CarRecallWatchSeptember 11, 2018
Doors May Open in a Crash, Increasing Injury Risk
Ford Edge 2018Lincoln MKX 2018
Some vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended.
September 10, 2018
Charge cord can overheat and melt, risking fire
Ford Focus Electric 2012–2015Ford C-Max 2013–2015Ford Fusion Hybrid 2013–2015
Certain 120V portable charge cords supplied with some plug-in hybrid and electric Ford vehicles were made without a thermistor, a temperature-sensing part.
September 7, 2018
Steering Assist May Cut Out, Then Return Suddenly
Cadillac Escalade 2015Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015Chevrolet Suburban 2015+3 more models
Electric power steering assist in these vehicles may be lost for a moment and then return suddenly.
Seat Heaters Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Cadillac CTS 2014–2016
Flexible heating mats in the front seats may become damaged over time, causing the seat heaters to produce excessive heat.
High-Mount Brake Light May Stop Working, Raising Crash Risk
Acura NSX 2017
Road vibration can loosen the metal screws that hold the circuit board for the high-mounted center brake light.
Fuel tank couplers may leak, creating a fire risk
Acura NSX 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles may have crossover pipe couplers between the left and right fuel tanks that can leak fuel.
Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire
Nissan Murano 2015–2017Nissan Maxima 2016–2017Nissan Pathfinder 2017–2018+1 more model
Brake fluid can leak from the ABS actuator pump onto an internal circuit board.
September 6, 2018
Passenger Knee Airbag Cover May Detach in Cold Crashes
Infiniti QX50 2019
The passenger-side knee airbag trim cover may separate unexpectedly from its module in a crash in very cold temperatures, instead of splitting along its designed tear seam.
September 5, 2018
Wiring Wear Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk
Toyota Prius 2016–2018
The engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit can rub against its cover at this connection and wear through over time.
Charging cord may fail, causing shock or fire
Volvo XC60 2019
Certain 2019 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrids use AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems.
Wrong rear wheel size on certification label may lead to unsafe tire or rim choice
Mitsubishi Outlander 2018–2019
The certification label on certain 18-inch alloy wheel models lists an incorrect rear rim size.
August 31, 2018
Seat Belt Sparks Could Ignite Interior, Causing Fire
Ford F-150 2015–2018
Some front seat belt pretensioners can throw sparks when they fire during a crash.
August 30, 2018
Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking
Buick Lacrosse 2018–2019Buick Regal 2018–2019Cadillac XTS 2018–2019+7 more models
The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating.
Loose Brake Pedal Can Cause Loss of Braking
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2015–2016+3 more models
Certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Tahoe Police Pursuit, and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles may have a brake pedal pivot nut that loosens over time.
August 29, 2018
Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Toyota Avalon 2012
Some seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced during a prior repair with parts that wrongly signal the air bag system that the seat belt is always buckled.
August 23, 2018
Rear Axle May Lose Oil and Cause Loss of Drive
RAM 1500 2018–2019
The rear differential on these trucks may not have been filled with enough oil at the factory.
Fuel Pump May Leak in a Crash, Raising Fire Risk
Mini Countryman 2017–2019
Some 2017-2019 MINI Countryman vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump.
August 22, 2018
Brake Pedal May Move Out of Position, Reducing Braking
Volvo XC40 2019
Certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles may have brake pedals that were not correctly riveted.
August 21, 2018
Ignition Can Slip Into Accessory Mode and Stall Engine
Nissan Frontier 2017–2018Nissan Versa 2017–2018Nissan Versa Note 2017–2018+4 more models
Some vehicles with a mechanical key ignition can have the ignition switch move from the run position to the accessory position over time.
August 20, 2018
Water Leak Can Cause Unintended Airbag Deployment
Volkswagen Atlas 2018
A twisted air conditioning drain tube in certain 2018 vehicles can let water drain into the air bag control module.
Loose Power Cables Can Arc and Cause a Fire
Ford Edge 2018Ford Flex 2019Lincoln MKT 2019+1 more model
Some power supply cables at the starter and alternator may not have been properly secured.
August 16, 2018
Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 2018+4 more models
Some 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS models may have rear brake caliper pistons that were not coated correctly.
Trailer May Separate From Tractor, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow.
August 15, 2018
Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been manufactured incorrectly, so the airbag could fail to deploy properly during a crash.
Rear Seatbacks May Move Forward in Hard Braking or Crash
Volvo XC40 2019
Some 2019 model-year vehicles may have rear seats that lack the lock strikers that hold the seatback in place.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Volkswagen Passat 2017–2018Volkswagen Atlas 2018
Some brake caliper bracket mounting bolts may not have been tightened enough.
August 9, 2018
Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk
Dodge Grand Caravan 2018–2019Jeep Compass 2018–2019Dodge Journey 2018+1 more model
Some rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, which can allow gas pockets to form in the brake system.
Engine May Stall or Fail to Start Due to Faulty Control Module
Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2019Chrysler Town And Country 2017–2018Dodge Grand Caravan 2017–2018+14 more models
The powertrain control module, the computer that manages the engine, may contain a voltage regulator chip on its circuit board that can fail.
August 3, 2018
Sunroof Glass May Detach While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2018Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2018
Some panoramic sunroofs may have been installed with a bonding primer that was incorrectly made during manufacturing.
Child Seat Anchor May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz E 400 2018
Some 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio and E400 4Matic Cabrio vehicles may have had their child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) improperly installed.