NHTSA Recall Notice - 2.10.14

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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V003
Manufacturer :	EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :	EVERGREEN / 2013
Subject :	Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V010
Manufacturer :	Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Make / Model Years :	ASTON MARTIN / 2008-2014
Subject :	Accelerator Pedal Arm May Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V012
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	KENWORTH / 2013-2014 PETERBILT / 2013-2014
Subject :	Door Latch may Prevent Door from being Opened
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V013
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	KENWORTH / 2014 PETERBILT / 2014
Subject :	Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V032
Manufacturer :	Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years :	RAM / 2014
Subject :	Stuck Pedal with Wide Open Throttle

Flip Rack - We Stand Above the Rest.

Flip Rack converts from a window guard to a full length utility rack with the simple flip of a bar
Rack can support up to 225kg/500lbs distributed in the open position; ladders, lumber, pipe, etc

• Fits all truck makes and models
• Easily installed, requires no drilling of truck bed but uses clamps instead
• Cargo can be secured to headache rack to prevent load shifting 

Headache and Flip Rack Highlights

Specification Sheets  http://www.detailk2.com/#!tfc150/c6vk

Detail K2 Inc.   

1080 Clay Avenue Burlington Ontario Canada L7L 0A1 

Phone: 905-335-8357 Fax: 905-335-3098 

Email: info@detailk2.com

E-Z Lube Spindles by Mike Lomsak

A great explanation of the E-Z Lube Spindles by Mike Lomsak of Courtsara L.L.C.

Courtsara: maintenance-reducing spindle modifications

If you have a large truck with a Meritor 4WD system, you have probably experienced problems with lubrication in the spindle bushing/axle and hub area of the 120, 140, and 160 models. The 120 has no way to grease it other than to take it apart and manually grease the bushing/axle area. The 140 has a fitting on the end of the hub, but you have to slip a screwdriver (or something like it) through the seal and pump grease until it purges out past the seal in order to grease it. You will use over a tube of grease lubricating one little section this way and risk cutting the seal. The 160 has a grease fitting, but it is in the brake area and involves the removal of the tire and brake drum. The 160 is the most convenient of the three to grease, but it still involves approximately 2 hours of labor. The 120 is the hardest and involves 16 hours of labor to remove the tire, brake drum, brake assembly, and spindle to grease. Removal of the spindles also involves replacement of a $40 seal per side and the hub seal which you will have to replace every 30000 miles when you repack the hub bearings according to the service interval from Meritor. Meritor's recommended service interval on the axle bushing is every 30000 miles for highway use and every 15000 miles for on/off road use. We have personally seen failures with units with lots of off-road use after 3000 to 12000 miles. These failures can be costly, generally in the 3500 to 7200 dollar range for parts alone, not to mention labor and downtime.

We at Courtsara have devised a modification (patent pending in the US and Canada) that reduces maintenance time for these axle bushings and packing of the hub bearings to a matter of seconds. This modification voids Meritor's warranty but, if you are like most companies, you care more for service of a unit than the warranty. Installation takes as long as packing the bushing once, but only a matter of seconds to maintain afterward. We located the grease fitting in a mechanic-friendly area. The entire spindle assembly can be greased from one location. When the grease comes out of the pressure relief fitting, you will be done greasing. You will have also packed the bearings as well as the axle bushing. Meritor has a great design with mass weight in the wheel area being reduced to give you better fuel mileage and good service. With our modification, a good product becomes even better. Although we mention only specific models, we welcome inquiries about the prospect of modifying others. This modification will work on Fabco 1200, 1400, and 1600 axles and on the Marmon-Herrington CT8, MT8,MT10,MT11, and CT12 models. We will also be modifying the standard non-driven, axles.

