Weekly NHTSA defects investigations/watch outs

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2002-2003 Honda Accord: ignition park shift interlock:

NHTSA Action Number : EA09001
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HONDA / ACCORD 2002-2003
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Component :
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Investigation Opened : January 5, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ODI HAS RECEIVED 16 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING FAILURES OF THE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK THAT ALLOWED THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING SHIFTED TO PARK IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. ELEVEN OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE FAILURE OF THE INTERLOCK RESULTED IN A ROLLAWAY CRASH. ONE OWNER ALLEGED THAT SHE WAS ALMOST INTO HER HOUSE WHEN SHE NOTICED THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF THE GARAGE AND DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND THAT WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE CAR IT ALMOST RAN OVER HER, BEFORE CRASHING INTO A CABLE BOX AT THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY. ANOTHER OWNER ALLEGED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND STRUCK A TREE ACROSS THE STREET. THERE HAVE BEEN 28 COMPLAINTS MADE TO HONDA REGARDING IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, 10 OF WHICH ALLEGE ROLLAWAY CRASHES. IN OCTOBER 2003, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY INITIATED RECALL 03V-423 TO CORRECT AN IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK DEFECT IN CERTAIN MY 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY, MY 1997-99 ACURA CL, MY 1999 ACURA TL, AND MY 1998-99 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES. IN JANUARY 2005, HONDA INITIATED ANOTHER RECALL TO ADDRESS DEFECTIVE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCKS (RECALL 05V-025), THIS TIME COVERING MY 1997-2001 HONDA PRELUDE, MY 1999-2000 ACURA TL, AND CERTAIN MY 1999-2002 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES. NOT ALL MY 2002 HONDA ACCORDS WERE COVERED UNDER RECALL 05V-025. THE REMAINING MY 2002 AND ALL MY 2003 ACCORD VEHICLES ARE COVERED IN THE SCOPE OF THIS RECALL QUERY. THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO CONTINUE TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND FREQUENCY OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.

2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette: electronic stability control:

NHTSA Action Number : EA09002
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2005-2006
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE Z06 2005-2006
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component :
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Date Investigation Opened : January 14, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2008, ODI OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-056 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES. SOME REPORTS RECEIVED BY ODI AND SOME REPORTS TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONTAINED IN GM'S RESPONSE TO PE08-056 ALLEGE THAT THE ESC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING A SUDDEN AND INAPPROPRIATE BRAKING ACTION WITHOUT ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE LEFT OR RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. GM ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IN JANUARY 2006, LATER REVISED IN OCTOBER 2007 (BULLETIN NO. 06-02-35-002B) CONCERNING ESC PROBLEMS IN MY 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES WITH THE TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL OPTION. THE BULLETIN WAS INTENDED TO CORRECT A FRETTING CORROSION PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR C202. AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS HAS BEEN OPENED TO CONTINUE TO ASSES THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY, AND SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.

1998-2005 Volvo VNL & 2005 VN trucks: TRW drag links fail:

NHTSA Action Number : EA09003
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
VOLVO / VN 2005
VOLVO / VNL 1998-2005
Manufacturer : VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Component :
STEERING
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
STEERING:LINKAGES
STEERING:LINKAGES DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK DRAG:CONNECTION
Date Investigation Opened : January 15, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THIS INVESTIGATION PERTAINS TO CERTAIN VOLVO TRUCKS BUILT WITH "SEALED" TRW DRAG LINKS THAT ALLEGEDLY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A STEERING LOSS. THESE DRAG LINKS WERE USED IN THE VN MODEL FROM 1996 THROUGH MY 2005. SEALED LINKS ARE NOT GREASEABLE (NO LUBRICATION REQUIRED) AND THEY ARE STANDARD ON THESE TRUCKS. GREASEABLE LINKS ARE OFFERED AS AN OPTION. PER VOLVO, THE "SEALED" LINKS REQUIRE A QUARTERLY INSPECTION. THAT INSPECTION REQUIRES CHECKING FOR LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND CHECKING FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT AT THE BALL SOCKETS BY PUSHING AND PULLING THE SOCKET. ANY MOVEMENT REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. VOLVO BELIEVES THAT THE DRAG-LINKS ARE NOT DEFECTIVE, RATHER THEY BELIEVE THAT THE QUARTERLY INSPECTIONS ARE NOT BEING PERFORMED. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR MORE DETAILS.

2006-2008 Blue Bird Vision buses: battery cables:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09001
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : 09V055000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BLUE BIRD / VISION 2006-2008
Manufacturer : BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Component :
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Date Investigation Opened : January 5, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : March 4, 2009
Summary:
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI LEARNED ABOUT A FIRE ALLEGED TO HAVE STARTED FROM THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CHAFING AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. THE SUBJECT BUS WAS A NEW 2008 MODEL AND THE BATTERY CABLE RUNS FROM THE ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BLOCK TO THE BATTERY. THE PROBLEM ONLY AFFECTS BUSES EQUIPPED WITH THE CATERPILLAR ENGINE. SUBSEQUENT FIELD INSPECTIONS FOUND BATTERY CABLES ON TWO OTHER BUSES SHOWING SIGNS OF ABRASION AGAINST THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. ON FEBRUARY 16, 2009, BLUE BIRD FILED A SAFETY RECALL TO INSPECT ALL INVOLVED BUSES. BLUE BIRD WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY POWER CABLES AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE ON THE SUSPECT BUSES AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS NECESSARY. THIS RECALL ACTION RESOLVES THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

