| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V567 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2014 |
| Subject : | Windshield Defrost Inoperative/FMVSS 103 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V566 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2013 |
| Subject : | Power Seat Wiring Harness may Chafe and Short |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V556 |
| Manufacturer : | Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc |
| Make / Model Years : | HYUNDAI / 2007-2008 |
| Subject : | Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V550 |
| Manufacturer : | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | KIA / 2006-2012 |
| Subject : | Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V535 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2011-2012 |
| Subject : | Ambulance Engine Stall |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V523 |
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2012-2014 |
| Subject : | Sudden Loss of Motive Power |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V510 |
| Manufacturer : | Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ARCTIC FOX / 2007-2014 DESERT FOX / 2007-2014 FOX CREEK / 2011-2012 FOX MOUNTAIN / 2011-2014 NASH / 2007-2014 SNOW RIVER / 2011-2014 WOLF CREEK / 2011-2014 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V509 |
| Manufacturer : | Outdoors RV Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | BACK COUNTRY / 2010-2014 BLACK ROCK / 2014 BLACK STONE / 2012-2014 TAMARACK TRAILS / 2010-2012 TIMBER RIDGE / 2010-2014 WIND RIVER / 2010-2014 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V507 |
| Manufacturer : | IRBIT MOTORWORKS OF AMERICA |
| Make / Model Years : | URAL / 2012 |
| Subject : | Aluminum Rim may Crack and/or Break |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V506 |
| Manufacturer : | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | PORSCHE / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Gas Guage Calibration |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V505 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Wiper Switch May Fail/FMVSS 104 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V502 |
| Manufacturer : | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | PORSCHE / 2014 |
| Subject : | Deactivation of Passenger Frontal Air Bags |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V501 |
| Manufacturer : | Cheetah Chassis Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEETAH / 2010-2014 |
| Subject : | Weld Fracture at Locating Pins |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V499 |
| Manufacturer : | Neo Manufacturing Inc. LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | NEO TRAILERS / 2010-2011 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V498 |
| Manufacturer : | Motor Coach Industries |
| Make / Model Years : | MCI / 2000-2012 |
| Subject : | Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V497 |
| Manufacturer : | Fontaine Modification |
| Make / Model Years : | VOLVO / 2011-2013 |
| Subject : | Heat from Exhaust Diffuser may result in Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V494 |
| Manufacturer : | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2012-2013 |
| Subject : | Spare Wheel Lug Nuts |
11/26/13
NHTSA Recalls 11.25.13
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
11/23/13
Thinking It Might Be Time for a New Truck?
Fear Not, Technology Has Once Again Overcome The Problem
As I am sure you are aware, truck manufacturers have had a long and difficult struggle
providing reliable trucks, while at the same time needing to comply
with increasingly stringent emissions standards. Under the 2007
Standard, particular difficulties occurred in short haul trucks as well
as any truck that was forced to spend a lot of time idling.
Meeting the 2010 Standard required exhaust reduction technology be improved to an even greater degree.
A popular approach
has been the use of Urea, commonly known as DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid),
combined with the technology gained over a number of years of
development. This approach has reduced the
need for exhaust regeneration by 90% on many systems. Enough progress
has been made that several manufacturers are now offering a
5-year extended warranty of their exhaust emission systems for as
little as $400 when purchased along with an extended engine warranty.
This program wouldn't be offered so inexpensively if the manufacturers
weren't sure the system was reliable.
Users have learned many tricks to minimizing problems, like being
careful to avoid contamination of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
However, the most effective solution to reducing emission system damage
is still reducing idling time to as little as possible. Which is what
Retriever owners have been enjoying since the 2006 introduction of our
exclusive No Idle System™.
The
No Idle System was first offered for the purpose of helping customers
comply with expanding no idle truck regulations when there were no other
reasonable options available. It also offered the additional benefit
of cost savings through reduced fuel usage, (about 400 gallons per year
in a single shift operation). As it turns out, the System also helps
reduce the amount of emission systems maintenance required.
So,
now that buying a new truck for hauling is a little less frightening,
make sure you equip that truck with an accessory that provides multiple
ways to improve your bottom line. Make sure your new truck is sporting a
RetrieverG4.
Joe Simons
Versatran Inc.
426 S. Montgomery St., Unit 3
Watertown, WI 53094
E-Mail: joe.simons@versatraninc.com
Office: 920-262-1800
FAX: 920-262-1805
Mobile: 262-366-2537
Website: www.versatraninc.com
Versatran Inc.
426 S. Montgomery St., Unit 3
Watertown, WI 53094
E-Mail: joe.simons@versatraninc.com
Office: 920-262-1800
FAX: 920-262-1805
Mobile: 262-366-2537
Website: www.versatraninc.com
11/18/13
NHTSA Recall Notice 11.18.13
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V553 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Elite Trailers, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ELITE / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V529 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | DODGE / 2008-2012 |
| Subject : | Failure of the Left Tie Rod Assembly |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V528 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | DODGE / 2003-2008 |
| Subject : | Failure of the Left Tie Rod Assembly |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V524 |
| Manufacturer : | Turtle Top |
| Make / Model Years : | TURTLE TOP / 2009 |
| Subject : | Electric Door Actuator May cause Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V520 |
| Manufacturer : | Glaval Bus Division |
| Make / Model Years : | GLAVAL / 2009-2010 |
| Subject : | Electric Door Actuator May cause Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V513 |
| Manufacturer : | Outlaw Conversions |
| Make / Model Years : | 4-STAR / 2006-2013 HART / 2006-2013 PLATINUM / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V504 |
| Manufacturer : | A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2005-2013 |
| Subject : | Flip Seat/Possible Toe or foot pinch |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V496 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2014 |
| Subject : | Emergency Vehicles may Shut Down |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V495 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SPARTAN MOTORS / 2011-2013 |
| Subject : | Park Brake Cable may Rub against Brake Line |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V493 |
| Manufacturer : | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MACK / 2014 |
| Subject : | Steering Shaft May Loosen |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V492 |
| Manufacturer : | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MACK / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Loose Spindle Nuts may cause Hub Separation |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V490 |
| Manufacturer : | KZRV, L.P. |
| Make / Model Years : | KZRV / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V487 |
| Manufacturer : | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Make / Model Years : | NEW FLYER / 2013 |
| Subject : | Brake Circuit Supply Lines Installation/FMVSS 121 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V482 |
| Manufacturer : | Vintage Trailers Ltd. |
| Make / Model Years : | VINTAGE / 2007-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V479 |
| Manufacturer : | Shadow Trailers, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SHADOW / 2006-2012 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
11/11/13
NHTSA Recall Notice - 11.11.13
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V527 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | DODGE / 2008-2012 |
| Subject : | Failure of the Left Tie Rod Assembly |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V519 |
| Manufacturer : | Play-Mor Trailers, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | PLAY-MOR / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V491 |
| Manufacturer : | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | H-D / 2014 |
| Subject : | Fork Stem Bracket may cause Loss of Brake Fluid |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V489 |
| Manufacturer : | Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc |
| Make / Model Years : | HYUNDAI / 2009-2012 |
| Subject : | Brake Fluid may Corrode Brake Module |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V486 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | RAM / 2014 |
| Subject : | Random Loss of Instrument Cluster Lighting |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V483 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | JEEP / 2014 |
| Subject : | Loss of ABS/ESC & Instrument Cluster Display |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V481 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SPARTAN / 2011,2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Steering Wheel may Loosen |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V480 |
| Manufacturer : | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2003-2007 |
| Subject : | Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V478 |
| Manufacturer : | Aluminum Trailer Company |
| Make / Model Years : | ATC / 2008-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V477 |
| Manufacturer : | Charmac Trailers Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | CHARMAC / 2006-2007 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V476 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Buses North America |
| Make / Model Years : | ORION / 2002-2010 |
| Subject : | Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V473 |
| Manufacturer : | Stealth Enterprises, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | STEALTH / 2009-2014 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V472 |
| Manufacturer : | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | PREVOST / 2005-2014 |
| Subject : | Cold Tire Pressure Certification Plate/Part 567 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V458 |
| Manufacturer : | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ALTEC / 2010-2013 |
| Subject : | PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire |
11/04/13
NHTSA Recall Notice 11.4.13
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V500 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Make / Model Years : | HONDA / 2007-2008 |
| Subject : | Brakes may Unexpectedly Apply |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V488 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2014 GMC / 2014 |
| Subject : | Head Restraints/FMVSS 202a |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V485 |
