Product Recalls the Sgs Publication Gathering Consumer Product Recalls in the Eu, in the Usa and in Australia

PRODUCT RECALLS THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA

CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 01 – 15 DECEMBER 2010 CONTENTS

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY NEW FLYER / D40LF 2008 Failure of a radius rod Dealers will inspect for radius NEW FLYER / DE60LF 2008-2009 bracket assembly may rod brackets and will be NEW FLYER / E40LFR 2008 result in restricted steering replaced with certified MANUFACTURER: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES capability increasing the product free of charge. The LTD risk of vehicle crash, injury safety recall is expected to or death. begin during December COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AXLE 2010. Owners may contact ASSEMBLY new flyer at 204-934-4876. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 522 SUMMARY: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses. The radius rod bracket which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame may be missing two of the four required welds. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY ALTEC / AT35-G 1998-2008 Failure of the glue bond Altec will provide instructions ALTEC / AT37-G 1998-2008 and fasteners could result on how to inspect the MANUFACTURER: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. in separation of the fiberglass insulating link and fiberglass link from the fasteners. This service will be SUMMARY: Altec is recalling certain model year steel inserts. As a result, performed free of charge. 1998-2008 aerial devices vehicles built from the platform on which a The safety recall is expected January 1998 through may 2008. The glue bond service technician would to begin during December joint in the insulating arm link may fail over time. stand could fail during use 2010. Owners may contact The connection is also secured by eight bolts, but resulting in death or altec at 1-877-462-5832. with the loss of the glue bond, the fasteners serious injury. could fatigue over time and fail. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY KIA / SORENTO 2011 As a result, brake fluid will Dealers will inspect the rear MANUFACTURER: KIA MOTORS leak, followed by calipers and replace it if CORPORATION illumination of the necessary free of charge. malfunction indicator light The safety recall is expected COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: indicating the brake fluid to begin during December FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER level is low and should be 2010. Owners may contact POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: checked, then a soft or kia consumer assistance 7697 spongy brake pedal feel, center at 1-800-333-4542. SUMMARY: Kia is recalling certain model year and if not serviced, 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from reduced braking power September 14, 2010, through October 4, 2010. which could increase the Some of the rear brake calipers may not have risk of a crash. been properly machined. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MAZDA / MAZDA5 2009-2010 This could lead to an Dealers will inspect the fuel MANUFACTURER: MAZDA MOTOR CORP inoperative fuel pump, pump connector and if engine stall and the necessary it will be replaced COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: inability to restart the and the harness will be DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP engine increasing the risk repaired free of charge. The POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: of a crash. safety recall is expected to 16200 begin on or before December SUMMARY: Mazda is recalling certain model 11, 2010. Owners may year 2009-2010 mazda5 vehicles manufactured contact mazda customer from june 29, 2009, through april 28, 2010. Water assistance center at 1-800- may not have been removed completely from the 222-5500. harness connector of the fuel pump due to variations in the fuel tank leak check process performed before vehicle assembly. The connector pin may corrode, potentially causing the pin to break. No picture available. USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY KENWORTH / T660 2011 This may lead to an owner Dealers will inspect and KENWORTH / T800 2011 overloading the vehicle replace the door labels free MANUFACTURER: PACCAR INCORPORATED which can increase the of charge. The safety recall is risk of a tire failure and expected to begin during COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS crash. December 2010. Owners POTENTIAL Number of Units Affected: 73 may contact kenworth at 425 SUMMARY: Paccar is recalling certain model -828-5440. year kenworth t660 and t800 vehicles manufactured from September 15, 2010, through November 9, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. Part 567, "certification." the steer axle gawr and gvwr recorded on the vehicle's door labels may be inaccurate and overstate the actual load capacity of components installed on the vehicle. No picture available. USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY KIA / SORENTO 2011 As a result, brake fluid will Dealers will inspect the rear MANUFACTURER: KIA MOTORS leak, followed by calipers and replace it if CORPORATION illumination of the necessary free of charge. malfunction indicator light The safety recall is expected COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: indicating the brake fluid to begin during December FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER level is low and should be 2010. Owners may contact POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: checked, then a soft or kia consumer assistance 7697 spongy brake pedal feel, center at 1-800-333-4542. SUMMARY: Kia is recalling certain model year and if not serviced, 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from reduced braking power September 14, 2010, through October 4, 2010. which could increase the Some of the rear brake calipers may not have risk of a crash. been properly machined. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY VAN HOOL / A300K 2006 2008-2009 Excessive heating can Van hool will notify owners VAN HOOL / A300K HYB 2005 cause a fire resulting in and dealers will repair the VAN HOOL / A300L 2008-2010 smoke, operator buses free of charge. The VAN HOOL / A330 2002-2004 distraction, or personal manufacturer has not yet VAN HOOL / A330FC 2004 injury. An overheated provided the agency with a VAN HOOL / AG300 2002-2004 2006-2007 mirror switch could cause notification schedule. 2009 the exterior rear view VAN HOOL / C2045 2006-2011 mirrors to not operate. The VAN HOOL / T2140 2006-2010 mirrors may not adjust VAN HOOL / T2145 2006-2010 properly from the interior VAN HOOL / TD925 2008-2011 switch or operate poorly. MANUFACTURER: VAN HOOL N.V. Therefore, the driver may COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW not be able to have full use MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR of the rear view mirror, increasing the risk of a POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: crash.. 1673