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2007-2008 Peterbilt 379, 379K 387, 388 trucks: cooling fan:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09002
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
PETERBILT / 379 2007-2008
PETERBILT / 379K 2007-2008
PETERBILT / 387 2007-2008
PETERBILT / 388 2007-2008
Manufacturer : PACCAR INCORPORATED
Component :
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Date Investigation Opened : January 5, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ODI'S ROUTINE REVIEW OF EWR FIELD REPORTS REVEALED FAILURES WITH THE HORTON FAN HUB ON CERTAIN PETERBILT TRUCKS. SEPARATION OF THE FAN HUB WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ENGINE COOLING AND POSSIBLY IN COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. AT SOME POINT THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME DISABLED. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A LARGE QUANTITY OF ANTIFREEZE WOULD BE SPILLED IN THE VICINITY OF THE DISABLED VEHICLE. THIS ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD WOULD CREATE A LOW COEFFICIENT FRICTION CONDITION, INCREASING THE HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS. FURTHER, THE POSSIBILITY OF AN INJURY EXISTS WHEN THIS TYPE OF FAILURE TAKES PLACE. MULTIPLE TRUCKING COMPANIES (FLEETS) SUBMITTED THE FIELD REPORTS FURNISHED BY PETERBILT. THE TRUCKING COMPANIES WERE CONTACTED AND IT WAS REVEALED THAT MOST OF THE VEHICLES IN THEIR FLEETS HAD EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT. ODI IS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, A COLLISION WITH A DISABLED SUBJECT VEHICLE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN OPENED TO FURTHER EVALUATE THE SAFETY RISK.

2007 Hyundai Elantra, Entourage, Santa Fe, Sonata: brake lights:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09003
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : 09V122000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HYUNDAI / ELANTRA 2007
HYUNDAI / ENTOURAGE 2007
HYUNDAI / SANTA FE 2007
HYUNDAI / SONATA 2007
HYUNDAI / TUCSON 2007
Manufacturer : HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Component :
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date Investigation Opened : January 14, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE AGENCY HAS RECEIVED FIVE COMPLAINTS OF STOP LAMP FAILURE ACROSS SEVERAL 2007 HYUNDAI MODELS. MOST OF THOSE FAILURES WERE TRACED TO THE IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH THAT CONTROLS STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION. FAILURE OF THE STOP LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY CREATES THE HAZARD OF REAR END COLLISIONS WHEN DRIVERS FOLLOWING THE SUBJECT VEHICLE DO NOT RECOGNIZE THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING. SOME OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE OTHER PROBLEMS THAT MAY BE RELATED TO STOP LAMP FAILURE: FAILURE OF CRUISE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE, INTERFERENCE WITH PROPER FUNCTIONING OF ANTILOCK BRAKES AND/OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND INABILITY TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. THE AGENCY HAS ALSO RECEIVED EARLY WARNING (EWR) REPORTS ON THIS ISSUE

2008 Thomas Built EF buses, 2005-2008 FS-65 buses: brake hose abrasion:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09004
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : 09V114000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
THOMAS BUILT BUSES / EF 2008
THOMAS BUILT BUSES / FS-65 2005-2008
Manufacturer : FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Investigation Opened : January 21, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : April 16, 2009
Summary:
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM A FLEET INDICATING THAT THE BRAKE HOSES WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE. ON APRIL 2, 2009, DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC FILED A SAFETY RECALL TO INSPECTED AND REROUTE THE AFFECTED BRAKE HOSES AND ANY DAMAGED HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL NUMBER ASSIGNED IS 09V-114. THIS RECALL ACTION RESOLVES THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

Rock Krawler 3.5 X aftermarket lift kits:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09005
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: ROCK CRAWLER / 3.5 X FACTOR LIFT KIT 9999
Manufacturer : ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC Component :
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date Investigation Opened : January 26, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
A VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRE REPORT (ODI # 10249600) ALLEGES THAT AN AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION LIFT KIT MANUFACTURED BY PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP/ROCK KRAWLER, INC, WHICH IS REFERRED TO AS THE 3.5 X FACTOR SYSTEM, FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A PUBLIC ROADWAY. THE FAILURE CAUSED A COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION (RIGHT SIDE) IN THE COMPLAINANT'S 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND LED TO A VEHICLE DISABLEMENT. THE REPORT ALLEGES THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE RETAINING BOLT THAT WAS SUPPLIED WITH THE LIFT KIT. ADDITIONALLY, A POSTING AT AN OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIAST WEB SITE (http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/FORUMS...D.PHP?T=914854), WHICH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE ROCK KRAWLER ORGANIZATION, INDICATED THAT INCORRECT BOLTS (GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5) MAY HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED IN SOME SUBJECT (3.5 X FACTOR) AND OTHER (KJ/KK/XK SYSTEM) LIFT KITS SOLD BY ROCK KRAWLER. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY, AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED SUSPENSION FAILURE.

