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Failure of the safety latch feature may cause the hood to unexpectedly close while open, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
- General Coach ABC - M1235 2010–2011
Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
The emergency exit window may separate from the body and could fall increasing the risk of injuries to the passenger or driver.
- Excel Classic 2008
- Excel Limited 2005–2011
- Excel Wild Cargo 2008–2010
- Excel Winslow 2010
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
- Forest River Crusader 2011
- Forest River Rance 2011
- Forest River Surveyor 2011
- Forest River Work And Play 2011
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
- Holiday Rambler Mintaro Travel Trailer 2011
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Fuel leaking on the turbo exhaust pipe or a melting or burning electrical harness may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Driveline separation may cause a crash possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Starcraft Lexion 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.
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.
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.
- TMC Chateau Sport 2011
- TMC Four Winds 5000 2011
In the event of a fire, there is a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them.
- Cadillac Escalade 2011
- Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2011
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2011
- GMC Sierra 1500 2011
The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
- Carriage Cameo 2005–2011
- Carriage Carriage 2005–2008
- Carriage Carri-Lite 2005–2011
- Carriage C-Force 2006–2008
- Carriage Royals 2006–2011
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.
Loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
This condition may permit the bus to roll unexpectedly when parked which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death to an individual within the path of the rolling bus.
In the event of a crash, the side panel joints may not endure as intended and the panels may loosen or separate, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Elkhart ECI 2005–2007
- Elkhart Ecii 2005–2007
This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating can result in a fire.
- Chevrolet W3500 2006–2007
- Chevrolet W4500 2006–2007
- Chevrolet W5500 2006–2007
- GMC W3500 2006–2007
- GMC W4500 2006–2007
- GMC W5500 2006–2007
If the engine seizes while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may experience sudden deceleration leading to an increased risk of a crash.
In the event of a crash, the embossed aluminum sheet may separate from the interior compartment structure and cause injury to bus passengers.
The low beam headlights can become inoperative decreasing the driver's visibility as well as the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The safety belt system may not restrain the occupant(s) as designed and could increase the risk of injury.
- Triumph Sprint GT 2010
- Triumph Sprint ST 2010
In adequate oil levels may cause the engine may to seize leading to a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Kenworth T2000 2007–2008
- Kenworth T600 2007–2008
- Kenworth T660 2007–2008
- Kenworth T800 2007–2008
- Kenworth W900 2007–2008
- Peterbilt 357 2007–2008
Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Compliance to fmvss 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements.
This could result in brake drag with associated brake noise, vibration, and/or illumination of the brake warning light. Braking effectiveness could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
- Nabi BRT 2006–2010
- Nabi Clfw 2006–2010
- Nabi LFW 2006–2010
A leak of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a leak of this fluid could cause an engine compartment fire.
- Volkswagen Beetle 2006–2010
- Volkswagen Jetta 2006–2010
- Volkswagen Rabbit 2007–2009
If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Lincoln Town CAR 2008–2011
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
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