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•    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: August 25, 2005 – October 14, 2005

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V536000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20051202
Date Received by ODI: 20051128
Date Added to Databse: 20051121

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q04

Component: TIRES:BEAD
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1606

Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the tires could have been damaged when the tires were mounted on the wheels. In certain circumstances, the bead area of the tire may have been damaged.

Consequence:
If the bead sealing area is damaged, loss of air could occur while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will remove all four tires and inspect them for bead area damage. If there is damage, a new tire will be installed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Build Dates : June 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V154000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20090518
Date Received by ODI: 20090506
Date Added to Databse: 20090506

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08411

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 27188

Summary:
GM is recalling 27,188 my 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade hybrid, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Tahoe hybrid, and Colorado; and GMC Yukon, Yukon hybrid, Yukon XL, and Canyon vehicles. The fuel system control modules may have a condition in which an adhesive separation of the room temperature vulcanizing (rtv) seal between the seal and the housing may allow water to seep into the module.

Consequence:
Water in the module could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the service engine soon lamp, setting of diagnostic trouble codes or the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2009. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Build Dates : July 01, 20061 - June 30, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V160000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20081125
Date Received by ODI: 20080409
Date Added to Databse: 20080409

Manufacturer’s Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: E080101/15204

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57389

Summary:
Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, “occupant protection in interior impact.” during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard’s requirements.

Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Remedy:
Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2008. Owners may contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Build Dates : June 01, 2005 – July 31, 2006
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V160000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20081125
Date Received by ODI: 20080409
Date Added to Databse: 20080409

Manufacturer’s Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: E080101/15204

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57389

Summary:
Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, “occupant protection in interior impact.” during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard’s requirements.

Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Remedy:
Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2008. Owners may contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Build Dates : April 01, 2004 – October 30, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V160000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20081125
Date Received by ODI: 20080409
Date Added to Databse: 20080409

Manufacturer’s Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: E080101/15204

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57389

Summary:
Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, “occupant protection in interior impact.” during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard’s requirements.

Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Remedy:
Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2008. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Build Dates : June 01, 2004 - March 31, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V236000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060317
Date Received by ODI: 20050519
Date Added to Databse: 20050525

Manufacturer’s Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15019 / 05057

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 68654

Summary:
Certain sport sedan and convertible passenger vehicles were produced with a vacuum pipe check valve for the brake booster that may fail from exposure to elevated temperatures. This could result in sudden loss of power brake assist, usually with little or no warning.

Consequence:
If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.

Remedy:
Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Build Dates: March 01, 20060301 - March 31, 2006
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V327000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060914
Date Received by ODI: 20060831
Date Added to Databse: 20060831

Manufacturer’s Involved: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 32

Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber.

Consequence:
The bushing could loosen and over time could separate from its housing. The driver will experience impaired vehicle handling and control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2006. Owners may contact rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735.

Build Dates : September 30, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V593000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20050517
Date Received by ODI: 20041215
Date Added to Databse: 20041220

Manufacturer’s Involved: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A506

Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 31000

Summary:
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, “occupant crash protection.” all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

Consequence:
When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

Remedy:
Dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner’s manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began May 17, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Build Dates : October 10, 2004 - November 11, 2004 

NHTSA CAMPAIGN  ID Number : 04V541000                                                                                                

Date Owner’s Notified: 20041110                                                                                                                

Date Received by ODI: 20041118                                                                                                                 

Date Added to Databse: 20041119 

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 61 

Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured.     

Consequence:
In a crash, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.     

Remedy:
Dealers replaced the fuel tank. All owners were notified by telephone on November 10, 2004     

Report Initiator: MFR