Category: Recalls

Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode - 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 & 3500

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V003
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 71,301

 

Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode - 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 & 3500

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V004
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 88,388

 

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 - 2017-2018 Altec Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, & Service Body Vehicles

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V873
Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 156

 

Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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Grill Can Be Stored While Flame is Still Lit - 2018-2019 Keystone Raptor Recreational Trailers

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V871
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 152

 

Grill Can Be Stored While Flame is Still Lit

If the grill is stored while the flame is still lit, it can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Keystone Raptor recreational trailers. The quick disconnect rubber propane line may be incorrectly routed, allowing the outside grill to be stored while the fuel supply is still on and the flame is still lit.

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T-Fitting Failure Causing Air Leak/FMVSS 121, 106 - 2015-2018 Elgin Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Road Wizard, & Whirl Wind Street Sweepers

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V865
Manufacturer Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,230

 

T-Fitting Failure Causing Air Leak/FMVSS 121, 106

If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Elgin Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Road Wizard, and Whirl Wind street sweepers. The T-fitting installed on the air brake system may fail, causing air to leak, potentially resulting in the parking brake applying unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 106, "Brake Hoses."

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