Not long ago, Chrysler opted not to comply with a voluntary recall request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, arguing that they disagreed with findings which suggested Jeep Libertys of the 2002 to 2007 model years and Grand Cherokees of the 1993 to 2004 model years suffered from a safety defect.  The NHTSA gave them a deadline to comply, however, and with the deadline looming, Chrysler changed its mind and decided to issue a recall.  The worry was that the vehicles could be privy to a fire during a rear end collision due to gas tank design and placement.  To correct the issue, Chrysler will install a factory trailer hitch if need be, which doesn’t go quite as far as the protective steel plate installation suggested by the Center for Auto Safety.

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An estimated 169 Allstar buses of the 2006 through 2012 model years have been recalled by Starcraft Bus because of a potential issue with their Ricon wheelchair lifts.  If the lifts have an armored pendant cable installed, that cable might not have the appropriate protective cover, and it would also be in danger of making contact with the lift itself.  If the cable is not covered and ends up touching a nearby power lug, a short circuit becomes a possibility, as does an ensuing fire.  There’s no word at this time when the recall is going to start.  When it does begin, Starcraft will be urging consumers to get in touch with Ricon, who has pledged to instruct consumers on how to install a supplement cover at no cost.

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Conquest, Ultra Supreme, Ultra, Cavalier, Yellowstone, and Indepedence motorhomes of the 2001 model year with “6316” or “8325” floorplans are being recalled by Gulf Stream Coach.  126 of these motorhomes could suffer from inadequate securing of electrical wiring.  Over time, this can lead to excessive wear and overheating in the area between the affected wiring and the coils of the refrigerator.  This can cause a fire to break out, a condition which has the potential to create property damage or even an injury if someone is inside or in the vicinity of the trailer at the time of the failure.  The recall should start by month’s end, at which point owners will hear from Gulfstream and be able to seek free repairs from a dealer.

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172 buses are being recalled because of a potential fire threat posed to the vehicles and those on board.  Temsa Global announced the recall, which impacts TS35C coach buses of the 2011 through 2013 model years.  An error which occurred during the manufacture of the vehicles could have led the fuel tank to suffer from a defect that enables a leak to take place.  If fuel is emanating while some type of open flame is present, a fire becomes a possibility.  There is as of yet no word on when the recall will take place or what repairs will consist of.

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S407 and S417 TC motorcoaches of the 2011 to 2013 model years have been recalled by Setra Luxury Coaches because of the possibility that moisture can seep into the engine compartment’s remote diagnostic electrical connections socket.  234 vehicles could potentially suffer from this issue, which could find the socket experiencing corrosion that might prompt a short circuit.  This condition could then lead a blaze to break out, compromising the safety of people onboard.  The recall is scheduled to start in June, so owners should expect to hear from Serta soon.  They can then bring the motorcoaches in to a dealer to obtain no-cost repairs.

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510 trailers of the 2003 through 2013 model years are being recalled by Westmor Industries because of a potential issue with the pressure release valves from Emerson.  These H732 and H832 valves of the Fisher brand could see their stems break, a defect that could lead to full separation.  Following the subsequent ejection of the valve, gas will be allowed to emanate from the component.  If a flame is in the vicinity of this pressurized gas, it could spark a blaze.  In addition, the valve’s ejection could prompt a strike on a nearby vehicle.  There’s no word on when this recall will start, but once it does, owners will hear from Westmor and be able to receive a new valve from Emerson.

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An issue with the onboard MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chambers has led to the recall of CXU trucks of the 2011 through 2013 model years.  Mack Trucks announced the recall, which is thought to impact 331 vehicles.  Pressure can leak out of the brake chambers, causing dragging in what’s supposed to be a released parking brake.  This can cause heat to gather in the brakes, which if left unattended, can provoke a fire.  The recall should start on June 17.  Once notification has been given to owners by Mack Trucks, it will be possible to obtain a no-cost replacement of the affected components.

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All American rear engine school buses of the 2008 to 2011 model years have been recalled by Blue Bird because of a potential fire hazard.  276 vehicles that contain a Cummins ISB07 engine could suffer from inappropriate routing of the grid heater power cable.  When this occurs, the component is in danger of touching the chassis frame rail, which could lead to chafing and a subsequent short.  That short could create circumstances that contribute to a fire.  On May 5, the recall is scheduled to start, and owners will hear from Blue Bird at or around that time.  Free inspections and repairs will be carried out by dealers.

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CE Tech Riser Cables that were only sold at Home Depot have been recalled by that Atlanta, Georgia-based company.  These 1,000 foot long gray cables are supposed to be self-extinguishing if a fire breaks out in the area, but these particular units apparently are not.  Because they fail to meet the necessary safety standards, a recall had to be issued in order to address the potential fire hazard.  11,300 or so cables are affected by the recall, and each cost about $100 when they on sale during the first two months of this year.  The cables, which run between floors on multi-story office buildings, should be removed and brought back to the Home Depot, where a refund will be provided.

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3 Channel Banshee Helicopters controlled via a radio remote are being recalled by Midwest Trading Group, a company based in Addison, Illinois.  9,400 of these helicopters with lights could have batteries that are in danger of overheating.  If the toy then catches fire, it poses a burn risk to persons in the vicinity.  Plus, any property the flaming helicopter lands on would also potentially be set ablaze.  Sold across the country in October and November 2011, the helicopters should not be flown.  Consumers can get their money back by getting in touch with the company.  One property damage report and one report of the onset of flames have come to the attention of Midwest Trading at this time.

