Nissan has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles manufactured from February 22, 2010 to March 13, 2010. On some of the potentially affected vehicles, the fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners and any missing fasteners will be replaced and all loose fasteners will be retightened to the proper torque specifications free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Suzuki has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 Equator trucks manufactured from February 22 to March 13, 2010. The fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners and any missing fasteners will be replaced and all loose fasteners will be retightened to the proper torque specifications free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 Acura ZDX passenger cars manufactured between November 12, 2009 and March 22, 2010. During the manufacturing process, the dashboard covering material may have not been properly laser scored to allow complete deployment of the front passenger's SRS airbag. In the event of a crash, the airbag will not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury. Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the dashboard covering material and replace if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on April 21, 2010. Owners may contact Acura Client Services at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's recall campaign number is R34.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 Infiniti G35 sedans manufactured from March 29, 2004 through August 25, 2006 and Infiniti G35 coupes manufactured from April 1, 2004 through May 30, 2007. The wire harness connecting the belt tension sensor (BTS) and the occupant detection sensor (ODS) control unit under the front passenger seat can experience relative movement which can cause wear and oxidization of the terminals and may cause interruption of the signal. In the event of a crash, the airbag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Nissan has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan or notification schedule.
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 1-800-545-8039.
Kustom Fit, a Division of Villa Furniture Mfg. Co. Inc. is recalling certain driver and passenger seats, Part No. 5564, sold and installed as original equipment for Rexhall motorhomes. The seat's slide tracks fail to conform to the static pull test of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Nos. 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." In the event of a crash, the seat's slide tracks can separate, possibly resulting in injury. Kustom Fit is working with Rexhall to notify owners and the motorhomes will be repaired free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized dealers. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2010. Owners may contact Kustom Fit at 1-323-564-4481.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 Discovery model 40G and 40X class a motor homes manufactured from November 25, 2009 through January 8, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Achorages." The seat belts located on the sofa bed may not be adequately mounted for effective occupant restraint. Lack of adequate seat belt protection increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect the sofa bed seat belt mountings and if necessary reinstall them to a floor-mounted location. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on May 31, 2010. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-509-3418.
Labrie is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Expert T, Automizer, and Automizer 2010 garbage and recycling trucks. The female portion of the seat belt can be damaged by the arm rest which is also a joystick bracket. If the female portion of the seat belt is damaged, the seat belt may not function properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Labrie will notify owners and dealers will replace any damaged seat belt and install a deflector to prevent possible damages free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2010. Owners may contact Labrie at 1-877-4LABRIE (1-877-452-2743).
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 Outback and Legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from February 16, 2009 through April 12, 2010. The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle"s steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended. Possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010 View, View Profile, Itasca Navion, and Navion iQ motor homes manufactured from April 27, 2009 through January 21, 2010. These vehicles may have a missing bolt in the driver and/or passenger seats. If a bolt is missing, the seat and/or seat belt may not function as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury or death. Dealers will check for the existence and torque of the seat bolts and install and/or replace as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on June 30, 2010. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2009 Rondak4F+9 Trans Tech school buses. The pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect which fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." In the event of a crash, the seat pedestal could come loose, which could result in personal injury to the occupant. TCI will notify owners and provide repair kits and instructions free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333.
Club Card is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209 "Seat Belt Assemblies." The seat belt originally provided with the vehicles meets Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards instead. The difference in these two standards is the impact level at which the seat belt retractor locks. This does not meet the standard requirements. Dealers will replace the seat belt free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 13, 2010. Owners may contact Club Car at 1-800-227-0739.
On behalf of U.S. Bus, Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2007 U. S. Bus STH5, STHF5, and Universe model school buses manufactured after June 9, 2009. The pedestal-tofloor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect which cause the buses to fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." In the event of a crash, the seat pedestal could come loose, which could result in personal injury to the occupant. TCI will notify owners and provide repair kits and instructions free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333.