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. 
 
Find Versatran at http://www.versatraninc.com 
 

3/31/14

Fast transfer of SpaceKap WILD from one truck to another




Watch and be amazed at how fast SpaceKap Boy can transfer the SpaceKap WILD from one truck to another. No other service body in the world can be transferred and reused as efficiently as our SpaceKap models.

NHTSA Recall Notice 3.31.13

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V047
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2005-2011
PONTIAC / 2006-2010
SATURN / 2003-2010
Subject : Ignition Switch may Turn Off


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V090
Manufacturer : Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PORSCHE / 2014
Subject : Potential for Engine Crankcase Damage/Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V091
Manufacturer : Volvo Bus Corporation
Make / Model Years : VOLVO BUS / 2009-2014
Subject : Sliding Seat Locking Mechanism


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V095
Manufacturer : Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PREVOST / 2013-2014
Subject : Battery Cable Crimps


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V096
Manufacturer : Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PREVOST / 2011-2012
Subject : Fire Suspression System may Fail


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V097
Manufacturer : Landi Renzo USA
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2011-2014
Subject : Side Arm Bracket Failure On CNG Cylinder


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V098
Manufacturer : Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years : NEWMAR / 2013-2014
Subject : Microwave May Start On It's Own And Cause A Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V100
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : RAM / 2014
Subject : Incorrect Certification Label/FMVSS 567


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V101
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : DODGE / 2011-2012
Subject : Loss Of Low Beam Headlights


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V109
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : HONDA / 2014
Subject : Tire Bead Damage


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V138
Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INFINITI / 2013-2014
NISSAN / 2013-2014
Subject : Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V144
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CADILLAC / 2014
Subject : Electronic Stability Control Systems/FMVSS 126


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V147
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2003-2004
Subject : Air Bag Control Module Shorting




3/24/14

NHTSA Recall Notice 3.24.14

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V064
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INTERNATIONAL / 2012-2013
Subject : Fracture Of The S-cam Bracket Assemblies


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V068
Manufacturer : Caterpillar Inc.
Make / Model Years : CATERPILLAR / 2012-2013
Subject : Fracture Of The S-cam Bracket Assemblies


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V073
Manufacturer : Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PREVOST / 2008-2010
Subject : DC-DC Battery Converters-Possible Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V074
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America
Make / Model Years : THOMAS BUILT / 2013-2015
Subject : Missing Floor Reinforcements for Seat Belts


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V075
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America
Make / Model Years : THOMAS BUILT BUSES / 2013-2015
Subject : Missing Floor Reinforcements for Seat Belts


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V076
Manufacturer : Intercontinental Truck Body
Make / Model Years : INTERCONTINENTAL TRUCK / 2010-2013
Subject : Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V078
Manufacturer : Mack Trucks, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MACK / 2010-2012
Subject : Water Leaks may Cause EPDM to Short-Circuit


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V087
Manufacturer : New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Make / Model Years : NEW FLYER / 2008-2014
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V088
Manufacturer : Mack Trucks, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MACK / 2010-2015
Subject : Exhaust Pipe may Disconnect from Muffler/Catalyst


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V089
Manufacturer : Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years : JAYCO / 2014
Subject : Incorrect Tires Size on Federal Labels/FMVSS 120


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V092
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : BUICK / 2014
CHEVROLET / 2014
GMC / 2014
Subject : Broken Transmission Adjuster Cable/FMVSS 102/114


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V093
Manufacturer : Northwest Custom Campers
Make / Model Years : NORTHWEST / 2006-2012
Subject : Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V094
Manufacturer : Rapiscan Systems, Inc.
Make / Model Years : RAPISCAN / 2011-2012
Subject : Failure Of X-Ray Scanner Mounting Hardware


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V116
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CADILLAC / 2013-2014
Subject : Brake Booster Pump Relay Connector Corrosion


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V117
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2009-2014
GMC / 2009-2014
Subject : Head Impact/FMVSS 201


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V118
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : BUICK / 2008-2013
CHEVROLET / 2009-2013
GMC / 2008-2013
SATURN / 2008-2010
Subject : Side Impact Air Bags Wiring Connections




3/17/14

NHTSA Recall Notice 3.17.14

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V059
Manufacturer : Starcraft Bus
Make / Model Years : STARCRAFT / 2009-2010
Subject : Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V060
Manufacturer : Diamond Coach Corporation
Make / Model Years : VIP/PT / 2009-2010
Subject : Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V062
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INTERNATIONAL / 2014-2015
Subject : Steering Gear Mounting Bolts


