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Recall of the Ford Thunderbird and the Lincoln LS

FORD / THUNDERBIRD 2005 LINCOLN / LS 2005 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V113000 Recall Date : MAR 16, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 56 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A LOCALIZED THIN WALL SECTION IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE TANK. THE FUEL ... Read More »

Recall of the Honda Odyssey, Accord and the Acura TL

ACURA / TL 2005 HONDA / ACCORD 2005 HONDA / ODYSSEY 2005 Manufacturer : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V132000 Recall Date : MAR 29, 2005 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1923 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL ... Read More »

Recall of the 2001-2004 IC RE and AmTram school bus

Production Dates: 7/31/01 – 4/12/04 Model(s): 2001 through 2004 IC RE and AmTran RE school buses Recall Description: The instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centimeter. These buses fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exists and Window Retention and Release.” The label may ... Read More »

Recall of the 2002-2003 Collins Grand Bantam school bus

COLLINS BUS CORPORATION (800) 533-1850 Production Dates: 10/15/02 – 8/18/03 Model(s): 2002 and 2003 Collins Grand Bantam school buses Recall Description: On certain school buses equipped with floor mounted wheelchair anchorage pockets that are used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs, during manufacturing, the reinforcement plate for the pocket may have been placed in the wrong position. This would not allow ... Read More »

Recall of the 2001-2003 Ford Econoline 5.4L school bus

FORD MOTOR COMPANY (800) 392-3673 Production Dates: 6/18/01 – 3/20/03 Model(s): 2001 through 2003 Ford Econoline 5.4L Cutaway Chassis with the school bus option built at the Lorain Assembly Plant 03S06 Recall Description: On certain cutaway chassis cabs with the school bus option, the rear crossmember, reinforcement brackets, and bolts may not have been installed. In the event of a ... Read More »

Recall of the Dorel Juvenile Group child safety seats

DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (Previously COSCO) 800-880-9435 Model(s): Cosco Dreamride Model 22-001-FSM, rear-facing child restraint Production Dates: December 1, 2003, to April 28, 2004 Noncompliance: These seats fail to meet the 70 degree maximum back support angle requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” In the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 school bus

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION (800) 547-0712 Production Dates: 2/1/03 – 7/18/03 Model(s): 2003 Freightliner FS-65 school bus chassis, MB shuttle bus chassis, and XC RV chassis Recall Description: Incorrect 1.7 inch (43 mm) axle stop bolts were installed on certain front axles. It may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage the other ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003 Girardin MBII and MBIV school buses

GIRARDIN, INC. (819) 477-8222 Production Dates: 2/26/04 – 5/7/04 04V-252 Model(s): Girardin MB IV school buses 04-006-AWB Recall Description: Certain school buses built on Ford E-450 chassis with option AWB-2, were equipped with a pressure switch fitting P/N 23A200 on the power steering line to assist the power brake. This fitting may leak causing loss of power steering assist. A ... Read More »

Recall of the 1999-2004 International school bus

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION (800) 448-7825 Formerly: Navistar International Transportation Corp. Production Dates: 2/28/99 – 4/5/04 04V-269 Model(s): 1999 through 2004 International 3000, 3400, 3800, CE, FE, and RE school buses (04507) Note: Certain trucks are also involved in this recall campaign (see International 04508). Recall Description: On certain school buses and truck model vehicles, the anti-lock brake system ... Read More »