SUMMARY: Van hool is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 transit buses manufactured from august 2002 through october 2010, equipped with hadley remote mirror switches, part numbers 509vh and 509vh1f. The rear view mirror switch may overheat, causing the plastic housing to melt. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY SKYLINE / ALJO 2011 The wheels may break Skyline will notify owners SKYLINE / LAYTON 2011 while in use, increasing and repair the vehicles free SKYLINE / MOUNTAIN VIEW 2011 the risk of a crash. of charge. The safety recall is SKYLINE / NOMAD 2011 expected to begin during SKYLINE / WEEKENDER 2011 December 2010. Owners MANUFACTURER: SKYLINE CORPORATION may contact skyline consumer relations at 1-800- COMPONENT: WHEELS:RIM 733-4250. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 57 SUMMARY: Skyline is recalling certain model year 2011 layton, aljo, nomad, weekender, and mountain view recreational vehicles and fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured from august 23, 2010, through september 28, 2010, equipped with tredit tire 15" painted wheels, models spoke or mod. Some of the wheels, which fasten to the axle of the vehicle body and serve as a mounting point for tires, could contain mis-aligned welds. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY KEYSTONE / COUGAR 2011 There could be a potential Keystone will replace the KEYSTONE / ENERGY 2011 wheel failure and wheel wheels free of charge. The KEYSTONE / HORNET 2011 loss increasing the risk of safety recall is expected to KEYSTONE / LAREDO 2011 a crash, or personal injury. begin during December KEYSTONE / OUTBACK 2011 2010. Owners may contact KEYSTONE / SPRINGDALE 2011 keystone at 1-866-425-4369. KEYSTONE / SPRINTER 2011 MANUFACTURER: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY COMPONENT: WHEELS POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2338 SUMMARY: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY COACHMEN / CATALINA 2011 There could be a potential Coachmen will replace the COACHMEN / FREEDOM EXPRESS 2011 wheel failure and wheel wheels free of charge. The MANUFACTURER: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, loss increasing the risk of safety recall is expected to LLC a crash, or personal injury. begin on or before January 2, 2011. Owners may contact COMPONENT: WHEELS coachmen rv customer POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: service at 1-800-453-6064. 215 SUMMARY: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2011 catalina and freedom express coaches manufactured from august 23, 2010, through september 28, 2010 and equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY FOREST RIVER / GEORGETOWN 2011 Failure to have the fabric Dealers will treat the fabric MANUFACTURER: FOREST RIVER, INC. treated with flame with flame retardant fabric to retardant in the event of a assure compliance. This COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL fire could cause the fabric service will be performed VEHICLE to burn faster increasing free of charge. The POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: the risk of injuries to manufacturer has not yet 58 occupants. provided an owner SUMMARY: Forest River is recalling certain notification schedule. model year 2011 Georgetown class a motor Owners may contact Forest homes for failing to comply with the River at 574-206-7605. requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 302, "flammability of interior materials". The fabrics used in window treatments, window valances, drapery, and bed spreads are not treated with flame retardant. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY KEYSTONE / ALPINE 2010-2011 Overheating of the Dealers will inspect and KEYSTONE / AVALANCHE 2010-2011 connections could result in replace the transfer switch if KEYSTONE / CHALLENGER 2009-2010 a fire. necessary free of charge. KEYSTONE / EVEREST 2009-2010 The safety recall is expected KEYSTONE / FUZION 2009-2011 to begin during December KEYSTONE / MONTANA 2009-2011 2010. Owners may contact KEYSTONE / MONTANA HIGH keystone customer service at COUNTRY 2010-2011 1-866-425-4369. KEYSTONE / MONTANA-BIG SKY 2009-2011 KEYSTONE / MONTANA- MOUNTAINEER 2010-2011 KEYSTONE / RAPTOR 2009-2011 MANUFACTURER: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6297 SUMMARY: Keystone is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers with a generator ready option. If the transfer switch is not installed to the proper specifications, the elevated electrical loads associated with the recreational vehicle use in higher ambient temperatures may cause overheating of the lugs and degrading of the electrical connections. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY CHAMPION / CHALLENGER 2005-2008 This would cause the Champion bus in cooperation CHAMPION / INTERNATIONAL resistor temperature to with Trans air will install a DEFENDER 2007-2008 rise to a point where it will thermal shutdown device in MANUFACTURER: CHAMPION BUS, INC. melt and possibly ignite series with the speed the plastic blower housing resistors. This service will be COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT to which it is mounted. performed free of charge. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: The overheating can result The safety recall is expected 107 in a fire. to begin during November SUMMARY: Champion bus is recalling certain 2010. Owners may contact buses equipped with trans air ta 73 evaporators. Trans air warranty and The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to service center at 1-800-673- regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in 2446. the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse. No picture available

