Carwatch Weekly 2020 CW 02

Defect: kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling one 2017 and certain 2012-2015 emergency response kme 55 ft firestix aerial devices. the swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing.

Defect: ferrari north america, inc. (ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 california and 2010-2011 458 italia vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Defect: corp. micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ct-series shuttle buses. the 150a breaker located under the driver’s seat may be oversized and may not open fast enough to power off the electrical panel supply, which can lead to overheating of the wires.

Defect: manufacturing errors cause a rapid drop in tire pressure and consequently a loss of control over the vehicle.

Defect: any leaks in the damping cylinder can lead to a restriction in driving stability.

Defect: breakage of the front tipping cross member can lead to the loss of the tipper body.

Defect: the isofix fastenings can be damaged, which means that child seats attached to them are at increased risk of injury.

Defect: the luggage rack cannot withstand the maximum load. as a result, this can fail, which can allow the luggage to enter the traffic area.

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: gluing that does not comply with the specification can lead to the glass sliding / lifting roof becoming detached.

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: the fuel line can be damaged by contact with a bracket. as a result, fuel can leak and there is a risk of fire.

Defect: faulty screwing of the rear axle can lead to a loss of driving stability.

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: removal of impermissible shutdown devices or the impermissible reduction in the effectiveness of the emission control system

Defect: 1. oil gets from the rear axle drive / cardan drive to the rear tire. 2. faulty circlip on the footrest system.

Defect: incorrectly dimensioned fuse can lead to a failure of the lighting equipment and the power steering.

Defect: the spare wheel can detach from the vehicle due to restricted screwing and enter the traffic area.

Defect: faulty welding on the brake pedal.

Defect: cracking on the gas pressure regulator causes gas to escape.

Defect: due to insufficient adhesive, the side windows of the hard top can come loose and get into the traffic area.

Defect: if the wall thickness of the fuel tank is too small, there may be an increased risk of fire in the event of an accident. in the event of a fire near the fuel tank, it cannot be guaranteed that the legal requirements for fire resistance of the fuel tank will be met. in such a situation, the fuel tank can leak prematurely and fuel can escape earlier than required.

Defect: corp. micro bird inc. (micro bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 t-series school buses. the 150a circuit breaker located under the driver’s seat may be oversized and may not open fast enough to power off the electrical panel supply, which can lead to overheating of the wires.

Defect: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 shockwave toyhauler sht18fs-ca trailers. the federal placard indicates the incorrect tire pressure. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, “tire selection and rims.”

Defect: nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 maxima, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2007-2011 versa sedan and versa hatchback, 2001-2004 infiniti i30 and i35, 2002-2003 inifiniti qx4, 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45 and 2006-2010 m35 and m45 vehicles. the vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Defect: issue: this recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. this recall provides a final repair. long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. this could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. if the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. safety risk: if the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. corrective actions: owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. the passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. note: the canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. this recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. it is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

Defect: injuries the upholstery of the headrests may become detached. this could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

Defect: transmission wiring (transmission control unit and transfer case control wiring) during the fixing process, if the clip that secures the wire is incorrectly mounted, the insulation of the wire melts when the fixed position is affected by heat generated from surroundings such as excessive crimping and transmission. recall due to possibility of short circuit and blown fuse in fuse <* date of production>   : . . to . .     : . . to . .  

Defect: electric seat (power seat) recall that the sharp finish on the edges of the frame track confirms the risk of injury if a hand is inserted between the front seat and the console.

Defect: the smart brake support (sbs) system may falsely detect an object in front of the vehicle, which may initiate the automatic brake function.

Defect: the engine valve may leak and may cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform.

Defect: due to a software programming fault, the engine may not restart after entering idle stop mode until the vehicle is restarted using the start/stop button.

Defect: the engine valve may leak and may cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform.

Defect: the airbag inflators in these vehicles could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. if this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during an accident, causing misdeployment of the airbag.

Defect: the airbag inflators in these vehicles could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. if this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during an accident, causing misdeployment of the airbag.

Defect: the airbag inflators in these vehicles could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. if this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during an accident, causing misdeployment of the airbag.