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The February Recalls

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Here are the latest recalls:

Neotek Corporation is recalling (NHTSA recall no. 12E-057) certain replacement brake rotors, branded as DURALAST, part number 5399, sold exclusively through Autozone.

Some of the brake rotors may have been produced from castings with narrow thickness in the bridge between the mounting surface and the braking surface. The narrow area of the casting can allow for fractures.

Neotek will notify the Autozone retail outlets and post public notices about the recall. Affected DURALAST brake rotors will be replaced, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin during January 2013. As always, in cases like this, if you think you may have any of the affected parts, you need to be proactive and check with, in this case, Autozone.

Mack Trucks is recalling (12V-499) certain 2013 CHU, CXU, GU, LEU, and MRU trucks, equipped with model number 90262, 90541, or 10073 Hayes Lemmerz steel wheels. Because of an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim..

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels on affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on, or before, Jan. 11, 2013. Owners may contact Mack at 336-393-2000 for more information. Mack’s recall campaign number is SC0368.

Autocar (NHTSA 12V588, 589 and 590) and Volvo (12V500) also have recalls out for the same wheels. Contact Autocar at 765- 489-5499. Autocar’s campaign numbers are M1207 and T1206.

Contact Volvo at 336-393-2000 for more information. Volvo’s recall campaign number is RVXX1205.

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Hino is recalling (12V-555) certain 2005 through 2013 medium-duty trucks, models NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NF8J, and NV8J,

Over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the B+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on, or about, Jan. 15, 2013. Owners may contact Hino at 248-699-9390. Hino’s recall campaign number is A8310.

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Phenix Enterprises is recalling (12V-562) certain 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through Dec. 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314).

Suspect vehicles, in their as built configuration, had a Sure Power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat.

Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. Owners may contact Phenix at 800-736-9790.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling (12V-576] certain 2007 Sterling 360 trucks manufactured 2007 and equipped with an EPA04 4M50 engine. The fuel lines may crack because of an improper manufacturing process. Also, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened. Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel.

DTNAr will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the fuel lines and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge.

The safety recall was expected to begin on Feb. 5, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 800-547-0712. Daimler’s recall campaign number is FL-636.

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Spring Training has started, so hibernation season, which began at the end of the World Series, is over!
Take care ……. Sam.

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Posted by on February 27, 2013 • Filed under: apparatus, Engineer's Desk • Tagged: , , , , ,

Morning Lineup – February 12

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Tuesday Morning - "Throw me somethin', Mister!"

Today is Mardis Gras, but I don't make any to-do about it anymore.  The colorful, raucus celebration that is most notable is the one held in New Orleans, Lousiana, but about 30-40 years ago the grand show degenerated into a drunken frat house party and lost a lot of its charm.  But if you've never been to one, then it's worth the trip at least once. 

The parades with their outrageous and colorful floats are the main cultural attraction, and most people outside the region are unaware that parade season runs for about two weeks leading up the the big bang on Tuesday night.  Every town and city within a 50-mile radius of N. O. holds a parade and they are scattered about with a few being held every night.  As the Fat Tuesday gets closer, there are more and more of them climbing from 3 or 4 a night to as many as a dozen or more here and there.

In New Orleans itself, for the past five days or so there have been several parades each night in different areas of the city, but today there is only one parade and that is the Big One held in the French Quarter and runs for hours and hours.  It's quite a spectacle.

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Changing topics drastically now, we've been asked to pass along a shameless sales blurb about an online retailer MackTrucks.com .  There are legions of Mack fans in the fire-rescue community, largely because of their history of building some mighty fine firetrucks for a few decades.  The shop is having its Winter Closeout Event and Firegeezer readers can take advantage of an extra 25% discount off the already-reduced prices.

The offer is valid through 2/28/13 on purchases made online at MackShop.com. The 25% discount is applied to items in the closeout specials category only, while supplies last. No other discounts or promotional offers apply. Previous purchases excluded. Promo code: CLOSEOUT13 required at time of checkout. You will need the Promo Code, so jot it down and have it handy when you checkout.

