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) APRIL 2010 CONTENTS AUTOMOTIVE Pages 1 to 25 Motor Vehicle (46) Child Safety Seat (0) Motor Vehicle Equipment (3)

2 EU/GREECE PRODUCT: Motorcycle - KLX125 and D-Tracker 125 BRAND: Kawasaki TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KLX125, KLX125 C, KLX125D and D-Tracker 125. INJURIES injuries because oil may leak from the rear shock absorber and could get on to the rear tyre leading to a potential accident. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. SERIAL NUMBERS: 1. LX125C - JKALX125CCDA00054 to JKALX125CCDA LX125D - JKALX125CDDA00077 to JKALX125CDDA01560 DESCRIPTION: Motorcycle OF ORIGIN: Japan EU/POLAND PRODUCT: Passenger car - L200 BRAND: Mitsubishi TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: L200 (KA0T), model year DESCRIPTION: The recall only concerns vehicles equipped with a rear protection bar. See attached list of VIN-numbers. INJURIES injuries because there is the possibility that the rear protection bar could detach from the vehicle which could lead to a road accident. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. OF ORIGIN: Japan EU/PORTUGAL PRODUCT: Passenger car - Honda CR-V BRAND: Honda TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: CR-V I- DTEC; Model code: RE6 DESCRIPTION: Year model: 2010; Production: 12 November 2009 to 28 January The following vehicles are affected: - Europe: SHSRE6***AU SHSRE6***AU e11*2001/116*0302*xx; - South Africa: SHSRE6***AU SHSRE6***AU OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom FIRE fire because a fuel hose in the engine compartment may not be fully locked onto the fuel injector. If the connector is not locked correctly, the connector may detach from the injector resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the engine bay could result in loss of power, causing the malfunction indicator to light up, a smell of diesel fuel, smoke or, potentially, fire. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer. Page 2

3 EU/PORTUGAL PRODUCT: Passenger car - Chevrolet Aveo - Left-hand rear hub nut BRAND: Chevrolet TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: See attached list of VIN numbers. DESCRIPTION: Vehicles Chevrolet Aveo; Production year: 2009; Serial Numbers: 9W W INJURIES injuries because there is a possibility that the left-hand rear hub nut has not been correctly tightened or caulked in production. 3 incidents reported. Voluntary recall from consumers and corrective actions taken by the importer. OF ORIGIN: Poland EU/PORTUGAL PRODUCT: Passenger car - Nissan Pixo (UA0) - Stop lamp switch BRAND: Nissan. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: See attached list of VIN numbers. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car with Automatic Transmission Nissan Pixo (UA0). OF ORIGIN: India INJURIES injuries because there is a possibility that in some cases a higher electrical current could cause the shift solenoid circuit contact in the stop lamp switch to burn or melt. Consequently the switch may not operate correctly and the vehicle stop lights will not come on when the brake pedal is pressed. In addition, the customer may notice that the automatic transmission selector lever may not move out of the "P" position. Voluntary recall from consumers and corrective actions taken by the importer. EU/GREECE PRODUCT: Motorcycle - KTM 450 and KTM 505 BRAND: KTM TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 450 SX-F, 450 SX- F Nagl Replica, 450 SMR, 505 ATV SX DESCRIPTION: The recall affects 2010 model year motorcycles. Delivery period for affected vehicles from KTM Mattighofen: From 23 November 2009 till 28 February 2010 for 450 SX- F, 450 SX-F Nagl Replica, 450 SMR, From 1 December 2009 till 28 February 2010 for 505 ATV SX. The VINs for the affected motorcycles in Greece are VBKMXN435AM and VBKMXN435AM INJURIES injuries because a faulty grinding process used by the supplier during production of the connecting rods can cause micro-fissures which may, under certain load conditions, lead to fracturing of the upper conrod bearing causing the rider to fall. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer. OF ORIGIN: Austria Page 3

