Diamler Trucks has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2007 through 2010 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel DD15 EPA07 engines which were manufactured with the grid heaters.  They stated that increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.

A short circulated grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.  The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by Detroit Diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater.  Owners may contact Detroit Diesel at 313-592-5800 and Diamler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

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Diamler Trucks has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2007 through 2010 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel DD15 EPA07 engines which were manufactured with the grid heaters.  They stated that increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.

A short circulated grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.  The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by Detroit Diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater.  Owners may contact Detroit Diesel at 313-592-5800 and Diamler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

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Ferrari has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 1995 through 1999 Ferrari 355 and 355 F1 vehicles.  They stated that independent automobile repair facilities may have improperly installed certain screw clamps that are located in close proximity to the fuel lines and that fasten the water sleeve to the thermostat connection.  The improper installation of these screw clamps may damage the fuel supply lines.

Fluid could leak into the engine compartment, causing smoke and, in some circumstances, a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.  Dealers will install a new fuel divider block, which will serve to provide a greater distance between these screw clamps and the fuel lines.  This will eliminate  the possibility of any damage to the fuel supply pipes which could cause fluid leakage.  This service will be preformed free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during December 2009.  Owners may contact Ferrari at 201-816-2600.

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BMW has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2009 motorcycles.  The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine start functions may fail.

Insuch a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine off/start functions would be rendered inoperative.  In some cases,  engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.  Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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Chrysler has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2001 through 2004 Jeep grand Cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with Chrysler recall NO. 06V-197 completed or seat heater elements service replacement.  They stated that the front seat electric heater elements could overheat.

Overheating could potentially cause fire or injury.  Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or before November 23, 2009.  Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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BMW has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2009 motorcycles.  The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine start functions may fail.

Insuch a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine off/start functions would be rendered inoperative.  In some cases,  engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.  Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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