Now it's time to jot down our travels through the check sheets and get our equipment checked out.  I wish I could get a discount on the coffee, but I'll get the Bunn-O-Matic going anyway.  See you back in the day room in a little while.

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Posted by on February 12, 2013 • Filed under: morning lineup • Tagged: ,

From the Engineer’s Desk

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Recent Recalls

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Mack Trucks is recalling (NHTSA #12V-434) certain 2007 – 2010 CHU and CXU vehicles equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights.

A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.

Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall was to have begun on or before Nov. 15, 2012. Owners may contact Mack at 800 866 1177. Mack’s recall number is SC0365.

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Chrysler is recalling (12V-474) certain 2009 and 2010 Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks.

A rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive, and if that occurs the axle can lock up.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall was to have begun in November, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 800 247 9753. Their campaign number is M34.

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PACCAR is recalling (12V490) certain 2012 – 2013 Kenworth K270 and K370, and 2012 – 2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

The fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on. Additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an "on" position. Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and headlights or daytime running lights may be too bright for oncoming traffic.

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall campaign was to have begun in November 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 425 828 5000 or Peterbilt at 940 591 4000. Kenworth’s recall campaign number is 12KWG. Peterbilt’s is 1012C.

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Kenworth is recalling (12V-530) certain 2012 and 2013 T270 and T370 medium duty trucks manufactured with Eaton Ultrashift transmissions. The air harness from the treadle valve on the affected vehicles was routed in a manner that can cause the air brake lines to be pinched between the cab and the electronic clutch actuator of the transmission. Significant movement between the cab and transmission can cause progressive wear and an eventual leak of the air lines.

Kenworth will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall was to have begun in November, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 425 828 5000. The campaign number is 12KWH.

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Navistar is recalling (12V-465) certain 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 DuraStar, 2011 – 2013 ProStar and 2012 WorkStar trucks equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP.

The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak which could result in the parking brake not fully releasing. If not fully released the service brakes could lock up without warning.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The recall was to have begun on or before Nov. 12, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 331 332 1590. Navistar’s recall campaign number is 12524.

Navistar is recalling (12V-507) certain 2013 ProStar and WorkStar trucks equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05CAW, 05 CAX, 05 CAZ, 05 CBA or 05 WBD. The steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub. A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the mounting hub.

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The campaign was to have started in November, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 800 448 7825. The campaign number is 12529.

Navistar is recalling (12V-508) certain 2013 ProStar trucks equipped with tow hook feature code 01570.

The tow hooks may not have been heat treated to specification, resulting in reduced strength. Improperly heat treated tow hooks may unexpectedly break during vehicle recovery.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect tow hooks free of charge. The recall was to have begun in December 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 800 448 7825. The campaign number is 12527.

Navistar is recalling certain 2012 International DuraStar and WorkStar trucks equipped with a seven degree passenger seat, feature code 16JAJ or SCBA.

The vehicle’s front passenger seat separated from its mounting rails during a load test, thus failing to conform to the requirements of FMVSS 207, "Seating Systems."

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat adjusting rail, anchor plate and mounting hardware free of charge. The recall campaign was to have begun during December 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 800 448 7825. The campaign number is 12528.

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Volvo is recalling (12V-510) certain 2002 – 2013 VHD and VN trucks equipped with bench passenger seats.

The seat belt "D" ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." In the event of a crash, an insufficient weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.

Volvo Trucks North America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected "D" ring, free of charge. The recall was to have begun during December 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 336 393 2000. The campaign number is RVXX1204.

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is recalling (12V524) certain 2012 – 2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 and FGB72 trucks.

The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector. As the fuel in loosens and detaches it may leak fuel.

MFTA will notify owners, dealers will inspect and replace the affected fuel filter head free of charge. The recall campaign was to have begun during December 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 856 467 4500. The campaign number is C1005710.

We had a big flurry of recall announcements right at the end of the year.  This brings us up to date so far.
……………. Sam

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Posted by on January 15, 2013 • Filed under: Engineer's Desk • Tagged: , , , , ,