4 EU/GREECE PRODUCT: Passenger car - Volvo V70, XC70, S80 BRAND: Volvo TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: The recall concerns model year 2007 and 2008 vehicles, equipped with the D5244T5 or the D5244T4 diesel engine INJURIES injuries due to a problem with the fan-belt tensioner, resulting in immobility of the vehicle and loss of power steering assistance. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer. DESCRIPTION: The recall concerns models with VINs: from to (XC70), from to (V70) and from to (S80). OF ORIGIN: Sweden EU/GREECE ProDuct: Passenger car - Porsche Panamera BRAND: Porsche TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo Description: The recall concerns model year 2010 vehicles, produced from start of production until 25 February OF ORIGIN: Germany INJURIES injuries due to a fault in the belt clamping mechanism for the front seats. As a result, the seat belt mount can become detached from the anchoring system when fastening or opening the seat belt and the restraining function of the belt is therefore no longer guaranteed. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer. EU/GREECE PRODUCT: Passenger car - Fiat Punto BRAND: Fiat TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Fiat Punto EVO v 105 HP DESCRIPTION: The recall concerns all vehicles, with chassis numbers ranging between and (line 1) and between and (line 2), plus the single chassis number INJURIES injuries because the fitted tyres could feature an incorrect speed index, i.e.; tyres 185/65 R15 T (wrong), instead of 185/65 R15 H (right), which could lead to a road accident. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer. OF ORIGIN: Italy Page 4

5 EU/GREECE PRODUCT: All terrain vehicle - Grizzly 550 BRAND: Yamaha TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: YFM550FWA. The recall concerns ATVs produced until April 2010, with VIN numbers from AJ39W until AJ39W INJURIES injuries because the steering column support assembly may crack near the mounting area due to insufficient strength. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) OF ORIGIN: Japan EU/FRANCE PRODUCT: Passenger car/van - Expert BRAND: Peugeot TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2.0 L HDI manufactured between 1 January 2007 and 9 July 2008, AP chassis numbers in the range from to 9Z DESCRIPTION: Passenger car/van FIRE fire because there is the possibility of contact between the fuel hose and the engine cover which could cause damage to the fuel hose and lead to fuel leakage. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. OF ORIGIN: France EU/FRANCE PRODUCT: Passenger car Break and 307 SW 1.6 L Bioflex BRAND: Peugeot TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Manufactured between 14 March 2007 and 7 May 2008, VIN VF3****** to VF3****** FIRE fire because of the possibility of a fuel leak in the fuel filter which is insufficiently protected from damage caused by gravel impact. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: France Page 5

6 EU/FRANCE PRODUCT: Passenger car/van - Expert BRAND: Peugeot TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HDI 1.6 L. Manufactured between 1 January 2007 and 7 July 2009, Chassis AP between VF3 XS9HUC and VF3 XS9HUC 9Z FIRE fire because there is the possibility of contact between a fuel hose and the engine cover which could cause damage to the fuel hose and lead to fuel leakage. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car/van OF ORIGIN: France EU/PORTUGAL PRODUCT: Passenger car - Land Cruiser Prado BRAND: Toyota. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KDJ150. Year: See attached list of VIN-numbers. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. OF ORIGIN: Japan INJURIES injuries as if the vehicle is driven through a sharp turning at specific high speed conditions, the rear tyres could slip so that the vehicle slides in a sideways direction leading to a road accident. The problem arises as a result of the programming of the vehicle stability control system. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. EU/ NETHERLANDS PRODUCT: Caravan - Rapido Caravan type Club BRAND: Rapido TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Chassis number VFWCLC 17 positions. Position 10 and 11 or position 12 is the year. W=1998 X=1999 Y=2000 1=2001 2= =2003. INJURIES injuries because the window pane could come loose and fall. Voluntary recall from consumers and corrective action taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: Caravan, years of construction from 1998 up to and including OF ORIGIN: France Page 6

