12/18/14

NHTSA Recall Notice 12.15.14 (2nd)

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V683
Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INFINITI / 2012-2015
NISSAN / 2012-2014
Subject : Fuel Pressure Sensor May Leak


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V716
Manufacturer : PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years : KENWORTH / 2015
PETERBILT / 2014-2015
Subject : Defective Valve Seat


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V717
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years : FREIGHTLINER / 2014-2015
Subject : Defective Valve Seat


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V718
Manufacturer : Sutphen Corporation
Make / Model Years : SUTPHEN / 2000-2014
Subject : Main Extend Cables Failed/FMVSS 403


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V719
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2015
GMC / 2015
Subject : Possible Loss of Power Steering Assist


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V722
Manufacturer : PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years : KENWORTH / 2015
Subject : Undersized Wire Gauge for Stop Lamp Circuit


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V724
Manufacturer : Innovative Trailer Design Industries
Make / Model Years : INNOVATIVE TRAILER DESIGN / 2014
Subject : Suspension Pivot Bolt Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V726
Manufacturer : Wabash National Corporation
Make / Model Years : WABASH NATIONAL / 2014
Subject : Seating of Inner Diaphragm


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V728
Manufacturer : Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Make / Model Years : AMERITRANS / 2012-2014
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V729
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : STARCRAFT BUS / 2006-2012
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V730
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : STARCRAFT BUS / 2010-2012
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V732
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2011
Subject : Premature Ball Joint Wear


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V736
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2014-2015
Subject : Key Removal When Not In Park/FMVSS 114


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V742
Manufacturer : Champion Bus, Inc.
Make / Model Years : CHAMPION / 2006-2014
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V744
Manufacturer : Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MITSUBISHI / 2013-2015
Subject : Seat Belt Lap Fastener Not Torqued Properly


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V755
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : BUICK / 2006-2009
CHEVROLET / 2006-2007
GMC / 2006-2007
ISUZU / 2006-2008
SAAB / 2006-2008
Subject : Headlamps May Fail


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V773
Manufacturer : Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years : MAZDA / 2003-2006
Subject : Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture


12/15/14

EZ Lube Spindles - A Breakthrough for Truck Fleet Maintenance!



December 15th, 2014 - Plant City, FL 

Courtsara L.L.C. designer of the EZ Lube Spindles has recently acquired US patents #8882117 and #8882208 on its products.  The Installation of EZ Lube Spindles on trucks will vastly reduce maintenance expenditures.

Before at 7000 Miles -Contamination and Rust
Before at 7000 Miles- Inner Bearing Frozen on Shaft


13000 Miles-same Truck
 
Same truck after EZ Lube Spindle Inner Bearing Installation - 13000 Miles













TRUCK APPLICATIONS:
The U.S. patented and Canada pending customization devised by Courtsara has a wide array of applications in the real world by a vast number of companies and operations. The Military, Local governments at the City, County, and State levels, power line maintenance crews, logging companies, open- pit mining companies, maintenance contractor trucks, drill rig trucks, street sweepers, refuse and vacuum trucks, mud bogger trucks, dump and snow control trucks, and many more.

The Benefits:
Once the system is installed, one can expect reduced maintenance costs, decreased down time, increased truck availability, and greatly improved mechanic safety and productivity.

Mosaic Phosphates in Florida was one of the first companies to try this out. Previously, a Freightliner M2 truck axle was broken down every 4 months and had cost the company $13000 in parts alone. Since adding the EZ Lube Spindles, it now has been operating for over a year and a half with no break downs. It had broken down twice in the previous 27000 miles and since then it has run 75000 miles without a failure in the spindle/axle area. Now Mosaic is retrofitting their whole fleet.

Installation:
Currently, the EZ Lube Spindle system can be retrofitted on most 2 or 4wds. You may add a specification for the EZ Lube Spindles for new truck purchases. Some major manufacturers include Fabco, Marmon-Herrington, and Meritor.

