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 AND IN AUSTRALIA CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) AUGUST 2011 CONTENTS AUTOMOTIVE Pages 1 to 21 Motor Vehicle (38) Child Safety Seat (0) Motor Vehicle Equipment (4)

2 AUSTRALIA Kawasaki EJ800ABF, KLX450ABF, KL250JBF, KX450EBF, KX250YBF and KX85BBF EJ800ABF W800 KLX450ABF KLX450R KL250JBF STOCKMAN KX450EBF KX450F KX250YBF KX250F KX85BBF KX85 II Imported between January 2011 and May Campaign number: DAD521A A damaged tube will cause air to escape, resulting in a flat tyre, which may create the potential for an accident. The tyre rube may be damaged by being pinched betweent the tyre and the rim suring the tyre assembly process. Kawasaki will write to owners of affected vehicles. Owners are advised to return the affected vehicles to their authorised Kawasaki dealer who will perform the necessary repairs free of charge. TARGET NUMBER: 253 VIN Range: KL250JBF - JKAKLMJ1#BA to JKAKLMJ1#BA KLX450ABF - JKALXGA1#BA to JKALXGA1#BA EJ800ABF - JKBEJCA1#BA to JKBEJCA1#BA KX85BBF - JKBKXFBC#BA to JKBKXFBC#BA KX250YBF - JKAKXMYC#BA to JKAKXMYC#BA KX450EBF - JKAKXGEC#BA to JKAKXGEC#BA Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd AUSTRALIA Hino RB8 Bus Hino RB8 spare wheel carrier. Model XZU437R HKFTDQ3; Chassis No. & Range to Model XZU439R-HKFTDQ3; Chassis No. & Range to Campaign numbers: RCH1001, RCH1002 and RCH1003 Without the welded attachment of the spare wheel carrier support beam to the chassis rail, cracking may occur leading to the eventual failure of a vertical mounting plate in the spare wheel carrier frame assembly. All owners of affected vehicles will be contacted individually by letter. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Hino Dealer for inspection and rectification, if necessary. TARGET NUMBER: 96 Hino Motor Sales Australia Pty Ltd The spare wheel carrier assembly installation is incomplete, whereby two welds connecting the spare wheel carrier support beam to the chassis rail may not have been included in the original installation. Page 2

3 AUSTRALIA Ford SZ Territory Certain Ford SZ Territory models sold between June 2011 to July Campaign number: S1108 TARGET NUMBER: 3,399 Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited Potential fire hazard. The fuel return pipe fitted to the vehicle could separate and allow fuel to leak under the vehicle. Ford will write to owners of affected vehicles. Owners are advised to contact their authorised dealership for inspection and rectification. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on AUSTRALIA Citroen C3 Vehicles C3 vehicles fitted with a 1.6L HDI 92HP engine. See attached VIN list. Campaign number: MLZ TARGET NUMBER: 18 Some surrounding components on the engine may be affected. The fixing bracket of the air unit on the engine may break under the effect of vibrations. Citroen will write to owners of affected vehicles. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Citroen dealership to arrange for inspection of their vehicles and removal and replacement of the affected component. Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd 'S WEB SITE AUSTRALIA Jaguar Diesel X-Type Diesel X-Type from 2006 model year to 2010 model year. VIN range: E65409 to J63579 Campaign number: J024 Vehicle speed cannot be reduced through the activation of the cruise control speed adjustment wheel. Turning the ignition off will cancel the cruise control function. Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by letter. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Jaguar dealership for an update to the engine management controller software. TARGET NUMBER: 130 Jaguar Australia Should an error with certain interfacing systems be detected, the cruise control system will be disabled and an error message displayed to the driver on the instrument cluster. Should one of these error states occur whilst the cruise control is engaged, it is not possible to cancel cruise control using the cruise control cancel button, brake pedal operation or change of gear. Page 3

