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

CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 01 – 15 NOVEMBER 2012 CONTENTS

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EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Motor vehicles INJURIES Voluntary measures: KINGDOM PRODUCT: Passenger car The seatback latch may Recall of the product from BRAND: Ford not engage correctly, end users. under certain NAME: Ranger circumstances, resulting in TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: the rear seatback not Ranger PX Double Cab e11*2007/46*0154*01 being positively secured to Batch number/Barcode: Vehicles built between the body striker. This may 05/09/2011 and 10/05/12. 6FPPXXMJ2PBJ24021 pose a risk of injuries to to 6FPPXXMJ2PCR32284. passengers in the event of a crash. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: South Africa No picture available.

EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Motor vehicles FIRE Voluntary measures: KINGDOM PRODUCT: Passenger car Vehicles operated in Recall of the product from BRAND: Ford countries which have high end users. road salt usage during the NAME: Focus Cabriolet winter months may TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: experience an increased e13*2001/116*0157*06 risk of corrosion build-up. Batch number/Barcode: WF0XXXLUDX6B00405 In extreme cases, the to WF0XXXLUDX7L06309. Vehicles built corrosion can propagate between 01/06/2006 and 30-04-2007 into the electronic circuits and result in overheating. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. In rare cases, the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy overheating may be No picture available. sufficient to ignite the module fitted to the engine cooling fan and surrounding wiring component increasing the risk of a fire. USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY PIERCE / CUSTOM CONTENDER-2006-2008 The surge can cause a Pierce has already remedied MANUFACTURER fluctuation in water all of the affected vehicles by pressure from the fire updating the engine PIERCE MANUFACTURING hose and could result in software, therefore, owner COMPONENT personal injury. notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE at 1-920-832-3000. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED

9 SUMMARY Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode. No picture available.

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EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Motor vehicles INJURIES Voluntary measures: KINGDOM PRODUCT: Motorcycle The throttle cables may Recall of the product from BRAND: Polaris not have been tightened at end users. the factory which could NAME: Victory cause lack of throttle TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Vehicles produced control and would increase between 3/1/12 and 15/8/12. the risk of an accident. DESCRIPTION: Motorcycle. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland No picture available.

EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Motor vehicles INJURIES Voluntary measures: KINGDOM PRODUCT: Passenger car The windscreen may not Recall of the product from BRAND: Land Rover have been correctly end users. bonded. As a result, water NAME: Range Rover ingress might occur and TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model year 2012 there may be increased Batch number/Barcode: The recall concerns wind noise. In extreme vehicles built on 24 November 2011. cases where there is an insufficient chemical bond VIN range SALLMAMD4CA370800 to between the windscreen SALLMAME4CA370892 glass and the PU adhesive, DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. full windscreen retention COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom may not be achieved in the event of air bag No picture available. deployment or during a vehicle crash. EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles INJURIES Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Scooters Possible leakage or Recall of the product from BRAND: DAYTONA MOTORS detachment of the rear end users. brake hose could cause NAME: Sprinter loss of the rear braking TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: which could lead to an Sprinter 50 (DY50A), Sprinter 125 (DY100A) and accident. Sprinter 125 EFI (DY125-52B) Batch number/Barcode: The recall concerns vehicles with the following VINs: Sprinter 50: from XG8DY050DB020537 to XG8DYO5OWDB020680 and from XG8DYO5OWDC020949 to XG8DYO5OWDC020966 Sprinter 125: from ΧG8DΕ125WDB024181 to XG8DE125WDB024190 and from XG8D125WDC024314 to XG8D125WDWDC024683 Sprinter 125 EFI: from ΧG8DY125NYB024026 to XG8DY125NYTC024625 DESCRIPTION: Scooter. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China No picture available.

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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles INJURIES Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Passenger car The battery earth cable at Recall of the product from BRAND: CITROEN the gearbox could break end users. causing the engine to NAME: C3, DS3 stop. If this occurs whilst TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: the car is in motion, it EC type approval: could cause an accident. C3: e2*2007/46*0003*00, e2*2007/46*0003*08, e2*2007/46*0003*09 DS3: e2*2007/46*0003*01, e2*2007/46*0003*08, e2*2007/46*0003*09 Batch number/Barcode: The recall concerns vehicles produced from 06/010/2009 to 30/11/2011 (C3) and from 16/11/2009 to 30/06/2011 (DS3). VINs: C3: from VF7SC8FP09A152557 to VF7SC8FP0BW564316 DS3: from VF7SA8FR09W500782 to VF7SA8FR0BW562843 DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France No picture available. AUSTRALIA Ford—Ford Escape SUV DEFECTS Owners are advised to PRODUCT DESCRIPTION There may be inadequate contact their Ford authorised dealership for inspection and Ford Escape SUV clearance between the engine cover and the rectification. Ford will write IDENTIFYING FEATURES cruise control cable, which to owners of affected Campaign number: S1209 could allow the engine to vehicles. Target number: 8798 be stuck at full power Until remedied, this condition TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT when the accelerator may be avoided by not fully pedal is fully or almost- or almost-fully depressing Authorised Ford dealers fully depressed. the accelerator pedal. If a SUPPLIER HAZARDS driver experiences a stuck of Australia Ltd throttle, the driver should A throttle that is stuck fully firmly and steadily apply the No picture available. or almost fully open may brakes without pumping the result in very high vehicle brake pedal, shift to neutral, speeds and make it steer the vehicle to a safe difficult to stop or slow the location and switch the vehicle. The risk exists engine OFF after the vehicle regardless of whether the has completely stopped. cruise control is being used or not.

