NHTSA defect investigations · 2010
Investigations opened in 2010
78 actions NHTSA opened in 2010, newest first: 0 still open, 37 became recalls. All investigations →
Investigations
| Action | Stage | Status | Opened | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ10011 | Equipment Query | recall | Dec 29, 2010 | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers | SIEMENS CORPORATION |
| PE10050 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Dec 21, 2010 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class, 2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class, 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class +8 |
| EA10007 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Dec 20, 2010 | Structure › Frame And Members, Suspension | 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar +2 |
| RQ10004 | Recall Query | closed | Dec 15, 2010 | Steering › Electric Power Assist System, Steering | 2004 Saturn ION, 2005 Saturn ION, 2006 Saturn ION +1 |
| DP10005 | Defect Petition | closed | Dec 15, 2010 | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly | 2003 Ford Windstar |
| EQ10010 | Equipment Query | recall | Dec 14, 2010 | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Norcold Inc. |
| PE10049 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Dec 7, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan | 2006 Chevrolet W4500, 2006 Chevrolet W5500, 2006 GMC C4500 +3 |
| PE10048 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Dec 7, 2010 | Trailer Hitches | 2006 Itasca Cambria, 2006 Itasca Ellipse, 2006 Itasca Horizon +10 |
| EQ10009 | Equipment Query | recall | Dec 7, 2010 | Equipment | Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. |
| PE10047 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Nov 22, 2010 | Electrical System, Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls | 2005 Honda CR-V, 2006 Honda CR-V |
| PE10046 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Nov 22, 2010 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl), Power Train › Automatic Transmission | 2006 Kia Optima, 2007 Kia Optima, 2008 Kia Optima |
| DP10004 | Defect Petition | closed | Nov 18, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module, Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2005 Honda Accord, 2006 Honda Accord, 2007 Honda Accord |
| AQ10001 | Audit Query | closed | Nov 18, 2010 | Unknown Or Other | 2009 Buick Enclave, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu +49 |
| PE10045 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Nov 4, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly | 2004 Ducati MTS 1000, 2005 Ducati Monster 1000, 2005 Ducati Monster 620 +11 |
| PE10044 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Nov 4, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly | 2008 Ducati 848, 2009 Ducati 848 |
| PE10043 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Nov 4, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System | 2010 Ducati MS 1200S, 2010 Ducati MS1200-A, 2010 Ducati MS1200S +3 |
| PE10042 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Nov 4, 2010 | Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly | 2009 Mack CXU, 2010 Mack CXU, 2010 Mack CXU612 +3 |
| PE10041 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Oct 20, 2010 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility, Equipment | 1995 Orion VI, 1997 Orion VI, 1998 Orion VI +3 |
| EQ10008 | Equipment Query | closed | Oct 15, 2010 | Fuel System, Diesel | Caterpillar, Inc. |
| PE10040 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Oct 14, 2010 | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2008 Mobile Suites MY, 2009 Mobile Suites MY, 2010 Mobile Suites MY |
| PE10039 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Sep 30, 2010 | Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge And Attachments | 2006 Heil CP Python, 2007 Heil CP Python, 2008 Heil CP Python +1 |
| PE10038 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Sep 24, 2010 | Steering, Steering › Electric Power Assist System | 2004 BMW Mini Cooper, 2004 MINI Cooper, 2005 MINI Cooper +3 |
| PE10037 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Sep 16, 2010 | Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch, Exterior Lighting › Headlights | 2007 Honda FIT, 2008 Honda FIT |
| PE10036 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Sep 7, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly, Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting | 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150 +2 |
| PE10035 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Aug 27, 2010 | Steering › Column, Steering | 2011 Hyundai Sonata |
| PE10034 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Aug 26, 2010 | Fuel System, Diesel | 2010 Audi A3, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta +1 |
| PE10033 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Aug 23, 2010 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm), Vehicle Speed Control | 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar +5 |
| PE10032 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Aug 23, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage | 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 +9 |
| PE10031 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Aug 23, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings, Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage | 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee +9 |
| EQ10007 | Equipment Query | recall | Aug 19, 2010 | Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | WEBASTO PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| EA10006 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Aug 18, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 2006 Pontiac Vibe, 2007 Pontiac Vibe +9 |
| PE10030 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Aug 12, 2010 | Steering › Column, Steering | 2010 Kia Soul |
| PE10029 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Aug 2, 2010 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | 2007 Kenworth T600, 2008 Kenworth T600, 2009 Kenworth T600 +45 |
| PE10028 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 29, 2010 | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2009 Volvo VNL, 2008 Volvo VNM |
| PE10027 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 26, 2010 | Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling | 2002 Volkswagen Passat, 2003 Volkswagen Passat |
| PE10026 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jul 20, 2010 | Structure › Frame And Members, Suspension | 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar +2 |
| PE10025 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 20, 2010 | Electrical System | 2004 Volvo XC90, 2005 Volvo XC90 |
| PE10024 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 19, 2010 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock, Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch | 2005 Dodge Magnum |
