Mitsubishi has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2007 through 2008 Outlander vehicles equipped with LED type stop lamps and distributed in the United States and Puerto Rico.  They stated that the brake lamp switch may malfunction and cause stop lamps to not illuminate during braking application.

The failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied will not provide warning to following traffic and could result in a crash.   Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch.  The recall is expected to begin during Febuary 2009.  Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

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Triumph has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Rocket III Touring Motorcycle.  They stated that there could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail.

The pannier rail may, after time, be weakened leading to a full fracture of the rail and possible loss of pannier and rail from the motorcycle.  Dealers will replace the pannier rail.

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Rifled Air Conditioning has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2001 Chevrolet Express private transport vehicles equipped with Ricon platform style wheel chair lifts.  These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 404 “Platform lift installations in motor vehicles”.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheel chair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  RAC is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge.  Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or RAC at 1-800-627-1707.

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Chrysler has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2009 Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles.  They stated that the tire pressure monitor (TPM) sensors may not transmit the actual tire pressure.  This could result in the driver not being aware of low pressure.

Operation of the vehicle with low tire pressure could result in tire damage and cause a crash without warning.  Dealers will replace the TPM sensors.  The recall is expected to begin during December 2008.  Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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New York Bus Sales is recalling Ricon wheelchair lifts which is installed on Ford School buses model E450.  They stated that the vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 404, “Platform lift installations in motor vehicles.”  The anti stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  New York Bus Sales is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge.   Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or New York Bus Sales at 1-315-687-3969.

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BMW has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 through 2008 Mini Cooper S vehicles.  They stated that the centrally located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper.  It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a persons leg.

If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.  Dealers will replace the tailpipe with a new shorter one free of charge.  The recall is excpected to begin during January 2009.  Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.

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