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11 Tech Updates Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, Western Star 4900SA and 4900FA, and FCCC XCM and XCP trucks manufactured from March 14, 2016, through May 18, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine. An engine stall without the ability to restart the engine can increase the risk of a crash. Navistar is recalling certain model year 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, PayStar, HX and 9900 trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX15L engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Paccar is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks manufactured May 19, 2015, to Dec. 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a temporary loss of headlights when being switched from low beam to high beam mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Refl ec- tive Devices, and Associated Equipment." A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Quality Trailers is recalling certain model year 2015 Flatbed Equipment and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been properly crimped allowing the nut to loosen and detach during operation. If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash. Spartan Motors is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured Sept. 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fl exible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fi re. Stoughton Trailers is recalling certain 2014 AHV, AVW, AVXW and ZGPVW trailers. These trailers are equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail. Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2017 VNL trucks manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 20, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. 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 A u g u s t 2 0 1 6 | T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E SAFETY RECALLS The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration: in Automatic Brake Adjusters A ReAl ChoiCe Now You have There's a new name in the world of automatic brake adjusters, and it's one you know and trust. Webb Brake Adjusters offers a complete line of automatic and self-setting brake adjusters for any application. Count on Webb to deliver: • Heavy duty, high reliability brake adjusters • Proven clearance sensing design • Extra fine adjustment for optimum lining and drum wear • Single pin design helps avoid rust and corrosion • Industry leading 7 year warranty • Direct replacement for ALL clearance sensing adjusters • In Stock – Ready for immediate shipment Webb Brake Adjusters brings the same commitment to customer satisfaction that you've come to expect from the Webb name. introducing WeBB Brake Adjusters Call us at 256.735.2275 or check out our complete line and a range of technical resources at www.WebbAdjusters.com Untitled-53 1 1/25/16 1:10 PM