CarRecallWatchApril 10, 2019
Airbag System Software May Turn Off Passive Safety Features
Fiat 500X 2019Jeep Renegade 2019
Some 2019 Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade vehicles have incorrect software in the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module, the unit that manages airbags and other passive safety features.
Driver Knee Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Lexus ES 2019
Some driver knee airbag assemblies in this vehicle, mounted to the lower instrument panel, may have been improperly installed.
Steering assist may fail, making steering harder and raising crash risk
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016–2017
Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans, sold or registered in 23 states and Washington DC, have aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly
Certain 2019 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles may have an instrument panel assembly that was improperly manufactured.
April 9, 2019
Headlights May Aim Incorrectly, Reducing Driver Visibility
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019+1 more model
Certain vehicles equipped with LED high performance headlights may have a headlamp range adjustment sensor that was not mounted or calibrated correctly.
April 8, 2019
Brake master cylinder may fail, causing sudden brake loss
Audi Q5 2018–2019Audi SQ5 2018–2019
The brake master cylinder casting in these vehicles may be too short.
Damaged Engine Block Heater Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Ford F-150 2015–2019Ford F-250 SD 2017–2019Ford F-350 SD 2017–2019+2 more models
Some pickup trucks with an engine block heater had a previous repair under an earlier recall.
April 4, 2019
Windshield Wipers May Stop Working, Reducing Visibility
Mazda MAZDA3 2016–2018
A defective windshield wiper relay can cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's view of the road.
PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Melt, Risking Fire
BMW 325i 2006BMW 325xi 2006BMW 330i 2006+6 more models
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
April 3, 2019
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Ford F-550 2018
This recall covers one 2018 emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis and fitted with Whelen brake lights.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Tip-In Injury
Ford Transit 2014–2017Ford E-150 2014–2016Mobility Specialists Ford E-150 2017
This recall covers certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans that were modified by Mobility Specialists, Inc.
March 28, 2019
Sun visors may lack required airbag warning label
Dodge Charger 2019
Some 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles may have driver and passenger sun visors that lack the required air bag warning information.
Foldaway Seat May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Ford Transit 2015–2018
Certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway rear seats may have a seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when it is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position.
Loose Passenger Seat Bolts Can Shift Seat in a Crash
Jeep Cherokee 2019
Certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may have loose mounting bolts on the front passenger seat.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Ford F-550 2018Freightliner M2 2018
On certain emergency vehicles fitted with Whelen brake lights, the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on how the vehicle's wiring is set up.
Rear Seat May Not Lock in Crash or Sudden Stop
Ford Transit 2018
Certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans that were modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in the upright position when it is under load, such as during a crash or a sudden stop.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Ford F-550 2018
On certain 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles fitted with a B-27 Minuteman body and Whelen brake lights, the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
RAM 5500 2018
This recall covers one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis by Blanchat Mfg., Inc.
Moisture Can Cause Taillights to Fail, Reducing Visibility
Acura MDX 2014–2019Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2019
Certain Acura MDX and MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles may allow moisture to enter the tailgate lid lights.
March 27, 2019
Incorrect tire label may lead to wrong tire size or pressure
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019
The tire information label on certain vehicles contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications.
Load capacity label may be illegible, risking overloading
Toyota 4 Runner 2019Toyota Avalon 2019Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2019+14 more models
The text on the vehicle's load capacity label may become hard or impossible to read.
March 26, 2019
Brake lights may light up without pedal pressed
Chevrolet C3500 2018Chevrolet G4500 2018Ford E-350 2018+6 more models
Certain 2018 ambulances and emergency vehicles built on specific Ford, Chevrolet, Freightliner and International chassis are equipped with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Ford F-650 2018
Certain trucks with Curbtender equipment have Whelen brake lights that may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on how the vehicle's wiring is set up.
Rear Seat May Not Lock Upright, Raising Injury Risk in a Crash
Ford Transit 2015–2018Ford F-250 2007Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2015+3 more models
Certain shuttle vehicles built on Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250 platforms and equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when it is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position.
Brake lights may turn on without brake pedal pressed
International Workstar 2017–2018Ford F-650 SD 2018Freightliner M2 2018+2 more models
Certain emergency vehicles built on several truck chassis were equipped with Whelen brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
March 25, 2019
Brake Switch May Stick On, Allowing Unexpected Rolling
Nissan Altima 2019
The brake switch bracket may be installed in the wrong location, so the brake switch can remain in the ON position even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
March 22, 2019
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Ford F-550 2019
Some 2019 first responder vehicles built on a Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Rear Seat May Not Stay Locked in a Crash or Sudden Stop
Ford Transit 2015–2019Ford Transit Connect 2018RAM Promaster 2016
Certain vans modified with Freedman Seating GO-ES rear seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
March 20, 2019
Rear Wheel Sensor Wiring May Disable Anti-Lock Brakes
Honda Odyssey 2018–2019
Some 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles modified with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion may have rear wheel speed sensor harnesses routed to the wrong rear wheels.
Side Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in Side Crash
Volkswagen Atlas 2019Volkswagen Passat 2020
An incorrect driver or front passenger side impact airbag may have been installed in certain vehicles.