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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles INJURIES Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Passenger car The brake servo connector Recall of the product from BRAND: FIAT may not comply with the end users. manufacturer's NAME: Fiat 500, Punto M.Y. 2012, Linea, Qubo requirements, which could and Doblò Panorama affect the braking ability of TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown the vehicle, leading to the Batch number/Barcode: risk of an accident. The recall affects vehicles with chassis numbers in the following ranges: 500: between 878086 and 890578 Punto 199: between 893879 and 910396 and between 1890069 and 1905356 Linea: between 3183243 and 3186540 Qubo: between 309125 and 317723 Doblò : between 9190651 and 9201833. DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy No picture available.

EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Motor vehicles FIRE Under certain severe Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Passenger car operating conditions, Recall of the product from water, rain, or other liquid end users. BRAND: HONDA may enter the driver’s NAME: CR-V window and reach the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model CR-V, Type master power window RD8 (2.0l Petrol) and RD9 (2.2l Diesel) switch resulting in impaired functioning of the Batch number/Barcode: Unknown switch. If the master DESCRIPTION: The recall concerns certain 2002 power window switch is to 2006 year model CR-V vehicles, produced damaged as a result of from the 7th November 2001 to the 6th October liquid intrusion it may 2006. result in failure of the Affected vehicles RD8 (2.0l Petrol) 2002 VIN No.s switch and overheating. from SHSRD87702U000101to An overheated switch may SHSRD88602U036601, 2003 from cause smoke, melting or, SHSRD87603U100101 to SHSRD87603U134080, potentially, a fire. 2004 from SHSRD87604U200101 to SHSRD87204U237794, 2005 from SHSRD87605U300101 to SHSRD88605U327908, 2006 from SHSRD87206U400101 to SHSRD87806U430680, RD9 (2.2l Diesel) 2005 from SHSRD97605U000101 to SHSRD97605U026519, 2006 from SHSRD97906U100101 to SHSRD97606U128028. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom No picture available.

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AUSTRALIA Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd—Maserati DEFECTS A letter will be sent to PRODUCT DESCRIPTION There may be a defect in affected owners. Quattroporte, Granturismo, Grancabrio & MC the tyre pressure For further information, Stradale vehicles monitoring electric control please contact an authorised unit that could cause it to Maserati dealer. IDENTIFYING FEATURES give a false reading. Recall campaign number: 202 HAZARDS Please see VIN list attached. If the tyre pressure TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT monitoring electric control Authorised Maserati dealers unit is faulty, one or more warning lights may light up SUPPLIER and give a false low Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd pressure reading. SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://www.maserati.com.au No picture available.

AUSTRALIA Mazda Australia Pty Ltd—Mazda Tribute DEFECTS Owners are advised to PRODUCT DESCRIPTION There may be inadequate contact their Mazda clearance between the authorised dealership for Mazda Tribute 3.0 litre V6 passenger vehicles inspection and rectification. equipped with factory cruise control engine cover and the cruise control cable, which Mazda will write to owners IDENTIFYING FEATURES could allow the engine to of affected vehicles. The The following VIN number are affected by the be stuck at full power dealer will fit a modified recall: when the accelerator engine cover mounting bolt JM0 CU081* 11 100009 – 107092 pedal is fully or almost- for vehicles with VIN JM0 CU081* 21 107110 – 114027 fully depressed. numbers beginning with JM0 and also modify the engine JM0 CU081* 31 114061 – 121213 HAZARDS JM0 CU081Y 41 200006 – 211395 cover. JM0 YU081* 11 100008 – 107085 A throttle that is stuck fully Until remedied, this condition JM0 YU081* 21 107093 – 114024 or almost fully open may may be avoided by not fully JM0 YU081* 31 114038 – 121262 result in very high vehicle or almost fully depressing LFA C* **VX 62 000002 – 001501 speeds and make it the accelerator pedal. If a LFA C* **VX 72 001502 – 001541 difficult to stop or slow the driver experiences a stuck vehicle. This risk exists TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT throttle, the driver should regardless of whether or firmly and steadily apply the Mazda authorised dealers not cruise control is being brakes without pumping the SUPPLIER used. brake pedal, shift to neutral, Mazda Australia Pty Ltd steer the vehicle to a safe location and switch the SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE engine OFF after the vehicle http://www.mazda.com.au has completely stopped. No picture available.

