1/26/15

NHTSA Rcall Notice 1.26.15

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V010
Manufacturer : Winnebago Towable
Make / Model Years : SUNNYBROOK / 2013-2015
WINNEBAGO / 2013-2015
Subject : Axle may Contact Liquid Propane Pipe Fitting


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V011
Manufacturer : Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2013-2015
Subject : Trailer Lights may Shut Off Due to Software


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V012
Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INFINITI / 2014-2015
NISSAN / 2014-2015
Subject : Front Hub Assembly Bolts May Loosen and Fall Off


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V013
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2014-2015
Subject : Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy/FMVSS 208


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V014
Manufacturer : Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2015
Subject : Front Sway Bar Mounting Bracket Failure


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V015
Manufacturer : Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years : KIA / 2014
Subject : Cooling Fan Resistor May Melt


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V017
Manufacturer : Jayco, Inc.
Make / Model Years : JAYCO / 2015
Subject : Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V018
Manufacturer : Frontline Communications
Make / Model Years : FRONTLINE COMMUNICATIONS / 2007-2011
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking




1/19/15

NHTSA Recall Notice 1.19.15

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V003
Manufacturer : Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.
Make / Model Years : LANCE / 2015
Subject : Awning Mounting Brackets may Crack


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V004
Manufacturer : Thor Motor Coach
Make / Model Years : THOR / 2015
Subject : Screws for Awning Lateral Arm Brackets may Fail


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V005
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : FORD / 2014
LINCOLN / 2015
Subject : Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V006
Manufacturer : Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years : LINCOLN / 2015
Subject : Inadvertent Shut Down (Start/Stop Switch Location)


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V007
Manufacturer : Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Make / Model Years : APRILIA / 2014-2015
Subject : Sprocket may Loosen and the Rear Wheel may Lock Up


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V008
Manufacturer : Winnebago Industries, Inc
Make / Model Years : WINNEBAGO / 2014-2015
Subject : TPMS may not Locate Sensors/FMVSS 138


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V009
Manufacturer : Entegra Coach
Make / Model Years : ENTEGRA / 2015
Subject : Screws for Awning Lateral Arm Brackets may Fail




1/12/15

NHTSA Recall Notice 1.12.15

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V830
Manufacturer : Subaru of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SUBARU / 2008-2014
Subject : Brake Line Corrosion at Four-Way Connector


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V001
Manufacturer : Motor Coach Industries
Make / Model Years : MCI / 2013-2015
Subject : Front Brake Hose may Rub on Tire


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V002
Manufacturer : Polaris Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years : VICTORY / 2013-2015
Subject : Fuel Pump may Seize/Motorcycle may Stall

1/05/15

NHTSA Recall Notice 01.05.15

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V790
Manufacturer : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : VOLKSWAGEN / 2015
Subject : Insufficient Headlight Output


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V791
Manufacturer : Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Make / Model Years : HINO / 2005-2015
Subject : Parking Brake may Release or not fully Engage


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V793
Manufacturer : Terex Advance
Make / Model Years : TEREX ADVANCE / 2013-2015
Subject : Front Axle Spring Pin Not Secured Properly


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V794
Manufacturer : Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Make / Model Years : HARLEY DAVIDSON / 2012
Subject : Brake Master Cylinder Banjo Bolt Thread Corrosion


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V795
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : DODGE / 2006-2007
MITSUBISHI / 2006-2007
Subject : Clutch Ignition Interlock Switch


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V772
Manufacturer : KTM North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : HUSQVARNA / 2015
Subject : Fork Piston Rod may Detach from Fork Cap


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V797
Manufacturer : Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years : BLUE BIRD / 2015
Subject : Parking Brake Pedal Separation


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V798
Manufacturer : Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years : BLUE BIRD / 2015-2016
Subject : Parking Brake Pedal Separation


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V800
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : DODGE / 2015
Subject : Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V803
Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : NISSAN / 2015
Subject : Parking Pawl May Not Engage


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V804
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CADILLAC / 2015
Subject : Seat Track Bracket Rattle


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V805
Manufacturer : ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years : ARBOC / 2015
Subject : Electrical Connections may not be Weatherized


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V806
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INTERNATIONAL / 2015
Subject : Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V807
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : INTERNATIONAL / 2013-2015
Subject : Incorrect Headlight Wiring/FMVSS 108


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V808
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : IC BUS / 2015-2016
Subject : Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V809
Manufacturer : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : VOLKSWAGEN / 2014-2015
Subject : Fuel Leaking Into Engine Compartment


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V811
Manufacturer : Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SUZUKI / 2010-2013
Subject : Shift Selector Moved From Park


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V812
Manufacturer : Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2013-2015
Subject : Steering Linkage Fasteners may Loosen


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V813
Manufacturer : Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Make / Model Years : ELGIN / 2014
Subject : Charging System Wiring Insufficient for Current


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V814
Manufacturer : Caterpillar Inc.
Make / Model Years : CATERPILLAR / 2015
Subject : Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V815
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : MINI / 2014
Subject : Side Impact Performance/FMVSS 214


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V816
Manufacturer : Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PORSCHE / 2015
Subject : Front Lower Control Arms may Fracture


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V818
Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years : MERCEDES BENZ / 2015
Subject : Seat Belt Load Limiters


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V819
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2015
GMC / 2015
Subject : Improperly Heat-Treated Rear Axle Shaft


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V820
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2015
GMC / 2015
Subject : Fuel Tank Vent Line Hose Clamp may be Loose


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V821
Manufacturer : Champion Bus, Inc.
Make / Model Years : CHAMPION / 2012-2014
FEDERAL COACH / 2012-2014
Subject : Imperial Triangle Warning Signs/FMVSS 125


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V810
Manufacturer : PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years : KENWORTH / 2015
PETERBILT / 2015
Subject : Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V822
Manufacturer : Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years : KIA / 2010-2013
Subject : Headliner Plate Detachment


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V823
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : VIBE / 2015
Subject : Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V824
Manufacturer : Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PORSCHE / 2015
Subject : Front and Rear Alignment may be Incorrect


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V825
Manufacturer : Dodgen Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years : DODGEN / 2006-2014
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V826
Manufacturer : Dodgen Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years : DODGEN / 2014-2015
Subject : Bracket for Suspension Fluid Tank may Fracture


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V827
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CADILLAC / 2011-2012
CHEVROLET / 2011-2012
GMC / 2011-2012
Subject : Ignition Lock Actuator may Bind


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V828
Manufacturer : Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Make / Model Years : SCION / 2014-2015
TOYOTA / 2014-2015
Subject : Vehicle Accessories May Detach


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V829
Manufacturer : Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2015
Subject : Steering Slip Shaft Premature Wear




1/03/15

Superduty F450 Power Stroke with Freedom Contractors Body at Walker Ford

Here's a Superduty F450 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel with plenty of room for the crew and lots of load capacity in the rear. It's a 2wd Dually Crew Cab with a Freedom Load-Pro Contractors Dump Body with  side board extension, sloped outside rub rail, full width headboard and cab shield with grilled window opening, tarp, protected rear light skirt as well as a receiver hitch. Includes powder coat paint finish - resists corrosion.

This is a great combination!






  Load-Pro Contractor Dump Body, Available 9, 10, & 11’  {LP3YD-11} Customs to 16'
        3-8 Yard Capacity
        3/16 ga. smooth steel floor
        3” structural channel cross sills on 16” centers
        6” structural channel long rails
        40” Bulkhead w/ slotted window
        ¼ Cab Shield, Tarp system ready
        HD Steel Sides w/ formed top rail
        HD Dump Gate, front release
        3/16” smooth steel tail skirt w/ recessed marker lights
        Adjustable bolt on mud flap brackets
        Modular wire harness w/ recessed shock mounted sealed lamps                                   
        FMVSS-108 lighting compliant
        Asphalt Automotive Undercoating
        Shot blasted, Iron Phosphate & steam pre-treatment   
        High Gloss PPG Black Powder Coat Finish        
        Complete mounting hardware kit w/ shear plates included

Call Richard Van Peer at Walker Ford at 866-933-1338 for information on this truck or for all your commercial truck needs. They have dozens of commercial trucks in stock!


12/29/14

NHTSA Recall Notice 12.29.14

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V348
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2004-2006
Subject : Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflators may Rupture


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V782
Manufacturer : Starcraft RV
Make / Model Years : STARCRAFT / 2015
Subject : Incorrect Tire Label Information/FMVSS 110


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V783
Manufacturer : ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years : ARBOC / 2015
Subject : Windows Not Safety Stamped/FMVSS 205


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V784
Manufacturer : Hyundai Motor America
Make / Model Years : HYUNDAI / 2015
Subject : Left Axle Shaft May Separate


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V785
Manufacturer : Tishomingo Acquisition, LLC
Make / Model Years : TISHOMINGO / 2012-2015
Subject : Cracking or Breakage of The Draft Arm


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V788
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : HONDA / 2015
Subject : Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Inflation


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V789
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : MINI / 2014-2015
Subject : Transmission Software may Result in Rollaway


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V792
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : ACURA / 2014-2015
Subject : Delamination of Headlight Aluminum Film/FMVSS 108


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V799
Manufacturer : Farber Specialty Vehicles
Make / Model Years : WINNEBAGO / 2005-2008
Subject : Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V801
Manufacturer : Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FERRARA / 2014
Subject : Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V817
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : CHRYSLER / 2005-2007
DODGE / 2004-2007
MITSUBISHI / 2006-2007
Subject : Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture


12/27/14

Big Stones Needed! - 2015 F150 Aluminum Pickup Bed Field Test



John Swanson | Portland, OR

For the last 15 years, John Swanson has been cracking and stacking stones in the Pacific Northwest, hauling payloads measured in multiple tons with individual rocks that weigh anywhere from 50 to 500 pounds to wherever his work site may be. He wanted to know if the all-new Ford F-150 was up to his job. Challenge accepted.