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY VOLVO / S40 2009-2011 Positioning of the seat Dealers will inspect the front VOLVO / S60 2009 2011 beyond the intended passenger side seat rails for VOLVO / V50 2009-2011 maximum can cause the presence of an "end stop" VOLVO / XC60 2010-2011 increased risk of injury to and repair the vehicles as MANUFACTURER: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. the passenger in the event necessary free of charge. of a crash. The manufacturer has not yet COMPONENT: SEATS provided an owner POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: notification schedule. 7420 Owners may contact Volvo at SUMMARY: Volvo is recalling certain passenger 1-800-458-1552 or at vehicles equipped with power front passenger [email protected] seats. The front seat rail's detection system was m. manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum. No picture available

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY HYUNDAI / SANTA FE 2011 As a result, brake fluid will Dealers will inspect the rear MANUFACTURER: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA leak, followed by calipers and replace it if TECHNICAL CENTER INC illumination of the necessary free of charge. malfunction indicator light The manufacturer has not yet COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: indicating the brake fluid provided an owner FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER level is low and should be notification schedule. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: checked, then a soft or Owners may contact hyundai 1783 spongy brake pedal feel, roadside assistance at 1-800- SUMMARY: Hyundai is recalling certain model and if not serviced, 243-7766. year 2011 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from reduced braking power September 28, 2010, through November 25, which could increase the 2010. Some of the rear brake calipers may not risk of a crash. have been properly machined. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY HEIL / DURAPACK PYTHON 2004-2010 Should this happen, the Heil will notify owners and HEIL / MULTIPACK 2004-2010 arm can lift or grab without dealers will install a retrofit MANUFACTURER: HEIL ENVIRONMENTAL operator inputs, possibly kit to repair the vehicles free resulting in a vehicle crash of charge. The safety recall is COMPONENT: STRUCTURE: BODY: or injuries to persons expected to begin during HATCHBACK/ LIFTGATE:HINGE AND outside the vehicle. December 2010. Owners ATTACHMENTS may contact heil customer POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: support toll free at 1-866-275- 2201 4345. SUMMARY: Heil is recalling certain 2004 through 2010 durapack and multipack refuse collection vehicle automated side loaders with python lifts utilizing programmable logic control (plc) to activate grabber close and lift functions. Carbon can build up on internal relays within the plc and this can cause a bridging or inadvertent circuit completion due to vibration. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY DUTCHMEN / AEROLITE 2011 This could lead to Dealers will inspect the DUTCHMEN / COLEMAN 2011 excessive temperature, breakers and replace as DUTCHMEN / COLORADO 2011 arcing or thermal damage necessary free of charge. DUTCHMEN / DENALI 2011 at the connection point, The safety recall is expected DUTCHMEN / DUTCHMEN 2011 and potential damage to to begin during December DUTCHMEN / FOUR WINDS 2011 the panel board's electrical 2010. Owners may contact DUTCHMEN / GRAND JUNCTION 2011 insulation which could lead Dutchmen warranty service DUTCHMEN / KODIAK 2011 to fire, property damage, department at 574-537-0700. DUTCHMEN / VOLTAGE 2011 or personal injury. MANUFACTURER: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1723 SUMMARY: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers manufactured from june 10, 2010, through september 3, 2010, and equipped with siemens and murray one inch plug-in circuit breakers. The "spring clip" plug-in assembly may break or fail to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF 2007-2009 If chafing occurs, there is Depending on the vehicle VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA 2007-2009 the potential for a fuel leak model, dealers will either VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2007- to develop. Fuel leakage, remove the plastic tab from 2009 in the presence of an the windshield washer fluid VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE 2006-2010 ignition source, could reservoir, or inspect the VOLKSWAGEN / RABBIT 2007-2009 result in a fire. position of the fastening MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN OF clamp and adjust the related AMERICA, INC fastening clamp into the correct position. This service COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD will be performed free of WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES charge. The safety recall is POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: expected to begin on or 228236 before january 31, 2011. SUMMARY: Volkswagen is recalling certain owners may contact model year 2007-2009 jetta, jetta sportwagen, volkswagen at 1-800-822- golf and rabbit, as well as model year 2006 -2010 8987. new beetle and new beetle convertible vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, golf and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. The new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY TOYOTA / SIENNA 2011 This could result in brake Dealers will replace the MANUFACTURER: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH drag with associated brake bracket assembly free of AMERICA, INC. noise, vibration, and/or charge. Toyota plans to mail illumination of the brake an interim owner notification COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE warning light. Braking in the middle of January LIGHTS:SWITCH effectiveness could be 2011, to advise owners of POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: reduced increasing the risk the recall and when parts are 94126 of a crash. available to complete repairs. SUMMARY: Toyota is recalling certain model Owners may contact Toyota year 2011 sienna vehicles. The brake stop lamp at 1-800-331-4331. switch is mounted on a small bracket welded on the left side of the service brake pedal support assembly. Due to its proximity to the parking brake pedal, in limited circumstances the stop lamp switch bracket could be damaged by the operator¿s foot during parking brake application. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY UNIVERSAL / CHEROKEE 2008 This could result in a fire. Universal trailer is working UNIVERSAL / CIMARRON 2008 with dimplex and will provide UNIVERSAL / ELITE 2008 owners a free replacement UNIVERSAL / EXISS/SOONER 2004-2008 plug-in remote control kit. UNIVERSAL / FEATHERLITE 2004-2008 The manufacturer has not yet MANUFACTURER: UNIVERSAL TRAILER provided an owner CORP. INC. notification schedule. Owners may contact COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT universal trailers at 405-422- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 7359 or dimplex North 57 America customer service at SUMMARY: Universal trailer is recalling certain 1-888-346-7539. trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat. No picture avialable.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY GLAVAL / APOLLO 2002-2003 2006-2008 This would cause the Glaval in cooperation with GLAVAL / TITAN 2002-2003 2006-2008 resistor temperature to Trans air will install a thermal GLAVAL / UNIVERSAL 2002-2003 2006-2008 rise to a point where it will shutdown device in series MANUFACTURER: GLAVAL BUS DIVISION melt and possibly ignite with the speed resistors. This the plastic blower housing service will be performed COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT to which it is mounted. free of charge. The safety POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: The overheating can result recall is expected to begin 119 in a fire. late December 2010 or early SUMMARY: Glaval is recalling certain model January 2011. Owners may year 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008 ford contact trans air warranty and e350/e450 universal, chevy/gmc 4500/550 titan service center at 1-800-673- and freightliner mb-55 apollo transit buses 2446. manufactured from august 1999 through july 2007, and equipped with a trans/air ta73 evaporator. The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback through the resistor to ground, not drawing enough current to trip the fuse. No picture avialable.