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V063
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INTERNATIONAL / 2011-2014
Subject : Emergency Vehicle may Shutdown


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V065
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2013
Subject : Water in Side-Stand Switch may Disable Engine


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V067
Manufacturer : E.D. Etnyre and Co.
Make / Model Years : ETNYRE / 2012
Subject : Automatic Slack Adjuster


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V069
Manufacturer : Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Make / Model Years : GULF STREAM / 2011
Subject : Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V079
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America
Make / Model Years : THOMAS BUILT / 2009-2015
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V080
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America
Make / Model Years : FREIGHTLINER / 2008-2015
STERLING / 2008-2015
THOMAS BUILT / 2008-2015
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V081
Manufacturer : NABI Bus, LLC
Make / Model Years : NABI / 2013-2014
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V082
Manufacturer : Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Make / Model Years : OTTAWA / 2010,2012-2013
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V083
Manufacturer : Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years : BLUE BIRD / 2009-2015
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V084
Manufacturer : Gillig LLC
Make / Model Years : GILLIG / 2010-2014
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V085
Manufacturer : Motor Coach Industries
Make / Model Years : MCI / 2011-2012
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V086
Manufacturer : PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years : KENWORTH / 2014-2015
PETERBILT / 2014-2015
Subject : Ice May Form in Intake Manifold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V102
Manufacturer : Starcraft Bus
Make / Model Years : STARCRAFT / 2009-2010
Subject : Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V103
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : FIAT / 2014
Subject : Delay or Inability to Select Transmission Gears


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V104
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : DODGE / 2012-2013
JEEP / 2012-2013
Subject : Hard Brake Pedal may Lengthen Stopping Distance


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V112
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : HONDA / 2005-2010
Subject : Fuel Pump Cover may Crack and Leak Fuel

3/10/14

Back Alley Portable Truck Boxes


NHTSA Recall Notice 3.10.14

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V039
Manufacturer : Nomad Global Communications Solutions
Make / Model Years : NOMAD / 2013
Subject : Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V040
Manufacturer : Almared, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2011-2012
Subject : Broken CNG Tank Brackets


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V041
Manufacturer : Marathon Coach, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PREVOST / 2001-2013
Subject : Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V042
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : IC BUS / 2010-2014
INTERNATIONAL / 2008-2013
Subject : Hybrid Transmission Software


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V043
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : IC BUS / 2012-2014
Subject : Hybrid Transmission Software


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V046
Manufacturer : Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MITSUBISHI FUSO / 2012-2014
Subject : Contamination of the ATF


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V048
Manufacturer : Elkhart Coach
Make / Model Years : ELKHART / 2009-2010
Subject : Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V049
Manufacturer : EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailer, Inc
Make / Model Years : EZ LOADER / 2013-2014
Subject : Broken Wheel Lip may cause Rapid Tire Deflation


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V050
Manufacturer : Trailers USA Inc.
Make / Model Years : TRAILERS USA / 2013
Subject : Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V051
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2014
Subject : Third Row Middle Seat Belt Assembly/FMVSS No. 210


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V055
Manufacturer : Freedom Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years : CHRYSLER / 2008-2010
DODGE / 2008-2010
VOLKSWAGEN / 2009
Subject : Rear Axle may Fracture


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V056
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : HONDA / 2013
Subject : Rocker Arm Shaft Retaining Bolt may Fall Out


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V057
Manufacturer : Midway Specialty Vehicles
Make / Model Years : MIDWAY / 2010
Subject : Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V058
Manufacturer : Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years : SUNDANCE / 2014
Subject : Incorrect Certification Label Information


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V066
Manufacturer : Elkhart Coach
Make / Model Years : ELKHART / 2010-2013
Subject : Alternator Wiring Harness may be Pinched


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V070
Manufacturer : Monroe Truck Equipment
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2005-2006,2008-2009
FORD / 2009
Subject : Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V071
Manufacturer : Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC
Make / Model Years : THREE FEATHERS / 2006-2014
Subject : Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V072
Manufacturer : R&M Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Make / Model Years : R&M TRAILER / 2012-2013
Subject : Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V077
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FOREST RIVER / 2014
Subject : Incorrect Certification Label/FMVSS 567