2006 Product Recalls
1,389 recalls issued in 2006.
Showing 1381–1389 of 1,389 recalls
STEERING HOSE
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
LOSS OF STEERING
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF DRIVER STEERING ABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BLUE OX TRUCENTER STEERING CONTROL UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE BLUE OX CUSTOMER CARE TEAM AT 402-385-3051 OR TOLL FREE AT 1-888-425-5382.
MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP/LEAKS
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
AAC WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAC AT 204-942-2514.
7F Locking Tearaway Introducers non-sterile. Part number 614006. The product is packaged as 50 units per pouch, 2 pouches per carton.
Tear away sheath assembly may contain a sheath (8FR) that is not the correct French size for the dilator (7FR).
The recalling firm telephoned their customers on 91/05 & 9/14/05 to inform them of the problem.
Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV500 SS, REV 600 HO, Recalled for Injury Hazard
Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders.
Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments) Recalled for Fire Hazard
Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.
Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF Snowmob Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision, causing serious injury or even death.
Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP/LEAKS
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2006.
Rita Brand Habib 4X Electrosurgical Coagulator, Catalog Number: 4401US; Product is distributed by RITA Medical Systems, Inc., One Horizon Way. Manchester, GA 32826
Devices for which sterility may be compromised as evidenced by a loss of package integrity.
On 9/21/05, the firm issued letters via UPS to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.