NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V133
Manufacturer : Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Make / Model Years : TIFFIN / 2014
Subject : Steering Knuckle may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V134
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2012-2015
Subject : Roof Headliner Requirements/FMVSS 201
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V136
Manufacturer : Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years : BLUE BIRD / 2013-2016
Subject : Incorrect Fasteners on Seat Gusset/FMVSS 210
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V137
Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years : MERCEDES BENZ / 2012-2015
Subject : Rear Side Marker Illumination/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V138
Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years : MERCEDES BENZ / 2015
Subject : Improperly Attached Fuel Delivery Module and Wires
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V139
Manufacturer : Mack Trucks, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MACK / 2012-2015
Subject : Inadvertent Fifth Wheel Latch Release
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V140
Manufacturer : Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Make / Model Years : KALMAR / 2014-2015
Subject : Battery Ground may Disconnect and Harness may Melt
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V141
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2005-2011
Subject : Rear Wheel Mounting Flange may Crack
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V143
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2012-2014
Subject : Loss of Electric Drive
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V144
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2014-2015
Subject : Possible Loss of Electric Power Steering
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V145
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2011-2013
Subject : On, but Unattended, Vehicle may cause CO Poisoning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V146
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : BUICK / 2015
CHEVROLET / 2015
Subject : Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V147
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2014-2015
Subject : Head Protection System Air Bag Improper Inflation
3/24/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 3.23.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V132 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Make / Model Years : | PETERBILT / 2006-2016 |
| Subject : | Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V135 |
| Manufacturer : | Winnebago Industries, Inc |
| Make / Model Years : | ITASCA / 2015 WINNEBAGO / 2015 |
| Subject : | Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V153 |
| Manufacturer : | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Make / Model Years : | HONDA / 2001,2004,2008 |
| Subject : | Driver Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture |
3/19/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 3.16.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V104 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | GULF STREAM / 2010-2014 |
| Subject : | Incorrect Tire Labels/Part 567 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V107 |
| Manufacturer : | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | PREVOST / 2014 |
| Subject : | Seat Belt Retractor may not Lock |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V109 |
| Manufacturer : | Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. |
| Make / Model Years : | LANCE / 2015 |
| Subject : | Screws for Awning Lateral Arm Brackets may Fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V111 |
| Manufacturer : | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | MCNEILUS / 2005-2014 |
| Subject : | Secondary Brake Pressure Insufficient/FMVSS 121 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V112 |
| Manufacturer : | Farber Specialty Vehicles |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 1993 FARBER / 2009 FORD / 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER / 2010-2014 GMC / 2007 STRICK / 2006-2007 UTILIMASTER / 2005-2013 WINNEBAGO / 2005-2014 WORKHORSE / 2010 |
| Subject : | Wheelchair Lift Platform Cracking |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V113 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2015 |
| Subject : | Parking Brake Cable Brackets/FMVSS 135 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V114 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Make / Model Years : | DODGE / 2015 |
| Subject : | Damaged Fuel Rail Hose Connection |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V117 |
| Manufacturer : | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Make / Model Years : | KAWASAKI / 2009-2013 |
| Subject : | Police Use Modifications/Electrical System Issues |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V118 |
| Manufacturer : | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2016 |
| Subject : | Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V119 |
| Manufacturer : | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | PREVOST / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Kidde Handheld Fire Extinguisher |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V120 |
| Manufacturer : | Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | WHEELED COACH / 2010 |
| Subject : | Various Electrical System Failures |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V121 |
| Manufacturer : | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Make / Model Years : | HONDA / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Connecting Rod Bolts may be Improperly Torqued |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V122 |
| Manufacturer : | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | PREVOST / 2007-2012 |
| Subject : | Fuel Line Abrasion Causing Fuel Leak |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V123 |
| Manufacturer : | Kia Motors America |
| Make / Model Years : | KIA / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Accelerator Pedal may Fracture |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V124 |
| Manufacturer : | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2016 |
| Subject : | Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V126 |
| Manufacturer : | Forest River, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | FOREST RIVER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Incorrect Certification Label/FMVSS 567 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V127 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2007-2011 |
| Subject : | Water Intrusion Causing Electrical Shorts |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V128 |
| Manufacturer : | Forest River, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | FOREST RIVER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Incorrect GVWR Rating on Label/FMVSS 567 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V129 |
| Manufacturer : | NABI Bus, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | NABI / 2014 |
| Subject : | Tie Rod Nuts may be Incorrectly Torqued |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V130 |
| Manufacturer : | Forest River, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | FOREST RIVER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Fueling Station too Close to Ignition Source |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V131 |
| Manufacturer : | Forest River, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | FOREST RIVER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Fueling Station too Close to Ignition Source |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V142 |
| Manufacturer : | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| Make / Model Years : | INDIAN / 2015 |
| Subject : | Loss of Rear Brakes |
3/09/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 3.9.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V092 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | LAND ROVER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Wheel Lug Nuts May Crack |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V094 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Incorrect Brake Boost Pump Switch |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V096 |
| Manufacturer : | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ALTEC / 2011-2014 |
| Subject : | Cylinder Base End Lug May Crack |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V097 |
| Manufacturer : | Hyundai Motor America |
| Make / Model Years : | HYUNDAI / 2015 |
| Subject : | Water may Leak into Rear Combination Lamp Assembly |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V098 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2015 |
| Subject : | Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Bolts |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V099 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2015 |
| Subject : | Incorrect Tire Placard Information/FMVSS 110 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V101 |
| Manufacturer : | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ALTEC / 2012-2014 |
| Subject : | Short Circuit may Result in Module Overheating |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V102 |
| Manufacturer : | Keystone RV Company |
| Make / Model Years : | KEYSTONE / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : | Quad Entry Step Failure |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V103 |
| Manufacturer : | Cruiser RV |
| Make / Model Years : | CRUISER RV / 2016 |
| Subject : | Opening Slide Floor May Expose Owners to Fumes |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V105 |
| Manufacturer : | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | FREIGHTLINER / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Corrosion of Fuel Hoses may Result in CNG Leak |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V108 |
| Manufacturer : | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Make / Model Years : | PETERBILT / 2009-2015 |
| Subject : | Improperly Torqued Tie Rod Clamp |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V115 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Make / Model Years : | DODGE / 2012-2013 JEEP / 2012-2013 |
| Subject : | Fuel Pump Relay may Fail Resulting in Stall |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V116 |
| Manufacturer : | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | NISSAN / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : | Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch |
3/02/15
NHTSA Recall Notice 3.2.15
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V068 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | OBS, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2007,2010 CHEVROLET / 2012 COLLINS / 2007 |
| Subject : | Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V070 |
| Manufacturer : | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ALTEC / 2005-2013 |
| Subject : | Un-Impeded Movement of Telescopic Jib |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V080 |
| Manufacturer : | Forest River, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | FOREST RIVER / 2014 |
| Subject : | Risk of Fire due to Contact with Heating Element |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V081 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2014 |
| Subject : | Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V082 |
| Manufacturer : | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Make / Model Years : | MERCEDES BENZ / 2015 |
| Subject : | Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V083 |
| Manufacturer : | Novae Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | NOVAE / 2015 |
| Subject : | Lift Cylinder Mount may Fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V084 |
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | IC BUS / 2015 |
| Subject : | Fuel Line Leak Due to Wiring Harness Chafing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V085 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2014 |
| Subject : | Electronic Parking Brake may Drag |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V086 |
| Manufacturer : | Airstream, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | AIRSTREAM / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Liquid Propane Tank Tray may not be Secured |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V089 |
| Manufacturer : | Kia Motors America |
| Make / Model Years : | KIA / 2016 |
| Subject : | Vehicle may not be able to Accelerate |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V090 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Make / Model Years : | CHRYSLER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Automatic Transmission Not Shifting Into Park |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V091 |
| Manufacturer : | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | JAGUAR / 2013 |
| Subject : | Fuel Starvation may cause Vehicle Stall |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V095 |
| Manufacturer : | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | CAN-AM / 2013 |
| Subject : | High Engine Compartment Temperatures |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V100 |
| Manufacturer : | Hyundai Motor America |
| Make / Model Years : | HYUNDAI / 2008-2010 |
| Subject : | Electric Power Steering Assist may be Disabled |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V106 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CADILLAC / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : | Inadvertent Press of Roof Panel Switch/FMVSS 118 |
2/28/15
How Work Truck Fleets Could Benefit from Lean Six Sigma practices:
Vehicle specifications should reflect the needs of the user department, fitness for use, conformance to laws, and maintainability. Often vehicles develop breakdowns caused by defects or variations in the manufacturing process effecting reliability of the unit over time.
If
fleets are interested in buying products with high reliability, best quality
and are as safe as possible to operate, they should review their purchasing
process and the specifications for the mounted equipment.
Here
are two suggestions - using Six Sigma Methodology:
1) Add DFSS and Lean Six Sigma to the bid specifications:
1) Add DFSS and Lean Six Sigma to the bid specifications:
Choose
vendors that use DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) in their product development. Add DFSS into the equipment specs, the
vendor will acknowledge that they either have or have not complied with the
process in their design stage.
In other
words, give preference to vendors that practice DFSS. It shows that the vendor /
equipment manufacturer has approached the design of their product using DFSS
methodology.
Design for Six Sigma, DFSS, is a business procedure utilizing Six Sigma methodology. There are several tools and methods to utilize within Six Sigma to assure the process will be running in the correct direction. These DFSS techniques include tools and processes to predict, model and simulate the product delivery system (the processes, the personnel and organization, the training, the facilities, and logistics used to produce the product/service). Many of the tools used by DFSS are often used in the classic DMAIC Six Sigma process to analyze new products and processes.
DFSS enables the manufacturer to
prevent defects from occurring. The manufacturer can then produce
superior products and offer services that are more stable and should not allow
occurrences of “special cause” variation. It’s been described as a “vaccination
against variation”.
Design for Six Sigma, DFSS, is a business procedure utilizing Six Sigma methodology. There are several tools and methods to utilize within Six Sigma to assure the process will be running in the correct direction. These DFSS techniques include tools and processes to predict, model and simulate the product delivery system (the processes, the personnel and organization, the training, the facilities, and logistics used to produce the product/service). Many of the tools used by DFSS are often used in the classic DMAIC Six Sigma process to analyze new products and processes.
Remember,
all business processes present an opportunity for a variation to occur. These deviations
are often associated with human controlled process operations. Each deviation
can potentially become a defect; some of these defects may not show up
immediately and could potentially cause safety related accidents. It is because
of this that the Design for Six Sigma, DFSS is important for every manufacturing
business.
2) Use of DMAIC
for the manufacturing process:
It would
follow that the manufacturing process be designed and controlled by Lean Six
Sigma methodology. Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that relies on team
effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing defects.
The process is a collaborative effort using a team made up of a Champion, process
owners and others chosen within and often consultants from outside the organization as well. The LSS methodology follows steps within DMAIC – Define, Measure, Analyze,
Improve and Control and relies heavily on data to assure that a correct path is
followed and the goals are met.
If six
sigma methodologies are followed, the end result will be a higher quality, more
reliable product. Defects will be reduced to 3.4 per one million opportunities or less.
Therefore, there should be a maximum of 3.4 defects for each one million products
produced or service opportunities. Most manufacturers and service providers do
not come close to this.
But as an example, one industry has a mixed record, one to brag about, and yet another that does not come close to meeting Six Sigma. It’s the airline industry, far fewer than 3.4 passengers per million end up not making their destinations because of crashes. However 6200 pieces of luggage do not make it to their destination for every 1 million pieces carried!
But as an example, one industry has a mixed record, one to brag about, and yet another that does not come close to meeting Six Sigma. It’s the airline industry, far fewer than 3.4 passengers per million end up not making their destinations because of crashes. However 6200 pieces of luggage do not make it to their destination for every 1 million pieces carried!
Although
the manufacturer is not required to have a Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt
on staff, they should be able to demonstrate that they routinely practice
continuous improvement initiatives. These initiatives may also be facilitated
by an outside consultant. Lean Six Sigma consultants should have obtained their
certification from a credible organization such as the ASQ or Public or Private
Universities.
By Steve Taylor: Steve is a certified lean six sigma
consultant specializing in process improvement. He may be reached at steve@truckarchitect.com His
LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevectaylor
Steve has vast experience in the work
truck manufacturing field and is an expert author specializing in writing and
blogging about work trucks.