4 AUSTRALIA Toyota Dyna (Wide and Narrow Cabs) Toyota Dyna model vehicles See attached VIN list. Campaign number: 1524H TARGET NUMBER: 732 Toyota Motor Corporation In the worst case, vehicle controllability may be affected. The vibration diminishes as the vehicle's speed reduces, however. In the affected vehicles, if the front tyre(s) are subjected to a large external force such as running over a large pot hole or bump in the road at high speed, there is a possibility that the steering wheels may vibrate. Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by mail at their last known address. Toyota technicians will install a steering damper (and on some models a tie rod) to the affected vehicles. This will be performed at no cost to vehicle owners. The degree of vibration may be inflenced by vehicle loading, tyre condition and wheel alignment. AUSTRALIA Mitsubishi MK Triton (Dual and Single Cabs) MK Triton (dual cab) 2wd 4cyl and MK Triton (single cab) 2wd 4cyl, sold from May 2003 to December VIN range: MK Triton (dual cab) - MMBJNK6503D to MMBJNK6503D MK Triton (single cab) - MMB0NK6503D to MMB0NK6506F Campaign number: TARGET NUMBER: 9500 Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd The position of the tray relative to the towball mounting may not comply with the Australian Standard AS which requires a three dimensional clearance space around the towball mounting. Some combinations of genuine accessory aluminium trays and genuine accessory towbars fitted to the affected Triton model vehicles may not comply with part of the Australian Design Rules (ADR 62/01). All affected owners will be contacted by mail. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mitsubishi dealership for inspection and replacement of the towbar tongue, if necessary. Page 4

5 AUSTRALIA Mercedes-Benz ACTROS Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks produced from December 2009 to April 2011 Campaign number: RC897 TARGET NUMBER: 254 Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd In extreme cases this may result in a short circuit. It is possible that the engine wiring harness may chafe on a mounting bracket. Letters will be sent to affected owners. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mecedes-Benz dealership a protective cover fitted to the mounting bracket, free of charge. AUSTRALIA Hino 300 Series and Dutro Hino 300 Series and Dutro vehicles Campaign number: A7470 TARGET NUMBER: 17, 902 In the worst case, vehicle controllability may be affected. The vibration diminishes as the vehicle's speed reduces, however. All owners of affected vehicles will be contacted individually by letter. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Hino Dealer for installation of the steering damper. Hino Motor Sales Australia Pty Ltd In the affected vehicles, if the front tyre(s) are subjected to a large external force such as running over a large pot hole or bump in the road at high speed, there is a possibility that the steering wheels may vibrate. The degree of vibration may be inflenced by vehicle loading, tyre condition and wheel alignment. AUSTRALIA Mercedes-Benz ACTROS Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks produced from April 2007 to January 2010 Campaign number: RC898 TARGET NUMBER: 95 Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd There is a possibility of oil contacting hot engine components. In extreme cases the oil dipstick tube closing plug may leak. Letters will be sent to affected owners. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mecedes-Benz dealership to have the oil dipstick tube closing plug replaced with a modified type, free of charge. Page 5

6 AUSTRALIA Mercedes-Benz ACTROS Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks produced from February 2007 to January Campaign number: RC899 TARGET NUMBER: 456 Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Motorcycle BRAND: Honda TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL type ST1300/A PAN EUROPEAN (model code: SC51) DESCRIPTION The recall concerns motorcycles manufactured between 24 October 2007 and 15 June The affected VINs and Type Approval numbers are attached. OF ORIGIN: Japan There is a possibility of oil contacting hot engine components. There is also a possiblility of a short circuit occuring should the wire harness chafe on a mounting bracket. In extreme cases the oil dipstick tube closing plug may leak. It is also possible that the engine wiring harness may chafe on a mounting bracket. INJURIES The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to interference between the rear brake reservoir hose and the bolt of the speed sensor guide located on the swing arm, the rear brake reservoir hose may become damaged. Continued use in this condition can result in loss of brake fluid and air can be ingested into the rear brake system. As a result, rigidity of the foot pedal drops due to air ingestion and the function of the rear brake pedal can be lost. Letters will be sent to affected owners. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Mecedes-Benz dealership to have the closing plug replaced with a modified type and a protective cover fitted to the mounting bracket, free of charge. Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer. EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car "Civic" BRAND: HONDA TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL Passenger cars, models Civic 4 Dr (model code: FD1 and FD4) and FR-V (model code: BE1 DESCRIPTION INJURIES The product poses a risk of injuries as the water pump pulley may detach and may cause engine complications leading to the loss of power steering assistance. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. The recall concerns vehicles manufactured between 1 July 2008 and 23 June The affected VINs and Type Approval Numbers are attached. OF ORIGIN: Japan Page 6

7 EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT Passenger car911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 GT3, 911GT3 RS and 911 GT2 RS BRAND: Porsche TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL Vehicles manufactured since 2010 with options 422 and 430 (centre locking wheels). INJURIES The products pose a risk of injuries because on vehicles with centre locking (racing style) wheels, the nuts holding the wheel onto the axle could work loose, releasing the wheel. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. OF ORIGIN: Germany EU/ GERMANY CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT Passenger car BMW 6 Series convertible BRAND: BMW TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL EC type approval: e1*2007/46*0562*, type: 6C, F12 DESCRIPTION Vehicles affected are manufactured between 9 June 2010 and 28 June INJURIES The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to a miscalibration of the sensor, the active pedestrian-protection system might not be activated on impact with a pedestrian, who might suffer more serious injuries as a result. Voluntary corrective action. OF ORIGIN: Germany BMW / x BMW of north America, llc fuel system, diesel: pre-heater 2,120 The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly leading to a vehicle fire. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 x5 xdrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from October 1, 2008, through June 12, The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated. Page 7