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40LFW Transit Buses of the 2012 and 2013 model years have been recalled by North American Bus Industries because of an issue with the brake pedals.  On 83 of these vehicles, each of which have adjustable brakes and throttles, a driver might press the brakes but find that they don’t release when pressure is taken off the pedal.  The ensuing overabundance of pressure could lead to an overheating condition in the brakes, which could cause a fire to break out.  The recall should start at some time this month, at which point owners of the buses will hear from the company.  The buses can then be brought in to a dealer for a free inspection and repair service.

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Volvo has announced the recall of VNM, VHD, and VNL trucks of the 2012, 2013, and 2014 model years.  Each of the affected vehicles will contain a remote battery disconnect switch that has been horizontally mounted.  The wrong hardware was used during manufacturing, and because of this, loosening of cables is possible.  There’s also a chance that excessive vibration could lead to chafing of those same cables.  The switch and the cables could overheat amid such conditions, a situation which could pose a fire hazard.  Owners of the more than 5,200 vehicles affected will receive a letter from Volvo explaining the recall.  Such recipients will be able to seek out free repairs from a dealer once the recall starts on April 5.

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Rushmore, Elevation, and Redwood Trailers of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Crossroads RV because of a potential fire issue.  On an estimated 160 of these vehicles, the power converters that are used to supply the unit with A/C power are in danger of experiencing a short circuit within their internal components, and if this happens, a fire could break out and cause an injury or property damage.  At some point this month, the recall should begin, and owners will hear from Crossroads about the issue.  They’ll then be able to bring the trailers by a dealer to get new internal components installed.

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120 Volt LED light bulbs with a model number of A19, R20/PAR20, and G25 are being recalled because there is a chance that the units could overheat and start a fire, causing property damage or injuring persons in the vicinity.  None of the latter have been reported at this time, but there have been 68 overheating incidents reported to Lighting Science Group Corporation, a company based out of Satellite Beach, Florida.  In eight of those occurrences, fire and smoke did damage to nearby amenities.  Owners of the estimated 555,400 LED bulbs, which were sold at numerous lighting retailers across the country, are being asked to unscrew the bulbs at once and get in touch with the company to obtain a refund.

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An overheating threat has prompted the recall of one-cup coffee makers from the Richardson, Texas-based Jerdon Style.  Around 6,000 of these coffee makers are being recalled, and each has a date code of 1217 and was sold between last July and January of this year.  Four incidents have been reported in which the coffee machines have overheated, a condition which could lead to a burn or a fire, although it should be noted that those reported instances did not lead to such.  Owners are being asked to refrain from making coffee at once.  The units should be unplugged, at which point a refund should be sought from Jerdon Style.

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Orion VII transit buses of the 2011 and 2012 model years have been recalled by Daimler Buses North America.  171 buses are affected by the recall, and each will have MGM brake components as part of their disc brakes.  Pressure can leak from the brake chambers on these parts, which could lead to parking brake drag even after the driver releases that brake.  This could prompt the various components to experience overheating, which in turn may cause a fire.  The recall should start by the end of this month, at which point owners will hear from Daimler and the brake chambers will be replaced at no cost to consumers.

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Phantom vehicles of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars because of an issue that could cause a fire.  27 vehicles are affected by the recall, and Rolls-Royce has stated that they began the process of getting in touch with owners at the beginning of this month.  The automobiles are supposed to have an anti-misfueling device on their fuel filler necks, but these particular automobiles may not be privy to that component.  Without these’ units ability to discharge static electricity, a fire could become a distinct possibility.  Owners should be able to bring their vehicles in for an inspection, and if it’s determined that the component is missing, it will be installed for free.

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Thousands of Gator recreational utility vehicles are being recalled by the Moline, Illinois-based John Deere because of their propensity to leak fuel.  On RSX850i Trail, Sport, and Base versions of the product that were available for sale across the country between last August and this past month, the oil filter may not have been built according to the correct specifications.  This could lead to a leakage which could pose a fire threat.  4,700 vehicles could potentially suffer from this issue, and already four people have reported having to deal with a fire.  Thankfully, no one was hurt on those occasions.  Registered owners should hear from the company soon, and they should not use their vehicles in the meantime.  Free repairs will be offered.

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10,200 Ski-Doo snowmobiles are being recalled by the Valcourt, Canada-based Bombardier Recreational Products because of an issue that could pose a fire hazard. Three reports have come to the attention of BRP and the CPSC in which a fire broke out, although thankfully none of those apparently led to an injury.  The fuel pump inlet fitting can break if it touches the oil tank, and if this then leads fuel to leak, the aforementioned fire threat is possible.  Owners could have purchased these snowmobiles of various models across the country between March of last year and this January.  BRP is offering free repairs, and until those fixes can be carried out, the snowmobiles should not be driven.

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40 scented candles are being recalled by the New York City-based Barneys because of the possible fire hazard posed to consumers.  These Fornasetti Profumi Grande candles, which can be up to seven inches in height, come in a number of designs and were sold at four Barneys New York retail locations (including one in Beverly Hills) between October 2010 and December 2011.  They were also sold online.  The candles could have a flame that is unreasonably high and thus might endanger consumers.  One person has already reported suffering a burn due to the excess wax.  The candles should not be used but instead brought back to Barneys, who has pledged to issue a refund.

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