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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
March 16, 2004
NHTSA 11-04
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Contact: Tim Hurd
Telephone: (202) 366-9550
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in January 2004 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly.
This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem.
NHTSA said it is publicizing the recalls to alert consumers about safety problems and encourages them to take action. Under federal law, safety problems must be remedied without cost to consumers. Currently, 72 percent of the owners of vehicles with safety problems have the recall work performed.
NHTSA said manufacturers are required to mail a recall notice to all purchasers, owners, and dealers when a safety defect or noncompliance with federal safety standards is found. The agency urges owners to wait until they receive notification from the manufacturer before contacting their dealers to schedule the repair work. Not all vehicles of a particular make and model may be subject to the recall.
Consumers can get up-to-the-minute information on safety recall campaigns, or information on the recall history of a particular make and model of car, truck, motorcycle, or child safety seat, by calling the agency's toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (11-888-327-4236), or by accessing NHTSA on the Internet at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. The Hotline also can be used to report safety problems.
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGNS
January 2004
VEHICLES:
CARS, VANS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND MOTORCYCLES
Bayerische Motoren Werke
| Models: | BMW K Series | Years: 2001-2004 |
| BMW R Series | Years: 2001-2004 |
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Models: Dodge Durango Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 21,053
Dates of Manufacture: April 2003 - January 2004
Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7L and 4.7L engines, the throttle control cable may ingest water and freeze during extended cold temperature. This could cause the throttle to stick in the open position and result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle control cable. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on January 19, 2004. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
| Models: | Chrysler 300M | Year: 1999 |
| Chrysler Cirrus | Years: 1995-1999 | |
| Chrysler Concorde | Years: 1993-1999 | |
| Chrysler LHS | Years: 1993-1999 | |
| Chrysler Sebring Convertible | Years: 1996-1999 | |
| Dodge Intrepid | Years: 1993-1999 | |
| Dodge Stratus | Years: 1995-1999 | |
| Eagle Vision | Years: 1993-1997 | |
| Plymouth Breeze | Years: 1996-1999 |
General Motors Corporation
Models: Saturn Ion Years: 2003-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 127,285
Dates of Manufacture: June 2002 - September 2003
Defect: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2L 4-cylinder (L61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface. If corrosion on the exterior surface of the fuel filter progresses to the point of creating a hole in the shell, fuel droplets could form and drop to the ground. If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on December 30, 2003. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000.
General Motors Corporation
Models: Saturn Ion Years: 2003-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 79,204
Dates of Manufacture: June 2002 - September 2003
Noncompliance: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 118, "Power-operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems." The power windows and/or sunroof may be operable after the ignition has been turned to the "Off" position and the front passenger door is opened. If unsupervised children are left unattended in the vehicle and operate the power windows or sunroof, there is an increased risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Dealers will upgrade the Body Control Module (BCM) calibration. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on Dec.ember 30, 2003. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000.
Jaguar Cars Ltd.
| Models: | Jaguar S-Type | Years: 2003-2004 |
| Jaguar XK | Years: 2003-2004 | |
| Jaguar XJ | Year: 2004 |
Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
| Models: | Kawasaki VN1500-E6 | Year: 2003 |
| Kawasaki VN1500-E7 | Year: 2004 | |
| Kawasaki VN800-A10 | Year: 2004 | |
| Kawasaki VN800-B8 | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN800-B8L | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN800-B9 | Year: 2004 |
Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
| Models: | Kawasaki VN1500-E6 | Year: 2003 |
| Kawasaki VN1500-L4 | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN1500-L4L | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN1500-P2 | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN1500-P2L | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN1500-R3 | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN1500-R3L | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN1600-A1 | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN1600-A1L | Year: 2003 | |
| Kawasaki VN1500-L5 | Year: 2004 | |
| Kawasaki VN1500-L5L | Year: 2004 |
Land Rover
Models: Land Rover Discovery II Years: 1999-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 99,657
Dates of Manufacture: May 1998 - December 2003
Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) modulator valve cover retaining bolts can crack due to stresses transmitted by the flexing valve covers. This can produce an unexpected increase in stopping distance, with the potential for total loss of service braking function, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will strengthen the ABS modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. The manufacturer has not yet provided NHTSA with an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Land Rover
Models: Land Rover Discovery II Years: 2000-2003
Number Potentially Involved: 8,117
Dates of Manufacture: June 2000 - June 2003
Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint. The fluid from the pump joint can ignite, resulting in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for leakage. If no leakage is evident, the bolt will be re-tightened. If leakage is evident, the bolt and washers will be replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided NHTSA with an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Maserati North America, Inc.
| Models: | Maserati Coupe | Year: 2004 |
| Maserati Spyder | Year: 2004 |
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Models: Audi TT 3.2 Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 145
Dates of Manufacture: July - October 2003
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a Direct Shift Gearbox, during the production of the gearbox, a seam at the clutch was not welded to specifications. This could lead to degraded performance of the clutch inside the gearbox. The clutch could lose its ability to provide input torque to the transmission without prior warning, which could allow the vehicle to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch. The manufacturer has not yet provided NHTSA with an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Volvo Cars of North America, Inc.
| Models: | Volvo S60 | Year: 2004 |
| Volvo S80 | Year: 2004 | |
| Volvo V70 | Year: 2004 |
MEDIUM/HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES AND MOTOR HOMES
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Models: Dutchmen Trailer Years: 2001-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 6,172
Dates of Manufacture: June 2000 - November 2003
Defect: On certain travel trailers equipped with Suburban furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent may not be present. When the furnace is in use, carbon monoxide fumes could vent into the trailer, which could result in serious injury or death to the occupants.
Remedy: Owners and dealers will inspect for the presence of the exhaust vent and for hot exhaust air escaping from the furnace exhaust. If the vent is missing, the dealers will install a vent. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin during February 2004. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224.
IC Corporation
Models: AmTran FE Years: 1992-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 7,321
Dates of Manufacture: October 1991 - November 2003
Defect: On certain school buses, a gap between the modesty panel and the wheel well located behind the driver's seat can occur if the panel is bent out of position. Under the panel, the edges are sharp and jagged. Should someone reach under the panel, they could cut their hands, fingers, or toes on the jagged edges.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the panel. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on January 20, 2004. Owners may contact IC at 1-800-993-7686.
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Models: International IC Year: 2003
Number Potentially Involved: 2,546
Dates of Manufacture: March - October 2003
Defect: An incorrect brake pedal was installed on certain school buses, leading to misalignment. Misalignment, in conjunction with a force-actuated brake switch, can cause delayed brake light activation during light braking applications. In some light braking situations, the vehicle can come to a complete stop without activation of the brake lights. If the brake lights do not activate properly under normal driving conditions, it could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect brake pedal with the correct version. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin during February 2004. Owners may contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
Monaco Corporation
| Models: | Holiday Rambler Ambassador | Years: 2002-2004 |
| Holiday Rambler Neptune | Years: 2002-2003 | |
| Monaco Knight | Years: 2002-2004 | |
| Safari Cheetah | Years: 2003-2004 | |
| Monaco Socialite | Years: 2002 | |
| Safari Sahara | Year: 2004 | |
| Number Potentially Involved: 2,099 |
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