Autocar is recalling 19 MY 2007 WX AND WXR heavy duty Class 8 trucks.
The bolt on the steering shaft may not be tightened to the correct
specification and the possibility exists that due to the loose nut, the
yoke bolt could slide out partially and limit the rotation on the
steering shaft. This could result in a loss of steering control
increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the steering bolt
and tighten if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin
on April 20, 2006. 06V-100

GM is recalling 12,862 MY 2006 Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS vehicles
equipped with a V8 engine. The power steering hose connectors in these
vehicles may have been inadvertently crimped which could result in a
fluid leak. If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and
increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, if the
power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine
compartment fire could occur. Dealers will replace the power steering
gear inlet hose. The recall began on March 29, 2006. 06V-105

Ford is recalling 19,140 MY 2003-2004 Mustang Cobra passenger vehicles.
The rear surface of the accelerator pedal may come into contact with
floor carpeting during heavy throttle application. The unique surface
profile of the accelerator pedal may catch in the cutout on the floor
carpeting behind the accelerator pedal. This could interfere with the
pedal\'s ability to return to an idle position. Unexpected, continued
throttle application and/or increased stopping distances may occur which
could result in a crash. Dealers will install a shield over the cutout
in the carpet behind the accelerator pedal. The recall is expected to
begin on April 26, 2006. 06V-108

Ford is recalling 134,365 MY 2005 Escape and Mercury Mariner sport
utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moon roofs for
failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 201, \"Occupant Protection in Interior Impact.\" During
testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the
permitted limit at the left hand A-pillar trim area. In the event of a
vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur. Dealers will make
modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the
headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall is expected to
begin on May 30, 2006. 06V-111.

Blue Bird is recalling 129 MY 2006 All American and Conventional Vision
school and transit buses equipped with Ricon S and K Series platform
style wheelchair lifts. The vertical support arms for the lifts were
improperly welded. In the event this condition occurs during passenger
operations, it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the
vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle
or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the
vehicle. Blue Bird will repair the buses free of charge. The recall is
expected to begin on May 12, 2006. 06V-112

Ford is recalling 8,585 MY 2001-2002 Explorer sport vehicles equipped
with high back seats. The upper bolt on the driver\'s side high back
seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame,
could fracture. If the bolt fractures, the seat back may recline until
it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row
seat cushion. The driver could potentially lose contact with the
steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk
of a crash. Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal
spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have
the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially
threaded bolt. The recall is expected to begin on April 10, 2006. This
is a supplement to a previous recall campaign (03V-281). 06V-114

Mack is recalling 289 MY 2006-2007 CV713 trucks. An air system hose was
installed rather than the required high-pressure power steering hose
between the main and slave steering gear. The air hose pressure rating
is well below that of the power steering hose and may rupture, causing a
loss of power assist, which could result in a crash. Dealers will
install the correct power steering hose. The recall is expected to begin
on April 28, 2006. 06V-117

Ford is recalling 19 MY 2006 Taurus passenger vehicles built for one
specific fleet customer. These vehicles were modified for optional
hands-free cellular phone operating capability. To provide this
functionality, a special overlay wire harness was installed that
inadvertently did not include the circuits for passenger air bag
deactivation indicator (PADI) lamp function. As a result, these vehicles
do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 208, \'Occupant Crash Protection.\' The PADI lamp will fail
to illuminate and the air bag warning lamp in the cluster will stay
illuminated. Dealers will replace the wire overlay harness. The
manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.
06V-119

Mustang Trailer is recalling 21 MY 2005 Channel Frame and Angle Iron
Frame trailers which contain breakaway kits. The wiring harness was
incorrectly wired. If the trailer should become disconnected from the
breakaway switch plug, the brakes will not apply as required, increasing
the risk of a crash. Dealers will install a new harness. The recall is
expected to begin during April 2006. 06V-120

Freightliner is recalling 11,666 MY 2004-2006 Thomas Built HDX, EF, and
FS-65 school buses. The body power distribution module (PDM) was
manufactured with copper circuits that are too thin for the electrical
loads encountered, possibly causing the board to overheat. If the PDM
overheats, it may generate smoke and could result in a fire. Thomas
Built will replace the PDM\'s thin copper circuits with thicker copper
circuits. The recall is expected to begin on June 30, 2006 06V-136

Volvo is recalling 16,175 MY 2004-2006 S40 and V50 vehicles equipped
with T5 turbo engines. The polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive
to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the
turbo/exhaust manifold is located. This could result in a fuel line
leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could
result in a fire. Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon
free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2006. 06V-137

International is recalling 357 MY 2006 and 2007 FE, RE, and IC school
buses and CE school and commercial buses equipped with Ricon 1200, 2000,
and 5500 Series wheelchair lifts. The platform lifts may have a defect
in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack. In
the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may not
be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to
remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load
or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle. This may result
in personal injury or death. International is working with Ricon to
remedy these buses. The two vertical arms will be replaced free of
charge even if only one arm is cracked. The recall is expected to begin
on May 19, 2006. 06V-138

GM is recalling 404,733 MY 2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and
MY 2006 Isuzu I-280 and I-350 pickup trucks may experience the permanent
loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all
times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) is affected in both
instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become
inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the
vehicle\'s brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle\'s brake lamps when
either condition occurs. A following driver may not know when the brakes
have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior
warning. Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The
manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.
06V-139