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY PETERSON / CLASSIC 2001 The sensing algorithm or Peterson is working with PETERSON / EXCEL CLASSIC 2005 thermal switch installed to norcold to identify and notify PETERSON / EXCEL LIMITED 2007 2011 shut off power to the any affected owners. PETERSON / EXCEL LIMITED 2004-2005 2009 refrigerator when high Owners will be instructed to -2010 temperatures are detected contact norcold dealers to PETERSON / EXCEL LIMITED EDITION 2001- due to a possible hydrogen receive the remedy free of 2003 2006-2008 gas leak may not shut off charge. Please see norcold's PETERSON / EXCEL WILD CARGO 2010 in sufficient time to defect report 10e-049 for MANUFACTURER: PETERSON INDUSTRIES, prevent a fire. additional information. The INC. manufacturer has not yet provided an owner COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL notification schedule. VEHICLE Owners may contact norcold POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: at 1-800-767-9101 or 110 Peterson at 785-282-6825. SUMMARY: PETERSON is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY DODGE / RAM 2010-2011 Brake lights that are slow Chrysler will notify owners ANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC to extinguish could and dealers will replace the increase the risk of a power steering reservoir cap COMPONENT: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER crash. free of charge. The safety ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID recall is expected to begin POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: during February 2010. 76122 Owners may contact chrysler SUMMARY: Chrysler is recalling certain model at 1-800-853-1403. year 2010-2011 dodge ram trucks manufactured from March 2009 through October 2010. Some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to return. No picture availlable.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY ALTEC / AA500 1996 Failure of the lower boom Altec will replace the ALTEC / AM450 1995-1996 lift cylinder can cause hydraulic cylinders free of ALTEC / AM550 1995-1996 death or serious injury. charge. The safety recall is ALTEC / AM600 1995-1996 expected to begin on or ALTEC / AM600-E76 1996 before December 17, 2010. ALTEC / AM755 1995-1996 Owners may contact altec at ALTEC / AM800 1996-1997 1-877-462-5832. ALTEC / AM900 1996-1997 ALTEC / AN543 1994-1997 ALTEC / AN546 1994-1997 ALTEC / AN650 1994-1997 ALTEC / AN755 1994-1997 MANUFACTURER: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 174 SUMMARY: ALTEC is recalling certain model year 1994-1997 service vehicles built from September 1994 through March 1997, and equipped with aerial devices with boom lift cylinder part number 350-40094. The hydraulic cylinder as manufactured could fail when subject to frequent tensile loading. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY CUSTOM CAMPERS / LS 2008 The sensing algorithm or NU WA is working with NU WA / CHAMPAGNE EDITION 2003-2011 thermal switch installed to norcold to identify and notify NU WA / DISCOVER AMERICA 2008-2011 shut off power to the any affected owners. NU WA / PREMIER 2006 refrigerator when high Owners will be instructed to MANUFACTURER: NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. temperatures are detected contact norcold dealers to due to a possible hydrogen receive the remedy free of COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL gas leak may not shut off charge. Please see norcold's VEHICLE in sufficient time to defect report 10e-049 for POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: prevent a fire. additional information. The 292 manufacturer has not yet SUMMARY: NU WA is recalling certain fifth provided an owner wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold notification schedule. refrigerators. The population of refrigerators Owners may contact norcold being addressed contains either a sensing at 1-800-767-9101 or nu wa algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to industries at 800-835-0676. the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY KEYSTONE / COUGAR 2011 This could lead to Dealers will inspect the KEYSTONE / FUZION 2011 excessive temperature, breakers and replace as KEYSTONE / SPRINTER 2011 arcing or thermal damage necessary free of charge. MANUFACTURER: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY at the connection point The safety recall is expected and potential damage to to begin during December COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES the panel board's electrical 2010. Owners may contact AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS insulation which could lead keystone customer service at POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: to fire, property damage, 1-866-425-4369. 