November 29, 2018
Fuel Hose Can Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016–2017
The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at its lower connecting point, where the transition hose meets the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve, and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.
Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving, Creating a Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 2019Mercedes-Benz E 450 2019
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Wagon and E63S AMG Wagon vehicles have a tailgate-mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached.
Steering May Lock in One Position, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2015–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2017–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2015, 2018+5 more models
A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, which could cause the steering to become stuck in one position.
November 28, 2018
Corroded front brake lines can reduce braking
Porsche Panamera 2018
Some 2018 Porsche Panamera hybrid vehicles may have front axle brake lines that corrode over time.
Ski bag strap may tear and detach in a crash
Porsche Cayenne 2017–2018Porsche Macan 2017–2018Porsche Macan S 2017–2018+2 more models
Certain Porsche vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag may have had the ski bag fastening strap sewn with incorrect thread.
Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid, Creating Fire Risk
Ford Focus 2016–2018
Certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 1.0L engine and six-speed manual transmission may have a clutch that can fracture.
Right Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy Fully
Honda Pilot 2019Honda Ridgeline 2019
The clip that holds the right center pillar trim panel in place may fit loosely because its mounting holes are larger than intended.
November 27, 2018
Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Audi A4 Allroad 2017–2018Audi A5 2018
A passenger-side front air bag inflator module mounting screw may not have been tightened enough.
Passenger Airbag Status Light May Show Wrong Status
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S 2018–2019+8 more models
The infotainment (audio) head unit in these vehicles may incorrectly display the front passenger airbag as "ON" when it is actually off, or the status may not display correctly at all.
Seat Belt May Not Tighten in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2019+7 more models
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have a seat belt buckle that can incorrectly detect a properly fastened belt as unfastened.
Steering Assist May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
A sensor inside the electric power steering unit may fail, which can switch off the power steering assist.
November 26, 2018
Key-in-ignition chime may not sound, raising theft risk
Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2019Volkswagen Jetta 2019
Certain vehicles without keyless entry may not sound an audible warning from the instrument cluster when the driver's door is opened with the key still in the ignition.
Loose engine rods can cut power and raise crash risk
BMW F 850 GS 2019
The engine connecting rods on this motorcycle may not have been installed properly.
November 20, 2018
Passenger Seat Sensor May Loosen, Raising Airbag Injury Risk
RAM 1500 2019
The seat track position sensor on the manually adjusted passenger seat may come loose and move out of position.
November 19, 2018
Fuel Pump Flange May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk
Audi Q7 2007–2012Audi Q5 2009–2012
Some vehicles from 2007 to 2012 were previously repaired for a fuel pump flange issue by installing butyl tape to the flange as a temporary fix until permanent replacement parts became available.
November 16, 2018
Missing or incorrect owner's manual may raise crash risk
Honda Civic 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles may have been built without the owner's guide, or with an owner's guide that does not properly include required information.
November 15, 2018
Tire Sidewall Cords May Expose, Causing Rapid Air Loss
Certain Bridgestone tires with specific date codes, size 425/65R22.5, may have exposed sidewall steel body cords.
November 14, 2018
Transmission May Not Hold Park, Risking Rollaway
Ford F-250 SD 2019Ford F-350 SD 2019Ford F-450 SD 2019
A casting defect in the automatic transmission case on certain 2019 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks may prevent the park pawl assembly from being properly secured.
Rear Head Restraints May Not Hold Firm in a Crash
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2018Audi RS 3 2018Volkswagen E-Golf 2018+1 more model
Some rear seat frames may have head restraint guide sleeves that were welded incorrectly to the seat frame.
Power Steering Pump May Seize, Losing Steering Assist
Suzuki SX4 2012–2013
The power steering pump in certain vehicles may seize, causing a loss of power steering assist.
Middle Row Seat May Shift in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Ford Expedition 2018Lincoln Navigator 2018
Some 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may be missing one or both J-Channel reinforcement brackets in the second-row center seat track assemblies.
Driver Airbag Cover May Detach, Raising Injury Risk
Lincoln Nautilus 2019
Certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles without Adaptive Front Steering may have a driver frontal airbag module whose plastic cover can detach when the airbag deploys.
Fuel Leak Near Sensor Can Cause Fire Risk
Ford Explorer 2018
Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
November 13, 2018
Software error may block GPS location for emergency crews
Volvo S90 2017–2019Volvo V60 2017–2019Volvo V60CC 2017–2019+5 more models
A software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) can cause the telematics and driver support systems to malfunction.
November 9, 2018
Sliding Doors May Not Latch, Risking Opening While Moving
Honda Odyssey 2018–2019
Certain sliding side doors on these minivans have latch assemblies that can stick and fail to properly engage the door strikers.
November 8, 2018
Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly While Driving
Jeep Wrangler 2018
The right rear passenger door latch on certain vehicles may not be in the correct position, so the door may not latch properly.
November 6, 2018
Rear Fold-Away Seat May Not Stay Locked in a Crash
Ford Transit 2015–2018
Some Ford Transit vans have a rear foldaway seat cushion that may not stay locked in the upright position when a load is applied, such as in a crash or sudden stop.
November 1, 2018
Engine Valve Springs May Break, Causing Stalls
Subaru Impreza 2012–2014Scion FR-S 2013Subaru BRZ 2013+1 more model
The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture.
Fuel Warning May Not Show Empty Tank, Risking Stalls
Subaru Legacy 2018Subaru Outback 2018
A software error in certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles can cause the low fuel warning light to stay off at the intended remaining fuel level.
Airbags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Buick Encore 2019Chevrolet Spark 2019Chevrolet Traverse 2019+1 more model
Some vehicles of this group have a Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM), the airbag control unit, that may still be set to manufacturing mode.