Complete List Of NHTSA June 2004 Recalls - Is Your Car Here?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in June 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 (1-888-327-4236), or by accessing NHTSA on the Internet at The Hotline also can be used to report safety problems.
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGNS
June
2004
VEHICLES:
CARS, VANS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND MOTORCYCLES
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Models: Honda CR-V
Years: 2002-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 130,617
Dates of Manufacture: April 2002 – April 2004
Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the wiring
harness of the driver’s
front air bag was incorrectly wired. In the event of a crash,
the air bag inflation rate will be
incorrect, which could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the wiring. The
manufacturer has reported
that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004.
Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Models: Honda Accord
Years: 2000-2001
Number Potentially Involved: 19,572
Dates of Manufacture: May 1999 – October 2000
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer
control
for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
If this occurs,
the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may
not be able to
see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
Remedy: Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit
for the instrument
panel lights. The manufacturer has reported that owner
notification is expected
to begin during July 2004. Owners may contact Honda at
1-800-999-1009.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Models: Honda S2000
Year: 2000
Number Potentially Involved: 7,067
Dates of Manufacture: June 1999 – April 2000
Noncompliance: Certain passenger vehicles fail to
conform to the requirements
of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps,
Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The side marker lamp lens and side reflex reflector lens in the
tail lamp assembly were manufactured
with incorrect dye.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tail light assemblies.
The manufacturer
has reported that owner notification is expected to begin
during July 2004. Owners may contact
Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Models: Honda FSC600
Years: 2002-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 7,494
Dates of Manufacture: November 2001 – December 2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles, the main stand is
attached
to the frame with two brackets, nuts and bolts. The nuts are
spot-welded
to the brackets. If clearance exists between the nut and
bracket, the spot
welds may break when the bolt is torqued. Over time, a bolt can
loosen and
fall out. The main stand could partially or completely detach
from the frame,
interfering with or damaging the rear wheel, and increasing the
risk of a
vehicle crash. A completely detached stand falling on the
roadway also creates
a hazard for other vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install new brackets, longer
bolts, and locknuts.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is
expected to begin
during July 2004. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Models: BMW R12-00 GS
Year: 2005
Number Potentially Involved: 99
Dates of Manufacture: January - March 2004
Defect: On certain motorcycles, the Integral Anti-lock
Brake System (IABS) sensor
sealing O-ring connection at the rear axle housing may have
been damaged during the assembly process,
causing oil leakage. If this happens, oil could contact the
rear wheel and the rear wheel brake disk.
The rider may not be able to control the motorcycle, which
could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel IABS sensor
sealing O-ring. The manufacturer
has reported that owner notification is expected to begin
during July 2004. Owners may contact BMW at
1-800-831-1117.
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Models: | BMW 5 Series | Year: 2004 |
BMW 6 Series | Year: 2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: September 2003 – April 2004
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed. In the event of a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Models: | BMW K1200 LT | Year: 2005 |
BMW R1150 RT | Year: 2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: April 2004
Defect: On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder. If only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available to slow the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Models: Chrysler PT Cruiser
Years: 2001-2005
Number Potentially Involved: 438,391
Dates of Manufacture: January 2000 – April 2004
Defect: On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4L
non-turbo
engines and automatic transaxles, the high pressure power
steering hose
routing could allow contact with the automatic transaxle
differential cover,
potentially damaging the hose. Power steering fluid leakage in
the presence
of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and relocate, or replace
as necessary,
the power steering hose and confirm the torque of the hose
fastener at the
steering gear end. The manufacturer has not yet provided an
owner notification
schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler
at 1-800-853-1403.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Models: | Chrysler Sebring | Year: 2004 |
Dodge Stratus | Year: 2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: April – June 2004
Defect: On certain 2-door coupe passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded. Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel, and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Ferrari North America Inc.
Models: | Ferrari 360 Modena | Year: 2003 |
Ferrari 360 Spider | Year: 2003 | |
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale | Year: 2004 |
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, an oil leak in the hydraulic steering delivery pipe from the pump to the steering rack may occur, which could lead to a gradual reduction of the assisted steering function. Such circumstances could lead to loss of vehicle control and could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering delivery hoses from the pump to the steering rack.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners may contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2651.
General Motors Corporation
Models: | Cadillac CTS | Year: 2004 |
Cadillac SRX | Year: 2004 | |
Cadillac XLR | Year: 2004 | |
Chevrolet Corvette | Year: 2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: January – April 2004
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, the washers in the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible. If the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. The affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. In extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel’s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the XLR and Corvette. If the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. If the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August or September 2004. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
General Motors Corporation
Models: Saturn ION
Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 670
Dates of Manufacture: March – May 2004
Defect: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with
supercharged 2.0l 4-cylinder
(LSJ) engines were built with a fuel feed pipe that could crack
and leak fuel near the fuel rail.
