Bus and Volvo Truck Recalls due to Seatbelt and Window Defects
- A Volvo truck recall has been issued due to a potential window defect and truck accident hazard, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 VNL trucks because the adhesive that bonds the glass in the window in the truck’s upper bunk area may fail. This could cause the window glass to come loose and fall out, potentially increasing the risk of a truck accident. Dealers will inspect windows and replace if required.
- New Flyer industries Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2009 GE40LFR transit buses due to a potential seat belt defect that could increase the risk of a car accident injury. According to the NHTSA, these defective seatbelts, supplied by American Seating are the subject of “Defect Report 09E-065.” According to the announcement the seat belts:
“MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK UP AND AS RESULT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE MOBILITY DEVICE WHEN THE BUS DECELERATES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE MOBILITY DEVICE TO ROLL FORWARD UNTIL THE FULL LENGTH OF THE WEBBING IS EXTENDED WHICH CAUSES POTENTIAL FOR MOBILITY DEVICE TIP-OVER RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.”
New Flyer and American Seating will replace the belts free of charge.
Saab 9-3 Seat Belt Recall
A seat belt defect prompted a recall of certain model year 2004 Saab 9-3 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Saab manufacturer, General Motors Corp., announced the recall because some of the 2004 Saab 9-3 sedans are equipped with front seat belt retractors that could fail over time. If the seatbelt does not properly retract in the event of a crash, a person sitting in the seat may not be properly restrained and could suffer a serious car accident injury.
Yamaha Nytro Snowmobile Recall due to Loss of Steering Control
A Yamaha Nytro snowmobile recall involves about 2,500 units with steering defects
Yamaha Motor Corporation of Cypress, Calif., is recalling 2009 model year FX10 snowmobiles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). A bolt on these defective snowmobiles can loosen in the suspension and steering system, possibly causing the operator to suddenly lose steering control, increasing the risk of a snowmobile crash.
Winnebago Motor Home Recall
Winnebago Industries, Inc., announced a motor home recall. The seats in certain 2010 Winnebago Views and Itasca Navions (pictured) are missing a reinforcing plate, and thus fail to comply with seating systems and seat belt assembly requirements from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Dealers will replace the component free of charge.
Hyundai Azera Defective Seatbelt Recall
Seat belt defect could prevent airbag deployment in a crash
A Hyundai Azera recall affects 65,226 models, years 2006 through 2009. Wiring on the passenger’s side front seatbelt may become damaged after repeated use. This could lead to damage of the seatbelt tension sensor wiring, causing the airbag to fail in the event of a crash.
