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CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 01 – 15 JULY 2010

PRODUCT RECALLS

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THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA

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Motor Vehicle Equipment (4)

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AUSTRALIA Toyota—Land Cruiser 200 GXL—Front Seat Belt Buckle Replacement

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Land Cruiser 200 GXL

IDENTIFYING FEATURES

Campaign Number: 0527F Target Number: 18 VDJ200JTMHV09J#05011921 - VDJ200JTMHV09J#05012235 Production Period: 6 May 2010 - 25 May 2010 Note 1. Although the involved vehicles are within the above VIN ranges, not all vehicles in there ranges were sold in Australia. 2. # = Check digit (alpha or numeric).

SUPPLIER

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

No picture available.

HAZARDS

The seat belt may be prevented from engaging.

DEFECTS

There is a possibility that the front seat belt buckles may have been damaged during manufacture.

CONSUMERS ACTION

All owners of affected vehicles will be contacted directly to arrange for the front seat belt buckle replacement.

AUSTRALIA Mecedes-Benz—Sprinter Van, type 906—Check Torque of Front Seat Belt Anchor Bolts

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Mecedes-Benz Sprinter Van, type 906 produced from 11 August 2009 to 2 March 2010.


Campaign Number: RC837 Target Number: 107 VIN Range: WDF906xxx 2F 027460 - WDF906xxx 2F 029076

SUPPLIER

Mecedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd


HAZARDS

Seat belt malfunction

DEFECTS

During production it is possible that the seat belt anchor bolts at the B pillar and seat base may have received an incorrect torque setting. In the case of an incorrectly tensioned anchor belt correct operation of the seat belt cannot be guaranteed in the event of an accident.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact your authorised Mecedes-Benz dealership to have all seat belt anchor bolts checked for correct torque setting, free of charge.

AUSTRALIA Honda—2001 Honda Civic Sedan

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2001 Honda Civic Sedan


Target number: 788 Recall campaign: 5SD Identification plate number: 25773 VIN range: JHMES15501S200011 - JHMES15501S201305 JHMES16501S200019 - JHMES16501S201135

SUPPLIER

Honda Australia Pty Ltd


HAZARDS

Vehicle malfunction.

DEFECTS

If the airbag deploys, it is possible the inflator module body will rupture. In some cases, fragments from the airbag inflator module may tear the airbag.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact your authorised Honda dealership to have the airbag replaced with an improved component.

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AUSTRALIA Toyota—Lexus GS and LS vehicles - Valve Spring Replacement

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Certain Lexus GS and LS vehicles that have a UR & GR engine produced from February 2007 to August 2008


Please see attached supporting documentation for affected VIN numbers. Target Number: 1,120

SUPPLIER

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited


HAZARDS

Excessive stress may be applied to certain points of the valve spring which may lead to the development of a crack, and then potential breakage.

DEFECTS

The valve spring material may not have sufficient strength.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Toyota will contact all owners of affected vehicle by phone to explain the concern and to discuss the repair process and timing. All owners will also receive a Recall Notification Letter.

AUSTRALIA Ssangyong—Actyon Sports Rear Reflector

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Actyon Sport vehicles produced from 3 February 2009 to 14 December 2009


Target Number:33 Campaign Number: ISB-2010007 VIN List: KPADA1EKS9P059894 KPADA1EKS9P059886 KPADA1EKS9P059915 KPADA1EKS9P063160 KPADA1EKS9P063158 KPADA1EKS9P063150 KPADA1EKS9P063148 KPADA1EKS9P063186 KPADA1EKS9P063184 KPADA1EKS9P063159 KPADA1EKS9P063155 KPADA1EKS9P063156 KPADA1EKS9P063154 KPADA1EKS9P063182 KPADA1EKS9P063147 KPADA1EKS9P063157 KPADA1EKS9P063152 KPADA1EKS9P063151 KPADA1EKS9P063149 KPADA1EKS9P063183 KPADA1EKS9P063207 KPADA1EKS9P063203 KPADA1EKS9P063210 KPADA1EKS9P063209 KPADA1EKS9P063208 KPADA1EKS9P063206 KPADA1EKS9P063205 KPADA1EKS9P063204 KPADA1EKS9P063202 KPADA1EKS9P063201 KPADA1EKS9P063200 KPADA1EKS9P063187 KPADA1EKS9P063185

SUPPLIER

SIME DARBY SSANGYONG (Australia) Pty Ltd trading as Ssangyong Motors Australia


HAZARDS

The visual approach for following vehicles may be reduced.

DEFECTS

The rear reflector may not meet the required manufacturing standard.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact your authorised Ssangyong dealer to replace the reflectors.

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AUSTRALIA BRP Australia Pty Ltd—Can-Am Spyder Roadster, models RT and RS with SE5 semi-automatic transmission

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Can-Am Spyder Roadster, models RT and RS with SE5 semi-automatic transmission

Identifying features

Target Number: 59 Campaign Number: 2010-0005

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

BRP Australia Can-Am Spyder Dealers, in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Pacific Islands

SUPPLIER

BRP Australia Pty Ltd

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.brp.com

HAZARDS

If this defect occurs it may be impracticable to push the vehicle off the roadway increasing the risk of a crash possibly resulting in injury or death

DEFECTS

When bringing a vehicle equipped with the SE5 semi-automatic transmission to a full stop, the clutch may remain engaged stalling the engine. Once the engine is stalled, it could be impossible to re-start and the rear wheel could be blocked.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact your authorised BRP Spyder dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. BRP will update the centrifugal clutch assembly with new components free of cost.

USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Suzuki QuadSport ATVs

Units: About 1,355

DISTRIBUTORS: American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California; Montgomery Motors, Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii; Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves all Suzuki 2009 model year LT-Z400K9 (QuadSport Z400) and LT-Z400ZK9 (QuadSport Z400 Special Edition) ATVs. "QuadSport Z400" or "QuadSport Z400Z" is written on the sides and left front fender of the ATV. "Suzuki" is written on the sides of the ATV.

MANUFACTURED IN: Japan

HAZARD

The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released and causing the rider to lose control of the ATV. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

American Suzuki has received two reports of flame arrester screens detaching from the mounting ring. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

http://www.brp.com

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AUSTRALIA Volvo—C30 MY 2010

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Volvo C30 MY 2010


TARGET NUMBER: 12 Campagin Number: R59110 VIN Range: 190001 - 204120

SUPPLIER

Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd


HAZARDS

Potential for incorrect or unsafe use of sunroof.

DEFECTS

The Owner's Manual does not contain any information regarding sunroof operation.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact your authorised Volvo dealership for a replacement Manual.

AUSTRALIA Volvo—XC90 MY 2010

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Volvo XC90, MY 2010 and fitted with a 2.4 diesel engine.


Target Number: 23 Campaign Number: R29116 VIN Range: 551239 - 553207

SUPPLIER

Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd


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HAZARDS

Since the fuel line is working under a constant pressure, some seepage can, within a short period of time, potentially develop inta a greater leakage. In a worst case scenario such leakage may, with the addition of an external ignition source, potentially lead to a fire in the right front wheel house area.

DEFECTS

A manufacturing defect in the fuel pressure line may result in a fuel smell and/or fuel seepage.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact your authorised Volvo dealership for inspection of the manufacturing date printed on the feul line and, if necessary, replacement

AUSTRALIA Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd—Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, FE and FG Trucks

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Fuso Canter, FE and FG Trucks manufactured between 14 September 2009 and 7 October 2009.

Identifying features

Target Number: 146 Campaign Number: RC0110FEFGPSTR

SUPPLIER

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd


HAZARDS

Steering effort required when making left-hand turns may increase.

DEFECTS

Due to the possibility of interference between the power steering box worm shaft oil holes and oil seal on affected trucks, the oil seal may fail.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact you authorised Mitsubishi Fuso Dealership to have the power steering box inpsected and where necessary replaced, free of charge.

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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Passenger car - Outlander

BRAND: Mitsubishi

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: CW8W. The recall concerns vehicles equipped with 2.0 DiD engine, produced from January through March 2008.

DESCRIPTION: Passenger car

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan

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A cable harness might be in contact with the anti-theft bracket and may eventually wear through and cause a short circuit. If the cable for the starter motor short circuited, the starter motor could start to run whilst the car was being driven and could result in the starter motor overheating.

Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.

EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Motorcycle - F4 1000

BRAND: MV AGUSTA

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Motorcycles built from 10 February 2010 through 19 April 2010 are affected. VINs are available in the attached document.

DESCRIPTION: Motorcycle

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy


INJURIES

The clips attaching the air filter frame may become disengaged during normal use, in which case the air filter frame may lift up allowing foreign material to by-pass the air filter. This foreign material could cause blockage of the throttle valve which could potentially lead to a road accident.


EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Motorcycle - R12

BRAND: BMW

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: R1200GS Adventure, EC type approval e1*2002/24*0199. The vehicles in question were manufactured in the period between January 2006 and October 2007.

DESCRIPTION: Motorcycle

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany


INJURIES

The bolts on the front tank supports can loosen, causing the nuts to become detached and the bolts to slip inwards. As a result, a bolt could potentially touch the fork strut. This could limit the steering angle and, at low speed (e.g. manoeuvring), cause an accident.


http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w27/2010-w27_21-vins.pdf




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EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Passenger car - Grand Vitara 1,6 and Jimny

BRAND: Suzuki

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown

DESCRIPTION: Passenger car.



INJURIES

Due to the weak material used to make the belt tensioner, there is a risk of loosing power steering assistance which could lead to a road accident.


EU/PORTUGAL CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Passenger car - Lexus GS and LS

BRAND: Lexus

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: GS450h, LS460, LS600h e LS600hL. Year: 2006 to 2008.

DESCRIPTION: Light Passenger Vehicle. VINs are available in the attached document.



INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because in the valve operating system of the engine, which contains multiple valves in each engine cylinder, there is a possibility that the strength of the valve spring may degrade, causing the spring to break. If one of the springs in the engine breaks, an abnormal noise and rough engine performance will be noticed. In the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.

Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.

EU/PORTUGAL CATEGORY: Motor vehicles

PRODUCT: Passenger car - Kangoo II

BRAND: Renault

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Affected vehicles were produced from 1 April 2009 to 24 April 2009; fabrication numbers: U057140 to U080278.

DESCRIPTION: Passenger car

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France


INJURIES

There is a possibility that a front brake pipe may become detached from a retaining clip possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid from half of the braking circuit and a partial loss of braking efficiency.



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FLEETWOOD / ENCOUNTER 2010 FLEETWOOD / STORM 2011

MANUFACTURER: FLEETWOOD RV, INC.

COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 72

SUMMARY: FLEETWOOD RV is recalling certain model year 2010 encounter and model year 2011 storm 28ms class a motor homes manufactured from december 16, 2009 through may 26, 2010. an emergency egress window was not installed in the road side bedroom wall. In the event of a fire or other emergency, persons in the bedroom area must exit through the door side bedroom emergency egress window or through the forward entry door.


CONSEQUENCE

If the entry door and the door side bedroom emergency egress windows are blocked, there is no way out of the motor home increasing the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY

Dealers will remove the existing road side window and replace it with an emergency egress window. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 800-509-3418.


KAWASAKI / ZR1000DAF 2010

MANUFACTURER: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A

COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


SUMMARY: KAWASAKI is recalling certain model year 2010 zr100daf/l models. Under severe riding conditions the left front brake hose may contact the front brake rotor during extremely heavy application of the front brake.