You will be able to pack your bearings in seconds with a grease gun. Imagine the amount of time spent cleaning parts. That's time with a mechanic dealing with toxic solutions to clean them. How about having to remove the 20 to 24 inch tires and the 100lb brake drums to do this job? As a business, it might be a consideration of liability issues. A business might even be able to get a reduction in workman's compensation insurance with the installation of these systems. This will save any truck driver downtime and labor costs. If you want these modified spindles on your truck through a dealership, please direct them to this website. We feel that all dealerships owe it to their customers to show them an alternative to the high repair costs if these units fail. Thank you and be sure and check us out in Fleet Maintenance Magazines September issue. We are in the New Products and Services section. We look forward to doing business with you.

Coming in the future: Kits for all you 4WD buffs with the straight axle front differential with the locking hubs and tapered bearings.

Fabco is a trademark name of Fabco Automotive. Meritor is a trademark name of Arvin Meritor Inc. Marmon-Herrington is a trademark of Marmon-Herrington Company, an MHT company, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Courtsara has no affiliation, implied or otherwise with Fabco, Meritor, or Marmon Herrington.

Find out more at http://courtsara.com/tips.html

NHTSA Recall Notice 2.3.14

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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V005
Manufacturer :	Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ROADTREK / 2013-2014
Subject :	Brake Line may Chafe EGR Tube
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V008
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	KENWORTH / 2011-2014
Subject :	Truck May Start While in Gear
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V009
Manufacturer :	Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Make / Model Years :	TRIUMPH / 2012-2014
Subject :	Throttle Position Signal may cause Engine Shutdown

NHTSA Recall Notice - 1.27.14

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

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V004
Manufacturer :	Glaval Bus
Make / Model Years :	GLAVAL / 2010-2013
Subject :	Alternator Wiring Harness may be Pinched

Switch-N-Go™ Equipment at the 2014 New England Grows show

Click on the picture above to see landscaping and hardscaping applications of Switch-N-Go™   Carey Auto (Gold Star Switch-N-Go™ Distributor) will be exhibiting Switch-N-Go™ Equipment at the 2014 New England Grows show. The show will be held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, MA February 5-7.  Stop by the booth (#2260) for a live demo and to see the Switch-N-Go™ system featuring a detachable Landscape Drop Box. The Switch-N-Go™ system is installed on a 2012 Ford F550 chassis. Factory representatives from Switch-N-Go™ and Carey Auto Truck Equipment will be available at the booth (#2260).   For more information on the Switch-N-Go™  Detachable Truck Body System or the New England Grows Show call Gabe Greathouse, Switch-N-Go™ factory representative, at 724-301-2026. Gabe and Carey Auto will be operating and providing hands on demonstrations for all participants at the show. www.switchngo.com

Call (888) 311-0867     or Email ggreathouse@bucksfab.com         for immediate assistance

NHTSA Recall Notice 1.20.14

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	11V445
Manufacturer :	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2011
Subject :	Bubbles in the Windshield/Decreased Visibility
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V641
Manufacturer :	Mack Trucks, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	MACK / 2014
Subject :	Automatic Over-Speed Protection System
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V650
Manufacturer :	Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	PREVOST / 2012-2014
Subject :	Windshield Wiper Motor may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V651
Manufacturer :	Oshkosh Corporation
Make / Model Years :	OSHKOSH / 2013
Subject :	Brake Pedal Bracket may Loosen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V001
Manufacturer :	Altec Industries Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ALTEC / 2010-2013
Subject :	Moisture In Control Module Plug may cause Movement
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V002
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2012-2013
Subject :	Fuel Leak from Cracking In The Fuel Pulse Damper
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V006
Manufacturer :	Tesla Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TESLA / 2013
Subject :	Plug in vehicle charger/Possible fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	14V007
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CHEVROLET / 2014 GMC / 2014
Subject :	Overheating Of Exhaust Components may cause Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V653
Manufacturer :	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :	NEWMAR / 2013-2014
Subject :	Steering Linkage Castle Nuts may be Loose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	13V654
Manufacturer :	Starcraft RV, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	STARCRAFT / 2014
Subject :	Incorrect Tire Label information/FMVSS 120