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Build Dates: 9 February, 2009 - 26 February, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V118000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-06-01 Date Received by ODI: 2009-04-09 Date Added to Database: 2009-04-09

Manufacturers Involved: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall:

Manufacturer Campaign Number: J13

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4314

Summary:

Chrysler is recalling 4,314 MY 2009 Dodge Journey, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander and Wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver’s airbag may not deploy as intended.

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the driver’s airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the driver’s airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during May 2009.

•    Chrysler makes a recall on 2010 left hand drive Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and Ram 1500 trucks and right and left hand drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles that may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit brake tube assembly end flare. This could lead to a loss of brake fluid resulting to reduced braking. Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge.
•    Ducati makes a recall on 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles for several problems. The throttle cables may come in contact with the upper edge of the radiator, the center stand mounting screws may come loose during operation, and an incorrect screw may have been installed in the steering head. Dealers will correct these problems free of charge.
•    Ford makes a recall on 2010 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured from December 5, 2008 to May 31, 2010. The headliner retention push pin located on the headliner above the b-pillar trim on both the left and right side of the vehicles needs to be replaced because it exceeds the head injury criteria requirement standards. Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.
•    Jaguar makes a recall on 2010-2011 XK and 2010 XF V8 5.0L gasoline engine vehicles which may experience fuel starvation due to an incorrectly activated fuel pump relay. Dealers will download revised software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin before August 30, 2010.
•    Kawasaki makes a recall on 2009 EX650C9F/FL and 2010 EX650CAF/FL Ninja 650 motorcycles for cowlings that can interfere with the operator’s foot while braking. This could reduce the operator’s control over braking or distract the operator, creating the potential for a crash. Dealers will install an updated footrest guard and fairing bracket free of charge.
•    Nissan makes a recall on 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles manufactured from August 24, 2001 through August 28, 2001. Due to an improper installation, the inflator housing may rupture, producing loose metal fragments that could injure the front passenger. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module assembly with a new one free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin August.
•    Subaru makes a recall on 2010 and 2011 Outback and Legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from April 28 to June 23, 2010. A mislaid lubrication hole prevents the transmission gears from being lubricated, which will lead to the gears eventually breaking.
•    Yamaha makes a recall on 2009 VMX17 motorcycles manufactured from June 2008 to March 2009. Too much electrical resistance in the accelerator position sensors and throttle position sensors ground wire could lead to a dangerous unstable idle speed. Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge.

Build Dates: 01 July, 2008 - 07-01 -16 December, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V184000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-07-03 Date Received by ODI: 2009-05-28 Date Added to Database: 2009-05-28

Manufacturers Involved: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall:

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 09005

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 484

Summary:

Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 ADV, BEY, FUR, GLC, GLD, K2, K3, MG, MM, MTR, and NVS Fire Truck, Ambulance, and Motor Home Chassis manufactured between July 1 and December 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves “QRV”. The rubber diaphragm inside the QRV may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

Consequence:

Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy:

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners.

Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 10V240000
Date Owner’s Notified: 2010-06-11     Date Received by ODI: 2010-06-04     Date Added to Database: 2010-06-04
Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1365070

Summary:

GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, Lucerne; Cadillac DTS; Hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick Enclave; Cadillac CTS; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL; Saturn Outlook; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system “HWFS”. A recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board “PCB” electrical short. However, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on HWFS modules after this improvement was installed. These incidents resulted from a new failure mode attributed to the device’s thermal protection feature. The significance varies from minor distortion to considerable melting of the plastic around the HWFS fluid chamber.

Consequence:

It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

Remedy:

Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. The safety recall began on June 11, 2010.

Build Dates : 24 October, 2009-10– 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 10V091000
Date Owner’s Notified: 2010-03-09
Date Received by ODI: 2010-03-10
Date Added to Database: 2010-03-10
Manufacturers Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2

Summary:

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Tundra vehicles with four wheel drive, there is a possibility that an improper weld exists at the union of the propeller shaft and yoke. Due to this improper weld, this joint may separate and the separated shaft may come into contact with the road surface.

