PRODUCT RECALLS THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE AND IN AUSTRALIA CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 01 15 DECEMBER 2011 CONTENTS AUTOMOTIVE Pages 1 to 24 Motor Vehicle (45) Child Safety Seat (0) Motor Vehicle Equipment (2)
AUSTRALIA Honda - Honda GL1800 Motorcycles PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2001-2010 Honda GL1800 motorcycles IDENTIFYING FEATURES Target number: 1058 See attached VIN list TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Honda dealers SUPPLIER Honda Motor Co Ltd HAZARDS The defect may result in the rear brake dragging, causing a temperature increase and a risk of fire. There is also a risk of the bike skidding, potentially leading to a crash. DEFECTS Blockage of the compensator port in the secondary brake master cylinder may lead to the rear brake dragging and a temperature increase in the brake disc and surrounding parts. The owners of potentially affected units will be contacted directly. The dealer will carry out an inspection and, if necessary, fit a new secondary brake master cyclinder at no charge to the owner. AUSTRALIA GM Holden Ltd Holden JG Cruze Series I (Diesel) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.0 L Diesel Holden JG Cruze Series I IDENTIFYING FEATURES Campaign number: 11-H-06 Target number: 6512 2009-2011 year models VIN numbers: KL3JA69RJAK501774 to KL3JF69RJAK744605 TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT HAZARDS In affected vehicles, the fuel feed hose could potentially leak diesel fuel, resulting in a remote possibility of fire or a hazard to other road users. DEFECTS Potential manufacturing defect within fuel feed hose. Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by letter. Owners are advised to contact their authorised dealership for inspection and rectification. Holden dealers SUPPLIER GM Holden Ltd AUSTRALIA Maserati Australia Maserati Granturismo PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Maserati Granturismo IDENTIFYING FEATURES Campaign number: 195 Target number: 2 VIN: 55126 & 55805 TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Maserati dealers SUPPLIER EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE IMPORTS PTY LTD SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE HAZARDS Use of vehicles equipped with non-conforming gearbox may lead to damage of the gearbox. This creates potential for the rear wheels to lock and may lead to loss of control of the motor vehicle. DEFECTS The gearbox may not be in conformance. Please contact authorised Maserati dealers. http://www.maserati.com.au Page 2
AUSTRALIA Coloplast Pty Ltd Trident Catheter Valve PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Trident catheter valve is used for connecting a urinary catheter to an overnight drainage bag. It gives users the opportunity to retrain the bladder and reduce the reliance on urine bags. IDENTIFYING FEATURES The following lot numbers of the Trident catheter valve are subject to the recall: 2565208 2646228 2662994 2696297 2701396 2708828 2724652 2730835 2793517 2800400 2812339 2819240 2825445 2887949 2918547 HAZARDS To date, no additional risks have been identified as a result of the use of the affected catheter valves over and above the normal risk of infection with the use of urinary catheters. DEFECTS The recall is being conducted because a routine sterility test on the Trident catheter valve in a particular set of lots has failed. This raised concerns that the valves in these lots may not be sterile Customers with these catheter valves have been advised to immediately stop distribution and use of the affected lots. Customers affected by this recall should call the Coloplast customer service number: 1800 653 317. TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Medical distributors and hospitals SUPPLIER Coloplast Pty Ltd AUSTRALIA Holden Holden Epica 2.0L PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.0 L diesel Holden Epica IDENTIFYING FEATURES Recall number: 11-H-07 Target number: 2724 Vin range: 2009 KL3LA69RJ9B137502 to KL3LA69RJ9B529009 2010 KL3LA69RJAB000281 to KL3LA69RJAB099015 2011 KL3LA69RJBB005838 to KL3LA69RJBB065472 TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Holden dealers nationally SUPPLIER GM Holden Ltd HAZARDS In affected vehicles, the fuel feed hose could potentially leak diesel fuel, resulting in a remote possibility of fire or a hazard to other road users. DEFECTS Potential manufacturing defect within fuel feed hose. Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by letter. Owners are advised to contact their authorised dealership for inspection and rectification. Page 3