The US Patent is shown below:


US 8,882,208 B1
Lubrication system
Michael J. Lomsak, Plant City, FL (US)
Filed by Michael J. Lomsak, Plant City, FL (US)
Filed on Jul. 13, 2012, as Appl. No. 13/549,220.
Application 13/549,220 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/429,024, filed on Mar. 23, 2012.
Int. Cl. B60B 35/02 (2006.01); F16C 33/10 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 301—131  [301/124.1; 384/322; 384/286]                3 Claims
OG exemplary drawing




1. A lubrication system comprising: a rotatable hub having a cylindrical configuration with interior and exterior cylindrical surfaces, the hub having an exterior end and an interior end and a central extent;  fixedly positioned spindle in a generally cylindrical configuration, the spindle having an outer end and an enlarged annular inner end, the spindle having a central extent axially between the outer and inner ends; tapered inner and outer wheel bearings operatively coupling the hub exteriorly and the spindle interiorly adjacent to the interior and exterior ends of the hub, the inner and outer wheel bearings adapted to allow rotation of the hub with respect to the spindle, lubricant input and output passage-ways extending through the inner end of the spindle and through the inner and outer wheel bearings; a pressure relief valve (82) located within the output passageway; and an axle interiorly of the spindle and rotatable with the hub, the system adapted for front wheel drive vehicles and for a variety of other vehicles and equipment of other vehicles and equipment.

Go to the Courtsara.com web site and be sure and check out the Solution page/video and the Tip section. The Tip section shows how to pack those sealed hubs that always give problems for free. The whole site if full of information!!

Contact Mike Lomsak at 813-390-9515
or email at  MikeLomsak@aol.com






NHTSA Recall Notice 12.15.14

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


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V351
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : ACURA / 2002-2006
HONDA / 2001-2011
Subject : Driver Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V651
Manufacturer : Turtle Top
Make / Model Years : TURTLE TOP / 2006-2014
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V661
Manufacturer : ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years : ARBOC / 2009-2014
Subject : Undersized Wire To Fuel Pump Supply


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V673
Manufacturer : Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : JAGUAR / 2015
Subject : Electrical Short or Loss of Power Assist Steering


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V677
Manufacturer : Morgan Olson Corporation
Make / Model Years : MERCEDES-BENZ / 2014
Subject : Aluminum Document Holder/FMVSS 201


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V679
Manufacturer : Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2011-2015
Subject : Rear ABS Harness Connectors may be Reversed


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V681
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years : FREIGHTLINER / 2013-2015
Subject : Parking Brake may Apply Unintentionally


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V685
Manufacturer : Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Make / Model Years : ELDORADO / 2008-2009
Subject : Accelerator Return Springs may Fail Prematurely


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V687
Manufacturer : Eldorado National- Kansas
Make / Model Years : ELDORADO / 2013
Subject : Bracket for Suspension Fluid Tank may Fracture


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V689
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FOREST RIVER / 2015
Subject : Frame Spring Hanger Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V693
Manufacturer : HME, Inc.
Make / Model Years : HME / 2000-2006
Subject : Accelerator Return Springs may Fail Prematurely


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V695
Manufacturer : Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years : THOR / 2015
Subject : Awning Mounting Brackets may Crack


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V696
Manufacturer : Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years : JAYCO / 2015
Subject : Incorrect Weight Calculations on Label/FMVSS 110


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V697
Manufacturer : Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years : JAYCO / 2015
Subject : Certification Label/FMVSS 110


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V698
Manufacturer : Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PORSCHE / 2014-2015
Subject : Hood Lock Upper Components


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V699
Manufacturer : Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years : KEYSTONE / 2015
Subject : Circuit Breaker may Rub Propane Cylinder


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V702
Manufacturer : Wabash National Corporation
Make / Model Years : WABASH NATIONAL / 2013
Subject : Suspension Pivot Bolt Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V703
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2014
Subject : Fuel and Vapor Lines may Abrade


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V704
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2005-2011
LINCOLN / 2005-2011
MERCURY / 2005-2011
Subject : Improper Repair of Upper Intermediate Shaft


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V706
Manufacturer : Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2006-2010,2014
DODGE / 2006-2008
FORD / 2006-2014
MERCEDES-BENZ / 2009-2014
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V708
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2015
Subject : Fuel Filter Bracket Mounting