CONSEQUENCE

This can cause brake fluid to leak creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

REMEDY

Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace it if required. Additionally, the front brake hose position will be adjusted to prevent contact with the brake rotor. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact Kawasaki consumer services department at 866-802-9381.


PIERCE / DASH 2010

MANUFACTURER: PIERCE MANUFACTURING

COMPONENT: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

SUMMARY: Pierce is recalling certain fire trucks these vehicles may have been manufactured with excessive paint on the steel wheel mounting surfaces. The excessive paint may cause the wheel lug nuts to lose clamp load, loosen and fall off.


CONSEQUENCE

Eventually the wheel(s) could separate from the vehicle and cause a crash.

REMEDY

The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

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PIERCE / CUSTOM CONTENDER 2003-2009 PIERCE / DASH 2003-2009 PIERCE / ENFORCER 2003-2009 PIERCE / IMPEL 2003-2009 PIERCE / LANCE 2003-2009 PIERCE / SABER 2003-2009 PIERCE / VELOCITY 2003-2009

MANUFACTURER: PIERCE MANUFACTURING

COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS


SUMMARY: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.


CONSEQUENCE

If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.

REMEDY

A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.


BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN D3 2010-2011 BLUE BIRD / VISION 2011

MANUFACTURER: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

COMPONENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL


SUMMARY: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 d3 all American school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through June 25, 2010 and 2011 model year vision school buses manufactured from November 9, 2009 through June 24, 2010. These buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied.


CONSEQUENCE

In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.

REMEDY

Blue bird will notify owners with an interim letter instructing dealers and owners to disable the cruise control mechanism until a permanent remedy is available. A decal will be provided to affix to the dash advising operators that the cruise control has been disabled. Blue bird will notify owners when the permanent repair is available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 22, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

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BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN D3 2010-2011 BLUE BIRD / VISION 2011

MANUFACTURER: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

COMPONENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL


SUMMARY: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 d3 all american non school buses manufactured from may 19, 2009 through june 15, 2010 and 2011 model year vision non school buses manufactured from april 9, 2009 through april 10, 2010. These buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied.


CONSEQUENCE

In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.

REMEDY

Blue bird will notify owners with an interim letter instructing dealers and owners to disable the cruise control mechanism until a permanent remedy is available. A decal will be provided to affix to the dash advising operators that the cruise control has been disabled. Blue bird will notify owners when the permanent repair is available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 22, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)AUTOCAR / ACX65 2003-2010 AUTOCAR / WX64 2003-2010 AUTOCAR / WXLL42 2003-2010 AUTOCAR / WXLL64 2003-2010 AUTOCAR / WXR64 2003-2010

MANUFACTURER: MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING

COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY



CONSEQUENCE

A relocated tank could increase the risk of injury.

REMEDY

Owners will inspect vehicles and perform repairs free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.


IC / FE 2009

MANUFACTURER: NAVISTAR, INC

COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


SUMMARY: Navistar is recalling one ic fe school bus equipped with a caterpillar c7 engine. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.


CONSEQUENCE

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

REMEDY

Caterpiller will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 1, 2010. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

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LEXUS / GS350 2007-2008 LEXUS / GS450H 2007-2008 LEXUS / GS460 2008 LEXUS / IS350 2006-2008 LEXUS / LS460 2007-2008 LEXUS / LS460L 2007-2008 LEXUS / LS600HL 2008

MANUFACTURER: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


SUMMARY: TOYOTA is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through July 29, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.


CONSEQUENCE

The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.


INTERNATIONAL / 4300 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: NAVISTAR, INC

COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


SUMMARY: NAVISTAR is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international brand trucks manufactured from January 13, 2009 through May 10, 2010, and equipped with certain Eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. The reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.


CONSEQUENCE

If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.

REMEDY

NAVISTAR will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by Eaton corporation free of charge. The safety recall began on May 31, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or Eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242.