7 AUSTRALIA Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 147 (all models) HAZARDS CONSUMERS ACTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Alfa Romeo 147 models with Pirelli tyres 215/40 ZR18 89W PZero (MO) IDENTIFYING FEATURES Pirelli 215/40 ZR18 89W PZero (MO) CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 5440 TARGET NUMBER: 259 Inflation pressure loss DEFECTS On Alfa Romeo 147 vehilces with Pirelli tyres (215/40 ZR18 89W PZero (MO), a crakcing of the tyre sidewall could occur, due to a noncompliance Contact your authorised Alfa Romeo Dealer. For any additional information and assistance, please call Alfa Romeo Customer Assist on (toll free). SUPPLIER Alfa Romeo Australia AUSTRALIA Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd Yamaha Off Road Model YFM550FAY PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Yamaha Off Road Model YFM550FAY MY2009 IDENTIFYING FEATURES JY4AJ39Wxxx JY4AJ39Wxxxx TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Yamaha Dealers nationaly SUPPLIER Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd HAZARDS Reduced steering function which may cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death DEFECTS On non Electronic Power Steering (EPS) models, under certain riding conditions, the steering column support assembly can crack near the mounting area on some units due to insufficient strength. CONSUMERS ACTION Yamaha Motor Australia will contact all owners by direct mail. Owners should contact their local Yamaha Dealer to set up an appointment to have your unit remedied free of charge. If you need help finding a Yamaha Dealer in your area, simply visit dealers/all or call Page 7

8 AUSTRALIA Honda Australia MPE Pty Ltd Honda CB400 Motorcycle PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Honda CB400 Motorcycle Models TARGET NUMBER units IDENTIFYING FEATURES 2008 year model Honda CB400 Motorcycles VIN: JH2NC42U*8K JH2NC42U*8K VIN: JH2NC42U*8M JH2NC42U*8M (* Denotes Check Digit) 2009 year model Honda CB400 Motorcycles VIN: JH2NC42U*9K JH2NC42U*9M (* Denotes Check Digit) SUPPLIER Honda Australia MPE Pty Ltd HAZARDS Can cause corrosion on electrical contact points, leading to poor electrical contact, resulting in possibility of No Stop Lamp operation while braking by rear brake only. DEFECTS Due to improper mounting position of the Rear Brake Light Switch assembly, the temperature of the switch assembly may be increased by heat from catalytic converter. Therefore, if the switch assembly is cooled with some external water (ie. rain or puddle), the water can penetrate into the switch cover inside. CONSUMERS ACTION Customers will be required to present their machine at their nearest Honda dealer for modication. The Dealer will carry out the fitting of a new Rear Brake Light Switch at no charge to the owner. Honda will directly contact all customers by mail SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE AUSTRALIA Volvo XC90 vehicles MY 2010 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION XC90 vehicles MY 2010 fitted with a 3.2 petrol engine. IDENTIFYING FEATURES Between the VIN range of: XC Campaign Number: R29106 TARGET NUMBER: 40 SUPPLIER Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd HAZARDS 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. DEFECTS A manufacturing defect in the fuel pressure line may result in a fuel smell and/or fuel seepage. Since the fuel lone is working under a constant pressure, some seepage can, within a short period of time, potentially develop into a greater leakage. CONSUMERS ACTION Contact your Volvo Dealer to organise inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the fuel pressure line. Page 8

9 AUSTRALIA Jayco Jayco Pop Tops HAZARDS CONSUMERS ACTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Jayco Pop Tops IDENTIFYING FEATURES Chassis Between: K52111-L52494 TARGET NUMBER: 50 Campain Number: JC0021 Vehicle malfunction. DEFECTS Some Jayco Pop Tops may have been manufactured with the incorrect tyres based on the overall weight of the van. Contact your Jayco dealer to inspect the van tyres and replace any that are incorrect. SUPPLIER Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) UNITS: About 20,000 MANUFACTURER: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the nonpower steering models. Model names can be found on both the right and left hand side of the unit on the side panel.see note1 for model numbers affected by this recall. MANUFACTURED IN: Japan HAZARD: The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported. Voluntary recall Page 9

10 USA NAME OF PRODUCT: BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles UNITS: About 1,500 MANUFACTURER: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada and BRP Finland Oy, of Finland. DESCRIPTION: The recall involves Ski-Doo model year SKANDIC SWT V-800 and model year 2010 GSX 1200, GTX 1200, MXZ 1200, and Renegade 1200 Snowmobiles. The model name and number are displayed on the engine compartment and the serial number is on the right side of the vehicle below the seat on the frame. MANUFACTURED IN: Canada and Finland HAZARD: The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: BRP has received three reports of projectiles flying off of the snowmobiles, including one report of a minor foot injury. Voluntary recall Page 10

11 FORD / E FORD / E FORD / E MANUFACTURER: COMM-TRANS COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE 65 SUMMARY: Comm-trans is recalling certain model year ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l- model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point. USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEARS FORD / EXPLORER 2010 FORD / EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2010 FORD / FUSION 2010 MERCURY / MILAN 2010 MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER 2010 MANUFACTURER: FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMPONENT: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, head restraint. the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement. When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries. In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury. COMM-TRANS will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall is expected to begin during april owners may contact ricon at or commtrans at Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, owners may contact ford at Page 11

12 USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) An unintended latch closure can cause personal injury. Dealers will install hood antiblowdown retention cables to the radiator and hood assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may owners may contact perterbilt at PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / PETERBILT / MANUFACTURER: PACCAR INCORPORATED COMPONENT: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: HOOD: LATCH 268 SUMMARY Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks. The hood anti-blowdown device is designed to prevent unintended and unexpected hood closure. The device within can become hindered or inoperative due to unintentional latch movement which interferes with the hood pivot j- hook, latch misalignment, or latch fallout. BRP / 150 SPEEDSTER 2009 BRP / 180 CHALLENGER 2009 BRP / 200 SPEEDSTER BRP / 205 UTOPIA BRP / 220 ISLANDIA BRP / 230 CHALLENGER 2007 BRP / 230 CHALLENGER SE BRP / 230 WAKE BRP / CHALLENGER SE 2009 BRP / SPEEDSTER WAKE MANUFACTURER: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 3446 SUMMARY: Bombardier recreational products, inc. (brp) is recalling model year trailers manufactured by karavan and equipped with brp brakes. The braking system may not have been properly bled prior to delivery to the dealer network. This may lead to brakes not functioning properly increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will re-bleed the braking systems free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 26, owners may contact brp at or Page 12

13 USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEA(S) LEXUS / GX MANUFACTURER: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 9400 SUMMARY: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 lexus gx460 passenger vehicles manufactured from november 16, 2009 through april 8, if the vehicle is driven through a sharp turn at high speed, the vehicle may skid in a sideways direction. Under certain conditions the vehicle could roll over and a crash could occur. Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle stability control free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may owners may contact toyota at USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. TOYOTA / SIENNA MANUFACTURER: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT: STRUCTURE SUMMARY: Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. The subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. If the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy and notification schedule. Owners may contact toyota at Page 13

14 WORKHORSE / W WORKHORSE / W WORKHORSE / W MANUFACTURER: NAVISTAR, INC COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 521 SUMMARY: Workhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 w42, w62 and model year 2011 w22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur. An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may owners may contact workhorse at USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) UNIMOG / U500NA MANUFACTURER: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA COMPONENT: USPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM 175 SUMMARY: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year unimog u500na type and trucks. A weld connecting the transverse control arm eyes to the control arm tube may not be to specification, potentially allowing the eye to separate from the tube without warning under severe driving conditions. Unexpected separation of the transverse control arm eyes from the control arm tube may cause a loss of vehicle control potentially resulting in a crash and personal injury. Dealers will inspect the front and rear suspension transverse control arms and improper welded transverse control arms will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, owners may contact daimler trucks at Page 14

15 USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) KENWORTH / T KENWORTH / T MANUFACTURER: PACCAR INCORPORATED An over-torque of the spindle nut may cause the bearing to seize, possibly resulting in the overheating of the wheel end. As a result, a wheel end fire may occur. Dealers will replace the bearings free of charge. The spindle and hub will be inspected for scoring and replaced if necessary. The safety recall is expected to begin during may owners may contact kenworth at COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY 23 SUMMARY: Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 t270 and t370 trucks equipped with non-lms hubs. The spindle nut attaching the hub and bearing to the axle spindle (steer or drive) may have been over-torqued during the hub installation process. BMW / X5 M SAV 2010 MANUFACTURER: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING SUMMARY: BMW is recalling certain model year 2010 x5 m sav vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," these vehicle's were equipped with side marker lamps, but not the power supply cables leading to the lamps. As a result, the side marker lamps do not illuminate. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no BMW has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact bmw at USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) HINO / NV8J MANUFACTURER: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: AXLE SHAFT 726 SUMMARY: HINO Is recalling certain model year nv8j trucks. The u-joint attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process. If the bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a vehicle resulting in a crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule or a remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact hino at Page 15

16 USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) The exhaust system could fall onto the roadway and be struck by a following vehicle resulting in a crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule or a remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact hino at HINO / ND8J 2010 HINO / NJ8J HINO / NV8J MANUFACTURER: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM 89 SUMMARY: Hino is recalling certain trucks with vertical exhaust pipes. Certain bolts attaching the exhaust system to the truck may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process. The bolts could fail allowing the exhaust system to separate from the truck. HINO / NA6J 2009 MANUFACTURER: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM 560 SUMMARY: Hino is recalling certain model year 2010 trucks. The upper bolt of the center exhaust hanger may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process. If the bolts were over tightened, the bolts and the hanger bracket may have been damaged. This could cause the bolt to fail and thus the exhaust system would not be supported as designed. This condition would place additional stress on the other exhaust support devices and could lead to additional failures. If this condition were undetected it ultimately could result in the exhaust system separating from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway. If this fallen portion of the exhaust system is struck by a vehicle it could ultimately result in a crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule or a remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact hino at Page 16

17 HINO / NV8J MANUFACTURER: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 571 SUMMARY: Hino is recalling certain model year nv8j trucks equipped with allison 3000 rds automatic transmission. The drive coupler bolts may not have been properly tightened at the factory due to the incorrect tool possibly being used during the manufacturing process. If the drive coupler bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the drive coupler bolts could shear and the coupling between the engine and torque converter would not transmit power. This ultimately could result in a crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule or a remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact hino at ORSCHE / PANAMERA 2010 MANUFACTURER: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE 3176 SUMMARY: Porsche has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2010 panamera s, 4s and turbo 4-door sedan. If the front seats are adjusted towards an extreme position, resulting in unfavorable tolerance of the mating components, it is possible that the function of the locking mechanism of the seat belt mount can no longer be guaranteed. The seat belt mount could detach from the anchoring system when the seat belt is fastened or opened. In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not provide adequate protection for the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of injury or death. Dealers will have an additional locking element installed on the seat belt anchoring system for both front seats. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact porsche at Page 17

18 VOLVO / XC MANUFACTURER: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY 2494 SUMMARY: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 xc90 vehicles. A leak may develop in the fuel line between the line and a connector. Fuel odor may be detected. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a fire at the right front wheel. Dealers will inspect the date code printed on the fuel line and replace the fuel pressure line if it falls within the recalled range free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may owners may contact volvo at FORD / E FORD / E FORD / E MANUFACTURER: COMM-TRANS COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVEPotential Number of Units Affected: 65 SUMMARY: COMM-TRANS is recalling certain model year ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform. The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled. COMM-TRANS is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall is expected to begin during april owners may contact ricon at or commtrans at Page 18

19 CHRYSLER / TOWN & DODGE / CARAVAN MANUFACTURER: BRAUN CORPORATION COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY 843 SUMMARY: The Braun Corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, during conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. In rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe. Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised. Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april owners may contact braun toll-free at BUICK / TERRAZA CHEVROLET / UPLANDER PONTIAC / MONTANA MANUFACTURER: BRAUN CORPORATION COMPONENT: SUSPENSION:REAR 5375 SUMMARY: The braun corporation has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded. A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april owners may contact braun at Page 19

20 VACTOR / MANUFACTURER: VACTOR MANUFACTURING COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY 480 SUMMARY: Vactor is recalling certain model year 1992 through 2010 model 2103 sewer cleaners manufactured between december 1992 and march the hair pin of the mounting pin that attaches the debris body hoist (dump) to the sub-frame is not sufficient to retain the mounting pin for the entire life expectancy of the vehicle. FARBER / SPECIALTY VEHICLE MANUFACTURER: FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE 22 SUMMARY: Farber speciality vehicles (fsv) is recalling certain model year fsv speacility vehicles manufactured between december 17, 2007 and december 18, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform. If the hair pin comes out of the retaining pin, the retaining pin can work itself out of the mount. Should this occur while the dump body is in the up position, it could tilt over backwards, possibly injuring the operator or personnel near the vehicle. The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled. Vactor will notify owners and replace the hair pin with a cotter pin free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 30, owners may contact vactor at FSV is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvdbased training aid. The safety recall is expected to begin during april owners may contact ricon at or fsv at Page 20