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could
result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel feed pipe
assembly.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on
June 9, 2004.
Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
General Motors Corporation
Models: | Chevrolet Impala | Year: 2004 |
Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Year: 2004 | |
Pontiac Grand Prix | Year: 2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: March – April 2004
Defect: Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake calipers to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle. Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on July 6, 2004. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
General Motors Corporation
Models: | GMC Envoy | Year: 2002 |
Oldsmobile Bravada | Year: 2002 |
Dates of Manufacture: October 2000 – October 2001
Defect: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) have a condition in which the ECAS may produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. This electrical spike can disrupt the powertrain control module (PCM) causing the vehicle to stall. If the spike damages the PCM, the vehicle may not restart. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July or August 2004. Owners may contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
General Motors Corporation
Models: Pontiac Grand Prix
Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 281
Dates of Manufacture: May 2004
Defect: Certain passenger vehicles have a condition
where
the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture and
degrade to the point
where the intermediate steering shaft could separate, resulting
in loss of
steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front frame assembly
and replace
it if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner
notification is
expected to begin during August 2004. Owners may contact
Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
General Motors Corporation
Models: | Pontiac Grand AM | Year: 2004 |
Chevrolet Classic | Year: 2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: May – June 2004
Defect: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. A weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on July 2, 2004. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Models: | Kia Sephia | Years: 1999-2000 |
Kia Sportage | Years: 1999-2000 | |
Kia Spectra | Year: 2000 |
Dates of Manufacture: March 1998 – November 2000
Defect: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, certain front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched. This might indicate to the user that it is latched, when it is not. The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August 2004. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Mazda North American Operations
Models: Mazda MPV
Years: 2003-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 20,000
Dates of Manufacture: August 2003 – May 2004
Noncompliance: Certain minivans fail to conform to the
requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims
for Motor Vehicles Other than
Passenger Cars." The tire inflation pressure indicated on the
vehicle certification label is not
correct. The labels show the maximum tire pressure as 240
KPA/32 psi when it should be shown as
240 KPA/35 psi. As a result of this error, the load ratios for
the 205/65R15 94H and the 215/60R16 95H
tires exceed the levels permitted by FMVSS No. 120. If the tire
is operated in an under-inflated
condition, the load carrying capacity of the vehicle may be
compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected label
that they can apply to
their vehicle, or they can have a dealer install the label, if
desired. The manufacturer has reported
that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004.
Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Models: | Mercedes Benz CL Class | Years: 2003-2004 |
Mercedes Benz S Class | Years: 2003-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: November 2002 – October 2003
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, the trunk lid springs could fail. If the trunk lid is manually lifted, it may not remain in the up position and could cause injury if it comes down while someone is reaching into the trunk.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both trunk lid springs. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Models: Mercedes Benz SL Class
Years: 2003-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 143,387
Dates of Manufacture: October 2001 – May 2004
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic
monitoring system of the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) is
designed to monitor
the pressure gradient within the high pressure line of the
brake system.
If an unacceptable pressure gradient is detected, the system
will switch,
as it is designed to do, into the hydraulic function mode. If
vehicles are
not routinely serviced and have extremely high mileage combined
with a high
number of brake actuations, or a high brake actuation
frequency, the pump
motor of the SBC may run out of permissible tolerances, thereby
triggering
the hydraulic function mode.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the SBC hydraulic unit,
replacing
it if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner
notification
schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at
1-800-367-6372.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Models: Mitsubishi Endeavor
Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 1,211
Dates of Manufacture: March – April 2004
Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the foot of
the driver’s seat
riser may develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the
seat anchorage. In the event of
a crash, the seat could become detached, increasing the risk of
occupant injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat bracket
to determine
whether it requires replacement. If so, the dealer will replace
it with a new, improved part.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is
expected to begin during July 2004.
Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Models: Mitsubishi Endeavor
Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 29,330
Dates of Manufacture: January 2003 – May 2004
Defect: On certain AWD sport utility vehicles, the
retaining bolts that
attach the drive shaft to the center bearing flange and/or the
rear differential flange may
be missing, not sufficiently tightened, or over tightened. If
the retaining bolts were to fall
out, the drive to the rear wheels may be interrupted. In the
worst case, the driver shaft may
fall down, increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the assembly and replace
the bolts if necessary.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is
expected to begin during August 2004.
Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Subaru of America, Inc.
Models: | Subaru Legacy | Year: 2005 |
Subaru Outback | Year: 2005 |
Dates of Manufacture: October 2003 – June 2004
Defect: The left and right side curtain air bags in certain vehicles may not fully deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. This may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bag modules. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on June 11, 2004. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Models: Lexus LS 430
Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 14,259
Dates of Manufacture: July 2003 – January 2004
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, the impeller
inside the fuel pump
may have been improperly molded. Alcohol in some fuels may
deform the impeller and cause it to
come into contact with the pump housing. The fuel pump could
seize, which may result in engine
stalling, thereby increasing the possibility of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The
manufacturer has reported that
owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004.
Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd
Models: | Triumph Bonneville America | Years: 2002-2003 |
Triumph Speedmaster | Years: 2003-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: June 2001 – March 2004
Defect: On certain motorcycles, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe due to improper assembly. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade. Should the starter motor cable insulation become worn, an electrical short could occur, increasing the risk of a fire or not allowing the motorcycle to start.
Remedy: Dealers will examine the cable for signs of contact with the oil cooler pipe. The cable will be re-positioned. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
MEDIUM/HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES AND MOTOR HOMES
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Models: | Fleetwood Mallard | Year: 2004 |
Fleetwood Pioneer | Year: 2004 | |
Fleetwood Prowler | Year: 2004 | |
Fleetwood Terry | Year: 2004 | |
Fleetwood Wilderness | Year: 2004 | |
Fleetwood Pride | Years: 2002-2004 | |
Fleetwood Triumph | Years: 2002-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: January 2002 – April 2004
Defect: On conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with aluminum wheels, the wheels may not have had the proper wheel lug nut torque applied. Additionally, paint applied to the mating surface of the hub may cause the lug nuts to loosen, particularly after the wheel has been removed for service.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace any damaged wheels, lug nuts, lug studs, and mating surfaces. Dealers will also remove paint film from the mating surfaces. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Models: | International 1552 | Years: 1999-2004 |
International 1652 | Years: 1999-2004 | |
International 3000 | Years: 1999-2004 | |
International 3400 | Years: 1999-2004 | |
International 3800 | Years: 1999-2004 | |
International 4700 | Years: 1999-2004 | |
International 4900 | Years: 1999-2004 | |
International CE | Years: 1999-2004 | |
International FE | Years: 1999-2004 | |
International RE | Years: 1999-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: February 1999 – April 2004
Defect: On certain school buses and heavy duty trucks, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) electronic control unit (ECU) may misinterpret a wheel speed signal. The signal may improperly activate the ABS, instead of deactivating the ABS. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances that could cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the affected vehicles. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification to school bus owners began on June 11, 2004, and to truck owners on August 13, 2004. Owners may contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Models: | International 4300 | Years: 2000-2001 |
International 4400 | Years: 2000-2001 | |
International 7300 | Years: 2000-2004 | |
International 7400 | Years: 2000-2004 | |
International 7500 | Years: 2000-2004 | |
International 7600 | Years: 2002-2004 | |
International 7700 | Years: 2003-2004 | |
International 8500 | Years: 2001-2004 | |
International 8600 | Years: 2002-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: November 2000 – May 2004
Defect: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with International DT540, Cummins, or Caterpillar I-6 engines, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail, resulting in an electrical short and/or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for chafing. If there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and a saddle clamp installed. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August 2004. Owners may contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Models: | International 9200I | Years: 2002-2004 |
International 9400I | Years: 2002-2004 | |
International 9900I | Years: 2002-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: June 2002 – January 2004
Defect: On certain heavy duty trucks, the engine electrical harness can chafe against sharp edges on the engine. Sudden acceleration, activation of the engine compression brake, engine speed dropping to idle, alternator overload with possible fire, and a loss of engine ECM power resulting in engine shutdown could occur without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness to determine if it is damaged. If damaged, the engine harness will be repaired. All harnesses will be re-routed and stand-off brackets will be added. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August 2004. Owners may contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
EQUIPMENT:
Kwikee Products Company, Inc.
Models: Kwikee Level Best 3010
Number Potentially Involved: 2,442
Dates of Manufacture: January 2000 – May 2004
Defect: On certain hydraulic jacks installed as
original
equipment on 2000-2004 Alfa Leisure brand "See Ya" and "Gold"
motor homes, it is possible that prolonged vibration and/or
unusual jack loading
will result in the footpad retaining bolt(s) loosening to point
the steel
footpad may be lost. Using the jack without the footpad could
result in personal
injury to the operator or others.
Remedy: Kwikee will provide replacement of all footpad
retaining
bolts. Owners can contact the nearest authorized dealer or
warranty service
center to arrange for the free installation of improved bolts.
The manufacturer
has reported that owner notification began during June 2004.
Owners may contact
Kwikee at 1-800-736-9961.
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