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2008 Jonway 50cc motorscooters: front brake line abrasion:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09006
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: JONWAY / 50CC 2008
Manufacturer : JONWAY MOTORCYCLE
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Investigation Opened : February 3, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
A DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER OF JONWAY MOTORSCOOTERS REPORTS NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF FRONT BRAKE LINE RUB-THROUGH BY THE FRONT TIRE. ONE RELATED INJURY CRASH IS ALLEGED. ODI'S INSPECTION OF SUBJECT MOTORSCOOTERS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE IS ROUTED CLOSE TO THE FRONT TIRE.

2008-2009 Blue Bird Vision buses: cooling fan:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09007
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : 09V075000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BLUE BIRD / VISION 2008-2009
Manufacturer : BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Component :
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Date Investigation Opened : February 12, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : April 9, 2009
Summary:
A BLUE BIRD CORPORATION SERVICE BULLETIN DATED DECEMBER 18, 2008, WARNS OWNERS THAT THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED USING INCORRECTLY SIZED BOLTS AND SPACERS ON MODEL YEARS 2008 AND 2009 VISION SCHOOL BUSES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FAN BLADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CLUTCH MOUNTING POSITION. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, ON MARCH 3, 2009, BLUE BIRD FILED A SAFETY RECALL TO INSPECT ALL INVOLVED BUSES. BLUE BIRD WILL REPLACED THE EXISTING SPACERS AND BOLTS IF FOUND TO BE THE INCORRECT HARDWARE. THIS RECALL ACTION RESOLVES THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

2006 Honda Ridgeline: instrument panel fires:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09008
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HONDA / RIDGELINE 2006
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Component :
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Date Investigation Opened : February 12, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED THREE REPORTS THAT ALLEGE A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE BEING DRIVEN.

2007 Dorel 22-515 Maxi Cosi Mico child car seat:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09009
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DOREL / 22-515 (MAXI COSI MICO) 2007
Manufacturer : DOREL JUVENILE GROUP
Component :
CHILD SEAT:BASE (INFANT)
Date Investigation Opened : February 13, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ODI RECEIVED TWO REPORTS FROM CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIANS REPORTING A PROBLEM IN ATTACHING THE SUBJECT SEAT TO ITS BASE. ONE COULD NOT ATTACH THE CARRIER TO THE BASE AND THE OTHER DID SO WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY. BOTH TECHNICIANS FELT THAT CONSUMERS COULD BE UNAWARE THE CARRIER WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS PROVIDED REPORTS CONCERNING THIS ISSUE IN ITS EWR SUBMISSION TO THE AGENCY. ODI EXAMINED A SAMPLE SEAT AND FOUND THAT THE BASE RELEASE LEVER MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SEAT TO BASE LATCHING MECHANISM. THE PROBLEM MAY PREVENT PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE SEAT TO THE BASE. FURTHERMORE, THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN INFORMATION TO INSTRUCT USERS TO VERIFY THAT THE SEAT IS PROPERLY ATTACHED AFTER CONNECTING THE SEAT TO THE BASE. IF THE SUBJECT SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE BASE, THE SEAT WILL NOT PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION FOR THE CHILD DURING A CRASH OR VEHICLE BRAKING AND MANEUVERING.

Mack 2005-2007 trucks, 6 models: braking problems:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09010
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
MACK / CTP 2007
MACK / CV 2005-2006
MACK / CV713 2006
MACK / CXN 2005-2007
MACK / CXU 2008
MACK / GU 2009
MACK / LE 2006-2007
MACK / MR 2007
Manufacturer : MACK TRUCKS, INC
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Date Investigation Opened : February 13, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INQUIRY UNDER PE08-058, MACK TRUCKS HAS REPORTED HAVING RECEIVED 3 CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS AND 31 WARRANTY CLAIMS INDICATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES TO EXHIBIT EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DURING BRAKING. AS SUMMARIZED IN PE08-058, ODI SUSPECTS THAT THE CAUSE OF THE DIMINISHED BRAKE PERFORMANCE IN THE REPORTED CASES IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE MANUFACTURED BY HALDEX AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR WABCO.

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2001-2003 Hyundai Elantra: control arm corrosion:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09011
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : 09V125000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HYUNDAI / ELANTRA 2001-2003
Manufacturer : HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Component :
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Date Investigation Opened : February 18, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : April 21, 2009
Summary:
ON APRIL 14, 2009, HYUNDAI MOTOR CORPORATION SUBMITTED TO ODI A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT INDICATING THAT IT WOULD RECALL A SALT-BELT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 155,317 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 THROUGH 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VEHICLES TO REMEDY A DEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITH AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH WHILE DRIVING (09V-125). THE AFFECTED VEHICLES COVER ALL MY 2001, MY 2002, AND MY 2003 THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2003 PRODUCTION. THESE INCLUDE ELANTRA VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. THE TOTAL THREE-YEAR PRODUCTION POPULATION FOR THE ELANTRA VEHICLES IS APPROXIMATELY 350,000. ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI, ROAD SALT CAN COLLECT IN THE OUTBOARD PORTION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AND MAY RESULT IN INTERNAL CORROSION LEADING TO THINNING OF THE STEEL IN THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM UPPER AND LOWER PANELS BECOME PERFORATED. A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY FRACTURE BETWEEN ITS BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND THE FORWARD AND REARWARD PIVOT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS. THIS COULD AFFECT THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OVER THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY. HYUNDAI'S RECALL PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS DEALERS TO MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE STEEL IN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF CORROSION DAMAGE HAVE OCCURRED, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. ODI'S ANALYSIS OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA SHOWS 220 COMPLAINTS AND 1,033 WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR THE TOTAL APPROXIMATELY 350,000 SUBJECT VEHICLES SOLD THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, RESULTING IN A COMPLAINT RATE OF 62.82 PER 100,000 VEHICLES AND A CLAIM RATE OF 0.3 PERCENT. ODI'S ANALYSIS FOUND 7 COMPLAINTS AND 90 WARRANTY CLAIMS IN 132,475 VEHICLES SOLD IN NON-SALT BELT STATES, RESULTING IN A COMPLAINT RATE OF 5.3 PER 100,000 VEHICLES AND A CLAIM RATE OF 0.1 PERCENT. ODI'S ANALYSIS FURTHER FOUND 196 COMPLAINTS AND 943 WARRANTY CLAIMS IN 155,317 VEHICLES SOLD IN SALT BELT STATES, RESULTING IN A COMPLAINT RATE OF 126.2 PER 100,000 VEHICLES AND A CLAIM RATE OF 0.6 PERCENT. ODI IDENTIFIED 34 INCIDENTS OF LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE RELATED TO CORROSION, ALL OF WHICH OCCURRED IN SALT BELT STATES. THE DATA DO NOT SHOW A DEFECT TREND IN VEHICLES OUTSIDE THE REGION COVERED BY HYUNDAI'S RECALL. THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS CLOSED.

New Flyer 2004-2008 transit vehicles, 6 models: air brakes:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09012
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
NEW FLYER / C40LF 2005 2008
NEW FLYER / C40LFR 2006-2008
NEW FLYER / D40I 2005
NEW FLYER / D40LF 2005 2007
NEW FLYER / D40LFR 2007
NEW FLYER / L40LF 2004
Manufacturer : NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Date Investigation Opened : February 27, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INQUIRY UNDER PE08-058, NEW FLYER REPORTED HAVING RECEIVED 50 WARRANTY CLAIMS INDICATING THE POTENTIAL FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES TO EXHIBIT DIMINISHED BRAKING / STOPPING PERFORMANCE.

2006-2008 Kenworth trucks, 4 models, & 2006-2007 Peterbilt trucks, 2 models: brakes:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09013
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KENWORTH / T2000 2006
KENWORTH / T600 2007-2008
KENWORTH / T800 2005-2007
KENWORTH / W900 2007
PETERBILT / 379 2006-2007
PETERBILT / 387 2007
Manufacturer : PACCAR INCORPORATED
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Date Investigation Opened : February 27, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THIS INVESTIGATION PERTAINS TO KENWORTH MY 2006 T2000, MY 2007-08 T600, MY 2005-2007 T800 AND MY 2007 W900 AND PETERBILT MY 2006-07 MODEL 379 AND MY 2007 MODEL 387 VEHICLES. AS PART OF THEIR EWR REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY DURING 2008, PACCAR PROVIDED ODI WITH FIELD REPORTS FOR PETERBILT AND KENWORTH PRODUCTS DESCRIBING INCIDENTS IN WHICH THE AIR CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKET(S) THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE REAR DRIVING AXLES OF VEHICLES ALSO EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN WIDE BASE SINGLE TIRES HAD CRACKED OR FRACTURED. ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON THE CONCERN THAT A DISABLED BRAKE IS LIKELY TO CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO AN INCREASE IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN SUBJECTED TO FULL BRAKE APPLICATION, SUCH AS IN AN SITUATION REQUIRING A HIGH SPEED AND/OR EMERGENCY STOP.

2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 2004-2006 GMC Canyon, 2006 Isuzu I-280 & I-350: recall replacement brake switch malfunctions :

NHTSA Action Number : RQ09001
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CHEVROLET / COLORADO 2004-2006
GMC / CANYON 2004-2006
ISUZU / I-280 2006
ISUZU / I-280/I-350 2006
ISUZU / I-350 2006
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component :
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date Investigation Opened : February 25, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ON APRIL 26, 2006 GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA #06V-139) FOR MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2006 COLORADO AND CANYON AND MY 2006 ISUZU I-280 AND I-350 LIGHT DUTY PICKUP VEHICLES. GM INDICATED IN THE PART 573 LETTER THAT THE CAUSE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURE WAS INSUFFICIENT PLATING THICKNESS ON THE STATIONARY CONTACT. SINCE THAT TIME, ODI HAS RECEIVED NINE COMPLAINTS FROM SUBJECT VEHICLE OWNERS ALLEGING INTERMITTENT AND REPEATED BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS OF THE RECALL REMEDY SWITCH. SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS INDICATED CLOSE CALLS FROM APPROACHING VEHICLES AND ONE OWNER (VOQ#10202893) ALLEGED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY STRUCK FROM BEHIND AT A STOP LIGHT DUE TO HIS BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

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2004-2005 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx: brake, turn signal, daytime running, parking lights:

NHTSA Action Number : EA09004
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / MALIBU 2004-2005
CHEVROLET / MALIBU MAXX 2004-2005
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component :
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Date Investigation Opened : March 20, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF FUNCTION OF ONE OR MORE OF THE PARK, TURN, STOP OR DRL LAMPS. FAILURE OF THE BULB MAY ALSO INCLUDE DISCOLORATION (HEAT DAMAGE) TO THE BULB SOCKET. GENERAL MOTORS (GM) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) NUMBER 06-08-42-004C INSTRUCTS TECHNICIANS TO EXAMINE THE LAMP HOUSING FOR SIGNS OF DISCOLORATION AND TO REPLACE THE BULBS AND OR SOCKETS DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE DISCOLORATION AND THE CONDITION OF THE BULBS AND SOCKETS. THE SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION IN THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE08-062) WAS THE 2004 MALIBU/MAXX. HOWEVER, THE AGENCY EVALUATED GM'S WARRANTY DATA WHICH INDICATES THAT THE 2005 MODEL YEAR (MY) MALIBU AND MALIBU MAXX VEHICLES ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION. THIS EA COVERS BOTH MODEL YEARS. GM REPORTS DESIGN AND PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENT CHANGES FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 MALIBU AND MALIBU MAXX VEHICLES.

2008-2009 Jonway 50cc motorscooters: fuel filter seal:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09014
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: JONWAY / 50CC 2008-2009
Manufacturer : JONWAY MOTORCYCLE
Component :
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Investigation Opened : March 3, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
A DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER OF JONWAY MOTORSCOOTERS REPORTS NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER. ODI'S INSPECTION OF TEN SUBJECT FUEL FILTERS CONFIRMED THE FILTER SEAL HAD FAILED.

Kona CLT LT215/85R16 tires: sidewall bulges:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09015
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: KONA / CLT 9999
Manufacturer : AMERICAN OMNI TRADING CO
Component :
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Date Investigation Opened : March 5, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED ONE VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRE (VOQ) ALLEGING FAILURE OF THE SUBJECT TIRES VIA THE OBSERVED CONDITION OF LOWER SIDEWALL BULGES AT A VERY EARLY TIME IN SERVICE. THE VOQ, ODI NUMBER 10253862, CONCERNS FIVE LT215/85R16 KONA CLT TIRES.

2008 Saturn Vue & Vue Hybrid: exterior door handles stick open:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09016
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
SATURN / VUE 2008
SATURN / VUE HYBRID 2008
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component :
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES DOORS:LATCH
Date Investigation Opened : March 10, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ODI RECEIVED TWO COMPLAINTS THAT THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STUCK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND THE DOOR OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT IS UNAWARE THE DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND PLACE OCCUPANTS AT RISK OF PARTIAL OR FULL EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS PROVIDED REPORTS CONCERNING DOOR HANDLE PROBLEMS IN ITS EWR SUBMISSION TO THE AGENCY.

2002-2004 Subaru Impreza & WRX: fuel odor & seepage:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09017
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
SUBARU / IMPREZA 2002-2004
SUBARU / WRX 2002-2004
Manufacturer : SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Component :
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Date Investigation Opened : March 10, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
IN MAY 2004, ODI CLOSED ITS INVESTIGATION OF FUEL ODOR AND SEEPAGE ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 THROUGH EARLY MY 2003 IMPREZA WRX VEHICLES (INVESTIGATION PE04-002). AT THAT TIME, THE INFORMATION GATHERED INDICATED A FUEL ODOR ISSUE THAT WAS CREATED BY SEEPAGE DURING COLD START DURING EXTREME LOW TEMPERATURES (14 DEGREE F AND BELOW) AND THAT THE FUEL ODOR GOES AWAY AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP. SINCE CLOSING THAT INVESTIGATION, ODI HAS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS ON MY 2002 IMPREZA WRX AND MY 2003-2004 IMPREZA WRX AND STI VEHICLES. THE MAJORITY OF THESE COMPLAINTS ARE FOR THE MY 2002 TO EARLY-MY 2003 IMPREZA WRX VEHICLES. IN ADDITION, ONE COMPLAINANT SUBMITTED TO ODI A HOME VIDEO DEMONSTRATING LEAKAGE ON A MY 2004 IMPREZA WRX DURING VEHICLE STARTUP IN 5 DEGREE F TEMPERATURE.

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Several aftermarket HID headlight assemblies: many models missed in prior recalls:

NHTSA Action Number : AQ09001
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
APEXCONE / APX9004 9999
APEXCONE / APX9005 9999
APEXCONE / APX9006 9999
APEXCONE / APX9007 9999
APEXCONE / APXH1 9999
APEXCONE / APXH3 9999
APEXCONE / APXH4 9999
APEXCONE / APXH7 9999
BRIGHTSTAR / 35W 9999
CAPCEN / 9004 9999
CAPCEN / 9005 9999
CAPCEN / 9006 9999
CAPCEN / 9007 9999
CAPCEN / H1 9999
CAPCEN / H3 9999
CAPCEN / H4 9999
CAPCEN / H7 9999
DELTA / 01-1149 HID2 9999
DELTA / 01-1159 HID2 9999
EASTONE / 9005-10K 9999
EASTONE / 9005-8K 9999
EASTONE / 9006-10K 9999
EASTONE / 9006-8K 9999
EASTONE / 9007-10K 9999
EASTONE / 9007-8K 9999
EASTONE / H1-10K 9999
EASTONE / H1-8K 9999
EASTONE / H4-10K 9999
EASTONE / H4-8K 9999
EASTONE / H7-10K 9999
EASTONE / H7-8K 9999
HID / 9006 9999
HID / H13 9999
HID / H3 9999
MECCATUNE / RED SUN 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-9004 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-9005 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-9006 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-9007 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-H1 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-H13 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-H3 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-H4 9999
NEW FOCUS / HID-H7 9999
PILOT / 9004 9999
PILOT / 9005 9999
PILOT / 9006 9999
PILOT / 9007 9999
PILOT / H1 9999
PILOT / H3 9999
PILOT / H4 9999
PILOT / H7 9999
VISIONTREX / 9006 9999
VISIONTREX / H1 9999
VISIONTREX / H4 9999
VISIONTREX / H7 9999
Manufacturer : CARFILO
Component :
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date Investigation Opened : March 26, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
BASED ON MISSING OR INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTATION, NHTSA IDENTIFIED SEVERAL HID REPLACEMENT LIGHTING RECALL CAMPAIGNS THAT APPEAR TO HAVE EITHER BEEN NOT CONDUCTED OR NOT CONDUCTED PROPERLY BY THE MANUFACTURER. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN OPENED TO DETERMINE THE STATUS AND ADEQUACY OF THE INVOLVED RECALL CAMPAIGNS, AND TO TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IS NECESSARY AS TO EACH RECALL. THOSE CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE, BY MANUFACTURER AND RECALL NUMBER: AUTO PAW TRADING, INC. (06E-066); CARFILO, INC. (06E-099); KALEX ENTERPRISE CORP. (05E-069); LUCENT STYLES, INC. (06E-080); MIKE'S PERFORMANCE AUDIO (08E-044); RICARDO CRUZ DISTRIBUTORS, INC. (06E-027); VISIONTREX, INC. (07E-061) VEHICLE ENHANCEMENT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.(07E-020); AND WU'S INTERNATIONAL TRADE, INC. (07E-084).

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NABI 2002-2005 60LFW & 2006-2007 60BRT articulated buses: articulated joint weld fractures:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09018
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
NABI / 60BRT 2006-2007
NABI / 60LFW 2002-2005
Manufacturer : NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component :
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date Investigation Opened : April 1, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE VEHICLES IN THIS INVESTIGATION ARE ARTICULATING BUSES BUILT WITH TWO PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS. THE COMPARTMENTS ARE JOINED IN THE CENTER WITH AN ARTICULATING JOINT. THE REAR COMPARTMENT (TRAILER)CONTAINS THE ENGINE AND "PUSHES" THE FRONT COMPARTMENT (TRACTOR). ODI HAS LEARNED THAT A TRANSIT AUTHORITY HAS EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL SEPARATION AT THE ARTICULATING JOINT WELD. THIS JOINT PROVIDES A MEANS OF CONNECTING THE TWO HALVES OF THE BUS TOGETHER AND ALSO PROVIDES A TURNING POINT FOR THE TWO HALVES OF THE BUS. IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE WELD AT THIS POINT FAILED. IF THE JOINT WERE TO COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE THE BUS IS BEING OPERATED, THE TWO SECTIONS OF THE BUS COULD THEN SEPARATE. ODI IS ALSO AWARE OF A SECOND ALLEGATION OF WELD FAILURES ON SIMILAR TYPE BUSES. THIS PE IS OPEN TO FURTHER EVALUATE THESE REPORTED INCIDENTS AND STUDY THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS TYPE FAILURE.

Infiniti 2003-2004 M45 & 2003-2005 Q45: side air bag module connectors:

NHTSA Action Number : EA09005
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
INFINITI / M45 2003-2004
INFINITI / Q45 2003-2005
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component :
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date Investigation Opened : April 1, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT-MOUNTED, SIDE TORSO AIR BAGS FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER. THIS INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED THAT FAULTY SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT SEATS CAN CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT WILL DROP THE INPUT VOLTAGE BELOW THE SPECIFIED RANGE. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATES AND THE AFFECTED SIDE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED. THE RATES OF COMPLAINTS, FIELD REPORTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT ISSUE ARE VERY HIGH. FOR EXAMPLE, NISSAN SUBMITTED 4,853 WARRANTY CLAIMS ON 3,551 DISTINCT SUBJECT VEHICLES OUT OF 13,836 TOTAL SUBJECT VEHICLES. ALSO, ANALYSES OF WARRANTY CLAIMS INDICATE AN INCREASING FAILURE TREND OVER TIME. AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS HAS BEEN OPENED TO FURTHER STUDY THIS ISSUE.

