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

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1 PRODUCT RECALLS THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) JULY 2010 CONTENTS AUTOMOTIVE Pages 1 to 22 Motor Vehicle (40) Child Safety Seat (0) Motor Vehicle Equipment (4)

2 AUSTRALIA Toyota Land Cruiser 200 GXL Front Seat Belt Buckle Replacement Land Cruiser 200 GXL IDENTIFYING FEATURES Campaign Number: 0527F Target Number: 18 VDJ200JTMHV09J# VDJ200JTMHV09J# Production Period: 6 May 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). The seat belt may be prevented from engaging. There is a possibility that the front seat belt buckles may have been damaged during manufacture. All owners of affected vehicles will be contacted directly to arrange for the front seat belt buckle replacement. Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited AUSTRALIA Mecedes-Benz Sprinter Van, type 906 Check Torque of Front Seat Belt Anchor Bolts Mecedes-Benz Sprinter Van, type 906 produced from 11 August 2009 to 2 March IDENTIFYING FEATURES Campaign Number: RC837 Target Number: 107 VIN Range: WDF906xxx 2F WDF906xxx 2F Mecedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd Seat belt malfunction 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. 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 2001 Honda Civic Sedan IDENTIFYING FEATURES Target number: 788 Recall campaign: 5SD Identification plate number: VIN range: JHMES15501S JHMES15501S JHMES16501S JHMES16501S Vehicle malfunction. 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. Contact your authorised Honda dealership to have the airbag replaced with an improved component. Honda Australia Pty Ltd Page 2

3 EQUIPMENT AUSTRALIA Toyota Lexus GS and LS vehicles - Valve Spring Replacement Certain Lexus GS and LS vehicles that have a UR & GR engine produced from February 2007 to August 2008 IDENTIFYING FEATURES Please see attached supporting documentation for affected VIN numbers. Target Number: 1,120 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. The valve spring material may not have sufficient strength. 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. Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited AUSTRALIA Ssangyong Actyon Sports Rear Reflector Actyon Sport vehicles produced from 3 February 2009 to 14 December 2009 IDENTIFYING FEATURES Target Number:33 Campaign Number: ISB VIN List: KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P KPADA1EKS9P The visual approach for following vehicles may be reduced. The rear reflector may not meet the required manufacturing standard. Contact your authorised Ssangyong dealer to replace the reflectors. SIME DARBY SSANGYONG (Australia) Pty Ltd trading as Ssangyong Motors Australia Page 3

4 AUSTRALIA BRP Australia Pty Ltd Can-Am Spyder Roadster, models RT and RS with SE5 semi-automatic transmission Can-Am Spyder Roadster, models RT and RS with SE5 semi-automatic transmission Identifying features Target Number: 59 Campaign Number: TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT BRP Australia Can-Am Spyder Dealers, in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Pacific Islands BRP Australia Pty Ltd 'S WEB SITE 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 When bringing a vehicle equipped with the SE5 semiautomatic 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. 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 HAZARD Voluntary recall 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 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. Page 4

5 AUSTRALIA Volvo C30 MY 2010 Volvo C30 MY 2010 IDENTIFYING FEATURES TARGET NUMBER: 12 Campagin Number: R59110 VIN Range: Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd Potential for incorrect or unsafe use of sunroof. The Owner's Manual does not contain any information regarding sunroof operation. Contact your authorised Volvo dealership for a replacement Manual. AUSTRALIA Volvo XC90 MY 2010 Volvo XC90, MY 2010 and fitted with a 2.4 diesel engine. IDENTIFYING FEATURES Target Number: 23 Campaign Number: R29116 VIN Range: Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd. 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. A manufacturing defect in the fuel pressure line may result in a fuel smell and/or fuel seepage. 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 Fuso Canter, FE and FG Trucks manufactured between 14 September 2009 and 7 October Identifying features Target Number: 146 Campaign Number: RC0110FEFGPSTR Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd Steering effort required when making left-hand turns may increase. 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. Contact you authorised Mitsubishi Fuso Dealership to have the power steering box inpsected and where necessary replaced, free of charge. Page 5