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FORD / TRANSIT CONNECT 2010

MANUFACTURER: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS


SUMMARY: FORD is recalling certain model year 2010 transit connect vehicles manufactured from december 5, 2008 through may 31, 2010 for failing to meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during vehicle testing the vehicle exceeded head injury criteria requirements set by the standard. The headliner retention pushpin located on the headliner above the b-pillar trim on both the left and right side of the vehicles needs to be replaced.


CONSEQUENCE

In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

REMEDY

Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 19, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company at 1-866-436-7332.


DODGE / NITRO 2010 DODGE / RAM 2010 JEEP / LIBERTY 2010 JEEP / WRANGLER 2010

MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

SUMMARY: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.


CONSEQUENCE

This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

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NEW FLYER / D40LFR 2008 NEW FLYER / DE60LFR 2009

MANUFACTURER: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN


SUMMARY: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 d40lfr and model year 2009 de60lfr heavy duty low floor transit buses equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mis-located.


CONSEQUENCE

Mis-located welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

REMEDY

New flyer will notify owners but has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Trw is handling the remedy for this campaign please see trw¿s defect report 10e-026. The corrective action involves inspection and replacement of the steering columns if found to be defective. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact trw at 765-429-1768 or new flyer customer service at 204-934-4876.


KENWORTH / C500 2008-2010 KENWORTH / T2000 2008-2010 KENWORTH / T660 2008-2010 KENWORTH / T800 2008-2010 KENWORTH / W900 2008-2010 PETERBILT / 365 2008-2010 PETERBILT / 367 2008-2010 PETERBILT / 384 2008-2010 PETERBILT / 386 2008-2010 PETERBILT / 387 2008-2010 PETERBILT / 388 2008-2010 PETERBILT / 389 2008-2010

MANUFACTURER: PACCAR INCORPORATED



SUMMARY: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. The circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. Mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.


CONSEQUENCE

A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY

Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

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INFINITI / QX4 2002 NISSAN / PATHFINDER 2002

MANUFACTURER: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


SUMMARY: NISSAN is recalling certain model year 2002 pathfinder and infiniti qx4 vehicles manufactured from august 24, 2001 through august 28, 2001. The air bag inflator contains propellant wafers that are required to properly deploy the front passenger air bag. Due to improper propellant wafer installation during the air bag inflator assembly process, some air bag inflators may be missing one of the wafers. As a result, the remaining wafers in the inflator used for the deployment of the front passenger air bag may, over time, break up into powder due to normal vibration experienced while driving. This causes the combustion rate of the propellant to increase inside the inflator, which can lead to internal pressure rising suddenly during air bag deployment.


CONSEQUENCE

The inflator housing may rupture, causing an irregular deployment and some possibility of producing loose metal fragments, increasing a risk of injury to the front passenger.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module assembly with a new one free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 and infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.


WHEEGO / WHIP LSV 2010

MANUFACTURER: WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, INC.

COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING


SUMMARY: Wheego is recalling certain model year 2010 wheego whip lsv low-speed vehicles manufactured from January 1 through july 31, 2009. The reflex reflectors on the side and the rear of the vehicle may not have sufficient reflective quality and therefore fail to meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 500, "low-speed vehicles."


CONSEQUENCE

Insufficient exterior reflective light could result in a vehicle crash.

REMEDY

Wheego will send instructions and 4 compliant reflex reflectors to all dealers and owners free of charge for adhesion to the affected vehicles. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact wheego at 1-678-904-4795.

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THOMAS BUILT BUSES / SAF-T-LINER C2 2010

MANUFACTURER: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA



SUMMARY: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from october 23, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)


CONSEQUENCE

Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

REMEDY

DTNA will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 4, 2010. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S

FREIGHTLINER / BUSINESS CLASS M2 2009-2010 STERLING / A-LINE 2009-2010 STERLING / ACTERRA 2009-2010 STERLING / L-LINE 2009-2010




SUMMARY: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class m2, sterling acterra, a-line, and l-line heavy trucks manufactured from september 8, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)


CONSEQUENCE


REMEDY


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MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE83D 2008-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE84D 2008-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG84D 2008-2010

MANUFACTURER: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC


SUMMARY: MITSUBISHI FUSO (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 fe83d, fe84d, and fg84d trucks manufactured from April 13, 2007 through December 24, 2009. The ground wire on affected vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system is positioned in such a manner that water could enter the wire casing and travel to the abs hydraulic unit connector.