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AUSTRALIA Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd—Lotus Evora S DEFECTS A letter is being sent to Vehicles Oil may leak from the affected owners. Customers PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Variable Valve Timing may contact authorised (VVT) oil pipe. Lotus dealerships for further Lotus Evora S vehicles information. IDENTIFYING FEATURES HAZARDS Recall Campaign: 2012/03R A failure of the VVT oil Taregt number: 9 feed pipe may result in oil being deposited onto the TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT engine as well as the Authorised Lotus dealerships exhaust system. This SUPPLIER could cause engine failure and a potential risk of fire Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd because of the presence No picture available. of flammable vapour, which could result in a crash.

AUSTRALIA Honda MPE—NC700S / SA / D 2012 Motorcycles DEFECTS Owners of affected vehicles PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Due to improper heat will be contacted by mail. Owners are advised to NC700S / SA / D 2012 motorcycles treatment of some drive chain outer plates, some present their machine at IDENTIFYING FEATURES of the plates may have their nearest Honda dealer Campaign Code: 3FK excessive hardness. This for modification. Target number 163 may lead to fracturing of TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT the outer plates, causing the drive chain to fly off Authorised Honda dealerships while in motion. SUPPLIER HAZARDS Honda MPE If the drive chain outer No picture available. plates fail, the drive chain may fly off while in motion, causing the rider to lose the ability to slow down using engine braking or to accelerate.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY ALTEC / CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER-2011-2012 Due to not being the Altec will notify owners and MANUFACTURER correct hardness, the will replace the blades, free wood chipper blades could of charge. The manufacturer ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. fail during use causing the has not yet provided a COMPONENT blade to separate. This notification schedule. could lead to personal Owners may contact Altec at EQUIPMENT injury. 1-205-408-8627. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 205 SUMMARY Altec is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 CFD 127 wood chippers, manufactured between May 2011 through September 2012. The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY / T270-2012-2013 Air lines which leak can Kenworth will notify owners, KENWORTH / T370-2012-2013 cause reduced brake and dealers will repair the function, which may result vehicles free of charge. The MANUFACTURER in a crash. safety recall is expected to Incorporated begin during November COMPONENT 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/ PIPING, AND FITTINGS POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 15 SUMMARY Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 T270 and T370 medium duty trucks built with Eaton Ultrashift transmissions between December 7, 2011, and April 6, 2012. The air harness from the treadle valve on the affected vehicles was routed in a manner that can cause the air brake lines to be pinched between the cab and the electronic clutch actuator of the Eaton Ultrashift transmission. Significant movement between the cab and transmission can cause progressive wear and an eventual leak in the air lines. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY BOATWHEELS / PB20-SL3500-2011 This condition could allow Alumina will notify owners BOATWHEELS / PB20-TM6000-2011 the wheels to loosen, and direct them to contact leading to wheel the supplier, Carlisle. The BOATWHEELS / PB25-TM1040-2011 separation, possibly affected wheels will be MANUFACTURER resulting in a vehicle crash. replaced at the owners nearest service center, free ALUMINA, INC of charge. The recall will COMPONENT begin in November 2012. WHEELS Owners may contact POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED Alumina, Inc. at 1-419-433- 2300. 3 SUMMARY Alumina, Inc., dba Boatwheels, is recalling one model year 2011 PB25-TM1040, one 2011 PB20- TM6000, and one 2011 PB20-SL3500 trailer equipped with certain 908 Yuma, 910 Intruder, and 921 Intrepid series Black Rock toy hauler trailer wheels. Due to a manufacturing defect, the wheels may not be tightened to the proper torque requirements. No picture available. USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY / GRAND CHEROKEE-2002-2004 Inadvertent deployment of will notify owners, JEEP / LIBERTY-2003-2003 the airbags may increase and dealers will install a the risk of injury and the supplemental jumper harness MANUFACTURER possibility of a vehicle to the airbag control module, CHRYSLER GROUP LLC crash. free of charge. The recall is COMPONENT expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may AIR BAGS contact Chrysler at 1-800-247 POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED -9753. 744,822 SUMMARY Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY JAGUAR / XF-2010-2012 The cracked flange may Jaguar will notify owners, MANUFACTURER result in fuel leakage onto and dealers will replace the the ground. This leaking affected fuel tank fuel outlet Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC fuel, in the presence of an flanges, free of charge. The COMPONENT ignition source, may result recall is expected to begin FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK in a vehicle fire. on, or before, December 7, 2012. Owners may contact ASSEMBLY Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 4,195 SUMMARY Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY EXPRESS / CARGO-2011-2012 If the wheels are not All of the affected owners MANUFACTURER tightened to the proper were notified in October torque, the wheels could 2012. Owners may contact Express Trailers loosen, leading to wheel Express Trailers at 1-727-572- COMPONENT separation, possibly 4265 for more information. resulting in a vehicle crash. WHEELS A detached wheel also POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED becomes a road hazard. 10 SUMMARY Express Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Express Cargo trailers equipped with Carlisle Tire and Wheel brand aluminum wheels installed as original equipment. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY FOUR WINDS / CHATEAU-2008-2010 An overheated switch Thor Motorcoach will notify FOUR WINDS / DUTCHMEN-2009 could cause it to fail and owners and replace the Iota lead to a fire. Transfer Switch, free of FOUR WINDS / FUN MOVER-2008-2009 charge. The manufacturer FOUR WINDS / HURRICANE-2008-2010 has not yet provided a FOUR WINDS / MAGELLAN-2009 notification schedule. Owners may contact Thor at FOUR WINDS / MANDALAY-2008-2010 1-877-500-1020. FOUR WINDS / PRESIDIO-2008-2009 FOUR WINDS / WINDSPORT-2008-2009 MANUFACTURER Thor Motor Coach COMPONENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 634 SUMMARY Thor Motorcoach is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 motorhomes, manufactured June 1, 2007, through May 1, 2009 and equipped with an Iota ITS-50R Transfer Switch. The models affected are Four Winds brand models: Chateau, Dutchmen, Hurricane, Windsport, Magellan, Fun Mover, Presidio, and Mandalay. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat. No picture available. USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MACK / GU-2009 If the control box loses All affected vehicles were MACK / LEU-2008-2009 ground, it may have sold to one customer that localized overheating. This has already been notified. An MACK / MRU-2008-2009 could lead to a vehicle fire. official owner notification MANUFACTURER letter will be mailed to the , INC one customer in early November 2012. Mack will COMPONENT replace the suspect control ELECTRICAL SYSTEM box on the affected vehicles, POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED free of charge. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800 260 -866-1177. SUMMARY Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2008- 2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks, manufactured from December 12, 2007, through May 8, 2008 and equipped with a certain focal mounted retarder control box. The control box may lose its electrical ground. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY / C35LFR-2011 If the brakes drag, they New Flyer will notify the NEW FLYER / C40LF-2011 may overheat, possibly owners and the affected resulting in a fire. brake chambers will be NEW FLYER / C40LFR-2011 replaced, free of charge. The NEW FLYER / D35LFR-2011 recall will begin mid- NEW FLYER / D40LFR-2011-2012 November 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1- NEW FLYER / DE35LFR-2011 204-224-6706 for more NEW FLYER / DE40LFR-2011 information. NEW FLYER / DE60LFR-2011-2012 NEW FLYER / XD35-2010-2011 NEW FLYER / XD40-2011 NEW FLYER / XDE35-2010-2011 NEW FLYER / XDE40-2010-2012 NEW FLYER / XN40-2011-2012 NEW FLYER / XN60-2011 MANUFACTURER New Flyer Industries Ltd. COMPONENT PARKING BRAKE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 1,494 SUMMARY New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010- 2012 transit buses, models C35LFR, C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE35LFR, DE40LFR, DE60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, XN40, and XN60. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven. No picture available.

EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Motor vehicles FIRE Voluntary measures: KINGDOM PRODUCT: Passenger car A flexible section of the Recall of the product from BRAND: Lotus hose that forms part of the end users. oil pipe assembly to the NAME: Evora S and Evora S-IPS engine may be defective. Type: 122 The engine mounted oil Batch number/Barcode: Produced between feed pipe can rupture 2/9/10 and 13/12/11 resulting in oil loss from the vehicle and the risk of DESCRIPTION: Passenger car. fire. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY JEEP / LIBERTY-2002-2005 If the non-formed hub unit Timken has notified retail EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR is installed on a Jeep stores that have received the MODEL NO.: Liberty 4x2 model (which subject parts. The front does not use an axle nut wheel hubs will be replaced TIMKEN / FRONT WHEEL HUB for hub retention), the free of charge. Owners who MANUFACTURER vehicle wheel will not be may have purchased the secure and a front wheel affected units should contact TIMKEN CORPORATION separation may occur, Timken at 1-330-471-3693 for COMPONENT increasing the risk of a more information. This recall SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB crash. is being conducted by POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED Timken, not Chrysler/Jeep. 892 SUMMARY Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number HA599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4X4, non-ABS, Jeep Liberty vehicles. These front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4X2 versions of the Jeep vehicles. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY ELDORADO / AXESS-2011 In the event that the Eldorado National will notify ELDORADO / E-Z RIDER II MAX-2011 egress window handle owners, and dealers will fails during an actual replace the defective MANUFACTURER emergency situation, handles, free of charge. The Eldorado National- California, Inc. passengers may be recall is expected to begin in COMPONENT trapped in the vehicle November 2012. Owners placing them at risk of may contact Eldorado EQUIPMENT injury. National at 1-937-596-7965 POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED for more information. 9 SUMMARY Eldorado National is recalling certain model year 2011 Axess and EZ Rider II Max buses, manufactured between October 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010 and equipped with Ricon 3- Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY TOYOTA / PRIUS-2004-2009 Over time, the splines may Toyota will notify owners, MANUFACTURER wear and eventually fail and dealers will inspect the resulting in a loss of extension shaft and replace it Toyota Motor North America, Inc. steering ability, increasing if it is one with insufficient COMPONENT the risk of a vehicle crash. hardness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in STEERING December 2012. Owners POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED may contact their Toyota 669,705 dealer or the Toyota SUMMARY Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY TOYOTA / FCHV-ADV-2009-2011 The corroded coil wire Toyota will notify its owners, TOYOTA / PRIUS-2004-2009 may break and the water and dealers will replace the pump could stop. The electric water pump, free of MANUFACTURER corroded coil wire could charge. The manufacturer Toyota Motor North America, Inc. cause a short circuit has not yet provided a COMPONENT between coil wires and a notification schedule. possible open fuse, Owners may contact their HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER creating a stall-like Toyota dealer or the Toyota POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED condition of the hybrid Customer Experience Center system while the vehicle at 1-800-331-4331. 350,662 is being driven. This may SUMMARY increase the risk of a Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 vehicle crash. Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY / IQ-2012-2013 If the cable for the OCS Toyota will notify owners, MANUFACTURER becomes damaged, the and dealers will install a front passenger airbags protective cover on the OCS Toyota Motor North America, Inc. may not deploy or they weight sensor cable. The COMPONENT may deploy inappropriately recall is expected to begin in AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL for the passenger's size December 2012. Owners and position. This could may contact Toyota at 1-800- MODULE increase the risk of 331-4331. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED personal injury during the 11,153 event of a vehicle crash SUMMARY necessitating airbag deployment. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY DUTCHMEN / ASPEN TRAIL-2012-2013 Without proper exhaust Dutchmen will notify owners, DUTCHMEN / COLEMAN-2012-2013 ventilation, the vehicle can and dealers will inspect and, fill with carbon monoxide as necessary, install an DUTCHMEN / DUTCHMEN-2012-2013 resulting in asphyxiation. exterior vent, free of charge. MANUFACTURER The heat build-up may also The manufacturer has not yet increase the risk of a fire. provided a notification Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. schedule. Owners may COMPONENT contact Dutchmen at 1-574- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG 537-0700. FURNACE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 740 SUMMARY Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012- 2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from October 4, 2011, through October 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace. No picture available.

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC52-2012-2013 Continued use of the MFTA will notify owners, and MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC72-2012-2013 parking brake could result dealers will inspect and in the inability for it to hold tighten the parking brake nut, MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC92-2012-2013 the vehicle stationary. This free of charge. The safety MITSUBISHI FUSO / FGB72-2012-2013 may lead to a truck recall is expected to begin on MANUFACTURER rollaway increasing the risk December 3, 2012. Owners of pedestrian injury or a may contact MFTA at 1-856- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. vehicle crash. 467-4500. COMPONENT PARKING BRAKE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6,538 SUMMARY Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks; manufactured from April 8, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. As a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY FLEETWOOD / ENCOUNTER-2010 The step may collapse Fleetwood RV will notify FLEETWOOD / STORM-2011-2013 during use potentially owners, and dealers will causing personal injury. inspect and, as necessary, FLEETWOOD / TERRA-2012 reinforce the step structural MANUFACTURER support. The safety recall is expected to begin during FLEETWOOD RV, INC. November 2012. Owners COMPONENT may contact Fleetwood RV STRUCTURE Owner Relations at 1-800- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 509-3418. 842 SUMMARY Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 Encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through May 13, 2010; 2011 -2013 Storm vehicles manufactured from May 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 Terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use. No picture available.

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AUTO: MOTOR VEHICLE

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY TIFFIN / ALLEGRO BUS-2010-2013 If the exhaust pipe in the Tiffin Motorhomes will notify MANUFACTURER engine compartment were owners, and dealers will to fail, the escaping install a heat shield, free of Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. exhaust gases could make charge. The manufacturer COMPONENT the floor area above the has not yet provided a STRUCTURE: FRAME AND engine extremely hot, notification schedule. increasing the risk of Owners may contact Tiffin at MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS personal injury or possibly 1-256-356-8661. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED resulting in a fire. 847 SUMMARY Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allegro Bus motorcoaches, manufactured from March 2010, through September 2012 and equipped with a EPA 2010 ISL engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC52-2012-2013 As the fuel line loosens MFTA will notify owners, and MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC72-2012-2013 and detaches it may leak dealers will inspect and fuel. Leaking fuel in the replace the affected fuel filter MITSUBISHI FUSO / FEC92-2012-2013 presence of an ignition head, free of charge. The MITSUBISHI FUSO / FGB72-2012-2013 source such as high safety recall is expected to MANUFACTURER temperature components begin on December 3, 2012. may increase the risk of a Owners may contact MFTA MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. fire. at 1-856-467-4500. COMPONENT FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 6,520 SUMMARY Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector. No picture available.

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AUTO: MOTOR VEHICLE

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USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY / VERANO-2012 If the bar and terminals are will notify / CRUZE-2012 contacting each other at owners, and dealers will the time of a crash replace the steering wheel CHEVROLET / SONIC-2012 necessitating deployment airbag coil, free of charge. MANUFACTURER of the driver's frontal The manufacturer has not yet airbag, that airbag will not provided a notification General Motors LLC deploy, increasing the schedule. Owners may COMPONENT driver's risk of injury. contact General Motors at 1- AIR BAGS 800-521-7300. POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 2,949 SUMMARY General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals. No picture available.

USA VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY / XTS-2013 In the event of a vehicle General Motors will notify MANUFACTURER crash, the lowered head owners, and dealers will restraint may increase the replace the head restraints, General Motors LLC occupant's risk of neck free of charge. The recall is COMPONENT injury. expected to begin on November 12, 2012. Owners SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY may contact General Motors POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED at 1-800-458-8006. 12,626 SUMMARY General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "Head Restraints." The rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard. No picture available.

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AUTO: MOTOR VEHICLE

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Utility Vehicles HAZARD: The fuel filter Voluntary recall. UNITS: About 4,340 can leak, posing a fire hazard. MANUFACTURER OF UTILITY VEHICLES: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. MANUFACTURER OF ENGINES: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves TH, TS and TX-model Gator™ utility vehicles that have Kawasaki FE, FH and FJ series engines. The model information is located on the vehicle’s cargo box. Only utility vehicles with the below serial numbers are included in this recall. The serial number is on the vertical frame directly below the driver’s seat. MANUFACTURED IN: U.S

SERIAL NUMBERS:

1M04X2SJ++M070915 to 1M04X2SJ++M072247

1M04X2XC++M070040 to 1M04X2XC++M070213

1M04X2XD++M070314 to 1M04X2XD++M072731

1M06X4HD++M070049 to 1M06X4HD++M070372

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AUTO: CHILD SAFETY SEAT

NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED COUNTRY

USA CHILD RESTRAINT BRAND NAME / MODEL CONSEQUENCE REMEDY

OR MODEL NO.: If the child bites off a Britax will provide owners BRITAX / ADVOCATE 70 G3-JUN 11, 2012 - AUG piece of the softer pad, it with replacement HUGS 31, 2012 could be a choking hazard, pads that are made from a BRITAX / BOULEVARD 70 G3-JUN 11, 2012 - resulting in injury or death. firmer material and AUG 31, 2012 instructions on how to BRITAX / PAVILION 70 G3-JUN 11, 2012 - AUG replace the pads free of 31, 2012 charge. To view a video on MANUFACTURER how to remove and replace Britax Child Safety , Inc.. the HUGS chest pads visit COMPONENT www.BritaxUSA.com/ support/safety-notices and CHILD SEAT: HARNESS select the product from the POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: menu on the right side. 55,455 Owners may remove the HUGS pads and continue SUMMARY using the seat until Britax is recalling certain convertible child replacement pads are restraints, models Boulevard 70 G3, Advocate 70 received. The safety recall is G3, and Pavilion 70 G3, Model Numbers: expected to begin shortly. E9LJ91A, E9LJ91M, E9LJ91S, E9LJ92E, Owners may contact Britax E9LJ93P, E9LJ93S, E9LK91A, E9LK31A, Customer Service E9LK31Q, E9LK32D, E9LK32Z, E9LK33Q, Department at 1-888-427- E9LL11A, E9LL11Q, E9LL12D, E9LL12Z, 4829 with questions or to E9LG81A, E9LG83N, E9LG83P, E9LG83X, request replacement pads in E9LG83Y, E9LL21A, E9LL23P, E9LL23Y, the event their restraint is not manufactured from June 2012 through August already registered with 2012. These seats were manufactured with a Britax. softer chest pad material that may be bitten or chewed into pieces by a child using the seat. No picture available. AUSTRALIA IGC Dorel Pty Ltd - Child Car Seats Assorted DEFECTS Customers need to check if Brands - Child Restraint Tether Anchor Kits Batches 022 and 023 of their product is affected by PRODUCT DESCRIPTION the anchor bracket are identifying the batch number markings on the anchor Vehicle anchor kits supplied with Maxi-Cosi, faulty. The anchor bracket connects the car restraint bracket. If batch number 022 Safety 1st, Mother’s Choice, Go Safe, ZuZu and or 023 is stamped, then the SAAS car restraints; including Mother’s Choice tether strap to the car anchorage bolt. item is subject to the recall and Safety 1st vehicle anchor kits and customers should IDENTIFYING FEATURES HAZARDS immediately discontinue use. Batch 022 & 023 If the tether anchor IGC Dorel will provide bracket fails in the event customers with a free vehicle TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT of a collision, the anchor kit. The affected Target, Toys ‘R’ Us, David Jones, Supercheap, performance of the car vehicle anchor kit should be Autobarn, Dimmeys and Independent Specialty restraint may be impacted, returned to IGC Dorel and not retailers across Australia increasing the risk of injury the retailer. For further SUPPLIER to the child. information on locating the batch numbers and returns IGC Dorel Pty Ltd please visit our website. SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://www.igcdorel.com.au/ No picture available.