6 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 DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: Japan No picture available FIRE 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 - F 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 OF ORIGIN: Italy No picture available 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. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. 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 DESCRIPTION: Motorcycle 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. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. No picture available Page 6

7 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. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. OF ORIGIN: Japan No picture available 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 DESCRIPTION: Light Passenger Vehicle. VINs are available in the attached document. OF ORIGIN: Japan No picture available 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: U to U DESCRIPTION: Passenger car 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. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. OF ORIGIN: France No picture available Page 7

8 FLEETWOOD / ENCOUNTER 2010 FLEETWOOD / STORM 2011 MANUFACTURER: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 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, 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. KAWASAKI / ZR1000DAF 2010 MANUFACTURER: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER 1161 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. 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. This can cause brake fluid to leak creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death. 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 owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 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 Owners may contact Kawasaki consumer services department at 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. Eventually the wheel(s) could separate from the vehicle and cause a crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. The safety recall is expected to begin during august Owner may contact pierce at Page 8

9 PIERCE / CUSTOM CONTENDER PIERCE / DASH PIERCE / ENFORCER PIERCE / IMPEL PIERCE / LANCE PIERCE / SABER PIERCE / VELOCITY MANUFACTURER: PIERCE MANUFACTURING COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS 25 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, 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. 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. 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 Owner may contact pierce at BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN D BLUE BIRD / VISION 2011 MANUFACTURER: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY COMPONENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL 2325 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, These buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied. In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur. 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, Owners may contact blue bird at Page 9

10 BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN D BLUE BIRD / VISION 2011 MANUFACTURER: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY COMPONENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL 319 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, These buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied. AUTOCAR / ACX AUTOCAR / WX AUTOCAR / WXLL AUTOCAR / WXLL AUTOCAR / WXR MANUFACTURER: MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 3113 In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur. A relocated tank could increase the risk of injury. 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, Owners may contact blue bird at Owners will inspect vehicles and perform repairs free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July Owners may contact mcneilus at IC / FE 2009 MANUFACTURER: NAVISTAR, INC COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 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. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. Caterpiller will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 1, Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at or navistar at Page 10

11 LEXUS / GS LEXUS / GS450H LEXUS / GS LEXUS / IS LEXUS / LS LEXUS / LS460L 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, Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break. The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash. Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July Owners may contact lexus at INTERNATIONAL / MANUFACTURER: NAVISTAR, INC COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1642 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. If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash. NAVISTAR will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by Eaton corporation free of charge. The safety recall began on May 31, Owners may contact navistar at or Eaton at or Page 11

12 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. In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of injury. 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, Owners may contact ford motor company at 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. This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at Page 12

13 USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S NEW FLYER / D40LFR 2008 NEW FLYER / DE60LFR 2009 MANUFACTURER: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN 42 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. 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. 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 or new flyer customer service at KENWORTH / C KENWORTH / T KENWORTH / T KENWORTH / T KENWORTH / W PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / MANUFACTURER: PACCAR INCORPORATED COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN 293 SUMMARY: Paccar is recalling certain model year 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. A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. 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 Owners may contact kenworth at and peterbilt at Page 13

14 INFINITI / QX NISSAN / PATHFINDER 2002 MANUFACTURER: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 46 SUMMARY: NISSAN is recalling certain model year 2002 pathfinder and infiniti qx4 vehicles manufactured from august 24, 2001 through august 28, 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. 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. 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 and infiniti at WHEEGO / WHIP LSV 2010 MANUFACTURER: WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, INC. COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING 308 SUMMARY: Wheego is recalling certain model year 2010 wheego whip lsv low-speed vehicles manufactured from January 1 through july 31, 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." Insufficient exterior reflective light could result in a vehicle crash. 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 Owners may contact wheego at Page 14