8 An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable and the installation of the tie straps to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 23, Owners may contact Navistar at ic / be ic / ce Navistar, inc electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator 15,457 Navistar is recalling certain model year ic ce and be school buses manufactured from June 27, 2006, through March 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12nth, 12ntd, 12nte, 12ntg, 12vyy, or and alternator feature code 0008ggr, 0008ggm, 0008gwx, or 0008gel. The positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Orion / vii-2010 Daimler buses North America, inc. engine and engine cooling 96 Daimler buses North America (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2010 Orion vii transit buses manufactured from November 2010 through January 2011, equipped with a Cummins isb, isx, isc, or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. Dbna is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Cummins at or dbna at Page 8

9 Tiffin / phaeton Tiffin motorhomes, inc. engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 149 Tiffin is recalling certain model year phaeton motorhomes with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth that are built with 2010 epa-certified engines on powerglide chassis. The exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the underside of the floor. Melting of the insulation can occur, possibly resulting in a fire. Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will attach a heat shield to the bottom of the floor and an insulating sock or blanket will be wrapped around the exhaust pipe. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Tiffin at pierce / arrow xt-2011 pierce / custom contender-2011 pierce / dash cf-2011 pierce / impel-2011 pierce / saber-2011 pierce / velocity-2011 pierce manufacturing engine and engine cooling If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Pierce is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Cummins at or pierce at Pierce is recalling certain model year 2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash cf, impel, saber, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from January 24, 2011, through April 19, 2011, equipped with a Cummins isb, isx, isc, or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. Page 9

10 micro bird / g micro bird / mb ii corp. micro bird, inc. electrical system: wiring In absence of the flashing lights, a vehicle approaching a school bus that is loading or unloading students, may not stop. This situation could cause injury or death of a passenger. Micro bird will notify owners, and provide an uprated wiring kit with a relay, free of charge. Micro bird will reimburse for labor. The safety recall is expected to begin during September Owners may contact micro bird at Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured from October 1, 2009, through March 16, The wire on the 8-way flashing light power circuit is too small causing the terminal connection to overheat. If the connection fails, the 8-way system will stop working. Terex / hr Terex / hr Terex telelect, inc. equipment 109 Terex is recalling certain model year 2000 and 2001 hr37m and hr40m utility trucks manufactured from November 2000 through December The aerial devices installed on these trucks may contain a lower boom lift cylinder with defective components. The material used to produce the cylinder rod ends was not to specifications. The cylinder rod ends may crack causing the cylinder to disconnect while in use. Personal injury or death can occur to the user or to persons around the vehicle. Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cylinder rod ends for cracks. Dealers will also test the cylinder material for hardness. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Terex utilities warranty department by calling or to utilities.warranty@terex.com. Page 10

11 Porsche / 911 carrera-2012 Porsche / 911 carrera Porsche / 911 carrera 4 gts-2012 Porsche / 911 carrera 4s-2012 Porsche / 911 carrera gts-2012 Porsche / 911 carrera s-2012 Porsche / 911 gt3 rs-2012 Porsche / 911 speedster-2012 Should this occur, the seat belt may not be routed optimally around the occupant, or may potentially loosen at some point in the future increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Porsche at Porsche / 911 targa Porsche / 911 targa 4s-2012 Porsche / 911 turbo-2012 Porsche / 911 turbo s-2012 Porsche / boxster-2012 Porsche / boxster s-2012 Porsche / boxster spyder-2012 Porsche / cayman-2012 Porsche / cayman r-2012 Porsche / cayman s-2012 Porsche cars North America, inc. seat belts 235 Porsche is recalling certain model year speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from May 31, 2011, through June 10, There is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. If the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed. Page 11

12 ic / be ic / ce Navistar, inc electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator 73 Navistar is recalling certain model year ic ce and be commercial buses manufactured from June 27, 2006, through March 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine. The positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, possibly chaffing its insulation and causing an electrical short. An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable and the installation of the tie straps to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 23, Owners may contact Navistar at Isuzu / npr-2012 Isuzu / nqr-2012 Isuzu manufacturing services of America vehicle speed control This condition could result in a vehicle crash. Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecm software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin late August or early September Owners may contact Isuzu at Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2012 n- series trucks equipped with gasoline engines, manufactured from April 27, 2011, through July 26, Due to a calibration error in the ecm software, in the event of a failure or malfunction of the brake pedal switch, application of the brake pedal will not cause the cruise control to be canceled. Page 12

