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Melting of the engine harness may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire.
An inadvertent decoupling of the trailer from the tractor may increase the risk of a crash.
If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it may become loose, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. If the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, resulting in a stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz CLS400 2015
- Mercedes-Benz CLS550 2012–2015
- Mercedes-Benz CLS63 2012–2015
Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.
If the steering knuckle fails while the motorhome is being driven, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Peterbilt 357 2006–2016
- Peterbilt 365 2006–2016
- Peterbilt 367 2006–2016
- Peterbilt 378 2006–2016
- Peterbilt 379 2006–2016
- Peterbilt 382 2006–2016
If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
If the vapors released by fueling a vehicle stored in the trailer is able to reach the flame or heating element of a fuel burning appliance it may ignite, increasing the risk of a fire.
If the vapor from the fueling nozzle is able to reach the fuel burning appliance, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Intermittent operation of the trailer lights may prevent other drivers from knowing that the truck is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, an electrical short in the SAM chassis may result in a a fire.
If the trailer is loaded based on the incorrect GVWR, the hitch assembly would be overloaded which may result in hitch assembly failure, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-41 2007–2012
- Prevost H3-45 2007–2012
- Prevost H3-45 VIP 2007–2012
- Prevost X3-45 2007–2012
- Prevost Xlii 2007–2012
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Wheeled Coach AMBULANCE-M2 Chassis 2010
Without cab or instrument lighting, the emergency responders are unable to service patients, potentially furthering their injuries.
- Prevost H3-41 2014–2015
- Prevost H3-45 2014–2015
- Prevost H3-45 VIP 2014–2015
- Prevost X3-45 2014–2015
- Prevost X3-45 VIP 2014–2015
- Prevost XLII-45 2014–2015
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
If the parking brake bracket separates, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away and a crash.
- Farber Specialty Cargo Mate Trailer 2009
- Farber Specialty WFG38S 2005
- Ford E-450 2006–2013
- Ford F-550 SD 2011–2012
- Freightliner M2 2010–2014
- Freightliner MBC 2011
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
If the primary braking system fails, the emergency brake system may not achieve the level of performance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
In certain road and traffic conditions, the rear turn signals may be slightly obscured to the driver of a following vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology