4/28/14

NHTSA Recall Notices 4.28.14

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V133
Manufacturer : Autocar Industries, LLC
Make / Model Years : AUTOCAR / 2012-2014
Subject : Seat Belt Mounting Bolt Torque/FMVSS 209


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V146
Manufacturer : Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years : KEYSTONE / 2014
Subject : Frame Spring Hanger Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V150
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years : FREIGHTLINER / 2014-2015
WESTERN STAR / 2014
Subject : Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V155
Manufacturer : Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : RANGE ROVER / 2014
Subject : Right Hand Rear Supension Link Arm may Separate


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V156
Manufacturer : Crossroads RV
Make / Model Years : CROSSROADS / 2015
Subject : Frame Spring Hanger Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V157
Manufacturer : Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : JAGUAR / 2013-2014
Subject : Rear Wheel Alignment Linkage Mounting Hardware


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V158
Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years : MERCEDES / 2014
MERCEDES BENZ / 2014
Subject : Child Seat Anchorage/FMVSS 225


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V159
Manufacturer : Vactor Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : GUZZLER / 2012-2014
VACTOR / 2010-2014
Subject : Incorrect Water Heater Fasteners


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V161
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : RAM / 2014
Subject : Improperly Machined Transmission Case/Rollaway


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V163
Manufacturer : Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : LAND ROVER / 2014
Subject : No Warning of Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V181
Manufacturer : Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : JAGUAR / 2013-2014
Subject : CAC Hose may Detach/Unexpected Engine Stall


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V185
Manufacturer : Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Make / Model Years : H-D / 2013-2014
Subject : Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy




4/21/14

NHTSA Recall Notice 4.21.14

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V134
Manufacturer : Crossroads RV
Make / Model Years : CROSSROADS / 2014
Subject : Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V135
Manufacturer : McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MCNEILUS / 2013-2014
Subject : Extension Chutes may Fall from Vehicle


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V136
Manufacturer : Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years : KEYSTONE / 2013-2014
Subject : Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V137
Manufacturer : Mack Trucks, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MACK / 2010-2015
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V139
Manufacturer : Volvo Trucks North America
Make / Model Years : VOLVO / 2013-2015
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V140
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FOREST RIVER / 2014
Subject : Slide Room Actuator Bracket may Contact Tire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V141
Manufacturer : KZRV, L.P.
Make / Model Years : SPORTSMEN / 2014
Subject : Axles Undersized for Trailer Cargo Capacity


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V142
Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : NISSAN / 2013
Subject : CVT Oil Cooler Hose may Detach and Leak


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V143
Manufacturer : NABI Bus, LLC
Make / Model Years : NABI / 2013-2014
Subject : CNG Fuel Tank Abrasion may Result in Leak


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V145
Manufacturer : PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years : PETERBILT / 2008-2013
Subject : Undersized Front Axle Drum Brakes/FMVSS 121


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V173
Manufacturer : Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years : MAZDA / 2014-2015
Subject : Charging System Shutdown may cause Engine Stall


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V174
Manufacturer : Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years : MAZDA / 2001-2004
Subject : Lower Control Arm Corrosion-Regional Recall


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V182
Manufacturer : Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : VOLKSWAGEN / 2014
Subject : Oil Leak at Transmission Oil Cooler


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V188
Manufacturer : Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Make / Model Years : LIBERO / 2014
SERENITY / 2014
Subject : Dim Taillight Bulbs/FMVSS 108




4/14/14

NHTSA Recall Notice 4.14.14

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V121
Manufacturer : Winnebago Industries, Inc
Make / Model Years : WINNEBAGO / 2014-2015
Subject : Stuck Pedal with Wide Open Throttle


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V122
Manufacturer : Terex Aerial Work Platforms
Make / Model Years : TEREX / 2014
Subject : Welding Cracks may cause Aerial Platform Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V123
Manufacturer : Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : JAGUAR / 2013
Subject : Missing Certification Label/FMVSS 567