Haldex air brake system quick release valves used by 20 manufacturers & sold to 10 distributors:

NHTSA Action Number : EQ09003
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HALDEX / QUICK RELEASE VALVE 9999
Manufacturer : HALDEX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Date Investigation Opened : April 7, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ON FEBRUARY 6, 2009, HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORP. (HALDEX) REPORTED THAT CERTAIN AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL VALVES, DISTRIBUTED IN 2008, CONTAIN A RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE THAT MAY DELAMINATE. DELAMINATION OF THE DIAPHRAGM MAY CAUSE SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF LEAKAGE AND/OR LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM THAT COULD TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE. THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A VEHICLE'S SERVICE BRAKES FROM RELEASING PROPERLY. MALFUNCTIONING SERVICE BRAKES CAN LEAD TO RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. NHTSA ASSIGNED RECALL NUMBER 09E-004 TO THIS MATTER. IN THEIR DEFECT REPORT, HALDEX NOTED THAT 20 VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS PURCHASED THIS EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS 10 DISTRIBUTORS. THIS INVESTIGATION IS BEING OPENED TO CONTACT EACH OF HALDEX'S CUSTOMERS, NOTIFY THEM OF THIS RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, AND REMIND THEM OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO NOTIFY NHTSA AND THEIR CUSTOMERS OF ANY VEHICLES THEY MANUFACTURED CONTAINING THIS EQUIPMENT.

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BMW 2002-2005 3-series, 13 models: rear lamp wiring harness:

NHTSA Action Number : DP09002
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BMW / 3 SERIES 2002-2004
BMW / 3-SERIES 2003
BMW / 318I 2003
BMW / 325 2002
BMW / 325I 2002-2005
BMW / 325XI 2002 2004-2005
BMW / 328XI 2005
BMW / 330CI 2002
BMW / 330I 2002-2005
BMW / 330XI 2002-2003 2005
BMW / 335XI 2005
BMW / E46 2002
BMW / M3 2002-2005
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Component :
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Date Investigation Opened : April 8, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES. HE STATES THAT HE HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILURES OF REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION ON HIS 2002 BMW 330I. THE PETITIONER ALLEGES THAT A REAR LAMP WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTOR MAY OVERHEAT LEADING TO REAR LAMP BULB FAILURES. ODI WILL EVALUATE WHETHER THE ISSUE RAISED IN HIS PETITION WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.

2003 Toyota Sequoia: vehicle stability control:

NHTSA Action Number : EA09006
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TOYOTA / SEQUOIA 2003
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component :
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Date Investigation Opened : April 8, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ODI HAS RECEIVED 64 CONSUMER REPORTS AND TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED 96 REPORTS WHICH ALLEGE INCIDENTS OF INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVATION OF EITHER THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM [TOYOTA NOMENCLATURE: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)] AND/OR THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA VEHICLES. DURING THE ACTIVATION OF EITHER SYSTEM THE DRIVER LOSES THROTTLE CONTROL AND ONE OR MORE BRAKES MAY APPLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW SUDDENLY. DURING THESE ACTIVATION EVENTS THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED TO SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING TRAFFIC THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING. SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE ALMOST BEING STRUCK BY FOLLOWING OR CROSSING TRAFFIC BECAUSE OF THE UNEXPECTED DECELERATION. IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER FOR PE08-072, TOYOTA INDICATED THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THE REPORTS SUBMITTED TO ODI AND TO TOYOTA AND THAT IT BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPORTED INCIDENTS. IT IS TOYOTA'S OPINION THAT THE VSC SYSTEM WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND THAT THE REPORTS ARE MOST LIKELY RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM RATHER THAN THE VSC SYSTEM. AT THIS TIME TOYOTA HAS NOT DETERMINED THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THE MY 2003 SEQUOIA VEHICLES. AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS HAS BEEN OPENED TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY, AND SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.

Lexus 2002-2003 ES300 & 2007 ES350: unintended acceleration:

NHTSA Action Number : DP09001
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
LEXUS / ES300 2002-2003
LEXUS / ES350 2007
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component :
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date Investigation Opened : April 8, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
A DEFECT PETITION WAS RECEIVED BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) REQUESTING "AN ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF MODEL YEAR [MY] 2007 LEXUS ES350 AS THE INITIAL INVESTIGATION (PE07-016) WAS TOO NARROW IN SCOPE AND DID NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS ALL COMPLAINTS MADE TO THE NHTSA WITH RESPECT TO VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CONCERNS." ADDITIONALLY THE PETITIONER REQUESTED AN "INVESTIGATION OF MY 2002-2003 LEXUS ES300 FOR THOSE 'LONGER DURATION INCIDENTS INVOLVING UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION WHERE BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION ALLEGEDLY HAD NO EFFECT' THAT WERE DETERMINED NOT TO BE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION PE04-021." THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 WHICH ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED AN UNWANTED AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE PETITIONER'S COMPLAINT FILED WITH ODI, COMPLAINT NUMBER 10261660. THE PETITIONER DOES NOT OWN A MY 2002 OR 2003 ES300. ODI WILL EVALUATE THE PETITION FOR A GRANT OR DENY DECISION.

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2006-2007 Toyota Prius: total headlight failure:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09019
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TOYOTA / PRIUS 2006-2007
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Component :
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date Investigation Opened : April 17, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS FROM PRIUS OWNERS OF HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF THE REPORTS ALSO STATE THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED (112 REPORTS) RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION WHILE DRIVING. REPORTS ALSO INDICATE THAT FAILURE OCCURS WITH NO WARNING.

