December 16, 2022
Suspension Bracket Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control
Peterbilt 320 2015–2023Peterbilt 520 2015–2023
Certain refuse trucks with Haulmaax/EX suspensions have suspension tracking rod brackets that may fail and detach from the forward drive axle.
Hood Mirror May Break Off and Fall Onto the Road
Peterbilt 579 2022–2023
The molded hood mirror assemblies on these trucks can break at the pivot joint.
Coolant Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power
Some 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles may have an Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) that was not sealed properly, allowing coolant to leak inside the unit.
December 15, 2022
Passenger air bag may not turn off for a child seat
Chevrolet Equinox 2023GMC Terrain 2023
The occupant classification system in the front passenger seat may fail to properly disable the front passenger air bag when a small child or child restraint is detected in the seat.
Seat Belt Pretensioner Can Ignite Carpet and Cause Fire
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017–2023
After a crash in which the seat belt pretensioner deploys, its exhaust gas can ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, which can start a vehicle fire.
Windshield wiper arms may break, reducing visibility
Entegra Accolade 2023Jayco Seneca 2023
Certain 2023 motorhomes may have front windshield wiper arms that can break, causing the wipers to stop working.
Entry door window can detach from trailer frame
Airstream Base Camp 2017–2022
The adhesive bond holding the glass to the metal frame of the entry door window can fail, allowing the glass to separate from the frame.
Overhead Cabinet Fasteners May Fail and Detach
Airstream Interstate 2022–2023
The fasteners holding the overhead galley cabinet in certain Airstream Interstate motorhomes may fail.
December 14, 2022
Weld Defect May Impair Front Crash Sensors
Chevrolet Malibu 2022–2023
A front impact bar, which is part of the vehicle's frame structure, may not be fully welded to the front frame rail.
Fuel Tank Paint May Peel, Risking Leaks and Fire
Ford E-350 2022–2023Ford E-450 2022–2023Ford F-59 2021–2022
The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank can peel over time.
Battery Cells May Overheat When Fully Charged, Risking Fire
Polestar Polestar 1 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles have defective high-voltage battery cells that may cause the battery to overheat when it is fully charged.
Front suspension strut may lose air and cause loss of control
Audi e-tron GT 2022
A retaining ring on top of the front suspension strut may come loose, allowing air to escape from the strut's spring.
Side Airbag Sensors May Not Be Secured, Risking Misdeployment
Ford Bronco 2021–2022
Side impact sensors on the right or left side of some vehicles may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
December 13, 2022
Wiring to RV fridge can melt, causing fire risk
Forest River Salem 2023Forest River Stealth EVO 2023Forest River Wildwood 2023
The 8-gauge wire that powers the 12-volt refrigerator in these travel trailers may lack proper over-current protection.
Front Strut Ring May Loosen, Risking Loss of Vehicle Control
Porsche Taycan 2021Porsche Taycan 4S 2021
A retaining ring on the top of the front suspension strut may come loose, which can cause the strut to dislodge and the air spring to lose air.
HVAC Controls May Fail, Reducing Windshield Defrost and Defog
Entegra Expanse 2023Jayco Solstice 2023
The HVAC system's controls, including the defrost and defog functions, may become inoperative.
Battery Can Catch Fire While Charging
Easymile EZ10 2018–2019
The 48-volt battery in certain 2018 and 2019 EZ10 autonomous shuttles may be defective.
December 12, 2022
Steering Arm Can Fracture, Risking Loss of Steering Control
East Manufacturing Frame Dump Trailer 2018–2021
The steering arm on certain frame dump trailers may fracture, especially at low speed and under high side loads.
Improperly installed GPS can cause sudden loss of drive power
Volvo Bus 9700 2022
Certain buses may have had their GPS devices installed incorrectly.
Engine stop button may fail, raising injury risk
Prevost X3-45 2017–2018
The engine stop button located in the engine compartment may fail to stop the engine.
Incompatible tires can reduce grip and raise crash risk
Freightliner Business Class M2 2019–2023Freightliner 114SD 2020–2023Western Star 4900 2019–2022+3 more models
Certain heavy trucks are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims.
December 11, 2022
Battery vapor buildup may cause fire or injury
Demers MXP153E 2022
The rear battery compartment may lack a ventilation hole.
December 9, 2022
Overheating HVAC System Can Cause a Fire
Braun Ambulances Chief XL 2014–2022Braun Ambulances Express 2014–2022Braun Ambulances Express Plus 2014–2022+5 more models
Excessive voltage can damage the condenser fan relay in the vehicle's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Engine may stall while riding, raising crash risk
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 2015–2018Kawasaki Ninja H2 2019–2021Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 2018, 2020–2021+8 more models
The camshaft chain tensioner plunger in these motorcycles can lock up, which may cause the engine to stall while the bike is being ridden.
Speedometer May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Kawasaki ZX1002R 2022
A software error in the multi-function meter can cause the motorcycle's speed display to fail.
Gear indicator may show wrong gear, risking crash
Fccc MT50E 2021–2022
The gear position indicator (PRNDL display) on these electric walk-in vans may not show the correct gear.
December 8, 2022
Daytime Running Lights May Stay On With Headlights, Reducing Visibility
Cadillac CT4 2020–2023Cadillac CT5 2020–2023Buick Envision 2021–2023+8 more models
Certain Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles may have daytime running lights that do not turn off when the headlights are on.
Tailgate May Open While Driving, Spilling Cargo
RAM 1500 2019–2022RAM 2500 2019–2022RAM 3500 2019–2022
The tailgate on certain Ram pickups may not latch properly because the tailgate strikers are misaligned with the box latch.
Loose Brake Pad Clip Can Reduce Braking or Cause Crash
Hyundai Translead DRY Van Trailer 2020–2021Hyundai Translead Reefer Trailer 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 dry van and reefer trailers may have a retaining clip in the disc brake pad retaining assembly that can become loose or detach.
Steering Knuckle May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering
Kia Forte 2023
A manufacturing error may cause the front left steering knuckle to crack.