2693 or personal injury. SUMMARY: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 sprinter, cougar and fuzion travel trailers equipped with siemens and murray one inch plug-in circuit breakers. The "spring clip" plug -in assembly may break or fail to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY HEARTLAND / CALIBER 2011 There could be a potential Heartland will replace the HEARTLAND / ELK RIDGE 2011 wheel failure and wheel wheels free of charge. The HEARTLAND / FOCUS 2011 loss increasing the risk of safety recall is expected to HEARTLAND / MPG 2011 a crash, or personal injury. begin during December HEARTLAND / NORTH COUNTRY 2011 2010. Owners may contact HEARTLAND / NORTH TRAIL 2011 heartland at 877-262-8032. HEARTLAND / SUNDANCE 2011 HEARTLAND / TRAIL RUNNER 2011 MANUFACTURER: HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC COMPONENT: WHEELS POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 527 SUMMARY: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15"x6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY ALTEC / AA500 1996 Failure of the lower boom Altec will replace the ALTEC / AM450 1995-1996 lift cylinder can cause hydraulic cylinders free of ALTEC / AM550 1995-1996 death or serious injury. charge. The safety recall is ALTEC / AM600 1995-1996 expected to begin on or ALTEC / AM600-E76 1996 before December 17, 2010. ALTEC / AM755 1995-1996 Owners may contact altec at ALTEC / AM800 1996-1997 1-877-462-5832. ALTEC / AM900 1996-1997 ALTEC / AN543 1994-1997 ALTEC / AN546 1994-1997 ALTEC / AN650 1994-1997 ALTEC / AN755 1994-1997 MANUFACTURER: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 174 SUMMARY: Altec is recalling certain model year 1994-1997 service vehicles built from September 1994 through March 1997, and equipped with aerial devices with boom lift cylinder part number 350-40094. The hydraulic cylinder as manufactured could fail when subject to frequent tensile loading. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY CHRYSLER / TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 An inadvertent airbag Dealers will replace the hvac DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN 2008 deployment could result in drain grommet free of MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC injury to the seat occupant charge. The safety recall is in front of the deploying expected to begin during COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR airbag and/or a vehicle February 2010. Owners may CONDITIONER crash. contact Chrysler at 1-800-853 POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: -1403. 367350 SUMMARY: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles. These vehicles may experience a water leak at the heating and air conditioner (hvac) drain grommet which can lead to illumination of airbag warning light and a potential inadvertent airbag deployment. No picture availlable.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) CONSEQUENCE REMEDY GLAVAL / ENTOURAGE 2009-2011 The rear hazard lights will Glaval will notify owners and MANUFACTURER: GLAVAL BUS DIVISION not function if the key is in repair the buses free of the ignition increasing the charge. The safety recall is COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD risk of a crash if the bus is expected to begin during FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS incapacitated. December 2010. Owners POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: may contact glaval at 1-574- 94 262-2212. SUMMARY: Glaval is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 entourage transit buses manufactured from November 2009 through November 1, 2010. The rear hazard lights do not operate properly which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and other associated equipment. No picture available.

