Volvo, VHD, VNL, VNM, VT 2008 Trucks
On certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood. The cylinders could possibly separate, which would leave the hood unrestrained when opening and closing the hood. Read more
BMW 82110393954 Bike Carriers for X3, X5 Vehicles
Certain aftermarket BMW bike carriers, P/N 82110393954, sold for use on MY 2005 BMW X3 and X5 vehicles. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack. When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe injury to the user's finger or hand. Read more
Vintage 2003-2004 Conversion Trailers
On certain conversion trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Read more
Champion Sidecar 2003-2004 Touring Trailers
Certain touring trailers were built with trailing arm spindles (a part of the trailer frame designed and intended to be towed behind motorcycles) that may fatigue and fail over time. The spindle may fracture causing the road wheel to no longer track properly. Trailer (and motorcycle) directional stability would then be compromised and a crash could occur. Read more
Travel Supreme 2006 Motor Homes
On certain motor homes equipped with Suburban glass top, sealed burner range or slide in cook top, a threaded connector on the tube between the burner valve and the burner may not have been fully tightened during the manufacturing process. If the threaded connector is not properly tightened, it is possible for the gas to leak from the connection when the burner is turned on. LP gas is heavier than air and any leaked gas could accumulate in an enclosed or low area in the motor home. A sufficient quantity of accumulated gas, if ignited, could cause a fire or explosion. Read more
Beaver 1995-2003 Motor Homes, Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers
On certain motor homes, fifth wheel trailers and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Read more
Starcraft Antigua, Aruba, Homestead, Leisure Star, Orion, Settler, Shimera, Starcraft, Starlite, Travel Star 1998-2004 Fifth Wheel Trailers and Travel Trailers
On certain fifth wheel trailers and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Read more
Carriage Carri-Lite, Carriage, Carriage LS, Royals 1998-2003 Recreational Vehicles
On certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Read more
Monaco Coach Executive 2006-2007 Motor Homes
On certain motor homes equipped with Atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture. This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more
Yemen Travel Warning
This Travel Warning updates information on security incidents in Yemen and reminds U.S. citizens of the high security threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Yemen issued April 30, 2007.
The Department of State continues to strongly urge U.S. citizens to consider carefully the risks of traveling to Yemen. The security threat level remains high due to terrorist activities in Yemen, and U.S. citizens in Yemen should exercise caution and take prudent measures to maintain their security: maintain a high level of vigilance, avoid crowds and demonstrations, keep a low profile, vary times and routes for all travel, and ensure travel documents are current. The U.S. Embassy in Sanaa advises American citizens in Yemen to exercise particular caution at locations frequented by foreigners countrywide and at restaurants and hotels frequented by expatriates. From time to time, the Embassy may restrict official Americans from restaurants, hotels, or shopping areas. Read more