| Manufacturer : | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Make / Model Years : | NEW FLYER / 2004-2006 |
| Subject : | Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V484 |
| Manufacturer : | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | BENTLEY / 2007-2011 |
| Subject : | Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V474 |
| Manufacturer : | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | VOLVO BUS / 2013 |
| Subject : | Park Brake may not fully set |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V471 |
| Manufacturer : | Automobili Lamborghini America LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | LAMBORGHINI / 2007-2009 |
| Subject : | Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V470 |
| Manufacturer : | Automobili Lamborghini America LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | LAMBORGHINI / 2006-2010 |
| Subject : | Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V469 |
| Manufacturer : | Collins Bus Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | COLLINS / 2009-2010 |
| Subject : | Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V468 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Make / Model Years : | THOMAS BUILT BUSES / 2013 |
| Subject : | Floor Joints May Not Stay Joined |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V467 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SPARTAN / 2011-2012 |
| Subject : | Radiator Cooling Fan Blades may Break |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V466 |
| Manufacturer : | Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | DRESSEN / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V465 |
| Manufacturer : | Setra of North America |
| Make / Model Years : | SETRA / 2011-2014 |
| Subject : | Light Control Unit Short Circuit/Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V464 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Fuel Tank may Separate from Car |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V463 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Air Bag Warning Label May Detach from Sun Visor |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V462 |
| Manufacturer : | Cargo Craft, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | CARGO CRAFT / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V461 |
| Manufacturer : | Lakota Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | LAKOTA / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Fumes or Gases May Enter Vehicle Interior |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V460 |
| Manufacturer : | Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. |
| Make / Model Years : | COACH & EQUIPMENT / 2009-2010 |
| Subject : | Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V459 |
| Manufacturer : | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Make / Model Years : | NEW FLYER / 2012 |
| Subject : | Parts may Fall from Bicycle Rack |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V457 |
| Manufacturer : | North American Bus Industries, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2007-2009 NABI / 2000-2011 OPTIMA / 2000-2009 |
| Subject : | Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V456 |
| Manufacturer : | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | NISSAN / 2014 |
| Subject : | Frontal Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy Properly |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V455 |
| Manufacturer : | NOV Rolligon |
| Make / Model Years : | ROLLIGON / 2011-2012 |
| Subject : | Rear Trailer Suspension Missing Weld |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V454 |
| Manufacturer : | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | BMW / 2012-2014 |
| Subject : | Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V453 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SPARTAN MOTORS / 2011-2013 |
| Subject : | Front Sway Bar may Detach/Loss of Brakes |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V452 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Front Right Half Shaft may Fracture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V451 |
| Manufacturer : | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | NISSAN / 2013 |
| Subject : | Brake Master Cylinder may Reduce Braking Power |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V447 |
| Manufacturer : | AMERICAN HAULER |
| Make / Model Years : | AMERICAN HAULER / 2006-2010 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
10/29/13
NHTSA Recall Notice 10.29.13
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V475 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Ford Motor Company |
| Make / Model Years : | FORD / 2012-2013 |
| Subject : | No audible chime with open driver door/ FMVSS 114 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V450 |
| Manufacturer : | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | AUDI / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Fuel Line Leak |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V449 |
| Manufacturer : | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SUZUKI / 2004-2013 |
| Subject : | Soft Front Brake/Increased Stopping Distance |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V448 |
| Manufacturer : | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | AUDI / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Sunroof may Shatter |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V446 |
| Manufacturer : | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MITSUBISHI / 2008-2013 |
| Subject : | Clutch Master Cylinder Failure |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V445 |
| Manufacturer : | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | INFINITI / 2013-2014 NISSAN / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Increased Stopping Distance when using ABS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V444 |
| Manufacturer : | Bloomer Trailers |
| Make / Model Years : | BLOOMER / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V443 |
| Manufacturer : | Craftsmen Industries, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | CRAFTSMEN / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V441 |
| Manufacturer : | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | SPARTAN MOTORS / 2011-2013 |
| Subject : | Lower Control Arms May Fracture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V440 |