You may find interesting posts on work truck news and truck safety, including NHTSA Recall Notices at http://truckarchitect.blogspot.com/
You may find interesting posts on work truck news and truck safety, including NHTSA Recall Notices at http://truckarchitect.blogspot.com/
Pothole Patcher - How it Works!
Kenworth Crew Cab with a Bergkamp Pothole Patcher
By Steve Taylor
I spotted a crew working a new Bergkamp FP5 Pothole Patcher while
driving through my neighborhood in Tampa, Florida. I understand
Hillsborough County bought 6 of these babies to take care of the
potholes in County Roads.
I thought I'd stop and take a
few pictures of this truck and then provide an explanation of the
operation of the process.Many years ago I had the opportunity to operate
a similar work truck.
Bergkamp Patcher-Filled with Hot Asphalt and Ready to Work
How it works:
Usually every working day the truck is loaded with hot asphalt at a local asphalt plant. It then goes out and patches potholes that day. It can be kept heated overnight if all the material is not used up.
This truck has many features not found on all others, first of all is the Kenworth Crew Cab. This cab will accommodate the whole crew for big jobs without bringing another vehicle to transport them. If my research is correct, this cab is a custom addition to the standard Kenworth cab.
The patcher body is a Bergkamp model FP5, it will carry 5.1 cubic yards of asphalt.The FP5 has a hydraulic-driven AC generator, providing onboard electric hydraulic power at all engine or travel speeds.
The hopper heaters are using 220 VAC 4 kW electric heaters. It has a full hopper length auger which is hydraulically driven and reversible. There is an apron at the end of the auger.. The multi-spool control valves operate the hopper auger, agitator, doors and auxiliary tools,and have a built-in adjustable relief valve.
It has an insulated 80 gallon ASME asphalt emulsion system tank, spray hose for spraying the tack coat, a spoils bin to carry the debris from clean up, and a vibrating single drum roller compactor.with a 4 hp gas engine for compacting the asphalt. It has a hand torch for drying out the wet holes. As well, it has an arrow board and brackets for carrying the wheelbarrow and hand tools.
Usually every working day the truck is loaded with hot asphalt at a local asphalt plant. It then goes out and patches potholes that day. It can be kept heated overnight if all the material is not used up.
This truck has many features not found on all others, first of all is the Kenworth Crew Cab. This cab will accommodate the whole crew for big jobs without bringing another vehicle to transport them. If my research is correct, this cab is a custom addition to the standard Kenworth cab.
The patcher body is a Bergkamp model FP5, it will carry 5.1 cubic yards of asphalt.The FP5 has a hydraulic-driven AC generator, providing onboard electric hydraulic power at all engine or travel speeds.
The hopper heaters are using 220 VAC 4 kW electric heaters. It has a full hopper length auger which is hydraulically driven and reversible. There is an apron at the end of the auger.. The multi-spool control valves operate the hopper auger, agitator, doors and auxiliary tools,and have a built-in adjustable relief valve.
It has an insulated 80 gallon ASME asphalt emulsion system tank, spray hose for spraying the tack coat, a spoils bin to carry the debris from clean up, and a vibrating single drum roller compactor.with a 4 hp gas engine for compacting the asphalt. It has a hand torch for drying out the wet holes. As well, it has an arrow board and brackets for carrying the wheelbarrow and hand tools.
and Hot Asphalt is shoveled into the hole
Another option on this truck is the InPave tracking system. Using the latest technology, it reports the patch location, the amount of material used and the temperature of the material being placed etc.The InPave System also maps the location of each reporting data point and allows you to click on it to review the status and full details. All this is reported back to management over the cellular system real time.
Bergkamp provides one year of free cellular data transmission service that allows for quick, reliable downloading of information. Moving forward, you can continue with this service or easily transition to a radio receiver system. You pick the method that works best for your needs and budget.
Bergkamp provides one year of free cellular data transmission service that allows for quick, reliable downloading of information. Moving forward, you can continue with this service or easily transition to a radio receiver system. You pick the method that works best for your needs and budget.
Find out more at http://www.bergkampinc.com/pothole_patching.html
Post by Steve Taylor.: Steve is a certified lean
six sigma consultant in the the work truck equipment business specializing in fleets and process improvement. Find his Linked in Profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevectaylor He may be contacted at steve@truckarchitect.com or steve@upstreamsource.com
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