6/04/15
Ford F-150 Steering Recall - May result in Loss of Steering
Find details about the DOT/NHTSA Recall of the Ford F-150 at SaferCar.gov:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchResults?refurl=email&searchType=ID&targetCategory=R&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=15V279
Search for recalls for your vehicle by VIN Number here:
https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/
Landscapers Choose 1/2 Ton Pickups with Open Or Enclosed Trailers
By Steve Taylor
In my quest to better understand the truck market, I focused on Landscapers this week. I found a variety of ½ ton pickups and landscaper trailers right in my neighborhood in Tampa, FL. I was curious about the choice of trucks and trailers for the landscapers, so I asked questions and got a variety of answers. I have shared a few of the pictures here and will share what I learned.
Chev Silverado pulling a
Single Axle Open Landscape Trailer - Citrus Park Lawn Care
Ford F150 Tandem Landscape Trailer - Westchase Lawn Care
In my quest to better understand the truck market, I focused on Landscapers this week. I found a variety of ½ ton pickups and landscaper trailers right in my neighborhood in Tampa, FL. I was curious about the choice of trucks and trailers for the landscapers, so I asked questions and got a variety of answers. I have shared a few of the pictures here and will share what I learned.
Ford F150 Extended Cab Pulling an Enclosed Tandem Landscape Trailer
Ready to load the Tractors
Chev Silverado pulling a
Single Axle Open Landscape Trailer - Citrus Park Lawn Care
Ford F150 Tandem Landscape Trailer - Westchase Lawn Care
2 Open Tandem Landscape Trailers - US Lawns
When it comes to trailers, it seems that the landscapers have a preference for either an open or an enclosed trailer to carry their equipment. The reasons vary, some prefer the enclosed trailers to keep their equipment out of the weather, and others prefer the open trailers to save fuel and easy access to their equipment.
The preference for the use of trailers for landscaping appears to me to be regional in the US. In the Northeast US, one does not find the heavy use of landscaper trailers that one finds in the Southeast states. The use of medium duty trucks with mounted landscaper body is more prevalent in the Northeast US.
The purchase of a pickup and trailer would likely be substantially less than buying a medium duty truck with a more expensive landscaper body. So the initial investment would likely be less, but there are several other considerations. The operating expense would be greater for a medium duty truck and for those that will operate their business out of their homes, the use of a pickup may allow them to park it at in their garage or driveway.
The preference for the use of trailers for landscaping appears to me to be regional in the US. In the Northeast US, one does not find the heavy use of landscaper trailers that one finds in the Southeast states. The use of medium duty trucks with mounted landscaper body is more prevalent in the Northeast US.
The purchase of a pickup and trailer would likely be substantially less than buying a medium duty truck with a more expensive landscaper body. So the initial investment would likely be less, but there are several other considerations. The operating expense would be greater for a medium duty truck and for those that will operate their business out of their homes, the use of a pickup may allow them to park it at in their garage or driveway.
That's my limited, local survey of landscapers, I'm always interested in hearing from others with experience in the industry.
Steve Taylor: Steve specializes in lean
six sigma process improvement. He focuses on consulting with landscape / snow
removal contractors, truck fleets, equipment distributors and manufacturers in
the work truck industry. He may be contacted at steve@truckarchitect.com and his
website is http://www.upstreamsource.com/
6/02/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 6.1.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V157 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2015 GMC / 2015 |
| Subject : | Front Driver Air Bag Inflator May Be Misaligned |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V202 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2014 |
| Subject : | Electronic Parking Brake may Drag |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V258 |
| Manufacturer : | Starcraft RV |
| Make / Model Years : | STARCRAFT / 2016 |
| Subject : | Incorrect Tire Size on Federal Label/Part 567 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V312 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Make / Model Years : | DODGE / 2003 |
| Subject : | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V313 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Make / Model Years : | CHRYSLER / 2005-2010 DODGE / 2004-2011 MITSUBISHI / 2006-2010 STERLING / 2008-2009 |
| Subject : | Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V318 |
| Manufacturer : | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | BMW / 2002-2006 |
| Subject : | Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V319 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2005-2014 |
| Subject : | Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V321 |
| Manufacturer : | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MITSUBISHI / 2004-2006 |
| Subject : | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V322 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2004-2006 |
| Subject : | Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V323 |
| Manufacturer : | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SAAB / 2005 SUBARU / 2004-2005 |
| Subject : | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V324 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2007-2008 GMC / 2007-2008 |
| Subject : | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture |
5/25/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 5.25.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V241 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | IC BUS / 2013-2015 INTERNATIONAL / 2011-2015 |
| Subject : | Linear Power Module may Fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V242 |
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | IC BUS / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Linear Power Module may Fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V243 |
| Manufacturer : | Capacity of Texas |
| Make / Model Years : | CAPACITY / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : | Dimmer Switch for Dash Controls/FMVSS 101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V244 |
| Manufacturer : | Jet Company, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | JET CO / 2011-2012 |
| Subject : | Weak Top Rail may Allow Trailer to Buckle |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V247 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | UTILIMASTER / 2012-2015 |
| Subject : | Images From Rear Camera are Reversed |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V248 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | LINCOLN / 2015 |
| Subject : | Park Lamps too Bright with Headlights on/FMVSS 108 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V249 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | UTILIMASTER / 2014 |
| Subject : | Driveshaft may Disconnect |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V254 |
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | INTERNATIONAL / 2016 |
| Subject : | Rear Drive Axles may have Insufficient Lubricant |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V257 |
| Manufacturer : | Allied Recreation Group, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | HOLIDAY RAMBLER / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V279 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2015 |
| Subject : | Steering Intermediate Shaft may Separate |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V287 |
| Manufacturer : | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | NISSAN / 2004-2006 |
| Subject : | Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture |
5/18/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 5.18.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V231 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Forest River, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | AMERA-LITE / 2016 CARGO MATE / 2016 COACHMEN / 2016 CONTINENTAL CARGO / 2016 FOREST RIVER / 2016 PALOMINO / 2016 US CARGO / 2016 |
| Subject : | Wheel Studs may Break |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V234 |
| Manufacturer : | Cruiser RV |
| Make / Model Years : | CRUISER RV / 2015 |
| Subject : | Propane Gas could Seep into Passenger Compartment |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V236 |
| Manufacturer : | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2015 |
| Subject : | Reuse of Trim Panel Clip may Allow Panel to Detach |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V237 |
| Manufacturer : | Forest River, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | COACHMEN / 2015-2016 |
| Subject : | Incorrect Federal Certification Label/FMVSS 567 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V240 |
| Manufacturer : | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2015 |
| Subject : | Reuse of Trim Panel Clip may Allow Panel to Detach |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V267 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2015 GMC / 2015 |
| Subject : | Seat-Frame Attachment Hooks may be Loose |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V284 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2004-2005 |
| Subject : | Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V285 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2003-2004 |
| Subject : | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V286 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | LEXUS / 2005-2007 PONTIAC / 2005-2007 TOYOTA / 2005-2007 |
| Subject : | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture |
5/11/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 5.11.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V220 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Fontaine Modification |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2006-2015 |
| Subject : | Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 121 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V221 |
| Manufacturer : | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Make / Model Years : | YAMAHA / 2015 |
| Subject : | Shock Absorber Damping Rod Nut may Loosen/Detach |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V222 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Make / Model Years : | DODGE / 2006 JEEP / 2006 |
| Subject : | Broken Clutch Ignition Interlock Spring |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V223 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Make / Model Years : | RAM / 2015 |
| Subject : | Side Air Bags Inflatable Curtains/FMVSS 214 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V224 |
| Manufacturer : | Thor Motor Coach |
| Make / Model Years : | THOR / 2016 |
| Subject : | Missing Information on OCCC Label/FMVSS 120 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V227 |
| Manufacturer : | Highland Ridge RV |
| Make / Model Years : | HIGHLAND RIDGE / 2015 |
| Subject : | Gas Line for Kitchen Slideout Is Too Short |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V228 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | SCION / 2015 |
| Subject : | Improperly Tightened Rear Suspension |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V230 |
| Manufacturer : | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Make / Model Years : | HONDA / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Shock Absorber Damping Rod Nut may Loosen/Detach |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V232 |
| Manufacturer : | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MITSUBISHI / 2009-2010 |
| Subject : | Loss of Lights and/or Windshield Wipers |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V233 |
| Manufacturer : | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MITSUBISHI / 2009-2011 |
| Subject : | Blower Motor may Fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V235 |
| Manufacturer : | Starcraft RV |
| Make / Model Years : | STARCRAFT / 2016 |
| Subject : | Wheel Studs may Break |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V238 |
| Manufacturer : | Highland Ridge RV |
| Make / Model Years : | HIGHLAND RIDGE / 2016 |
| Subject : | Wheel Studs may Break |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V239 |
| Manufacturer : | Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | GEM / 2009-2010 |
| Subject : | Vehicle Frame may Crack |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V245 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2013 |
| Subject : | Shift Position Not Illuminating/FMVSS 102 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V251 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2015 |
| Subject : | Loose or Missing Underbody Heat Shields |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V253 |
| Manufacturer : | Mastercraft Boat Company Inc |
| Make / Model Years : | MASTERCRAFT / 2015 |
| Subject : | Boat Trailer may detach from Tow Vehicle |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V255 |
| Manufacturer : | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
| Make / Model Years : | TRIUMPH / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Shock Absorber Damping Rod Nut may Loosen/Detach |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V256 |
| Manufacturer : | Lakota Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | LAKOTA / 2016 |
| Subject : | Wheel Studs may Break |
5/04/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 5.4.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V208 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | HINO / 2015-2016 |
| Subject : | Front Axle U-Bolt Over Torqued |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V210 |
| Manufacturer : | KTM North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | KTM / 2015 |
| Subject : | Vent Hose Clamp may Damage Rear Brake Line |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V211 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SPARTAN / 2015 |
| Subject : | Tag Axle Suspension Hangers may Move |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V212 |
| Manufacturer : | Grand Design RV, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | GRAND DESIGN / 2015-2016 |
| Subject : | Wheel Studs may Break |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V213 |
| Manufacturer : | Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. |
| Make / Model Years : | GM / 2006-2014 |
| Subject : | Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V214 |
| Manufacturer : | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | LAND ROVER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Vehicle Control Systems may be Disabled |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V215 |
| Manufacturer : | DS Corp DBA Crossroads RV |
| Make / Model Years : | CROSSROADS / 2016 |
| Subject : | Wheel Studs may Break |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V218 |
| Manufacturer : | Hyundai Motor America |
| Make / Model Years : | HYUNDAI / 2015 |
| Subject : | Air Bag may Deploy when Child Restraint is in Seat |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V219 |
| Manufacturer : | Gillig LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | GILLIG / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : | Air Brake Hoses may Rub Causing Air Leak |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V246 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2011-2014 LINCOLN / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Doors may Unexpectedly Open |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V250 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2013-2015 LINCOLN / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : | Loss of Power Steering Assist From Salt Corrosion |
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