| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V595 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | UTILIMASTER / 2006 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V612 |
| Manufacturer : | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Make / Model Years : | KENWORTH / 2014 |
| Subject : | Stop/Tail/Turn Lamp Housing/FMVSS 108 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V616 |
| Manufacturer : | Double R Trailer Mfg., Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | DOUBLE R TRAILERS / 2010-2014 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V622 |
| Manufacturer : | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Make / Model Years : | ACURA / 2014 |
| Subject : | Loosening Of Lower Control Arm Bolts |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V624 |
| Manufacturer : | Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc |
| Make / Model Years : | HYUNDAI / 2014 |
| Subject : | Damaged Tire Sidewall may cause Rapid Air Loss |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V627 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | ECAS Wiring may be Reversed |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V632 |
| Manufacturer : | Airstream, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | AIRSTREAM / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Propane System may Vent |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V633 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | THOMAS BUILT / 2011-2013 |
| Subject : | Hybrid Transmission Software |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V634 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2009-2014 |
| Subject : | Hybrid Transmission Software |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V635 |
| Manufacturer : | Zero Motorcycles Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ZERO / 2012-2013 |
| Subject : | Motorcycle may Quit while Running |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V637 |
| Manufacturer : | Marathon Homes Corp |
| Make / Model Years : | MARATHON / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V638 |
| Manufacturer : | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | TIFFIN / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Fireplace may Ignite Exposed Wood |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V639 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | THOMAS BUILT / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Speedometer may Read Lower than Actual Speed |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V640 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2014 |
| Subject : | Speedometer may Read Lower than Actual Speed |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V643 |
| Manufacturer : | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Parking Brake may Unexpectedly Release |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V644 |
| Manufacturer : | Cargo South, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | CARGO SOUTH / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V645 |
| Manufacturer : | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | NISSAN / 2014 |
| Subject : | Wrong Tire And Loading Information Label/FMVSS 110 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V646 |
| Manufacturer : | Riverside Travel Trailer, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | RIVERSIDE / 2006-2014 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V648 |
| Manufacturer : | Sharp Manufacturing, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | SHARP / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V652 |
| Manufacturer : | Skyline Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | SKYLINE / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
1/13/14
NHTSA Recall Notice 1.13.14
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
1/11/14
How the Work Truck Works! – Snowplow Series – Personal Use
The Twelve Things You
Should Consider Before Buying a Plow for Personal Use
The clearing of driveways and small parking lots may be
accomplished with light duty and medium duty trucks with plows attached. The
decision to buy snow removal equipment is more complex than it may appear at
first; influenced by your geographical location, intended use, design and
reliability of product and service, cost of purchase of truck and snow removal
equipment, opportunity costs, operating costs, time and scheduling and many
other factors!
For those trying to decide whether they should purchase a
snowplow, I break them into 4 categories:
·
Personal Use only – Non-revenue generating
·
Personal Use and some other – Some revenue
generating
·
Light Commercial use- Revenue generating
·
Heavy commercial use- Revenue generating
If you are a residence owner and live in the snow-belt, you
are faced with several choices for snow removal. Depending on your geographic
location and for areas that generally receive light snow, the simple method is
shovel or scoop your own driveway and walks! For those with heavier snowfall,
shoveling may be too grueling; you may want to consider a snow blower!
But for those who normally get heavy snows on a regular
basis, you may want to consider a truck mounted snowplow. The following considerations
may help you in this decision.
1)
Have you considered contracting with a snow
removal company?
·
If you have an unacceptable experience with a
present contractor. Consider contacting another; ask neighbors and co-workers
for other referrals.
2)
What motivates your decision to handle your own
snow removal?
·
Do you think that you will save money or be able
to accomplish a better job of removal if you handle it yourself?
3)
Do you own a 4x4 truck?
·
If not, a new 4x4 truck may cost you around $40,000
to $50,000 or more for a full size model. Also, are you prepared to invest
$4000-$6000 in equipment plus around $1000 in necessary tools, etc.?
4)
Do you have knowledge of plowing techniques,
have you plowed before?
·
It would be worthwhile to spend time riding with
a plow operator during a storm. You will learn a lot about plowing techniques/
5)
Have you spoken with other owners of snowplows
to get a better understanding of what is involved?
·
Even if you just speak with other operators and
contractors, you will learn a lot.
6)
Do you have another need for a truck or 4x4 SUV?
·
When I say “another” need, unless you have a
lifetime burning desire or a need to own a 4x4, consider the total investment
you will need to make for the truck and plow and other gear.
7)
Do you work for yourself or are you employed
full time?
·
If you work for yourself, you have customers
that need your services. If you work for someone else, you still have customers
that need your services at work. In either event, consider that snow doesn’t
always come while you are at home and prepared, it may come in heavy
accumulations in the middle of your work day. Are you prepared to delegate your
work responsibilities to leave and plow your own driveway?
8)
Are you considering buying a used truck and/or
used a snowplow?
·
Consider that a used truck may have hidden
issues; it’s possible if it has previously been used for snow plowing, it may
have some frame or drive train problems. Previous drivers may have been
careless while plowing or had possibly not unseen objects under the snow. In
either case, the impact and wear may cause you a breakdown and a high truck or
plow repair bill.
9)
Are you comfortable working on trucks and / or
equipment, are you mechanically inclined?
·
Even if you buy a new truck and plow, and unless
you live next door to a 24 hour repair shop, you can expect to work on it in
some manner! Keep in mind that hooking
it to the truck is not always easy, even with the newer, much improved designs.
If you intend to remove it after each storm, you are expending extra time and
maybe frustration each time you hook it up to the truck!
10)
All things considered, evaluate whether you will
likely save money by buying and operating your own plow truck?
·
Keep in mind that not only the initial
investment is substantial, but operating and maintenance costs can be high. If
you decide on plowing your own driveway, its doubtful that you will save any
money.
11)
Do you want more control of the snow removal,
timing, quality of work, etc.?
·
This may be a better reason for buying your own
equipment.
12)
If you choose to purchase you own truck and
plow, choose a truck dealership with several years of truck/snowplow sales and
service. Make sure you understand what’s covered under warranty and who the
contact for service on your unit is. If its installed by a third party, the
warranty and maintenance may have to be performed at a location other than the
dealership.
by Steve Taylor. Steve
is a consultant in the Truck Equipment business with over 30 years in the
snowplow and truck body manufacturing business. He writes and blogs about the truck
equipment industry, and he is a specialist in the design and
quality/reliability field. He may be reached by email at steve@truckarchitect.com.
You may visit his website at http://www.truckarchitect.com/ and
http://.www.upstreamsource.com.
1/06/14
NHTSA Recall Notice 1.6.14
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V598 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Wells Cargo, Inc |
| Make / Model Years : | WELLS CARGO / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V607 |
| Manufacturer : | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | LAND ROVER / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Side Air Bag Connectors may Disconnect |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V608 |
| Manufacturer : | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
| Make / Model Years : | TRIUMPH / 2013 |
| Subject : | Center Stand Mount may Fracture causing Tip Over |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V609 |
| Manufacturer : | Starcraft RV, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | STARCRAFT / 2014 |
| Subject : | Tires may be Overloaded |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V611 |
| Manufacturer : | Covered Wagon Trailers, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | COVERED WAGON TRAILERS / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V613 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SPARTAN / 2002,2009,2013 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V614 |
| Manufacturer : | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | HINO / 2011-2014 |
| Subject : | Parking Brake may Release or not fully Engage |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V615 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2012-2013 GMC / 2012-2013 |
| Subject : | Transfer Pump Failure may result in Engine Stall |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V617 |
| Manufacturer : | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | BMW / 2005-2012 |
| Subject : | Fuel Pump Flange may Leak |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V623 |
| Manufacturer : | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | HINO / 2013 |
| Subject : | Incorrect GVWR Label/FMVSS 567 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V625 |
| Manufacturer : | Monaco RV, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | DISCOVER CANADA / 2012 HOLIDAY RAMBLER / 2008-2013 MCKENZIE / 2010-2011 R-VISION / 2009-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V626 |
| Manufacturer : | CJay Trailers Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | CJAY / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V628 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SPARTAN / 2006-2010 |
| Subject : | IFS Cradle Welds May Crack |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V629 |
| Manufacturer : | Contract Manufacturer, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CM TRAILERS / 2006-2012 S&H / 2009-2012 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V636 |
| Manufacturer : | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ALTEC / 2009-2013 |
| Subject : | Feeder Tube Bracket Failure |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V647 |