15 THOMAS BUILT BUSES / SAF-T-LINER C MANUFACTURER: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN 2342 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.) 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. 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, Owners may contact dtna at USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S FREIGHTLINER / BUSINESS CLASS M STERLING / A-LINE STERLING / ACTERRA STERLING / L-LINE MANUFACTURER: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN 6325 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.) 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. 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, Owners may contact dtna at Page 15

16 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE83D MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE84D MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG84D MANUFACTURER: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3652 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, 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. 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. 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, Owners may contact mfta at COACHMEN / CATALINA MANUFACTURER: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY 2931 SUMMARY: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 catalina travel trailers manufactured from june 23, 2009 through june 14, 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. In the event of an emergency, an egress window may be difficult to open, increasing the risk of personal injury. Coachmen will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 14, Owners may contact coachmen rv customer service at Page 16

17 INFINITI / QX 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, 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. WHEEGO / WHIP LSV 2010 MANUFACTURER: WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, INC. COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING 308 SUMMARY: Wheego is recalling certain model year 2010 wheego whip lsv low-speed vehicles manufactured from January 1 through July 31, 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." 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. Insufficient exterior reflective light could result in a vehicle crash. 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 and infiniti at 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 Owners may contact wheego at Page 17

18 THOMAS BUILT BUSES / SAF-T-LINER C MANUFACTURER: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN 2342 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.) 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. 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, Owners may contact dtna at FREIGHTLINER / BUSINESS CLASS M STERLING / A-LINE STERLING / ACTERRA STERLING / L-LINE MANUFACTURER: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN 6325 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.) 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. 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, Owners may contact dtna at Page 18

19 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE83D MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE84D MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG84D MANUFACTURER: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3652 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, 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. 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. 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, Owners may contact mfta at Page 19

20 AUTO: CHILD SAFETY SEAT USA Kjaday (ebay seller) 3 in 1 Booster Seat Grey and Black 3 in 1 booster seat with built in harness and detachable backrest. IDENTIFYING FEATURES N/A TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Kjaday, Ebay Incorrect use could lead to potential injury or death Does not have an anchor tether strap attached which means it does not meet the Australian mandatory safety standard. Contact Kjaday at everwear_karen@hotmail.co m to organise return of the product and a full refund. Kjaday 'S WEB SITE Page 20

21 EQUIPMENT 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 , , , , and , produced from august 2, 1999 through May 15, 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. A short could result in unit overheating which could possibly result is a fire. 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 Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or transair warrnaty and service center at 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 A trapped accelerated pedal may result in unintended and uncontrolled acceleration that increases the risk of a vehicle crash. LUND will notify owners of record and replace the floor mats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July Owners may contact Lund at 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. Page 21

22 EQUIPMENT AUSTRALIA Holden HUMMER H3 Decorative Hood Louvre model year HUMMER decorative hood louvre. IDENTIFYING FEATURES Target Number: 1942 GM Holden Ltd Contact your nearest HUMMER dealer to have the hood repaired. If unnoticed, additional clips could fracture and the louvre could detach from the vehicle. 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 VE Ute IDENTIFYING FEATURES ISOVIN range: 6G1E#42###L G1E#42###L G1E#42###L G1E#42###L Target Number: 34,432 Campaign Number: 10-H-04 GM Holden Ltd The tailgate may unlatch when impacted rearwards. 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. 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 freeof-charge rework (timing will be subject to availability of parts). Page 22

23 SOFTLINES SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES 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. 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 FOR ENQUIRIES Product.Recalls@sgs.com SGS SA. All rights reserved. SGS s services including compilation(s) of data into this Factsheet are based on publicly available sources as of the date stated herein for which SGS bears no responsibility. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, SGS makes no warranty as to error, omissions and does not accept any liability, without limitation, for indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damages arising from any use in connection with this document.