EU/ CATEGORY: Motor vehicles INJURIES Voluntary corrective actions GERMANY PRODUCT: Passenger car - Santa Fe and Trajet On the affected vehicles, taken by the manufacturer. BRAND: Hyundai there is a possibility that the longitudinal arms on TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Types SM and FO, the rear axle will rust EC type approval e11*98/14*0162 and through on account of e11*98/14*0130. inadequate anti-corrosion DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. Vehicles built protection. This may affect between 2000 and 2004 are affected. the stability of the vehicle COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Korea whilst in motion or prevent the vehicle from being No picture available steered properly which could lead to a road accident.

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EU/ CATEGORY: Motor vehicles INJURIES Voluntary corrective actions GERMANY PRODUCT: Passenger car - Ford Galaxy and S- The product poses a risk taken by the manufacturer. Max of injuries because the sun BRAND: Ford roof may not have been correctly affixed to the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: The vehicles vehicle and may affected were manufactured on 6 November consequently become 2007 (1-day production) with type approval detached whilst the car is number: e13*2001/116*0185*05. moving, which could lead DESCRIPTION: Passenger car to a road accident. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Belgium No picture available

AUSTRALIA Mercedes-Benz—Passenger Cars with OM651 HAZARDS CONSUMERS ACTION Engine If the fuel filter should leak Letters will be sent to PRODUCT DESCRIPTION diesel fuel this could affected owners. Mercedes-Benz passenger cars with OM651 create a hazard to other Owners are advised to Engine produced between November 1st 2009 road users. contact their authorised and November 1st 2010. DEFECTS Mercedes-Benz dealer to IDENTIFYING FEATURES The fuel filter may leak have the fuel filter checked diesel fuel. and if required replaced free Campaign number: RC860 of charge. TARGET NUMBER:14 SUPPLIER Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd No picture available.

AUSTRALIA Mercedes-Benz—Sprinter and Vito Vans, with HAZARDS CONSUMERS ACTION OM651 Engine If the fuel filter should leak Letters will be sent to PRODUCT DESCRIPTION diesel fuel this could affected owners. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito vans with create a hazard to other Owners are advised to OM651 engines produced between December road users. contact their authorised 2009 and October 2010 DEFECTS Mercedes-Benz dealer to IDENTIFYING FEATURES The fuel filter may leak have the fuel filter checked diesel fuel. and if required replaced free Campaign number: RC858 of charge. Target number: 63 SUPPLIER Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd No picture available.

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USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO.: In the event of a Webasto, the manufacturer WEBASTO / HOLLANDIA 600 separation, the falling of the sunroofs, will be WEBASTO / HOLLANDIA 700 glass could create a road performing the safety recall hazard or strike a trailing campaign. Owners who have WEBASTO / HOLLANDIA TVS 900 vehicle, and cause a crash. been identified as having an MANUFACTURER: PRECISION AUTO affected sunroof installed in UPHOLSTERY, INC. their vehicle will receive a COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF safety recall notice from ASSEMBLY webasto. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. In POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: order to determine if your 221 vehicle is affected, please SUMMARY: Webasto product North America, review the list of vehicles inc. (webasto) is recalling certain hollandia 700 provided to us by precision and 600 series and hollandia TVs 900 series auto upholstery, Inc. By sunroofs installed as original equipment by clicking on the hyperlink precision auto upholstery, Inc. On various affected vehicle list or you passenger vehicles. The adhesive bond between may visit webasto's website the glass and the metal frame can debond at www.sunroofcheck.com. increasing the risk that the sunroof glass would You can also call webasto toll separate from the vehicle. Complete glass-to- -free at 1-888-749-8632. frame debonding can develop gradually and may be evidenced by metal corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage. No picture available.

USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO.: In the event of a webasto, the manufacturer WEBASTO / HOLLANDIA 600 separation, the falling of the sunroofs, will be WEBASTO / HOLLANDIA 700 glass could create a road performing the safety recall hazard or strike a trailing campaign. Owners who have WEBASTO / HOLLANDIA TVS 900 vehicle, and cause a crash. been identified as having an MANUFACTURER: S&C AUTOMOTIVE affected sunroof installed in COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF their vehicle will receive a ASSEMBLY safety recall notice from webasto. The safety recall POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: began on October 8, 2010. In 577 order to determine if your SUMMARY: Webasto product North America, vehicle is affected, please inc. (webasto) is recalling certain hollandia 700 review the list of vehicles and 600 series and hollandia tvs 900 series provided to us by s&c sunroofs installed as original equipment by s&c automotive by clicking on the automotive on various passenger vehicles. The hyperlink affected vehicle list adhesive bond between the glass and the metal or you may visit webasto's frame can debond increasing the risk that the website at sunroof glass would separate from the vehicle. www.sunroofcheck.com. Complete glass-to-frame debonding can develop You can also call webasto toll gradually and may be evidenced by metal -free at 1-888-749-8632. corrosion around the sunroof frame, wind noise, vibration, visual bond separation and/or water leakage. No picture available.

