Category: Recalls

Class 1 ES-Key Touch Screen Ghosting - 2014-2019 Midwest Fire All-Poly Series Emergency Vehicles

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V676
Manufacturer Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 106

 

False Activations of Touchscreen

The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Midwest Fire All-Poly Series emergency vehicles equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.

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CR4435 - Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch - 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid & LFS Arctic Hybrid Transit Buses

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V670
Manufacturer Nova Bus
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 2

 

Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

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Moisture may Enter Energy Storage Module - Ioxus uStart

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E093
Manufacturer Ioxus Corporation
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,255

 

Moisture may Enter Energy Storage Module

If moisture enters the storage module, it can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Ioxus Corporation (Ioxus) is recalling certain uStart energy storage modules, part number UST12V1100G31-ISA. The overlay seal may delaminate over time, allowing moisture to enter.

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Risk of Shock or Fire from Charging Cable - BMW & MINI TurboCord Portable Chargers

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E092
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 622

 

Risk of Shock or Fire from Charging Cable

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

 

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain BMW TurboCord Portable Chargers, part number 61442448670, and MINI TurboCord Portable Chargers, part number 61440003082. Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

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J0U - TRD Brake Kit - 2008-2016 Scion

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E091
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 544

 

Brake Hose may Rupture Causing Loss of Braking

Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.

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