NHTSA RECALLS APRIL 4 2016; Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, RAM, Volkswagen, Van Hool, Spartan, Strick
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What is a recall?
When a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) determines that a car or item of motor vehicle equipment creates an
unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the
manufacturer is required to fix that car or equipment at no cost to the
consumer. That can be done by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund
(for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car.
What should I do if my vehicle is included in this recall?
If your vehicle is included in this recall, it is very important that
you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and
your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate
letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the
recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to
repair your vehicle or equipment, and to remind you that the repair will be
done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the
recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle
manufacturer, please call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236,
or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.
If your vehicle is involved in a safety recall it MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you.
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Campaign ID number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V130 Manufacturer : Strick Trailers, LLC Make / Model Years : STRICK / 2001,2003,2005,2008-2012 Subject : Rear Impact Guards/FMVSS 223 NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V134 Manufacturer : Spartan Motors USA Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2016-2017 Subject : Parking Brake Cable Clips may Fail NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V144 Manufacturer : Van Hool N.V. Make / Model Years : VAN HOOL / 2011-2016 Subject : Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V146 Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Make / Model Years : MERCEDES BENZ / 2016 Subject : Steering Column Wiring Harness Incorrectly Routed NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V150 Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc. Make / Model Years : AMERA-LITE / 2006-2012 CARGO MATE / 2007-2013 CONTINENTAL CARGO / 2005-2016 US CARGO / 2007-2012 Subject : Incorrect PSI on Certification Label/Part 567 NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V160 Manufacturer : General Motors LLC Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2014-2016 Subject : Failure of Electric Power Steering NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V167 Manufacturer : Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Make / Model Years : RAM / 2015-2016 Subject : Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V168 Manufacturer : Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Make / Model Years : DODGE / 2015-2016 JEEP / 2015-2016 Subject : Front Left Brake Caliper May Break NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 16V171 Manufacturer : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Make / Model Years : VOLKSWAGEN / 2012-2014 Subject : Water Corrosion on Electrical Terminals