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USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO.: ARVINMERITOR / TL SERIES Separation of the wheel Arvinmeritor will notify MANUFACTURER: ARVINMERITOR, INC could result in a vehicle owners who purchase any COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AXLE crash. affected axle as aftermarket ASSEMBLY replacement equipment. Arvinmeritor is working with POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: the vehicle manufacturers to 14869 identify and repair the SUMMARY: Arvinmeritor is recalling certain tl vehicles that contain the series trailer axles sold as aftermarket subject axles free of charge. replacement equipment and sold and installed as Owners may contact their original equipment in heavy trucks and vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicles. The spindle nut may not arvinmeritor at 1-248-435- have been properly torqued or not torqued at all 1725. allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation. No picture available.

USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO.: Prolonged use of the Arvinmeritor is working with ARVINMERITOR / TL SERIES system in these the vehicle manufacturers to MANUFACTURER: ARVINMERITOR, INC applications can result in identify and repair the the degradation of the vehicles that contain the COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AXLE bearing grease, thereby subject axles free of charge. ASSEMBLY potentially resulting in a Owners may contact their POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: bearing failure and vehicle manufacturer or 3776 subsequent wheel end arvinmeritor at 1-248-435- SUMMARY: Arvinmeritor is recalling certain tl fire. 1725. series trailer axles that contain the fag brand bearing system. These axles are sold and installed as original equipment on various recreational vehicles. The bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications. No picture available.

USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO.: This can produce smoke JL audio will notify owners of JL AUDIO / HD750/1 (AUDIO AMPLIFIER and possibly fire in the record and will repair the MANUFACTURER: JL AUDIO, INC. motor vehicle. amplifiers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT begin during December POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2010. Owners may contact jl 5900 audio customer service SUMMARY: JL audio is recalling certain mobile department at 1-888-jlaudio audio amplifiers, model hd750/1, sold as (552-8346). aftermarket equipment for use in motor vehicles. A part of the circuit board can fail which will allow the circuit board to overheat and melt. No picture available.

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USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO.: Separation of the wheel Arvinmeritor will notify ARVINMERITOR / TL SERIES could result in a vehicle owners who purchase any MANUFACTURER: ARVINMERITOR, INC crash. affected axle as aftermarket replacement equipment. COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AXLE Arvinmeritor is working with ASSEMBLY the vehicle manufacturers to POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: identify and repair the 14869 vehicles that contain the SUMMARY: Arvinmeritor is recalling certain tl subject axles free of charge. series trailer axles sold as aftermarket Owners may contact their replacement equipment and sold and installed as vehicle manufacturer or original equipment in heavy trucks and arvinmeritor at 1-248-435- recreational vehicles. The spindle nut may not 1725. have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation. No picture available.

USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO.: This anomaly may cause Kinedyne will notify owners KINEDYNE / WINCH BAR (10032) the weld joint to fail and of record and replace the KINEDYNE / WINCH BAR (10033) the box end to abruptly subject combination winch separate during normal bars free of charge. The MANUFACTURER: KINEDYNE CORPORATION use. If the weld fails safety recall is expected to COMPONENT: EQUIPMENT unexpectedly, the winch begin during December POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: bar could strike the user or 2010. Owners may contact 10816 cause the user to lose his kinedyne customer service at or her balance and fall 1-800-848-6057. SUMMARY: Kinedyne is recalling certain (especially when the user aftermarket combination winch bars, part is positioned on top of the numbers 10032 (black) and 10033 (chrome) trailer or its cargo during shipped from January 1, 2009, through October use). 25, 2010. Due to a manufacturing anomaly, the subject winch bars may be prone to fracture at the weld that joins the steel bar to the box end (chain binder). No picture available.

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SOFTLINES SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES

GCSC has compiled the below sources:

PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications. http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE USA

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm (US Automotive recalls)

PRODUCT RECALLS IN AUSTRALIA http://www.recalls.gov.au/

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