AUSTRALIA Paccar Australia Pty Ltd Kenworth Trucks PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Kenworth Truck IDENTIFYING FEATURES Campaign number: 11-01 Target Number: 15 Model range: T359, T409, T409SAR, T659, T909, K200 TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT HAZARDS Possible gradual failure of drive axle braking resulting in increased stopping distance. DEFECTS Faulty ABS pressure modulation valves on drive axles. PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd will be notifying customers via registered mail. Paccar Australia SUPPLIER Paccar Australia Pty Ltd EU/ PORTUGAL CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car "Qashqai" and "X-Trail" BRAND: Nissan. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Qashqai (J10) and X-Trail (T31). Production date: 06/08/2010 to 12/08/2011. DESCRIPTION: Passenger Car OF ORIGIN United Kingdom and Japan INJURIES A potential out-ofspecification casting dimension on the heat sink of the electric power steering (EPS) control unit has been identified. As a result of this dimensional issue, with continued use and in extreme cases, the EPS motor may no longer function. If this occurs, the driver will experience a sudden loss of power steering assistance which could lead to an accident. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. EU/ GERMANY CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car "Alpina" BRAND: BMW TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: Alpina 5, EC type approval e1*ks07/46*0011*, Sales description: BMW Alpina B5 BITurbo Type: Alpina 7, EC type approval e1*ks07/46*0007*, FIRE The auxiliary coolant pump may fail at high operating temperatures. In a few rare cases there may be smouldering of the auxiliary coolant pump. If so, an engine compartment fire or even a vehicle fire could occur. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. Sales description: BMW Alpina B7 BITurbo. Relevant production period is from June 2010 to September 2010 for the Alpina 5 and from February 2009 to September 2010 for the Alpina 7. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: Germany Page 4
EU/ GERMANY CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car 550i GT, 550i Limousine, 650i Cabrio 750i Limousine, 750Li Limousine, 760i Limousine 760Li Limousine, ActiveHybrid 7, ActiveHybrid 7 L X5 xdrive50i, X6 xdrive50i, X5 M, X6 M ActiveHybrid X60 BRAND: BMW FIRE The auxiliary coolant pump may fail at high operating temperatures. In a few rare cases there may be smouldering of the auxiliary coolant pump. If so, an engine compartment fire or even a vehicle fire could occur. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EC type / EC type approval GT / e1*2007/46*0215* 5L / e1*2007/46*0363* 6C / e1*2007/46*0562* 701 / e1*2001/116*0490* 7L / e1*2007/46*0276* HY / e1*2007/46*0323* E70 / e1*2001/116*0420* X5 / e1*2007/46*0421* X6 / e1*2007/46*0412* M7X / e1*2007/46*0172* Vehicles from the following production periods are affected: 550i GT from 02/2009 till 11/2010 550i Limousine from 06/2009 till 09/2010 650i Cabrio from 11/2009 till 08/2010 750i Limousine from 02/2008 till 09/2010 750Li Limousine from 02/2008 till 09/2010 760i Limousine from 02/2009 till 09/2010 760Li Limousine from 02/2009till 09/2010 ActiveHybrid 7 from 07/2009 till 09/2010 ActiveHybrid 7 L from 07/2009 till 09/2010 X5 xdrive50i from 04/2009 till 12/2010 X6 xdrive50i from 11/2007 till 11/2010 X5 M from 11/2008 till 11/2010 X6 M from 11/2008 till 11/2010 ActiveHybrid X60 from 1/2009 till 11/2010 DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: Germany Page 5
EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car "Swift" BRAND: Suzuki TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Swift 1.2L (AZG412) The recall in Greece concerns vehicles with VINs from TSMNZA72S00174618 to TSMNZA72S00176520 (3 doors) and from TSMNZC72S00174568 to TSMNZC72S00176598 (5 doors). INJURIES There is possibility that the ABS/ESP/TCS may not function properly during extreme driving conditions due to a failure of the electric power steering unit which could lead to a road accident. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: Hungary EU/ GERMANY CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car "Jeep Wrangler" BRAND: Chrysler TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: JK, EC type approval e4*2001/116*0116 Relevant production period is from 7 July 2010 to 10 September 2010. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: United States INJURIES Owing to the wrong amount of torque applied to the fixing components on the front suspension, a loosening of these components cannot be ruled out. This could lead in extreme cases to a loss of steering on the vehicle and the risk of a road accident. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Machinery PRODUCT: All terrain vehicle "Can-Am ATV Outlander and Renegade (DPS Equipped)" BRAND: Can-Am TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL Outlander model numbers = 2JAA, 2JAB, SJAC, SLAA, SLAB, SLAD, SLAF, SMAA, SMAB, 2MAC, 2MAD, 2PAA, 2PAB 2PAC, 2PAE, 2PAF, 2SAA, 2SAB, 2SAC, 2SAE, 2SAF, 2UAA, 2UAE, 2XAB, 2XAD, 2XAE, 5EAE, 5FAC, 5FAF, 5FAF, 5FAJ,, 5GAC, 5KAC, 5NAA, 2JVA, 2JBB, 2JBD, 2LBA, 2LBB, 2LBC, 2LBD, 2LBF, 2MBA, 2MBB, 2MBC, 2PBA, 2PBB, 2PBC, 2PBD, 2PBE, 2SBA, 2SBB, 2SBC, 2SBD, 2SBE, 2SBF, 2UBAM 2UBB, 2UBC, 2UBD, 2UBE, 2XBA, 2XBB, 2XBC, 2XBD,2XBE, 5EBA, 5EBB, 5EBC, 5EBD, 5FBA, 5FBB, 5FBC, 5FBD, 5FBE, 5GBA, 5GBB, 5HBA, 5HBB, 5RBA, 5RBB, 5RBC, 5SBA, 5SBB Renegade model numbers = 4DAA, 4DAB, 4DAC, 4DBA, 4DBB DESCRIPTION: All Terrain Vehicle built for model year 2010 and 2011 OF ORIGIN: Mexico INJURIES The product poses a risk of injuries because some vehicles may have been delivered or repaired with a Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) that has cracks on its main shaft. Pieces may detach inside the DPS and may block gears resulting in a sudden limitation of the vehicle's steering range. In some situations, the operator could lose control of the vehicle causing the risk of an accident. 2 cases of steering interference due to this condition have been reported. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive. Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer/ manufacturer. Page 6
EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car "Ypsilon" BRAND: Lancia TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL Vehicles produced in Poland from the beginning of the series to the VIN number ZLA312000028935. INJURIES The wiring for the ABS system may be damaged by rubbing against the base of the battery which could cause the ABS system to stop working and lead to an accident. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: Poland EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car "Swift" BRAND: Suzuki TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Swift 1.2L (AZG412) The recall in Greece concerns vehicles with VINs from TSMNZA72S00174618 to TSMNZA72S00176520 (3 doors) and from TSMNZC72S00174568 to TSMNZC72S00176598 (5 doors). INJURIES There is possibility that the ABS/ESP/TCS may not function properly during extreme driving conditions due to a failure of the electric power steering unit which could lead to a road accident. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: Hungary EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Motorcycle "CVO", "Trike" BRAND: Harley-Davidson TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: All 2009-2011 and certain 2012 Touring model motorcycles, including CVO Touring and Trike motorcycles built until 16 September 2011 are affected. INJURIES The brake light may not work and brake fluid may leak through the rear brake light switch affecting rear brake performance. This could lead to a crash. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. DESCRIPTION: Motorcycle OF ORIGIN: United States EU/ GERMANY CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT: Passenger car "Ghost" BRAND: Rolls-Royce TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type RR4, EC type approval e11*2007/46*0101 DESCRIPTION: Passenger car The notification concerns vehicles manufactured between October 2009 and September 2010. OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom FIRE The auxiliary coolant pump may fail at high operating temperatures. In a few rare cases there may be smouldering of the auxiliary coolant pump. If so, an engine compartment fire or even a vehicle fire could occur. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. Page 7
EU/ GERMANY CATEGORY: Motor vehicles PRODUCT Passenger car S250, S350, S400, S500, S600, S63 AMG, S65 AMG BRAND: Mercedes-Benz TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: 221, EC type approval e1*2001/116*0335*14 Type: 221P, EC type approval e1*2001/116*0358*08 INJURIES The screw fitting on the front seatbelt height adjuster may not meet the strict quality requirements if subjected to a very heavy load. As a result, there may be an increased risk of injury in the case of an accident. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. Type: 221AMG, EC type approval e1*2001/116*0396*05 The notification concerns vehicles manufactured between 26 September and 11 October 2011. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car OF ORIGIN: Germany NAME OF PRODUCT: Golf cars HAZARD Voluntary recall. UNITS: About 600 Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga. DESCRIPTION This recall involves following 2011 Precedent golf cars. The model and serial numbers are located above the passenger s side floor board. Club Car is printed on the front of the golf cars. The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. INCIDENTS/INJURIES Club Car has received three reports of incidents involving fuel tank seams splitting. No injuries or fires have been reported. RECALLED PRECEDENT GOLF CARS Model CF PR PY Serial Number Range CF1139-233925 - CF1147-250173 PR1139-233918 - PR1147-249956 PY1144-244648 MANUFACTURED IN: United States Page 8
NAME OF PRODUCT HAZARD Voluntary recall. TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles UNITS: About 21,900 E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga. DESCRIPTION The recalled vehicles are gas- and electricpowered, four-wheeled vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The following models are included: MODEL E-Z-GO TXT Fleet golf cars SERIAL NUMBER 2748187 thru 2770316 he threaded end of the rack rod ball joint can break and the ball joint can become displaced, causing the driver to lose steering control. This can result in a crash. INCIDENTS/INJURIES The firm is aware of 71 reports of the ball joint breaking, 13 of which resulted in the ball joint displacing. No injuries have been reported. E-Z-GO Freedom TXT golf cars E-Z-GO TXT shuttle vehicles Cushman Bellhop shuttle vehicles E-Z-GO ST utility vehicles Bad Boy Buggies HD, LD and LTO utility vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 2748187 thru 2770316 2748187 thru 2770316 2748187 thru 2770316 8000035 thru 8002809 The brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label located on the exterior of the vehicle below the driver s seat. Page 9
NAME OF PRODUCT HAZARD Voluntary recall. Arctic Cat Snowmobiles UNITS: About 7,100 Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard. DESCRIPTION INCIDENTS/INJURIES The recall involves the following 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles: MODEL F MODEL NAME/NUMBER F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th Arctic Cat discovered this condition during production testing of these models. There have been no reports of headlamp failures or injuries. XF M XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Limited/50th M800, M1100, M800 Sno Pro, M1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th, M800 HCR Recalled snowmobiles can be identified by the last six numerals of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the following ranges: 105092 through 112175 or 800001 through 800033. The model name is located on each side of the hood. The VIN is located on the right side tunnel. The snowmobiles come in a variety of color combinations: Black, White and Orange, Black and Orange, and Black and Green. MANUFACTURED IN: United States Page 10
e-one / cyclone ii-2008-2011 e-one / quest-2008-2011 e-one / typhoon-2008-2011 e-one, inc. electronic stability control 220 If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash. E-one will notify owners and is working with Meritor wabco to replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about December 18, 2011. Owners may contact e-one customer service at 1-800-627-5050 or Meritor on track customer service at 1-866-668-7221. E-one is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 cyclone ii, typhoon, and quest vehicles manufactured from May 1, 2008, through November 28, 2011, and equipped with Meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. fccc / s2 106 ch-2011-2013 fccc / s2c 106cab-2011-2013 Daimler trucks North America engine and engine cooling 94 Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 freightliner s2 106 ch and s2c 106cab chassis manufactured from November 15, 2010, through October 6, 2011. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe potentially resulting in a short circuit. An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire. Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. The repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 1, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. Page 11
Thomas built / saf-t-liner c2-2011-2013 Daimler trucks North America engine and engine cooling 4,700 Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Thomas built saf-t-liner school buses built on a freightliner custom chassis b2 chassis from November 15, 2010, through October 6, 2011. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe potentially resulting in a short circuit. An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire. Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. The repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 1, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. ford / fusion-2010-2011 mercury / Milan-2010-2011 ford motor company wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts 128,616 Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury Milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from April 1, 2009, through April 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through November 13, 2010. The wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate. While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and replace the discs as necessary. Additionally, the wheel lug nuts will be replaced on all four wheels. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about January 24, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866- 436-7332. Page 12
startrans / mfsab-2010-2011 startrans bus corporation seats: barriers NA Vehicle occupants may be injured in the event of a vehicle crash should the seat cushion flip up out of place. Also, out of position seat cushions could interfere with emergency egress of the vehicle. Startrans will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011 or early January 2012. Owners may contact startrans at 1-574-642-0811. Startrans is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 mfsab school buses manufactured from April 14, 2010, through June 7, 2011, equipped with c. e. white self-latching seat cushions. The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. Accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." blue bird / all American-2007-2012 blue bird body company fuel system, diesel A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. The manufacturer is in the process of developing a remedy and notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. 250 Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 all American rear engine school buses manufactured from April 12, 2006, through June 27, 2011, and equipped with a 60 gallon fuel tank. The tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." Page 13
double k / mainstreet-2008-2010 double k / villager-2008-2010 double k inc. equipment: electrical: air conditioner 68 Double k (dba hometown trolley) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 villager and mainstreet buses manufactured from November 2008 though December 2010 and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units, containing a delphi pack-con iii fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire. Double k will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e- 003.) Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or double k at 1-715-478-5090. Toyota / sienna-2011-2012 Toyota motor North America, inc. equipment: other: labels 210,000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2012 sienna vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selections and rims." These vehicles do not meet the requirement for displaying the correct vehicle capacity weight as the rated load for the combination of cargo and occupants. Incorrect information on the vehicle placard may lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure increasing the risk of a crash. Toyota will mail out a corrected placard to customers along with revised owner manual information. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy plan or an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Page 14
mertz / Halliburton-2010-2011 mertz manufacturing, llc service brakes, air: slack adjusters 257 Mertz is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Halliburton trailers manufactured from November 2010, through March 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads. If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, causing the vehicle to have reduced braking capacity and, if mounted on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, possibly resulting in a crash. Mertz will notify owners and the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2011. Owners may contact mertz at 580-767- 8465 or accuride at 1-812- 962-5000. Nissan / rogue-2011 Nissan North America, inc. steering: electric power assist system 7,365 As the circuit board fails, the power steering assist feature will stop functioning, increasing the force needed to steer the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps control unit if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 rogue vehicles manufactured from August 17, 2010, through October 30, 2010. The circuit board may not have been installed in the correct position on certain electric power steering (eps) assist control units. This may cause additional stress on the solder of the terminal to the circuit board resulting in the solder cracking and separating completely from the circuit board. Page 15
eystone / cougar-2007-2009 keystone rv company equipment: other: labels 805 Keystone is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cougar fifth wheel trailers manufactured from May 12, 2006, through February 12, 2009, for incorrect information on the federal identification tag and tire and loading information label. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." The subject vehicles were manufactured with a label that lists the maximum tire pressure of 80psi instead of the correct maximum pressure of 65psi. Overinflating tires increases the risk of tire failure and property damage. Keystone will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866- 425-4369. Toyota / corolla-2010-2011 Toyota / sienna-2011 southeast Toyota distributors, llc structure: body: roof and pillars A damaged a-pillar trim panel retention clip may allow the trim panel to come loose and injure an occupant in the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect the a- pillar trim panel retention clip and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800- 301-6859. 518 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 corolla vehicles equipped with a non- Toyota, blue tooth hands free device or navigation unit and certain model year 2011 Toyota sienna vehicles equipped with a non- Toyota, overhead entertainment system and/or Bluetooth hands free device. There is a possibility that the front a-pillar trim panel retention clip may have been damaged during the installation of the aftermarket accessory. Page 16
Honda / gl1800-2001-2010 2012 Honda (American Honda motor co.) service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder 126,000 Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about January 4, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866- 784-1870. Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag. Subaru / impreza-2012 Subaru / legacy-2012 Subaru / outback-2012 Subaru of America, inc. service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages The driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. This could occur unexpectedly and without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800- 782-2783. 31,959 Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 impreza sedans and wagons (except wrx/sti models), manufactured from April 21, 2011, through November 15, 2011, and legacy and outback vehicles manufactured from October 17, 2011, through November 23, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction and cause an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance required to slow or stop the vehicle. Page 17
keystone / alpine-2010-2011 keystone / avalanche-2010-2011 keystone / challenger-2009-2010 keystone / everest-2009-2010 keystone / fusion-2009-2011 keystone / Montana-2009-2011 keystone / Montana big sky-2009 keystone / Montana high country-2010-2011 keystone / Montana-big sky-2009-2011 keystone / Montana-mountaineer-2010-2011 Overheating of the connections could result in a fire. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The remedy for the previous recall (10v-594) was to inspect and tighten the switch connections. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone rv company electrical system 6,101 Keystone has revised their remedy process and is again recalling certain 2009-2011 fifth wheel trailers with the generator ready option, see the list above for the affected models. The electrical power transfer switch may not be installed correctly and increased electrical loads may cause overheating of the electrical lugs and degradation of the electrical connections. Nissan / juke-2011 Nissan North America, inc. engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo-charger 28,294 If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the lot number on the air inlet tube and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about January 9, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 Nissan juke vehicles manufactured from April 9, 2010, through May 12, 2011. The turbocharger boost sensor bracket may separate from the air inlet tube due to a defective weld. Page 18
kingmor / cesb-2004-2012 kingmor / fesb-2001-2011 kingmor / resb-2007-2012 kingmor supply, inc. equipment: electrical: air conditioner 850 If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire. Kingmor will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e- 003.) Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or kingmor at 1-540-433-0073. Kingmor supply inc. (kingmor) is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2012 ic re, fe, and ce school buses equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units (em-1) manufactured from January 1, 2006 through December 2010, containing a Delphi pack-con iii fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly; em-1 unit part numbers 77-62112-xx and 77-62512-xx, starting with serial number knt90890232 to serial number nne91230058, due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. medix / type ii ambulance-2007-2011 medix specialty vehicles, inc. seat belts: rear 360 Use of a non-conforming seat belt may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash. Medix will notify owners, and will replace the seat belt as required to a type ii design (lap and shoulder belt) free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact medix at 1-574-266-0911. Medix is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 type ii ambulances, manufactured from September 1, 2007, through November 16, 2011. Due to oversight, medix installed seats in a rear facing position in the patient compartment with a type i (lap belt only) seat belt configuration. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection. Page 19
starcraft / allstar-2006-2010 starcraft / allstar xl-2006-2010 starcraft / elf-2006-2010 starcraft / starlite-2006-2010 starcraft / starquest-2006-2010 starcraft / ultrastar-2006-2010 starcraft / xlt-2006-2010 starcraft bus If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur. Starcraft will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began in November 2011. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e- 003.) Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440. equipment: electrical: air conditioner 1,204 Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 transit buses built on ford and freightliner chassis and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/ or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. ford / f-150-2011 ford / f-250-2012 ford / f-350-2012 ford / f-450-2012 ford / f-550-2012 ford motor company power train: automatic transmission This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about December 19, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866- 436-7332. 16,091 Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from September 9, 2011, through September 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from September 12, 2011, through September 22, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, theft protection. The transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem. Page
sutphen / pumpers/rescue-2010-2011 sutphen / sl75-2010 sutphen corporation engine and engine cooling 12 Sutphen corporation (sutphen) is recalling certain model year 2010 sl75 and model year 2010-2011 pumpers and rescue firefighting vehicles, equipped with a Cummins isb, isx, or 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. 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. Sutphen 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 began during August 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or sutphen at 1-866-287-5549. Meritor / front non drive steer axl -Jul 25, 2011 - Sep 09, 2011 Meritor / rear drive axle -Jul 25, 2011 - Sep 09, 2011 Meritor, inc This condition could result in wheel separation, which could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Meritor is working with hino motors to identify and notify owners. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Meritor at 1-800- 535-5560 or hino motors. power train: axle assembly 345 Meritor is recalling certain rear drive axles and front non drive steer axles produced from July 25, 2011, through September 9, 2011, sold and installed as original equipment to hino motors manufacturing. Certain suspect axles with wheel ends may have improperly assembled fastening hardware or nut locking features. Page 21
Audi / a6-2012 Volkswagen of America, inc air bags: side/window 317 In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury. Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 Audi a6 vehicles manufactured from April 8, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly. gillig / low floor-2011 gillig corporation equipment 63 Gillig is recalling certain model year 2011 low floor buses manufactured from August 1, 2011, through October 21, 2011, equipped with parker hydraulic pumps. Some hydraulic steering pumps do not deliver enough fluid or pressure to the steering gear, making the buses difficult to steer at low speeds. An unexpected change in the effort required by the driver to turn the steering wheel may affect the drivers control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Gillig will notify owners, and in conjunction with parker technicians parker will replace the spool inside the valve assembly. For pumps with valve subassembly date code 14/11 the entire pump will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact gillig service at 1-800- 735-1500. Page 22
Thomas built / saf-t-liner c2-2012 Daimler trucks North America exterior lighting: turn signal 2,800 Failure of the side marker/ directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the bus and/or its intended direction of travel to other drivers which could increase the risk of a crash. Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 1, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 Thomas built saf-t-liner school buses manufactured from February 24, 2011, through August 3, 2011, equipped with bulk-head module software release 2.1 and reference parameter release p38407-06. Inaccurate fault detection values in the bulk-head module software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation. Page 23
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO. caterpillar / c7- Dec 14, 2006 - Jan 06, 2009 caterpillar inc. engine and engine cooling Loss of coolant can result in stranded vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Caterpillar is working with blue bird to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800- 447-4986. 3,873 Caterpillar is recalling certain c7 diesel engines, 7l, 6-cylinder, turbo and air-to-air aftercooled engines with 190-300 horsepower ratings, built from December 14, 2006, through January 6, 2009, sold and installed as original equipment in certain blue bird school buses. Cooling system coolant in this application can degrade, which may cause the engine components to prematurely deteriorate possibly leading to coolant leaks. EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR MODEL NO. koni / shock absorber koni North America equipment The shock eye could separate from the base of the shock causing failure of the shock absorber. This could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Koni will notify owners and replace the shock absorbers free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact koni at 1-800- 209-3350. 525 Koni North America (koni) is recalling certain aftermarket, 30-series, shock absorbers; part numbers 30-1720 and 30-1721. The eye loop weld to the eye base did not have enough weld penetration and could result in a failed weld. Page 24
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. http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm 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 http://www.recalls.gov.au/ FOR ENQUIRIES Product.Recalls@sgs.com www.sgs.com/regulatorycompliance 2011 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.