| PE10023 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 12, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage | 2003 Kia Sorento |
| PE10022 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 12, 2010 | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting › Headlights | 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country, 2005 Chrysler Voyager, 2005 Dodge Caravan +1 |
| EA10005 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Jul 2, 2010 | Child Seat › Harness › Strap/Webbing | 2009 Cosco 22123 (scenera), 2008 Cosco 22145 (scenera), 2008 DJG 22077 +174 |
| PE10021 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jun 28, 2010 | Steering › Electric Power Assist System, Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections | 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, 2008 Mazda MAZDA3, 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 +3 |
| PE10020 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jun 28, 2010 | Steering, Steering › Column | 2003 BMW Z4, 2004 BMW Z4, 2005 BMW Z4 |
| EQ10006 | Equipment Query | recall | Jun 22, 2010 | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA LTD. |
| PE10019 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | May 28, 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal | 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion +6 |
| PE10018 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | May 27, 2010 | Fuel System, Other › Fuel Injection System | 2008 Blue Bird Vision, 2009 Blue Bird Vision, 2010 Blue Bird Vision |
| EA10004 | Engineering Analysis | closed | May 23, 2010 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch, Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 GMC Yukon Denali +4 |
| PE10017 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | May 14, 2010 | Air Bags › Frontal, Air Bags | 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E +13 |
| PE10016 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | May 13, 2010 | Suspension | 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar +3 |
| PE10015 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | May 12, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings, Fuel System, Gasoline | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette |
| EQ10005 | Equipment Query | recall | May 10, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| PE10014 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Apr 30, 2010 | Trailer Hitches | Cequent Performance Products, Inc. |
| PE10013 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Apr 30, 2010 | Exterior Lighting | 2006 Grote Clearance/marker Lamp |
| PE10012 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Apr 29, 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal | 2007 Dodge Caliber, 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD |
| EQ10004 | Equipment Query | recall | Apr 27, 2010 | Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator | REMY POWER PRODUCTS, LLP |
| PE10011 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Apr 21, 2010 | Electrical System › Wiring | 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX |
| EA10003 | Engineering Analysis | closed | Apr 13, 2010 | Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash | 1997 Ford E-250, 1998 Ford E-250, 1999 Ford E-250 +21 |
| EQ10003 | Equipment Query | recall | Apr 1, 2010 | Seats | Indiana Mills and Manufacturing Inc. |
| PE10010 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Mar 30, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1999 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2000 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche +27 |
| DP10003 | Defect Petition | closed | Mar 29, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD |
| PE10009 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Mar 5, 2010 | Child Seat › Harness › Strap/Webbing | 2008 Safety 1ST 22546 (vantage), 2008 Safety 1ST 22547 (vantage), 2008 Safety 1ST 22554 (vantage) +3 |
| PE10008 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Feb 18, 2010 | Steering | 2009 Toyota Corolla, 2010 Toyota Corolla, 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix +1 |
| DP10002 | Defect Petition | closed | Feb 18, 2010 | Wheels | 2004 American Wire Wheel BA Motorcycle Wheels, 2005 American Wire Wheel BA Motorcycle Wheels, 2006 American Wire Wheel BA Motorcycle Wheels +4 |
| RQ10003 | Recall Query | closed | Feb 16, 2010 | Electrical System › Software, Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal | 2006 Lexus GS, 2007 Lexus GS, 2006 Lexus GS 350 +39 |
| PE10007 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Feb 3, 2010 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights | 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 +11 |
| PE10006 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Feb 3, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module, Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2010 Toyota Prius |
| RQ10002 | Recall Query | closed | Jan 27, 2010 | Electrical System › Wiring | 2004 BIG DOG Boxer, 2004 BIG DOG Bulldog, 2004 BIG DOG Chopper +3 |
| PE10005 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jan 27, 2010 | Steering › Electric Power Assist System | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt +8 |
| EQ10002 | Equipment Query | closed | Jan 26, 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal | CTS Automotive Products |
| RQ10001 | Recall Query | closed | Jan 25, 2010 | Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2007 Hyosung GV650 |
| PE10004 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jan 25, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly | 2009 Buell 1125, 2009 Buell 1125CR, 2010 Buell 1125CR +3 |
| EQ10001 | Equipment Query | recall | Jan 25, 2010 | Seats | Ricon Corporation |
| PE10003 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jan 20, 2010 | Equipment › Electrical, Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 2008 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, 2010 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 +1 |
| PE10002 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jan 19, 2010 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | 2011 Sutphen Chassis, 2004 Sutphen SPH 100, 2005 Sutphen SPH 100 +5 |
| PE10001 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jan 14, 2010 | Structure › Body › Door | 2005 MCI D, 2006 MCI D, 2007 MCI D +26 |
| EA10002 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Jan 14, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module | 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape +5 |
| EA10001 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Jan 13, 2010 | Air Bags, Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150 |
| DP10001 | Defect Petition | closed | Jan 7, 2010 | Fuel System, Other, Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System | 2005 Buick Rainier, 2006 Buick Rainier, 2007 Buick Rainier +24 |