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10 Tech Updates Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class and 114 SD trucks manufactured March 10, 2015, to July 11, 2016. The brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued, allowing the bolts to loosen and detach. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured Sept. 24, 2012, to May 27, 2015, and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The af- fected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Due to its location, the PDM may be sprayed with water and contaminants from the road, possibly causing the PDM to short circuit. If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fi re, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks. DTNA is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016, and equipped with ConMet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a re- sult, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle. If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DTNA is recalling certain model year 2013- 2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, and XCL motorhome chas- sis manufactured Dec. 21, 2012, to Dec. 22, 2015. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released. If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake confi guration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fi re. Additionally, follow- ing drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured April 30, 2016, to July 29, 2016, and equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. During a fast fuel fi ll, an internal seal on a fi lling valve may dislodge allowing fuel to leak after the tank has been fi lled. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fi re. DTNA is recalling certain model year 2015- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator. DTNA is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured Nov. 25, 2015, to Sept, 8, 2016, equipped with ICU3s instrument clusters and hy- draulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the Brake System Malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word "PARK" instead of the word "BRAKE". As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays," and number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems." If "PARK" illuminates instead of the word "BRAKE," the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash. Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened. If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash. Fontaine Modifi cation is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Fontaine-modifi ed Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth 370 dual-steer vehicles manufactured Sept. 30, 2013, to Aug. 22, 2016. The right hand side steering may fail due to an improperly press-fi tted steering shaft. Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 Peterbilt 367 trucks, manufactured April 18, 2012, to June 29, 2012. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a certifi cation label that has incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certifi ca- tion." Incorrect GAWR and GVWR information can result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Paccar is recalling one model year 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck manufactured April 26, 2016. The affected vehicle has a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes up- ward, becoming a tripping hazard. Tripping on the bracket or associated connections could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fall from the top of the vehicle frame. Spartan Motors is recalling certain model year 2016 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured Jan. 1, 2016, to Aug. 24, 2016 and equipped with a reclining style seat. The driver's seat on the affected vehicles may recline unexpectedly. Unexpected reclining of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the seat fails in a crash, the seat occupant would be at a greater risk of injury. Spartan Motors has recalled certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladia- tor tractor drawn aerial fi re apparatus vehicles manufactured Nov. 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers. If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Flatbed trail- ers, model FS2CHA, manufactured January 1, 2015, to Sept. 16, 2016, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure. If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Con-Gear Converter Dolly Trailers manufactured March 31, 2014, to Aug. 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the frame may crack on the counterbalance leg weld seam or the top plate. The cracks may progress and result in the counterbalance leg detaching while the trailer is being used, possibly causing the counterbalance leg to be a road hazard, increas- ing the risk of a crash. T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E | N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 SAFETY RECALLS The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration: