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Loose lug nuts can damage the wheel disc and result in wheel separation from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Damage to the transmission may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
This could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Freightliner Cascadia 2011–2012
- Freightliner M2 2011–2012
- Freightliner Western Star 2011–2012
A tube seam weld that is not properly bonded can result in the driveline assembly fracturing along the length of the tube seam weld. The fractured tube can twist or sever. This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and any additional nearby components. This may increase the risk of a crash.
If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The driver could experience loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Damage to the transmission may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Kia Spectra 2005–2007
The fuel tank can fall from the vehicle and strike the ground which could cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel can create a fire hazard.
This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire.
The rider could experience the inability to steer increasing the risk of low speed tip-over or collision, thus increasing the potential for injury to the rider.
- Jayco Eagle 2011
- Jayco Eagle Super Lite 2011
- Jayco JAY Flight 2011
If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.
- Starcraft Autumn Ridge 2011
- Starcraft Autumn Ridge AR-One 2011
- Starcraft Lexion S-Lite 2011
If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.
- Damon Avanti 2011
- Damon Outlaw 2008–2010
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Freightliner Cascadia 2011
- Freightliner Columbia Glider 2011
- Freightliner Coronado 2011
- Freightliner M2 2011
- Western Star 4900 2011
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.
In the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading, the worm gear could fracture and allow the seat to shift unrestrained forward or backward increasing the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver.
- International Durastar 2011–2012
- International Lonestar 2011–2012
- International Paystar 2011–2012
- International Prostar 2011–2012
- International Transtar 2011–2012
- International Workstar 2011–2012
An inoperable trailer abs fault indicator may prevent the driver from being aware of a trailer abs fault condition thereby possibly increasing the risk of a crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Eldorado Aero Elite 2007–2011
- Eldorado Aerolite 2007–2011
- Eldorado Aerotech 2007–2011
- Eldorado Transtech 2007–2011
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
- KY Trailer 2011
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.
The tell tale for the high beam may not illuminate when the high beam head lights are activated resulting in a potential distraction to oncoming traffic. Also, the abs lamp may not illuminate when a malfunction occurs therefore not alerting the driver. Both of these consequences could increase the risk of crash.
- Altec DC912A 2009–2010
If the wheel and tire comes off while traveling, death or serious injury may result.
- New Flyer C35LFR 2009
- New Flyer C40LF 2008
- New Flyer C40LFR 2007–2010
- New Flyer D35LF 2010
- New Flyer D35LFR 2007–2010
- New Flyer D40LF 2007–2008
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. A passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
- DRV Elite Suite 2011
- DRV Mobile 2011
- DRV Select 2011
The failure of the dimmer switch will cause the lights to stop dimming and/or working. An overheated switch can also lead to personal injury and/or fire.
- Crane LDT2 2010
- Crane LET2 2010–2011
- Crane Carrier DR 2010–2011
- Crane Carrier OET 2010–2011
- Crane Carrier WS 2010–2011
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Newmar ALL Star ME 2007–2009
- Newmar BAY Star 2007
- Newmar Canyon Star CA 2007–2011
- Newmar Cypress FW 2006–2010
- Newmar Dutch Aire DP 2009–2010
- Newmar Dutch Star DP 2005–2011
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- Quest CAR Hauler ATC 2008
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- Kalyn 12TSAB 2011
- Kalyn 12TSAF 2011
- Kalyn KDP 2011
- Kalyn Kshrg 2011
- Kalyn LBO 2011
- Kalyn MHU100 2011
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Ditch Witch T12SE 2009–2011
- Ditch Witch T18S 2009–2011
- Ditch Witch T9S 2009–2011
- Ditch Witch T9SH 2009–2011
A falling tank from the trailer could increase the risk of a crash or could crush bystanders or workers increasing the risk of injuries.
- Winnebago Adventurer 2009–2010
- Winnebago J38S 2009–2010
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
- Girardin G5 2006–2010
- Girardin MB II 2006
- Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2010–2011
- Micro Bird MB II School Bus 2007–2011
The driver could erroneously think that the school bus stop arm is deployed while the first set of 4 red lights are activated. This condition increases risk of injury to pedestrians.
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