21 BLUE BIRD / VISION MANUFACTURER: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 195 SUMMARY: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision non-school buses manufactured from september 19, 2003 through july 2, the power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. When this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system. This condition could result in a fire. Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 21, owners may contact blue bird at BLUE BIRD / VISION MANUFACTURER: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUMMARY: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision school buses manufactured from january 30, 2003 through september 24, the power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. When this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the This condition could result in a fire. Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 21, owners may contact blue bird at Page 21

22 USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) TRANS TECH / DW TRANS TECH / DW5+9159FRL TRANS TECH / DW TRANS TECH / DW TRANS TECH / DW5193FRL TRANS TECH / DW TRANS TECH / DW6159FRL TRANS TECH / SST 30 PAK TRANS TECH / ST TRANS TECH / ST TRANS TECH / STH TRANS TECH / STH TRANS TECH / STH5RL MANUFACTURER: TRANS TECH BUS If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, possibily resulting in a crash. TCI will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, owner may contact tci at COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 192 SUMMARY: Transportation collaborative inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 school buses models sst 30 pak, sth4+9, sth4, sth5rl, st5, st4, dw4+9139, dw5193frl, dw5139, dw5+9195, dw5+9159frl, dw6159frl, and dw6159 manufactured on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis from february 2009 through april 15, the hvac control knobs may fracture and spin on the control shaft causing the operator to be unable to control the defrost system. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windsheild defrosting and defogging system." Page 22

23 Note 1 Product: Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). MODEL YEAR MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBER 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGHY 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGY 2010 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGZ 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHX 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGX 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHY 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGY 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGZ Page 23

24 EQUIPMENT AUSTRALIA O'Brien Glass Industries Limited Xinyi XYG replacement glass rear windscreen for the Toyota Spacia Wagon PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Replacement glass rear windscreens for Toyota Spacia Wagons which were manufactured by Xinyi Automobile Glass (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd and sold in Australia between August 2008 and February 2009 IDENTIFYING FEATURES 5 units in Australia all bearing the date of production 8; 1 2 4; 10 are subject to recall. SUPPLIER O'Brien Glass Industries Limited HAZARDS Glass from a broken rear windscreen that shatters into larger pieces is more likely to cause cuts. DEFECTS The potential defect is that the central area of the rear windscreen may not shatter into sufficiently small enough pieces when broken. No such incidents have been experienced in Australia but the supplier is recalling the 5 potentially affected units as a precaution. CONSUMERS ACTION The supplier will contact the 5 affected customers directly to arrange a replacement at no cost. Customers can call O'Brien on (02) to arrange for the replacement. SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE Page 24

25 EQUIPMENT USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO.: ACC / EXT-004 MANUFACTURER: ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC. COMPONENT: QUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETSPotential Number of Units Affected: 654 SUMMARY: Advanced carbon composites (acc) is recalling all model ext-004 motorcycle helmets, sizes s/m, m/l, and l/xl. These helmets fail to conform to the penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets." In the event of a crash, the helmet could be penetrated, possibly causing serious injury to the wearer of the helmet. ACC will notify owners of record and will offer a full refund. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 23, owners may contact acc toll-free at USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO.: ACC / EXT-001 ACC / EXT-002 ACC / EXT-003 MANUFACTURER: ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC. COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT: MOTORCYCLE: HELMETS In the event of a crash, the helmet will not adequately protect the wearer of the helmet, increasing the risk of injury. ACC will notify owners of record and will offer a full refund. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 31, owners may contact acc toll-free at SUMMARY: Advanced carbon composites (acc) is recalling all model ext-001, ext-002, and ext- 003 motorcycle helmets, sizes s/m, m/l, and l/xl. These helmets fail to conform to the penetration, impact attenuation, and/or labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets." Page 25

26 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.