Ford 2002-2005 Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac with automatic transmissions: rollaway incidents in park:

NHTSA Action Number : PE09020
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FORD / EXPLORER 2002-2005
FORD / EXPLORER SPORT 2002-2005
FORD / EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2002-2005
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component :
STEERING
STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Date Investigation Opened : April 21, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 11 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VEHICLE ROLLAWAYS AFTER THE COMPLAINANT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. EIGHT OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE A CRASH OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE ROLLAWAY INCIDENT. FOUR COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE INJURIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY THE VEHICLE DURING THE ROLLAWAY INCIDENT. IN ADDITION TO THE 11 COMPLAINANTS ALLEGING VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCIDENTS, 61 COMPLAINANTS HAVE ALSO ALLEGED FAILURE OF GEAR SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM WHILE SHIFTING FROM OR TO THE PARK POSITION. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY AND POTENTIAL SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT AND ANY RELATIONSHIP OF THE ALLEGED GEARSHIFT LEVER MECHANISM FAILURES TO THE ALLEGED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCIDENTS.

2001-2004 Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute: insufficient recall repairs to ABS connector:

NHTSA Action Number : RQ09002
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FORD / ESCAPE 2001-2004
MAZDA / TRIBUTE 2001-2004
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Date Investigation Opened : April 15, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
IN LETTERS DATED MARCH 30, 2007, FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) AND MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS (MAZDA) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT THEY WILL CONDUCT RECALLS 07V-156 AND 07V-157, RESPECTIVELY, TO REMEDY A SAFETY DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN FIRE IN A WIRING CONNECTOR USED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-2004 FORD ESCAPE AND MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS. THE MANUFACTURERS' REMEDY IS TO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF ANY PIN SEALS ARE MISSING OR DISLODGED OR IF THERE IS CORROSION ON THE PINS. IF THERE IS PIN CORROSION THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS REPLACED (PENDING PART AVAILABILITY), A NEW PIGTAIL CONNECTOR IS SPLICED INTO THE WIRING HARNESS AND ELECTRICAL GREASE IS APPLIED TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR. IF PIN SEALS ARE MISSING OR IF THE CONNECTOR HAS THE WRONG MAT SEAL NUMBER, A NEW PIGTAIL CONNECTOR IS SPLICED INTO THE WIRING HARNESS AND ELECTRICAL GREASE IS APPLIED TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR. IF ANY PIN SEALS ARE OUT OF POSITION, THE CONNECTOR WILL BE REPAIRED BY SEATING THE DISLODGED SEALS AND ELECTRICAL GREASE IS APPLIED TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS NO PIN CORROSION, NO MISSING OR DISLODGED PIN SEALS, AND THE CORRECT MAT SEAL NUMBER THEN THE REMEDY CONSISTS SOLELY OF APPLYING ELECTRICAL GREASE TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR. THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A DEFECT PETITION DATED MARCH 5, 2009, ALLEGING THAT THE PETITIONER NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL REMEDY FOR 07V-156 AND THAT, AS A RESULT, THE PETITIONER'S MY2003 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE AT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER VERIFIED THAT THE PETITIONER'S VEHICLE HAD INDEED BEEN SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. TO DATE, THE AGENCY IS AWARE OF AT LEAST 6 NON-CRASH FIRE INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ALLEGED TO HAVE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT OR NEAR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE DESPITE THE RECALL REMEDY HAVING BEEN APPLIED. ACCORDINGLY, A RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN OPENED TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RECALL REMEDY.

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Bosch ZOHT & ZOPS hydraulic truck brakes:

NHTSA Action Number : EQ09004N/A
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BOSCH / ZOHT HYDRAULIC BRAKES 9999
BOSCH / ZOPS HYDRAULIC BRAKES 9999
Manufacturer : ROBERT BOSCH CORPORATION
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS DISC
Date Investigation Opened : April 23, 2009
Date Investigation Closed : Open
Summary:
ON 4/1/09, NAVISTAR NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED CERTAIN WORKHORSE W22 SERIES RV CHASSIS, PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2000 AND DECEMBER 19, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THAT THE DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY. NAVISTAR STATED VEHICLES WHOSE USE WAS OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL, SUCH AS AN RV, AND WHICH WERE EQUIPPED WITH THESE BRAKES MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG, ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION, BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. NHTSA ASSIGNED RECALL NUMBER 09V-110 TO THIS RECALL. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW MANY OTHER VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS HAVE RECEIVED THESE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES PRODUCED BY BOSCH. THIS INVESTIGATION IS BEING OPENED TO OBTAIN A LIST OF OTHER VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS THAT WERE SOLD THIS EQUIPMENT, WRITE TO THOSE MANUFACTURERS REQUESTING SUBSEQUENT DEFECT REPORTS FOR VEHICLES WHEN APPLICABLE, AND TO REQUEST BOSCH TO SUBMIT THE PROPER 573 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT PER 49 CFR §573.3 (F) SHOULD THEY AGREE THIS EQUIPMENT IS DEFECTIVE.