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National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) announces new Recalls & Alerts:

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Seat Belt Safety Recall

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall of approximately 3,400 Sprinter vehicles due to non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 208 and 209 addressing occupant protection in interior impact and seat belt assemblies respectively. The issue affects 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with an optional three seat bench in the passenger compartment. In the event of a crash, the safety belts in these vehicles may not provide the appropriate level of restraint, increasing the risk of injury or death.

The recall is expected to begin during May 2011 and dealers will inspect the vehicle and perform the necessary service free of charge. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz directly at 843-695-5000. Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V210000

Volkswagen Jetta Fuse Malfunction Recall

Volkswagen has issued a recall of approximately 71,000 brand new Jetta vehicles manufactured between March 2010 and March 2011. This recall is due to a defect affecting the converter box fuse which may also be connected to the signal horn and anti-theft alarm system. The electrical wiring and fuse layout is defectively designed in that a blown fuse may affect the power supply and cause the engine, lighting and wipers system to shut off. These factors can occur without warning while the vehicle is in operation, greatly increasing the risk of crash.

The recall is expected to begin during May 2011 and dealers will inspect the vehicle and perform the necessary service free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen directly at 1-800-822-8987. Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V196000.

Volkswagen Toureg Tire Safety Recall

Volkswagen has issued a recall of approximately 256 new Toureg Hybrid vehicles manufactured between July 2, 2010 and February 3, 2011. This recall is due to non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110 because the certification labels on certain vehicles contain incorrect tire pressure information. Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to an owner improperly inflating the vehicle tires which can lead to premature tire wear and increase the risk of crash.

The recall is expected to begin on or before April 29, 2011 and dealers will provide an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen directly at 1-800-822-8987. Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V195000.

Minotour School Buses Tire Safety Recall

Daimler Trucks has issued a recall of approximately 526 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses built on Ford and GM Chassis between April 17, 2000 and August 29, 2008. This recall is due to non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110 because the certification labels on certain vehicles contain incorrect tire pressure information. Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to an owner improperly inflating the vehicle tires which can lead to premature tire wear and increase the risk of crash.

The recall is expected to begin on or before May 28, 2011 and dealers will provide an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA directly at 1-800-547-0712 and reference campaign number FL-602 if they wish to replace the label themselves. Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V204000.

Owners are encouraged to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.blogger.com/www.safecar.gov, with any questions or concerns surrounding these or any other recalls or safety campaigns.

- Spencer T. Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
561-665-8020
stk@cohenkuvin.com
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