Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
March 11, 2019 Air Brake Circuit Fitting Incorrect/FMVSS 121 If a plastic connector fails, a loss of service brakes will occur or the emergency brakes will activate unexpectedly. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V195 Manufacturer Mertz Manufacturing, LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected 475 … Read more
February 24, 2017 Visibilty of Turn Signals/FMVSS 108 The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V119 Manufacturer Gillig LLC Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 17,056 Summary Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed … Read more
March 5, 2019 Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake When the vehicle is in neutral with the ignition and the parking brake off, the vehicle may move. Using the wheelchair lift during this time can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V170 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential Number … Read more
February 27, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V127000 Pedestal Tube may Crack Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V127 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 14,389 Summary Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC … Read more
January 18, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V044000 Brakes may Pull Left in Wet Conditions If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V044 Manufacturer Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. Components SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected 7,231 Summary Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is … Read more