13 international / paystar international / prostar international / transtar international / workstar Navistar, inc electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will install a bracket to route the wires away from the power steering hose. Navistar did not provide an expected start date for the recall, but an interim notice will be mailed to owners if parts will not be available until after October 14, Owners may contact Navistar at ,663 Navistar is recalling certain model year paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from June 1, 2009, through May 31, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with alternator feature code 08ggn, 08ggr, 08 ghg, or 08ghh. The alternator cable may rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short. altec / dc912a altec / wc126a altec industries inc. suspension: rear: axle: spindle The spindle on the axle could fail allowing the wheel to separate from the chipper, possibly resulting in a crash. Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the axles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact altec at Altec is recalling certain model year dc-912a and model year 2010 and 2011 wc126a wood chippers manufactured from January 2009 through July Fatigue failures can occur at the bearing grease hole located on the axle spindle. Page 13

14 Ducati / diavel-2011 Ducati North America structure: motorcycle kickstand/center stand 919 This could result in the possible bending and breakage of the side stand in the pivot area allowing the motorcycle to fall over possibly resulting in injury to the rider or others near the motorcycle. Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand and pivot bolt free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Ducati at or go to their website at Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011 diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 18, 2010, through June 13, The side stand was manufactured with insufficient material in the pivot area. srtc / trailer snake river trailer company latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/lift gate: lock 13 Personal injury can occur should someone become trapped within the trailer. Snake river will contact owners, and dealers will install a handle that is accessible from inside the trailer. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact snake river at Snake river trailer company is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 srtc livestock trailers manufactured from May 26, 2010, through February 24, 2011 and built with an automatically latching rear gate. These trailers are equipped with a gate latch release handle located on the outside, to be reached through a window while inside the trailer should the gate become closed. Due to factors such as arm length, some users may not be able to reach the outside handle once inside. Page 14

15 Personal injury can occur should someone become trapped within the trailer. C&B will contact owners, and dealers will install a handle that is accessible from inside the trailer. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact c & b at C&B / trailer C&B quality trailer works, inc. equipment 28 C & B is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 C&B livestock trailers manufactured from June 30, 2010, through February 21, 2011 and built with an automatically latching rear gate. These trailers are equipped with a gate latch release handle located on the outside; to be reached through a window while inside the trailer should the gate become closed. Due to factors such as arm length, some users may not be able to reach the outside handle once inside. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. blue bird / all American blue bird / vision blue bird body company engine and engine cooling 24 Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 all American non-school buses manufactured from November 2, 2010, through March 17, 2011, and vision conventional non- November 2, 2010, through March 17, 2011, equipped with a Cummins diesel engine. The v- band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/ dpf housing to disconnect. Blue bird is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august Owners may contact Cummins at or blue bird at Page 15

16 If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Blue bird is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Cummins at or blue bird at blue bird / all American blue bird / vision blue bird body company engine and engine cooling 860 Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 all American school buses manufactured from October 13, 2010, through March 8, 2011, and vision school buses manufactured from October 2, 2010, through February 2, 2011, equipped with a Cummins diesel engine. The v- band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/ dpf housing to disconnect. This could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. The heat build up from the exhaust can also result in a fire. Dutchmen / Rubicon Dutchmen manufacturing, inc. equipment: recreational vehicle: lpg furnace 171 Dutchmen is recalling certain model year rubicon travel trailers manufactured from December 8, 2010, through July 15, These vehicles may have been manufactured with the exterior furnace vent not installed in the sidewall of the trailer. The furnace can run without the proper exhaust ventilation and release carbon monoxide to the interior of the unit. Dealers will inspect the trailer to verify the furnace exhaust is present and install one if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Dutchmen at Page 16

17 Spartan / bus-2011 Spartan / furion-2011 Spartan / gladiator Spartan / k Spartan / k Spartan / metro star Spartan / mm Spartan chassis, inc. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Spartan is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Cummins at or Spartan at option 5. engine and engine cooling 212 Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models mm, k2, k3, bus, furion, gladiator, and metro star, manufactured from September 29, 2010, through June 20, 2011, equipped with a Cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. Page 17

