Month: September 2018

Capacitor may Fail Causing EV Charger to Overheat – Webasto AeroVironment TurboCord & TurboDock/TurboDX Vehicle Charging Systems

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AeroVironment

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E086 Manufacturer WebastoeBay Charging Systems, Inc Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 4,528   Capacitor may Fail Causing EV Charger to Overheat An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.   Summary WebastoeBay Charging Systems, Inc (WebastoeBay) is recalling certain AeroVironmenteBay TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX electric vehicle charging systems. Capacitors … Read more

Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch – Allison Transmissions

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Allison Transmission

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E085 Manufacturer Allison Transmission, Inc. Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 566   Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Allison Transmission, Inc. (Allison) is recalling certain H 50 EP, H 40 EP, H 50 Cert, and … Read more

Warning Label Missing From Lower Strap/FMVSS 213 – HSM NextGen School Bus Seats

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HSM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E083 #1801-0012 #1801-0015 Manufacturer Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company Components EQUIPMENT, SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected 5,906   Warning Label Missing From Lower Strap/FMVSS 213 Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.   Summary Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint … Read more

REC2015 – Helmet may not Protect from Impact/FMVSS 218 – Akoury AK AK88S Motorcycle Helmets

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Akoury

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E082 Manufacturer Akoury Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 108   Helmet may not Protect from Impact/FMVSS 218 A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.   Summary Akoury is recalling certain AK AK88S motorcycle helmets, sizes XS, S, … Read more

Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs – Cummins ISX15 & X15 Diesel Engines

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Cummins

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E081 Manufacturer CumminseBay Inc. Components FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 91,286   Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs If the fuel line bursts, a significant amount of fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall, increasing … Read more