Consequence:

This may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the front propeller shaft free or charge. The safety recall began on march 19, 2010.

Build Dates : 25 November, 2009 – 08 January 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 10V226000
Date Owner’s Notified: 2010-05-31     Date Received by ODI: 2010-05-27     Date Added to Database: 2010-05-27
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10519FRV
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 47

Summary:

Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 Discovery model 40g and 40x class a motor homes manufactured from November 25, 2009 through January 8, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, “seat belt assembly achorages.” the seat belts located on the sofa bed may not be adequately mounted for effective occupant restraint.

Consequence:

Lack of adequate seat belt protection increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the sofa bed seat belt mountings and if necessary reinstall them to a floor-mounted location. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on May 31, 2010.

Build Dates: 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V284000
Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Date Received by ODI: 2010-06-25
Date Added to Database: 2010-06-25
Manufacturers Involved: MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1960

Summary:

Kongsberg power products systems I, Inc., “KPPS” is recalling on behalf of Monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 Motor Homes manufactured after April 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by KPPS. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

Consequence:

A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.

Remedy:

KPPS will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 15, 2010.

Build Dates : 20 Jule 2009- 14 September 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V066000
Date Owner’s Notified: 2010-03-23
Date Received by ODI: 2010-02-25
Date Added to Database: 2010-02-25
Manufacturers Involved: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-10-001
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: EXHAUST SYSTEM: MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2307

Summary:

Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 Galant vehicles. The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.

Consequence:

ATF in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.

Remedy:

Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2010.

Toyota is recalling nearly half a million cars, most of which are large sedans sold in the U.S. The reason of the recall is problems that may cause the steering wheel to lock up.

The recall was announced on Thursday and affects 412,000 vehicles in the U.S. — 373,000 Avalon sedans and 39,000 Lexus LX 470 SUVs.

Toyota has been suffering a “recall crisis” since October, when it announced a recall of 5.3 million cars and trucks to fix floor mats that can trap pedals and cause unintended acceleration. Since then a number of recalls have followed, from sticky gas pedals to braking problems with the Prius hybrid to rusting frames in the Tacoma pickup.

With Thursday’s recall the number of Toyota’s recalls equals to about 9.5 million of cars and trucks in the U.S. since October. That means Toyota has recalled about 39 percent of vehicles it has sold in the U.S. since 1998.

The Avalons recalled in the U.S. range have improper casting of the steering lock bar — the component that locks the steering wheel when the vehicle is shut off — that can cause a crack to form on the surface.

With the lapse of time, the crack can expand, which can cause the steering wheel to become difficult to unlock when stationary. As Toyota said in some circumstances, the problem can cause the steering wheel to lock up during driving.

Toyota will fix the Avalon steering problem by replacing the steering column bracket, which houses the lock bar.

For the Lexus LX 470, Toyota is recalling the 2003-2007 model years for fixing a different steering shaft problem, which might cause loss of steering control. As the company said no accidents have been reported from the problem.

In August customers will receive letters asking them to bring their cars to dealers for both repairs.

Toyota is also recalling another 6,750 vehicles in Japan, a sedan called the Pronard, for a problem that is similar to that experienced by the Avalon.

Currently Toyota also faces more than 200 lawsuits in the U.S. for accidents that involve defective automobiles, the lower resale value of Toyota vehicles and a drop in its stock value.

For details on your rights and options in case your vehicle is recalled, contact CA lemon law attorney Mr. Margarian.

Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 10V240000
Date Owner’s Notified: 2010-06-11
Date Received by ODI: 2010-06-04
Date Added to Database: 2010-06-04
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors Corp.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: Electrical System
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1365070

Summary:

GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, Lucerne; Cadillac DTS; Hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick Enclave; Cadillac CTS; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL; Saturn Outlook; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system “HWFS”. A recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board “PCB” electrical short. However, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on HWFS modules after this improvement was installed. These incidents resulted from a new failure mode attributed to the device’s thermal protection feature. The significance varies from minor distortion to considerable melting of the plastic around the HWFS fluid chamber.

Consequence:

It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

Remedy:

Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. The safety recall began on June 11, 2010.