October 6, 2017
Trunk Items Can Short Subwoofer Wiring, Creating Fire Risk
Subaru WRX 2015
Certain 2015 WRX vehicles with the optional factory-installed trunk subwoofer may have a problem with the subwoofer wiring.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2012–2018Mercedes-Benz C 300 2012–2018Mercedes-Benz E550 2012–2017+21 more models
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
October 5, 2017
Driver Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
Chevrolet Colorado 2015–2016GMC Canyon 2015–2016Chevrolet Volt 2016
The driver's frontal airbag may not inflate correctly during the second stage of deployment in a high-speed crash.
Corroded heater connector can melt wires and cause fire
Audi A4 Allroad 2013–2016Audi A5 2013–2016Audi Q5 2013–2016
Corrosion inside the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater can cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
October 4, 2017
Front seat belts may detach, reducing crash protection
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2015Hyundai Sonata 2011–2014
Front seat belt linkages on these vehicles may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Hybrid Drive Can Short Circuit, Losing Power While Driving
Lexus HS 250 Hybrid 2010
A component inside the hybrid transaxle assembly may short circuit, causing a reduction or a complete loss of the power needed to move the vehicle.
September 29, 2017
Steering Can Be Lost if Pinion Gear Separates
Kia Soul 2014–2016Kia Soul EV 2014–2016
The pinion plug in the steering gear assembly may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear.
Faulty relay can stall engine and raise crash risk
Mitsubishi Outlander 2015–2017Mitsubishi Lancer 2015–2016Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015–2016+1 more model
A relay in the starter assembly electrical system may be defective.
September 28, 2017
Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash
BMW X3 2006–2010
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat, which tells the airbag system whether and how the passenger frontal airbag should deploy, can fatigue and develop cracks.
September 26, 2017
Incorrect tire label may lead to overloading or wrong tire pressure
RAM Promaster City 2015–2017
The tire placard on certain 2015-2017 RAM ProMaster City vans lists wrong information, such as the vehicle's weight capacity, number of occupants, tire pressure, or a "None" entry for the spare tire size when a full-size spare is installed.
September 25, 2017
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
Ford F-650 SD 2015Ford F-750 SD 2015
A castellated nut on the steer axle may not have been properly tightened at the factory, allowing the tie rod to loosen over time.
Missing Roof Rivets Can Weaken Rollover Protection
Ford F-150 2018
Some 2018 F-150 Raptor Super Cab trucks without a moonroof may be missing rivets where the structural roof braces attach to the roof rail.
Passenger Seat Belt May Not Hold in a Crash
Ford F-150 2017Ford F-250 SD 2017Ford F-350 SD 2017+2 more models
Certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually adjusted front passenger seats may have a seat belt anchor that is not adequately welded to the seat cushion frame.
September 22, 2017
Rear reflectors may be hard to see, raising crash risk
BMW F800 GT 2014–2016BMW F800 R 2015–2016
Certain 2014-2016 BMW F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles have rear side reflex reflectors that may not be properly visible in some traffic conditions, so the bike does not fully meet federal lighting and reflective device requirements.
Loose Driveshaft Can Puncture Fuel Tank, Causing Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2016Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2016
Some vans were built without a driveshaft catch strap.
Power Steering May Cut Out, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2015–2017
Certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans have electric power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
September 21, 2017
Engine May Stall From Crankshaft Failure, Raising Crash and Fire Risk
Kia Sorento 2017
The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated, so it can fail.
September 20, 2017
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak Fuel, Causing Fire Risk
Porsche Cayenne S 2003–2006Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2003–2006Porsche Cayenne 2004–2006
The fuel pump flange on certain gasoline-powered Porsche Cayenne vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
Front coil springs can fracture and puncture a tire
Some 2018 vehicles may have front coil springs that were improperly manufactured.
Engine bearings can wear and cause stalling
Hyundai Santa FE 2017
Some crankshaft assemblies may have been made with surface irregularities on the crankshaft pin.
Fuel Filter Flange May Crack and Leak, Raising Fire Risk
Volkswagen Touareg 2004–2007
The fuel filter flange on certain gasoline-powered vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
September 19, 2017
Power Steering May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 2017Mercedes-Benz E 300 2017+1 more model
Some vehicles have electric power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
September 18, 2017
Brake booster shield may be improperly installed, reducing braking
Dodge Durango 2011–2014Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014
Some 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles previously had a brake booster shield installed to keep water out of the brake booster.
September 15, 2017
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Crack in a Crash
Infiniti Q50 2017Infiniti Q50 Hybrid 2017
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
September 14, 2017
Front Seat Belts May Not Work as Intended in a Crash
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2017–2018Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2017–2018GMC Sierra 2500 2017–2018+1 more model
Certain front seat belt retractors were built with the wrong torsion bar, so the belts may not perform as designed during a crash.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2006
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the module.
September 12, 2017
Leaking Water Pump Can Cause Engine Fire
RAM 2500 2013–2017RAM 3500 2013–2017RAM 4500 2013–2017+1 more model
Certain RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks with 6.7L Cummins diesel engines may have Concentric-brand water pumps that lack a vent hole.
August 31, 2017
Rear Axle Shaft May Disconnect, Causing Loss of Drive
Dodge Durango 2017
Some 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles may have been built with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.
Rear Seat Belt May Unlatch in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles with the 8-passenger seating option may have a problem with the second-row seat belts.
Missing tire and rim info on label may raise crash risk
Jeep Cherokee 2017–2018
The Certification label on these vehicles was missing the tire and rim size information required by federal safety standards.