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V709
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2014
Subject : Brake Lights may Fail, or be Slow, to Illuminate


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V710
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2014
Subject : Improper Airbag Suppression/FMVSS 208


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V711
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : DODGE / 2014-2015
Subject : Incorrect Label Information/FMVSS 110


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V712
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FOREST RIVER / 2015
Subject : Trailer may Detach from Vehicle


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V713
Manufacturer : Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years : HYUNDAI / 2009-2011
Subject : Inoperative Stop Lamps


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V714
Manufacturer : Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : JAGUAR / 2014-2015
Subject : Wire Harness Configuration


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V715
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2014
Subject : Ball Joint may Detach from Left Lower Arm


Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


12/08/14

NHTSA Recall Notice 12.08.14

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V623
Manufacturer : Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2006-2013
Subject : Transmission Fluid And Engine Coolant May Mix


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V625
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FOREST RIVER / 2014-2015
Subject : Certification Labels/FMVSS 567


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V630
Manufacturer : Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2013-2015
Subject : Seat Belt may be too Long/FMVSS 208


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V632
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : CHRYSLER / 2014
DODGE / 2014
JEEP / 2014
Subject : Tire Pressure Warning may Illuminate/FMVSS 138


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V638
Manufacturer : Strick Trailers, LLC
Make / Model Years : STRICK / 2009-2015
Subject : Rear Impact Guards need Gusset Reinforcements


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V639
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : ACURA / 2014-2015
Subject : Front Seat Belts Not may not Function in Cold


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V640
Manufacturer : Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years : DUTCHMEN / 2015
Subject : Fuel Filter Clamp may be Installed Incorrectly


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V642
Manufacturer : Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years : WHEELED COACH / 2013-2015
Subject : Bracket for Suspension Fluid Tank may Fracture


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V644
Manufacturer : Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Make / Model Years : YAMAHA / 2014
Subject : Front And Rear Wheel Insufficient Hardness


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V645
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2015
GMC / 2015
Subject : Driver Air Bags may be Incorrectly Wired/FMVSS 208


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V646
Manufacturer : Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years : VERMEER / 2014
Subject : Pintle Hitch may Separate from Trailer


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V648
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2015
Subject : Exterior Rearview Mirror/FMVSS 111


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V649
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2015
Subject : Passenger Safety Belt Tension Sensor/FMVSS 208


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V650
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2015
Subject : Left Rear Seat Frame Steel Plate


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V652
Manufacturer : Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years : KEYSTONE / 2014-2015
Subject : 12V Breaker Not Connected To Protected Terminal


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V653
Manufacturer : Great Dane Trailers
Make / Model Years : GREAT DANE / 2015
Subject : Brake Drag on Convertor Dolly


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V654
Manufacturer : Maserati North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MASERATI / 2014-2015
Subject : Improper Fuel Line


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V657
Manufacturer : Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Make / Model Years : YAMAHA / 2015
Subject : Battery Cable Pinched By Seat Base


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V658
Manufacturer : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : VOLKSWAGEN / 2013-2015
Subject : Sun-Roof May Break


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V659
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years : FREIGHTLINER / 2015
Subject : Loss Of Clutch Function


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V662
Manufacturer : Supreme Corporation
Make / Model Years : SUPREME / 2006-2014
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V663
Manufacturer : Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2015
Subject : Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V664
Manufacturer : Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2010-2015
Subject : Engine Cooling Fan Vibration


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V665
Manufacturer : Neely Coble Company
Make / Model Years : NEELY COBLE / 2012-2014
Subject : Steering Column may Separate


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V666
Manufacturer : Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Make / Model Years : ELGIN / 2012-2014
Subject : Hydraulic Oil Cooler Wiring Harness


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V672
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : HONDA / 2014
Subject : Resin Bracket May Swell


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V674
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2014
Subject : Fuel Tank Bolt Weld Not Welded To Specification


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V676
Manufacturer : Halcore Group, Inc.
Make / Model Years : LEADER / 2006
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking