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SAFETY DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE NOTICES RECEIVED DURING DECEMBER 2018 Published February 28, 2019 CHILD SEATS: None during December 2018. EQUIPMENT: Luxfer Canada Ltd. (Luxfer) is recalling certain One-Turn Valves (OTV), part number MPVE-250. If the knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body. The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire. Luxfer will notify owners, and provide an upgrade kit for the valves which doubles the snap ring strength, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Luxfer customer service at 1-403-720-0262. 18E-111 Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Cummins ISV5.0 light duty diesel engines equipped with CP80009 and C80007 air compressors. The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air compressor output, which can inhibit braking performance. If the air compressor belt slips causing a reduction in compressor output and inhibiting the brake ability, which can increase the risk of a crash. Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the existing high mount refrigerant compressor configuration with a new low mount refrigerant compressor configuration, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. 18E-112 Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain Fire Extinguishers, model number 83-133002-500 with part numbers 421220-11, 421220-12, 421220-21, 421220-22 and 424766, sold by Gillig as aftermarket parts. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent. If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Gillig will notify owners, and Kidde will replace fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004 or Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073. 18E-113 Lifeworks Technology Group, LLC (Lifeworks) is recalling certain Armor All 12V Heated Seat and Backrest cushions, part number AA-MJ-HE102B (UPC 81235015365), 12V Heated Blankets, part number AA-MJ- HE100BW (UPC 81235014113), and 2-in-1 Heated Gel/Memory Foam Cushions, part number AA-MJ- HE106B (UPC 81235015366), sold exclusively at Meijer stores. These heated accessories may overheat and melt when plugged into the 12V lighter socket or USB port. Overheated wiring may melt, increasing the risk of a fire and injury. Lifeworks has notified owners, informing them to return the product to the retail store to obtain a full refund, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Lifeworks customer service at 1-844-582-6840. 18E-115 TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Poison Spyder Customs Tire Carrier Delete Plates, part Page 1 of 22 SAFETY DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE NOTICES RECEIVED DURING DECEMBER 2018 Published February 28, 2019 number 19-04-012P1, sold as aftermarket parts. These Tire Carrier Delete Plates may not provide a license plate illumination lamp, may interfere with the center high-mounted brake light positioning, and may also cause the rear visibility system to be inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." If the high-mounted brake light is inoperable, it can limit the warning given to others that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. If the rear camera is inoperable, the driver may have reduced visibility of what is behind the vehicle. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. TAP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Poison Spyder Tire Carrier Delete Plates, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417. 18E-116 TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Poison Spyder Customs-brand Tire Carriers, part number 19- 62-030TP1, sold as aftermarket parts. These Tire Carriers may not provide a license plate lamp or center high- mounted brake light and may also cause the rear visibility camera system to be inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Without a high- mounted brake light, the warning given to others that the vehicle is slowing or stopping may be limited. If the rear camera is inoperable, the driver may have reduced visibility of what is behind the vehicle. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. TAP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Poison Spyder Tire Carrier, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376- 1417. 18E-117 TIRES: None during December 2018. VEHICLES: Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, ¿Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921. 18V-856 Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and Page 2 of 22 SAFETY DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE NOTICES RECEIVED DURING DECEMBER 2018 Published February 28, 2019 fail. If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS03122018. 18V-857 McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2016-2018 McNeilus Meridian Front Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, XE Rear Loader, Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles, equipped with certain MPVE-250 One-Turn Valves (OTV) on the CNG fuel tanks. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body. The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire. McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve with a valve from another brand, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. 18V-858 Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. Newmar has notified owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1- 800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-703. 18V-859 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears. Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126. 18V-860 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak. If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125. 18V-861 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance. The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Page 3 of 22 SAFETY DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE NOTICES RECEIVED DURING DECEMBER 2018 Published February 28, 2019 auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 31, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2019.