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AUSTRALIA Hemco Industries Pty Ltd—Child Restraint Tether DEFECTS If you have fitted the tether Anchor Kit Batches 022 and 023 of anchor bracket assembly to PRODUCT DESCRIPTION the tether anchor bracket your vehicle you should are faulty. The tether check the batch number Child Restraint Tether Anchor Kit batches 022 stamped on it. If the batch and 023 and Child Harnesses anchor bracket connects the car restraint tether number is "022" or "023", IDENTIFYING FEATURES strap to the car anchorage cease using the tether 1800184 Hemco Child Harness bolt. anchor immediately. Contact 1771006 Hemco Tether Anchor Kit Hemco Industries by phone HAZARDS on 1800 065 057 or email TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT If the tether anchor [email protected] to Direct sales Seatbelt retailers and fitters Baby bracket fails in the event arrange to receive a hardware shops of a collision, the replacement tether anchor SUPPLIER performance of the car kit. restraint may be impacted, For further information on Hemco Industries Pty Ltd increasing the risk of injury locating the batch numbers SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE to the child. and returns please visit our http://www.hemco.com.au website www.hemco.com.au

AUSTRALIA Chicco KeyFit Plus Infant Car Seat - Child DEFECTS The tether anchor bracket Restraint Tether Anchor Kit Batches 22 and 23 of the supplied with the booster PRODUCT DESCRIPTION tether anchor bracket are seat should be checked for the batch number stamped An infant (capsule style) car seat consisting of faulty. The tether anchor bracket connects the car- on it. If the batch number is the seat and in car base -with a securing top "22" or "23", cease using the tether strap assembly. seat tether strap to the car anchorage bolt. booster seat immediately. IDENTIFYING FEATURES Contact Chicco by phone on HAZARDS 379046.46.42 02 8543 5570 or email If the tether anchor [email protected] to TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT bracket fails in the event arrange to receive a Sold nationally through independent nursery of a collision, the replacement tether anchor hardware stores. performance of the car bracket. SUPPLIER restraint may be impacted, increasing the risk of injury Como Baby Pty Ltd to the child. SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://www.chicco.com.au

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AUSTRALIA TOMY Australia—"The First Years Pathway DEFECTS If you are using the tether B550AU" Folding Adjustable Booster Seat - Child Batches 22 and 23 of the anchor bracket supplied with Restraint Tether Anchor Kit tether anchor bracket are the booster seat you should PRODUCT DESCRIPTION faulty. The tether anchor check the batch number bracket connects the car- stamped on it. If the batch Select styles of "The First Years Pathway number is "22" or "23", cease B550AU" folding adjustable booster seat seat tether strap to the car anchorage bolt. using the booster seat manufactured after 1st June 2012. There is a immediately. Contact TOMY date of manufacture label on the underside of the HAZARDS by phone on 1800 492 236 or booster seat. If the tether anchor email [email protected] IDENTIFYING FEATURES bracket fails in the event to arrange to receive a The following model number and colours are the of a collision, the replacement tether anchor only affected items: performance of the car bracket. Model Number: Y60065AU with Zebra Fabric restraint may be impacted, (Toys "R" Us) increasing the risk of injury Model Number: Y11249AU with Racing Pink to the child. Fabric (Toys "R" Us) Model Number: Y11296AU with Racing Red Fabric (Toys "R" Us) Model Number: Y11239AU with Racing Blue Fabric (Toys "R" Us) Model Number: Y11246AU with Platinum Fabric (Toys "R" Us) Model Number: Y11236AU with Black Aurora Fabric (BIG W) TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Toys "R" Us & BIG W SUPPLIER TOMY Australia

