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February 2011 recalls

105 recalls were announced in February 2011.

What the numbers show

Critical
2
Severe
62
High
37
Moderate
3
Low
1

Of the 105 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 2% are Critical, 59% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

101–105 of 105

  • SevereNHTSA·11V085000·2011-02-02

    King of the Road Recalls RVs with Fire-Prone Refrigerators

    King of the Road is recalling Crown, Marquis, Royal Villa, and Royalite RVs from 1997 to 2007 because the refrigerator safety shutoffs may not prevent fires caused by hydrogen gas leaks.

    Product
    KING OF THE ROAD — KING OF THE ROAD CROWN, MARQUIS, ROYAL VILLA, ROYALITE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·11V049000·2011-02-01

    Ford Recalls 2009-2010 F-150 Trucks for Door Handle Defect

    Ford is recalling 2009-2010 F-150 trucks because a door handle spring housing may fracture, potentially allowing the door to open in a side impact crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·11719·2011-02-01

    Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine for Injury Hazard

    Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 50 Model 40 V-Twin engines used in riding mowers because misrouted wiring may fail to shut off the engine, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·11V077000·2011-02-01

    Daimler Trucks Recalls Freightliner Models for Missing Tire Pressure Labels

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2011 Freightliner and other trucks because labels are missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures, which could lead to tire failure.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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