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V124
Manufacturer : Crane Carrier Company
Make / Model Years : CRANE / 2008-2014
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V125
Manufacturer : Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : VOLKSWAGEN / 2012-2013
Subject : Loss Of Low Beam Headlight


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V127
Manufacturer : Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years : THOR / 2013-2014
THOR MOTOR COACH / 2013-2014
Subject : Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V128
Manufacturer : Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years : HEARTLAND / 2013-2014
Subject : Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V129
Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INFINITI / 2014
Subject : Certification Label/FMVSS 567


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V130
Manufacturer : Autocar Industries, LLC
Make / Model Years : AUTOCAR / 2014
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V131
Manufacturer : Autocar Industries, LLC
Make / Model Years : AUTOCAR / 2010-2014
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V132
Manufacturer : Autocar, LLC
Make / Model Years : AUTOCAR / 2008-2014
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V148
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2013
Subject : Second Row Seat Assembly/FMVSS 207


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V164
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2013-2014
LINCOLN / 2013-2014
Subject : Welds on Seat Assemblies may Fail/FMVSS 207


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V165
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2001-2004
Subject : Lower Control Arm Corrosion-Regional Recall


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V168
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : PONTIAC / 2009-2010
TOYOTA / 2006-2010
Subject : Driver's Air Bag may not Deploy


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V169
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2006-2010
Subject : Seat Rail Spring Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V171
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2005-2011
PONTIAC / 2006-2010
SATURN / 2003-2010
Subject : Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off


4/07/14

NHTSA Recall Notice - 4.7.14

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V106
Manufacturer : Daimler Buses North America
Make / Model Years : ORION / 2007-2012
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V107
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INTERNATIONAL / 2014
Subject : Incorrect Axle Shafts may cause Spline Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V108
Manufacturer : Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Make / Model Years : ENC / 2007-2014
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V110
Manufacturer : Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years : BLUE BIRD / 2014
Subject : Joint Separation/FMVSS 221


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V111
Manufacturer : Contract Manufacturer, LLC
Make / Model Years : CM TRAILERS / 2012
Subject : Hydraulic Brake Actuators


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V113
Manufacturer : Great Dane Trailers
Make / Model Years : GREAT DANE / 2013-2015
Subject : Brackets for Cargo Restraint Plates may Fail


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V114
Manufacturer : Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years : MAZDA / 2010-2012
Subject : Spiders may Block Fuel Tank Vent Line


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V115
Manufacturer : Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Make / Model Years : FREE SPIRIT / 2014
Subject : Spare Tire Obstructs Visibility Of Taillight


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V119
Manufacturer : Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Make / Model Years : ZERO / 2014
Subject : Rear Wheel may Lockup


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V120
Manufacturer : Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years : KEYSTONE / 2014
Subject : Wheel Bearings may have Insufficient Lubrication


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V149
Manufacturer : Tiffany Coach Builders
Make / Model Years : TIFFANY / 2009-2010
Subject : Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V151
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2013-2014
Subject : Front Right Half Shaft may Fracture


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V152
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2014-2015
GMC / 2014-2015
Subject : Transmission Oil Cooler Line/Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V153
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2004-2006,2008-2010
PONTIAC / 2005-2006,2008-2009
SATURN / 2004-2009
Subject : Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V154
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : DODGE / 2011-2014
JEEP / 2011-2014
Subject : Loss of Power Brake Assist




4/01/14

The "No Idle System" from The Retriever

 
One of the easiest features we ever came up with for The Retriever is the "No Idle System". Figuring out how to eliminate hydraulics and make the Retriever bed air operated was a different story, but once we had that working well it was just a matter of adding a large enough air tank and a little valving to create the "No Idle System".  And what a no-brainer to justify, 400 gallons of fuel per year saved (based on 2 hours per day of idling) and elimination of No Idle Law violations.  Additionally, any truck salesman worth his salt will tell you that idling is the hardest duty for a modern highway truck engine, creating disproportionate engine wear and plugging up the DPF filter.  Of all The Retriever feature values this one has the potential to most extremely exceed the value we have assigned. 
 
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