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AUTO: MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

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USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO. Separation of the rim and Hayes Lemmerz will notify HAYES LEMMERZ / STEEL WHEELS tire from the vehicle can affected aftermarket/ MANUFACTURER result in a loss of control replacement wheel and a vehicle crash. distributors and vehicle Maxion Wheels/Hayes Lemmerz manufacturers. The vehicle COMPONENT manufacturers will notify owners of vehicles that may WHEELS have had the affected wheels POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: installed as original 7,721 equipment. The recall is SUMMARY expected to begin on, or before, November 5, 2012. Hayes Lemmerz International Commercial Vehicle owners should Highway, Inc. (Hayes Lemmerz), is recalling contact their vehicle certain commercial steel wheels, models 90262, manufacturer and owners of 90541 and 10073 with date codes ending in the aftermarket wheels 030512, 030612, 030712, 030812 and 030912. should contact their These wheels were sold as aftermarket/ aftermarket distributor. For replacement equipment or installed as original further information and equipment in various commercial highway questions, Hayes Lemmerz tractors, trucks and bus applications. Due to an may be contacted at 1-734- inadequate weld between the wheel disc and 737-5205. rim, the disc can separate from the rim. No picture available.

USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO. A gas leak, in the presence HSC is currently working GATES / SUPER-VAC of an ignition source, can with the only affected MANUFACTURER result in a fire. distributors, Triple S Mobility Inc. and its subcontractor, Hydraulic Supply Co. Boulevard Collision, to COMPONENT replace the affected Gates FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, Corporation hoses with hoses suitable for gasoline, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS free of charge. For more POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: information, owners should 166 contact Triple S Mobility Inc. SUMMARY at 1-727-230-9448 or Boulevard Collision at 1-727- Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC) is recalling 541-5850. certain Gates Corporation Super-Vac hoses that were used to re-route gas lines during the modification of vehicles to accommodate disabled motorists. The hoses are not suitable for gasoline contact and can develop cracks, possibly allowing gas to leak. No picture available.

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USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO. The loose fitting of the lug Gorilla will notify owners and GORILLA / LUG NUTS-NOV 14, 2011 - AUG 20, nuts to the steel wheel distributors and installers will 2012 may allow the wheel to replace the affected lug nuts MANUFACTURER detach from the vehicle, on vehicles equipped with which may increase the steel spare wheels free of Gorilla Automotive Products risk of a vehicle crash. charge. Until the replacement COMPONENT lug nuts are available (in January 2013), Gorilla will WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS send five lug nuts that will POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: work properly with a spare 17,650 steel wheel to identified SUMMARY purchasers. Subsequently, when the remedy lug nuts Gorilla Automotive Products is recalling certain become available, purchasers aftermarket lug nuts with part numbers; will be asked to bring their 66198DR, 66198BDR, 66197DR, and 66197BDR, vehicle to the dealer where sold for use as replacement equipment on the recalled lug nuts were certain model year 2002-2011 Ram purchased to have the dealer vehicles. The problem exists only with Ram install and properly torque 20 vehicles equipped with steel spare wheels. The new lug nuts. The recall is lug nuts, designed for use with aluminum expected to begin in wheels, may not adequately retain a steel spare November 2012. Owners wheel because they do not fully tighten against may contact Gorilla the wheel. Automotive Products at 1- No picture available. 323-585-2852. USA EQUIPMENT BRAND NAME / PART NO. OR CONSEQUENCE REMEDY MODEL NO. By wearing a Fuel will notify distributors FUEL / SH-HH0017 noncompliant helmet, the and will either replace any user may not be noncompliant helmet or offer FUEL / SH-HR2066 adequately protected in a full refund. The safety recall FUEL / SH-HR2067 the event of a crash, is expected to begin during MANUFACTURER increasing the risk of November 2012. Owners personal injury. may contact Fuel at 1-800- Fuel 971-4630. COMPONENT EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 604 SUMMARY Fuel is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model SH-HR2066, size L, model SH-HR2067, size XL, and model SH-HH0017, size XL, all manufactured in September 2010. The helmets fail to conform to the impact and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." No picture available.

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AUTO: MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Fuel Filters and Tune-Up HAZARD: The fuel filter Voluntary recall. Kits with Fuel Filters can leak, posing a fire hazard. UNITS: About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Kawasaki has received 110 MANUFACTURER: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA reports of fuel leaks in of Grand Rapids, Mich. lawn mowers, including DESCRIPTION: The recalled fuel filters are white two reports of leaks from translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on replacement filters. No Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. injuries reported. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. “VISU Filter” and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say “Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit” on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969- 6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220.

Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mowers and utility vehicles that use this filter, also.

MANUFACTURED IN: U.S.

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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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