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Tech Updates SAFETY RECALLS Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009, and 2012 IC CE school buses and certain model year 2006 through 2009, and 2011 through 2013 IC RE school buses manufactured from Oct. 6, 2005, through April 18, 2012, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. brand flip seats. When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the flip seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the flip seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot. Thermo King Corporation is recalling certain Precedent S-600 transportation refrigeration units manufactured April 15, 2013, through May 15, 2013. The lifting bracket that is used to install and remove the unit may break. If the lifting bracket breaks during installation or removal of the refrigeration unit, the unit may fall, increasing the risk of injury. Smell of Success The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Daimler Buses North Carolina LLC is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Sprinter Minibuses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire. Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength." In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury. Paccar Inc. is recalling certain model year 20102012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured Nov. 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold. If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire. Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured Feb.17, 2011, through Feb. 14, 2013. Due to an improper connection in the extension harness that connects the main chassis harness to the fuel pump, the fuel pump may inadvertently shut off. If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Hill fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured March 13, 2013, through April 25, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear. If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible the Don't miss the dollars – eliminate the scents Absorbs Odors with Baking Soda Add Premium Cabin Air Filters to your service list and cleanup on profits. • Unique dual action of Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda withactivated charcoal • Can remove up to 98% of road dust and pollen from in coming cabin air*, offers driver better quality air • Helps maintain proper air flow for the HVAC system * Road dust and pollen ranging in size from 5-100 microns. PREMIUM CABIN AIR FILTERS www.luber-finer.com/extremeclean © 2013, Luber-finer by FRAM Filtration. An ISO14001 and ISO/TS16949 registered company. 200 S. 4th Street Albion, IL 62806-1313. Hotline: 800-882-0890 or 618-445-6011. ARM & HAMMER and the ARM & HAMMER logo are registered trademarks of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and are used under license. ExtCln .5pg Installer Ad Truck Parts Servicees052313.indd 1 Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info Untitled-13 1 10 T R U C K PA R T S & S E R V I C E | TPS0913PG010-11_Tech Updates.indd 10 #extremeclean 5/23/13 2:15 PM 5/23/13 1:32 PM September 2013 8/22/13 3:16 PM