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11 Tech Updates Load Trail LLC, is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 81.5 x 22 Triple Axle Tilt Deck trailers manufactured Jan. 1, 2014, to Jan. 1, 2016. The affected trailers, sold through Altec for use in transporting TDA58 Articulating Telescopic Aerial Devices, have weld joints that may crack where the front bumper, frame, and the stationary deck are joined. If the welds fail, the equipment may disengage from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. Navistar is recalling certain model year 2014- 2017 International ProStar trucks manufactured June 11, 2013, through May 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the connection for the cube fuse terminal may break resulting in a total loss of power to the cab and an unexpected engine stall. An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Forest River is recalling certain model year 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCK- T16BHS, CCKT16FQ and CCKT17CJ, manufactured April 15, 2016, to July 28, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insuffi cient clearance between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the tire and, during use, the tire may make contact, possibly damaging the tire. A damaged tire may unexpectedly defl ate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fi re trucks manu- factured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fi ghting fi res. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output. If the power output cannot be changed, once the fi re truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fi re, increasing the risk of injury. Spartan Motors is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Legend and Star fi re trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to April 16, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fi ghting fi res. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the opera- tor may not be able to switch the power output. If the power output cannot be changed, once the fi re truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fi re, increasing the risk of injury. Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fi re in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials." A fl ammable shower curtain may further fuel a fi re, increasing the risk of injury. 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 O c t o b e r 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: LEARN MORE AND FIND A LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR AT MINIMIZER.COM OR 800-248-3855 MINIMIZER POLY PRODUCTS • TESTED AND TORTURED TM • DAILY BY TRUCKERS FOR TRUCKERS TESTED AND TORTURED TIRE BENCH TOOL BOXES FENDERS TOOL BENCH TIRE MASK Times change. So should you. NAILED IT NICE TRY Basic seat with standard suspension Minimizer seat with Long Haul suspension #RespectTheDriver