Kawasaki has initiated a product recall after the company has found their Teryx4 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles because these units could develop a problem that could put lives in danger. Apparently the steering gear assembly and brakes in these vehicles can fail unexpectedly, which could lead to an auto accident. Kawasaki states that around 7,000 units are affected by this recall and that these vehicles can be repaired for free at Kawasaki dealerships. The recalled model came out in October of (read more)
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Jun
2012
Commercial Vehicles Recalled by Winnebago
According to a series of news agencies covering vehicle recall announcements, Winnebago has decided to issue a recall announcement related to all units of the 2009 through 2012 Suncruiser, Itasca, Adventurer and J38S commercial vehicles. The recall statement, primarily issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shows that all units of these vehicles were equipped with Bosch Hydraulic Disc Brakes that may have been manufactured poorly. Over long periods of use, these disc brakes could overheat, which could result (read more)
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22
Jun
2012
Neck Over Trailers Recalled, Brakes May Fail
In light of recent discoveries, C Diamond F, Inc., also known as Neck Over Trailers, is recalling three of its models after discovering a problem with the brake actuator pump. According to a series of news articles mentioning this recall, some of these pumps were not correctly heat treated, which will cause them to be worn out at an unusually fast fashion. The resulting wear will cause the trailer’s brakes to fail, which may lead to a possible crash. To prevent accidents (read more)
Read MoreMotorhome owners are being alerted that certain models could be potentially hazardous to drivers and passengers, according to a series of news articles. According to the information found in the official recall announcement issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tiffin Motorhomes announced that a model of their vehicles are being recalled. According to the firm, 2012 Phaeton RVs have been equipped with 3030 Brake Chambers that fail to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121 that is (read more)
Read MoreMultiple cargo trailers used across the Nation are being recalled over possible defective brake systems. According to several news agencies covering recall alerts, certain units of the 2011 BC-1010 cargo trailers manufactured and distributed by Butler Trailers have been recalled since these vehicles were equipped with a brake actuator pump that might have been improperly heat-treated during the item’s assembly. Since these potentially hazardous brake components are crucial to the safety of drivers and passengers, all units of vehicles equipped with defective (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of news articles, the Wilson Trailer Company is recalling all units of 2012 Gooseneck Trailers with Dexter Electric/Hydraulic Brake Actuator Pumps, which were not properly heat treated in the process of vehicular assembly. The official recall announcement has revealed that this recall is related to defective brake actuator pumps that were responsible for multiple recalls in the recent past. The National Highway Traffic Administration has claimed in a statement that the premature wear of these critically (read more)
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30
Apr
2012
Trucks Recalled, Brakes Could Fail Unexpectedly
Certain trucks are being recalled over possible crash risks, according to a series of articles recently issued in several news sources. According to these articles, Daimler Trucks (DTNA) has decided to issue a recall for all 2012 and 2013 units of the Freightliner 108SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2 and Coronado vehicles over the presence of a defective Haldex Quick release valve. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these recalled vehicles were equipped with valves that were not properly covered during (read more)
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