| Manufacturer : | Lion Bus Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | LION / 2013 |
| Subject : | Seat Impact Resistance/FMVSS 222 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V439 |
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | INTERNATIONAL / 2008-2013 |
| Subject : | Trailer May Release from Fifth Wheel |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V438 |
| Manufacturer : | Newmar Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | NEWMAR / 2012 |
| Subject : | Air Pressure Gauge Accuracy/FMVSS 121 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V437 |
| Manufacturer : | Augusta RV, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | AUGUSTA / 2013-2014 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V436 |
| Manufacturer : | Chalet RV |
| Make / Model Years : | CHALET / 2006-2013 TAKENA / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V435 |
| Manufacturer : | Pierce Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | PIERCE / 2012-2013 |
| Subject : | Parking Brake May Not Activate |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V434 |
| Manufacturer : | Vactor Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | VACTOR / 2012-2013 |
| Subject : | Vehicle may Inadvertently Move/Trans Software |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V433 |
| Manufacturer : | Hart Trailer LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | HART / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V432 |
| Manufacturer : | Cowtown Sleepers & Pick-up Tops |
| Make / Model Years : | COWTOWN SLEEPERS / 2008-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V431 |
| Manufacturer : | PROLine Products LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | PROLINE / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V428 |
| Manufacturer : | Horton Vans, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | HORTON / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V427 |
| Manufacturer : | Adventurer LP |
| Make / Model Years : | ADVENTURER / 2009-2012 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V426 |
| Manufacturer : | Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | PLEASANT VALLEY / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V424 |
| Manufacturer : | Coose Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | COOSE TRAILER / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V423 |
| Manufacturer : | Arising Industries, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ARISING / 2008-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V414 |
| Manufacturer : | Circle D Corporation, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | CIRCLE D / 2006-2013 |
| Subject : | Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V114 |
| Manufacturer : | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | KIA / 2007-2011 |
| Subject : | Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 13V113 |
| Manufacturer : | Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc |
| Make / Model Years : | HYUNDAI / 2006-2011 |
| Subject : | Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently |
10/07/13
Game Changer: 100th Anniversary of the Moving Assembly Line
When
Henry Ford began making cars in the early 1900s, “state-of-the-art”
manufacturing meant car bodies delivered by horse-drawn carriage, with
teams of workers assembling automobiles atop sawhorses. The teams would
rotate from one station to another, doing their part to bring the
vehicle together. Parts deliveries were timed, but often ran late
causing pile-ups of workers vying for space and delays in production.
Fortunately for the future of industry, these archaic practices came to
an end Oct. 7, 1913.
Observers of the time were already suggesting that someone needed to invent a way to mass produce cars, and by doing so bring down the price to enable more people to afford the luxury. J.J. Seaton wrote in Harper’s Weekly in January 1910 that “the man who can successfully solve this knotty question and produce a car that will be entirely sufficient mechanically, and whose price will be within the reach of millions who cannot yet afford automobiles, will not only grow rich but will be considered a public benefactor.”
Observers of the time were already suggesting that someone needed to invent a way to mass produce cars, and by doing so bring down the price to enable more people to afford the luxury. J.J. Seaton wrote in Harper’s Weekly in January 1910 that “the man who can successfully solve this knotty question and produce a car that will be entirely sufficient mechanically, and whose price will be within the reach of millions who cannot yet afford automobiles, will not only grow rich but will be considered a public benefactor.”
Ford already had developed in 1908 the Model T, a “car for the masses.” Now it was time to find a way to make many of these cars at a rapid pace and with high quality. Ford surrounded himself with experts from various fields, such as brewing, canning and steel making, and each contributed his expertise to a solution for mass auto manufacturing. Ford’s vision and leadership enabled him to create a climate where his team could collaborate, bring new ideas and bring forward several factory innovations that ultimately led to the development of the moving assembly line.
On Oct. 7, 1913, Ford’s team rigged a rudimentary final assembly line at the Highland Park Assembly plant. Engineers constructed a crude system along an open space at the plant, complete with a winch and a rope stretched across the floor. On this day, 140 assemblers were stationed along a 150-foot line and they installed parts on the chassis as it was dragged across the floor by the winch. Man hours of final assembly dropped from more than 12 hours under the stationary assembly system to fewer than three. In January 1914, the rope was replaced by an endless chain.
By bringing the work to the men, Ford engineers managed to smooth out differences in work pace. They slowed down the faster employees and forced slower ones to quicken their pace. The results of mass production were immediate and significant. In 1912, Ford Motor Company produced 82,388 Model Ts, and the touring car sold for $600. By 1916, Model T production had risen to 585,388, and the price had dropped to $360.
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