CONSEQUENCE

If water permeates during normal vehicle operation, the connector terminals could become corroded. This corrosion could affect the hydraulic motor circuit in such a manner that the motor would operate continuously, causing the motor to overheat and potentially result in a fire.

REMEDY

MFTA will notify owners and replace the ground sub harness with a waterproof harness free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 28, 2010. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.


COACHMEN / CATALINA 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY


SUMMARY: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 catalina travel trailers manufactured from june 23, 2009 through june 14, 2010. A foam seal with an adhesive was used on the egress (emergency) windows. As a result, the egress window may stick or may require more than 20 pounds of pressure to open.


CONSEQUENCE

In the event of an emergency, an egress window may be difficult to open, increasing the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY

Coachmen will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 14, 2010. Owners may contact coachmen rv customer service at 1-800-453-6064.

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INFINITI / QX4 2002 NISSAN / PATHFINDER 2002

MANUFACTURER: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SUMMARY: NISSAN is recalling certain model year 2002 pathfinder and infiniti qx4 vehicles manufactured from august 24, 2001 through august 28, 2001. The air bag inflator contains propellant wafers that are required to properly deploy the front passenger air bag. Due to improper propellant wafer installation during the air bag inflator assembly process, some air bag inflators may be missing one of the wafers. As a result, the remaining wafers in the inflator used for the deployment of the front passenger air bag may, over time, break up into powder due to normal vibration experienced while driving. This causes the combustion rate of the propellant to increase inside the inflator, which can lead to internal pressure rising suddenly during air bag deployment.


CONSEQUENCE

The inflator housing may rupture, causing an irregular deployment and some possibility of producing loose metal fragments, increasing a risk of injury to the front passenger.

REMEDY

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module assembly with a new one free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 and infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.


WHEEGO / WHIP LSV 2010

MANUFACTURER: WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, INC.

COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING


SUMMARY: Wheego is recalling certain model year 2010 wheego whip lsv low-speed vehicles manufactured from January 1 through July 31, 2009. The reflex reflectors on the side and the rear of the vehicle may not have sufficient reflective quality and therefore fail to meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 500, "low-speed vehicles."


CONSEQUENCE

Insufficient exterior reflective light could result in a vehicle crash.

REMEDY

Wheego will send instructions and 4 compliant reflex reflectors to all dealers and owners free of charge for adhesion to the affected vehicles. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact wheego at 1-678-904-4795.

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THOMAS BUILT BUSES / SAF-T-LINER C2 2010




SUMMARY: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from october 23, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)


CONSEQUENCE


REMEDY



FREIGHTLINER / BUSINESS CLASS M2 2009-2010 STERLING / A-LINE 2009-2010 STERLING / ACTERRA 2009-2010 STERLING / L-LINE 2009-2010




SUMMARY: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class m2, sterling acterra, a-line, and l-line heavy trucks manufactured from september 8, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)


CONSEQUENCE


REMEDY


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MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE83D 2008-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE84D 2008-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG84D 2008-2010

MANUFACTURER: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC


SUMMARY: MITSUBISHI FUSO (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 fe83d, fe84d, and fg84d trucks manufactured from April 13, 2007 through December 24, 2009. The ground wire on affected vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system is positioned in such a manner that water could enter the wire casing and travel to the abs hydraulic unit connector.


CONSEQUENCE

If water permeates during normal vehicle operation, the connector terminals could become corroded. This corrosion could affect the hydraulic motor circuit in such a manner that the motor would operate continuously, causing the motor to overheat and potentially result in a fire.

REMEDY

MFTA will notify owners and replace the ground sub harness with a waterproof harness free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 28, 2010. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.

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USA Kjaday (eBay seller)—3 in 1 Booster Seat

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Grey and Black 3 in 1 booster seat with built in harness and detachable backrest.


N/A

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

Kjaday, Ebay

SUPPLIER

Kjaday

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.Ebay.com.au

HAZARDS

Incorrect use could lead to potential injury or death

DEFECTS

Does not have an anchor tether strap attached which means it does not meet the Australian mandatory safety standard.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact Kjaday at [email protected] to organise return of the product and a full refund.

http://www.Ebay.com.au

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USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO.: TRANS/AIR / TA73

MANUFACTURER: TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.

COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT


SUMMARY: Trans/air is recalling certain ta73 evaporators, p/nos. 2021173, 2021174, 2021257, 2021257, and 2021515, produced from august 2, 1999 through May 15, 2007. These evaporators were sold as aftermarket equipment and installed as original equipment in school and transit type commercial buses. It is possible to install the unit incorrectly, causing a short of the "low to medium speed" wire to ground.


CONSEQUENCE

A short could result in unit overheating which could possibly result is a fire.

REMEDY

TRANS/AIR will notify owners of record and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or transair warrnaty and service center at 1-800-673-2446.

USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO.:

LUND / CATCH-ALL LUND / CATCH-IT LUND / ELITE LUND / NIFTY

LUND / X-TREME CATCH-ALL

MANUFACTURER: LUND INTERNATIONAL INC.

COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT


SUMMARY: LUND is recalling certain aftermarket nifty floor mats branded catch-all, x-treme catch-all, elite, and catch-it sold for use in certain 2009 and 2010 ford f-150 pickup trucks. The gas pedal in the 2009 and 2010 ford f-150 can make contact with and be trapped by the floor mat.


CONSEQUENCE

A trapped accelerated pedal may result in unintended and uncontrolled acceleration that increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY

LUND will notify owners of record and replace the floor mats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact Lund at 1-800-241-7219.

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AUSTRALIA Holden—HUMMER H3 Decorative Hood Louvre

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2007-2010 model year HUMMER decorative hood louvre.


Target Number: 1942

SUPPLIER

GM Holden Ltd

CONSUMERS ACTION

Contact your nearest HUMMER dealer to have the hood repaired.


HAZARDS

If unnoticed, additional clips could fracture and the louvre could detach from the vehicle.

DEFECTS

The integral clip-tabs on the decorative hood louvre may break causing the louvre to lose its retention mechanism. As the clip-tabs break, the louvre may rattle against the hood.

AUSTRALIA Holden—VE Ute

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

VE Ute


ISOVIN range: 6G1E#42###L100048 - 6G1E#42###L458251 6G1E#42###L923162 - 6G1E#42###L983869 Target Number: 34,432 Campaign Number: 10-H-04

SUPPLIER

GM Holden Ltd


HAZARDS

The tailgate may unlatch when impacted rearwards.

DEFECTS

A condition can occur under specific operating conditions where the tailgate may unlatch when impacted rearwards with sufficient energy by unsecured objects placed in the rear cargo tray.

CONSUMERS ACTION

If the Ute's cargo tray is loaded, owners should either use a Holden tonneau cover or ensure items are firmly restrained within the tray and not loaded against the tailgate.

Contact your authorised Holden delaership for a free-of-charge rework (timing will be subject to availability of parts).

SOFTLINES SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES

FOR ENQUIRIES

[email protected]

www.sgs.com/regulatorycompliance

GCSC has compiled the below sources:

PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications.

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm

The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE USA

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm (US Automotive recalls)

PRODUCT RECALLS IN AUSTRALIA

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

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http://www.hardlines.sgs.com/consumerproducts/standards_regulations_consumerproducts.htm

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

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