Exemplary Equipment Queries
The Center for Auto Safety is the nation’s premier independent, member driven, non-profit consumer advocacy organization dedicated to improving vehicle safety, quality, and fuel economy on behalf of all drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
The table below lists the largest number of recalls arising from NHTSA Equipment Queries (EQs)
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Ricon Corporation |
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Investigation No.: EQ08-011 |
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Manufacturer: Ricon |
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M/M/Y: S Series, K Series Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts |
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Subject: Threshold Warning System |
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Opened: 29-Jul-08 |
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Closed: 04-Mar-10 |
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Comments: [07E-095, 07E-097] 126 associated recalls |
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Webasto Product North America, Inc. |
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Investigation No.: EQ10-007 |
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Manufacturer: WEBASTO |
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M/M/Y: Webasto Hollandia 600/700/TVS 900 produced 2002 through 2010 |
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Subject: Failure of adhesive bond between sunroof glass and frame |
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Opened: 19-Aug-10 |
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Closed: 06-Aug-12 |
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Comments: [10E-038] 111 associated recalls |
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Dometic Corporation |
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Investigation No.: EQ08-010 |
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Manufacturer: Dometic |
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M/M/Y: Two-Door Refrigerators, 2003-06 |
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Subject: Refrigerant Leak |
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Opened: 23-Jun-08 |
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Closed: 08-Dec-08 |
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Comments: [08E-032] 83 associated recalls |
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Dimplex North America, Ltd. |
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Investigation No.: EQ10-006 |
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Manufacturer: DIMPLEX |
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M/M/Y: MODELS # 47-1001, 47-1010-R, APT-135 made 1/1998 – 12/2008 |
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Subject: Fireplaces overheat |
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Opened: 22-Jun-10 |
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Closed: 28-Mar-10 |
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Comments: [10V-201] 10E-027 and 23 additional associated recalls |
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Norcold, Inc. |
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Investigation No.: EQ10-010 |
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Manufacturer: NORCOLD |
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M/M/Y: 1200 series refrigerators made 1/1/2003-10/6/2010 |
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Subject: Thermal switch thermocouple |
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Opened: 14-Dec-10 |
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Closed: 09-Jan-12 |
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Comments: [10E-049] 23 associated recalls |