| Manufacturer : | Bay Bridge Manufacturing LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | BAY BRIDGE MFG / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V649 |
| Manufacturer : | Cruiser RV |
| Make / Model Years : | CRUISER RV / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
12/30/13
NHTSA Recall Notice 12.30.13
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V590 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Collins Bus Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | COLLINS / 2013 COLLINS CORBEIL / 2013 COLLINS MID BUS / 2013 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V592 |
| Manufacturer : | Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | VOLVO / 2011-2012 |
| Subject : | Driver not Warned of Low Oil Pressure |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V593 |
| Manufacturer : | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Make / Model Years : | PETERBILT / 2004-2013 |
| Subject : | Certification Label Missing Information |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V594 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | LINCOLN / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Transmission can be Shifted out of Park/FMVSS 114 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V597 |
| Manufacturer : | North American Bus Industries, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | NABI / 2013 |
| Subject : | Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen causing Wheel Separation |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V601 |
| Manufacturer : | E-One Incorporated |
| Make / Model Years : | E-ONE / 2013 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V603 |
| Manufacturer : | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | NISSAN / 2013 |
| Subject : | Steering Column Assembly may Separate |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V604 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2014 WESTERN STAR / 2014 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V605 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | STERLING / 2008-2009 |
| Subject : | Left Outer Tie Rod may Fracture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V606 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | THOMAS BUILT / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V612 |
| Manufacturer : | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Make / Model Years : | KENWORTH / 2014 |
| Subject : | STT Lamp Housing/FMVSS 108 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V618 |
| Manufacturer : | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | VOLVO / 2014 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V619 |
| Manufacturer : | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MACK / 2014 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V620 |
| Manufacturer : | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | PREVOST / 2014 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V630 |
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | IC BUS / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V631 |
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | IC BUS / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V642 |
| Manufacturer : | Nova Bus |
| Make / Model Years : | NOVA BUS / 2009-2012 |
| Subject : | Sure Power DC-DC Converter-Possible Fire |
12/26/13
NHTSA Recall Notice 12.23.13
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V570 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | BMW / 2013 |
| Subject : | Inst. Panel may Interfere with Air Bag Deployment |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V574 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | UTILIMASTER / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | The Return Coolant Hose May Kink |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V576 |
| Manufacturer : | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Make / Model Years : | MERCEDES BENZ / 2014 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt Anchor Fittings |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V577 |
| Manufacturer : | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2014 |
| Subject : | Driver's Seat Belt Buckles may not Unlatch |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V579 |
| Manufacturer : | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Driver's Seat Belt Buckle may not Unlatch |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V580 |
| Manufacturer : | Fleetwood RV, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | FLEETWOOD / 2014 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt Assemblies may not Release |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V581 |
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | INTERNATIONAL / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Chassis Skirt may Rub Tank (Possible Fuel Leak) |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V582 |
| Manufacturer : | Jet Company, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | JET CO / 2011-2012 |
| Subject : | Weak Top Rail may Allow Trailer to Buckle |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V585 |
| Manufacturer : | Jayco, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ENTEGRA / 2006-2014 JAYCO / 2006-2014 STARCRAFT / 2006-2014 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V587 |
| Manufacturer : | HL Enterprise Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | BRIDGEVIEW / 2011-2013 GEORGIAN BAY / 2011-2013 HARBORVIEW / 2011-2013 HY-LINE / 2011-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V589 |
| Manufacturer : | Maserati North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MASERATI / 2014 |
| Subject : | Alternator Harness may Short resulting in Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V591 |
| Manufacturer : | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | VOLVO BUS / 2009-2010 |
| Subject : | Wheel Chair Access/FMVSS 217 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V610 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHRYSLER / 2013 DODGE / 2013 |
| Subject : | Transmission Output Shaft may Fracture |
12/25/13
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