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13 W W W . T R U C K P A R T S A N D S E R V I C E . C O M S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 5 | T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E Tech Updates Gabriel has been perfecting shock absorber technology since inventing the first one in 1907. Heavy-Duty Durability PROVEN through & through www.gabriel.com Adjusting Piston Seal Design Gabriel ® incorporates a rubber (or cast iron 3 ) piston seal that adjusts over time to maintain a tight seal between the piston and the pressure tube. Gabriel's design eliminates oil bypass, provides consistent performance over the shock life and increases control capabilities at low velocities. 3 Dependent on design Allied Recreation Group, Inc., is recalling certain model year 2016 Fleetwood Flair, Storm, Terra SE, Jamboree Sport, Tioga Montara, Tioga Ranger, Holiday Rambler Admiral, and Monaco Trek vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured with a vertical propane gas tank regulator, instead of the horizontal gas tank regulator required. Use of the incorrect regulator can allow moisture to build up in the regulator, possibly resulting in improper opera- tion. If the regulator fails to operate properly, it can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fi re. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP- ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 non- school buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode. If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants. DTNA is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001- 2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 school buses manufactured from Feb. 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode. If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants. Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013- 2015 International TranStar vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to Dec. 12, 2014. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-de- gree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fi re. Paccar is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manu- factured Aug. 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fi re. Spartan Motors is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufac- tured Oct. 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the af- fected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence. If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Spartan Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured Nov. 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected ve- hicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning. If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts. Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Quest and Prodigy school buses manufactured June 20, 2006, through Feb. 17, 2015 on GM chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compres- sor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing the com- pressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected. If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connec- tion or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fi re. SAFETY RECALLS The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration: