. THE STANDARDS REQUIRE DRIVER WARNING WHEN BRAKE FAILURE CODES ARE SET.
Remedy:
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821.
Notes:
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 50402-C. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
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     VICTORY / NESS KINGPIN     2005
     VICTORY / NESS VEGAS     2004-2005
Manufacturer : POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V095000 Recall Date : MAR 10, 2005
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 774
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION DUE TO METAL TO METAL CONTACT OR DEBRIS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP AND THE HANDLEBAR.
Consequence:
RESTRICTED THROTTLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL DISASSEMBLE THE THROTTLE MECHANISM, CLEAN THE TWIST GRIP ASSEMBLY AND HANDLEBAR, LUBRICATE MOVING PARTS AND REASSEMBLE. ANY WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Notes:
POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-05-01. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     AUDI / A4 CABRIOLET     2003-2004
     AUDI / S4 CABRIOLET     2003-2004
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V096000 Recall Date : MAR 11, 2005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9965
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Notes:
VW RECALL NO. JH. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     TARASPORT / DROP DECK     1998-2005
     TARASPORT / STRAIGHT DECK     1998-2005
Manufacturer : TARASPORT TRAILERS, INC.  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V097000 Recall Date : MAR 09, 2005
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 35
Summary:
CERTAIN DROP AND STRAIGHT DECK TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 223, 'REAR IMPACT GUARDS.' THE GUARD HAS A VERTICAL HEIGHT OF 63.5MM (2 1/2 INCHES) AND SHOULD BE AT LEAST 100MM (4 INCHES).
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
TARASPORT WILL INSTALL A 100MM REAR HORIZONTAL MEMBER TO THE TRAILERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TARASPORT AT 1-423-337-4660.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     PONTIAC / G6     2005
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V098000 Recall Date : MAR 09, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 35777
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORS IN THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION ARE LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 90MM BEHIND THE CORRESPONDING Z-POINT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT FIXTURE (CRF). THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THAT ANCHORS ARE AT THE OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS ONLY.
Consequence:
WITHOUT ADDITIONAL AND CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION, AN OWNER MAY ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTY IN INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS WITH RIGID ATTACHMENTS IN THE CENTER POSITION.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 05005. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     CHEVROLET / ASTRO     2001-2002
     GMC / SAFARI     2001-2002
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V099000 Recall Date : MAR 09, 2005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 77055
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION IN THE STOP LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS BEING INOPERATIVE.
Consequence:
THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH AND APPLY SPECIAL GREASE TO THE CONTACTS AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION OF THE MODULE. THE REPAIR WOULD BE USED IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IS STILL MOVABLE. IF A VEHICLE HAS A HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON THAT IS NOT MOVABLE (FROZEN), THE ENTIRE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.