2007 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, INC. announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. They stated that on certain passenger vehicles, the right side lower seat belt anchor may seperate during a severe vehicle crash.
Breakage of the mounting bracket in a severe crash could allow the seat belt to not properly restrain the passenger and potentially result in death or injury. Dealers will replace the front passenger side seat belt and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
2008 Honda FIT Recall
American Honda Motor Company has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Honda FIT. They stated that on certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Deleware, Illinios, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvainia, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The wire harness of the occupant detection system (ODS) and the occupant position detection system (OPDS) is routed underneath the carpet on the drivers side floorboard. In areas where road salt is used, salt from the snow on the drivers shoes will melt and it may penetrate the carpet and leak into the wire harness. If the harness is exposed to salt brine, corrosion may occur and the wire may break causing the SRS indicator light to illuminate. A failure of the ODS and OPDS may not detect the presence of a child seat or an out of position passenger and deployment of both front seat passengers frontal and side air bags will not be supressed.
In the event of a crash, a deploying front passenger air bag or front passengers side air bag will increase the risk of injury to small or out of postion occupants. Dealers will inspect and replace the wire harness. The recall began on December 12, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Mercedes Recalls The 2007 GLX164
Mercedes Benz USA, LLC. announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 GLX164. They stated that on certain passenger vehicles equipped wit diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to a separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
When this happens, the vehicle may loose power rather than enter a limp home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall is expected to begin during Febuary 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
50,000 Recalls For The UK
More than 50,000 commercial vehicles were recalled in the second half of 2007, one-fifth of which were heavy trucks. Iveco was the subject of four campaigns, the largest of which affected 10,117 Eurocargos. There was a possibility that the contacts in the cab wiring loom may oxidise and cause overheating of the connector block. In the worst case scenario this might have caused a fire.
And just over 3,000 Eurocargos needed their steering column shaft checked, and if necessary replaced, in order to prevent potential steering failure. The same defect and remedy resulted in the recall of 509 Iveco Stralis trucks. The exhaust silencer bolting mounts had to be checked, and where necessary replaced, on 151 Iveco Eurotrakker and Stralis models.
A total of 3,358 Scania P- and R-Series trucks were recalled, and where necessary their track-rod end-clamp nuts and bolts were replaced. Another 1,293 other Scanias (various models) required attention to the mounting rail, which connects the 24v supply between the chassis and cab. There was a fear that it might have been incorrectly torqued, resulting in a build-up of heat.
Close to 500 Seddon Atkinsons required dealer attention because of the possibility that contacts in the cab wiring loom may oxidize and cause overheating of the connector block. In the worst case it could have resulted in a fire. A further 151 were recalled because an incorrect length of steering column shaft might have been fitted.
Volvo’s most significant recall affected 276 FMs and FHs - which required attention to prevent bolts becoming loose on their brake calliper bridges. The largest LCV recall affected LDV Maxus owners, with 21,249 returning to the dealer to rectify a possible incorrect assembly of the rear axle hub. Some 8,686 Fiat Ducatos were recalled, either to eradicate the risk of the windscreen wiper motor failing, or to prevent the steering from becoming stiff.
GMC Recalls 2008 C4500’s
General Motors Corp. announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 C4500’s. They stated that on certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, P/NO. ILIS605-H3 ILIS activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005-2008 Chevy 560 (C4500 and C5500 Kodiak) 6.6L diesel vehicles which a protective diode was used. The diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. The diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.
Should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift. Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners can contact Intermotive toll free at 1-800-969-6080. This recall only pertains to aftermarket Intermotive wheelchair lifts no relation to any original equipment installed on Chevrolet and GMC vehicles manufactured by General Motors.
