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Report Date : May 21, 2005 at 08:15 AM New Information Added Since : May 11, 2005

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HCI / 100 2004-2005 HCI / 100G 2004-2005 Manufacturer : HELMET CITY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E034000 Recall Date : MAY 12, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36855 Summary: ALL SIZES OF THE MOTORCYCLE HELMET, MODELS #100 AND #100G, MANUFACTURED BY HELMET CITY (HCI) BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2004, AND APRIL 29, 2005. THESE HELMETS FAIL THE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. THE STITCHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE EAR FLAP IS INSUFFICIENT. Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE EAR FLAP CAN RIP, LEAVING THE WEARER UNPROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN HEAD INJURIES. Remedy: HCI WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE HELMETS BY ADDING ADDITIONAL STITCHING. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HCI AT 888-550-3731. Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HONDA / ELEMENT 2005 HONDA / TRAILER HARNESS KIT 9999 Manufacturer : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E035000 Recall Date : MAY 13, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14967 Summary: CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HARNESS KIT, P/N 08L91-SCV-102, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 24 AND DECEMBER 18, 2004, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 20, 2004, AND APRIL 29, 2005. THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE TRAILER HITCH KIT HAS AN INCORRECTLY WIRED CONNECTOR. AS A RESULT, THE TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS COULD OPERATE INCORRECTLY, OR A FUSE COULD BLOW CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTION. Consequence: IMPROPER SIGNALING OR A LOSS OF TRAILER WARNING LAMP FUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES. Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO A HONDA DEALER. THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE CONNECTOR WIRING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 310-783-2000. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HONDA / ELEMENT 2005 HONDA / TRAILER HARNESS KIT 9999 Manufacturer : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E035000 Recall Date : MAY 13, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14967 Summary: CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HARNESS KIT, P/N 08L91-SCV-102, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 24 AND DECEMBER 18, 2004, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 20, 2004, AND APRIL 29, 2005. THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE TRAILER HITCH KIT HAS AN INCORRECTLY WIRED CONNECTOR. AS A RESULT, THE TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS COULD OPERATE INCORRECTLY, OR A FUSE COULD BLOW CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTION. Consequence: IMPROPER SIGNALING OR A LOSS OF TRAILER WARNING LAMP FUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES. Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO A HONDA DEALER. THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE CONNECTOR WIRING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 310-783-2000. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: ALFA / GOLD SEE YA 2002-2005 Manufacturer : ALFA LEISURE,INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V222000 Recall Date : MAY 11, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER Potential Number Of Units Affected : 320 Summary: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS’ AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. Consequence: THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE. Remedy: VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BEAVER / MARQUIS 2003-2006 BEAVER / MONTEREY 2003-2006 BEAVER / PATRIOT/THUNDER 2003-2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER / IMPERIAL 2003-2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER / SCEPTER 2003-2006 MONACO / CAMELOT 2003-2006 MONACO / DYNASTY 2003-2006 MONACO / WINDSOR 2003-2006 Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V223000 Recall Date : MAY 12, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1654 Summary: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. Consequence: THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE. Remedy: VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: MERCEDES BENZ / M-CLASS 2006 Manufacturer : MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V224000 Recall Date : MAY 13, 2005 Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7191 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A HOSE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION. Consequence: A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 23, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. Notes: MERCEDES BENZ RECALL NO. 2005 050004. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TOYOTA / AVALON 2005 Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V227000 Recall Date : MAY 13, 2005 Component: STEERING:COLUMN Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4855 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING YOKE WAS NOT WELDED TO THE STEERING SHAFT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE YOKE MAY COME OFF FROM THE SHAFT, AND COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL. Consequence: LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING YOKE AND SHAFT WELD CONDITION, AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: SETRA / S417 2003-2006 Manufacturer : SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V228000 Recall Date : MAY 13, 2005 Component: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT Potential Number Of Units Affected : 317 Summary: CERTAIN (36-58 PASSENGER) MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES IN GREEN AND NOT RED, WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED. Consequence: ILLUMINATION IN RED IS REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE STANDARD. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE TO CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP FROM GREEN TO RED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN MAY OR JUNE 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.