18 holiday rambler / trip-2011 Monaco / vesta-2011 Monaco / vesta electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers 78 Reduced driver visibility increases the risk of a crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring and install an uprated fuse, free of charge. Navistar intends to send out an interim notice to owners if parts will not be available before October 14, Owners nay contact Navistar at Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 Monaco vesta and holiday rambler trip recreational vehicles manufactured from May 28, 2010, through May 18, The fuse in the high beam headlight electrical circuit may blow under normal operating conditions disabling the headlights without warning, possibly resulting in reduced driver visibility. triumph / tiger triumph / tiger 800 xc triumph motorcycles America ltd structure: motorcycle kickstand/center stand If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at Triumph is recalling certain model year tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from September 2010 through June The optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break. Page 18

19 triumph / tiger triumph / tiger 800 xc triumph motorcycles America ltd engine and engine cooling 1,485 The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at Triumph is recalling certain model year tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from September 2010 through June 2011, for a problem with the engine management software. Itasca / impulse-2011 Itasca / impulse silver-2011 Winnebago / access Winnebago / access premier Winnebago / chalet Winnebago industries, inc. equipment: recreational vehicle: lpg tank assembly Contact with the door frame may wear through the hose causing a propane leak, which could ignite and result in personal injury or death. Dealers will check to make sure the propane supply hose is not damaged and replace it if necessary and add a clamp to route hose away from any unfriendly surfaces. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before September 2, Owners may contact Winnebago industries owner relations at Winnebago is recalling certain model year Winnebago access, access premier, chalet and model year 2011 Itasca impulse, and impulse silver motor homes manufactured from March 5, 2008, through April 28, These vehicles may have the potential for the propane supply hose to make contact with the metal door frame. Page 19

20 EQUIPMENT AUSTRALIA Redranger Pty Ltd Whiteline Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar. Product part numbers: BSR33Z & BSR33XZ Applicable vehicles: Subaru Impreza GD1 MY01-02 INCL TURBO & STI 10/00-9/02 Clearance issues with factory brake line which may reduce braking efficiency. The sway bar blade arm length is too long. Customers should take their vehicle to the original installer or nearest authorised Whiteline Performance Center for inspection and rectification. For further informaiton please Free call or Product part numbers: BSR36Z & BSR36XZ Applicable vehicles: Subaru Impreza STI GD MY /02-9/04 Subaru Impreza GD2 MY03-07 INCL WRX, EXCL STI 9/02-9/07 Saab 9-2X 9-2X 9/02-9/07 Redranger Pty Ltd 'S WEB SITE AUSTRALIA Triumph Triumph Geniune Accessory Top Box Locking Handle The top box locking clip fitted to the genuine accessory top box for the Tiger 800, Tiger 800 ABS, Tiger 800XC, Tiger 800XC ABS Sprint GT model motorcycles marketed in Australia. The top box may obstruct traffic, potentially causing an accident. The box may accidentally detach from the motorcycle. Owners of affected motorcycles will be contacted by letter. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Triumph dealership for inspection and rectification, if necessary. Campaign number: 427 TARGET NUMBER: 107 Triumph Motorcycle Company Ltd Page 20

21 EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO. Meritor / mfs08113bnh12 Meritor / mfs08113bnh14 Meritor, inc Improperly heat treated bearings can fail under loads/stresses possibly resulting in a wheel separation and a crash. Meritor will replace the bearing in the affected axles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August Owners may contact Meritor at power train: axle assembly : 239 Meritor is recalling certain Meritor mfs08113bnh12 and mfs08113bnh14 series axle assemblies sold and installed as original equipment for certain heavy trucks. The wheel bearing cone rollers may not have been properly heat treated. These bearing products contain a date code, "zj". EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO. webasto / hollandia 600 webasto / hollandia 700 webasto / hollandia tvs 900 auto fx, inc. visibility: sun roof assembly : NA Webasto product North America, inc. (webasto) is recalling certain hollandia 700 and 600 series and hollandia tvs 900 series sunroofs installed as original equipment by auto fx, inc. on various passenger vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame can debond increasing the risk that the sunroof glass would separate from the vehicle. Complete glass-toframe debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage. In the event of a separation, the falling glass could create a road hazard or strike a trailing vehicle, and cause a crash. Webasto, the manufacturer of the sunroofs, will be performing the safety recall campaign. Owners who have been identified as having an affected sunroof installed in their vehicle will receive a safety recall notice from webasto. The safety recall began on October 8, In order to determine if your vehicle is affected, please review the list of vehicles provided to us by auto fx, inc. by clicking on the hyperlink affected vehicle list or you may visit webasto's website at You can also call webasto toll -free at Page 21

22 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 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.