December 22, 2016
Front Wheel Hubs May Fail and Separate From Axle
Volvo VHD 2017Volvo VNL 2017Volvo VNM 2017
Some 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL and VNM trucks built between February 19, 2016 and June 21, 2016 have front wheel hubs that cannot support the front axle's gross axle weight rating.
Oil and water can contaminate truck brakes, reducing stopping power
Volvo VNL 2013–2017Volvo VNM 2013–2017Volvo VNX 2017
Incorrect software controlling the electronic air dryer can allow oil and water to get into the brake system of these trucks.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
Chrysler Aspen 2009Dodge Durango 2009Dodge RAM 3500 2010+1 more model
Moisture can get into the driver's frontal airbag inflator over time, which may cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
December 21, 2016
Side air bags may fail to deploy in a crash
Volvo S60 2017Volvo V60 2017Volvo XC60 2017
Certain 2017 Volvo vehicles built between August 16, 2016 and October 21, 2016 have driver and front passenger seat side-mounted air bags whose inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash.
Loose Ground Cable Can Shift Transmission Into Neutral
BMW X5 2016
A loose electrical ground cable connected to the engine's Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit can cause an under-voltage condition.
Key Can Be Removed Before Park, Risking Rollaway
Toyota 86 2017
On certain 2017 vehicles built between July 1 and August 11, 2016 with an automatic transmission and a traditional ignition key, the key may be removable even when the transmission is not in Park.
Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce or Cause Loss of Braking
Buick Envision 2016
Some 2016 Buick Envision vehicles built between January 19 and March 18, 2016 may have master cylinder brake lines that crack and leak brake fluid.
Passenger Airbag May Not Fully Inflate in a Crash
Lexus GX460 2017Toyota 4 Runner 2016
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles may have been made without ignition booster tablets.
December 20, 2016
ABS Module May Fail, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control
Volkswagen Jetta 2009–2010Audi A3 2009Volkswagen EOS 2009+4 more models
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail while the ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is activating.
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
BMW 535i 2016–2017BMW 430i 2017BMW 440i 2017+15 more models
Certain vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
December 19, 2016
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly in a Crash
Nissan Altima 2013–2015Nissan Rogue 2015–2016Nissan Maxima 2016
A front passenger seat occupant sensor (Occupant Classification System) module may be the wrong part for the seat it is installed in.
December 16, 2016
Passenger knee airbag may not deploy properly
Toyota Avalon 2016Toyota Camry 2017
Some vehicles built in August and September 2016 may have the front passenger knee airbag module attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
Engine may stall from faulty crankshaft or camshaft sensor
Dodge Journey 2016Jeep Compass 2016Jeep Patriot 2016
Certain 2016 vehicles built between May 9 and July 15, 2016 may have a crankshaft or camshaft sensor that works only intermittently.
Side Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
RAM Promaster 2017
Certain 2017 RAM ProMaster vehicles built between October 1 and December 7, 2016 have a seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash.
December 15, 2016
Passenger Air Bag May Wrongly Turn Off, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz GL350 2016–2017+9 more models
Some 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL and GLE vehicles built between April 2014 and May 2016 may have an incorrect calibration in the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS).
December 14, 2016
Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked
Mercedes-Benz E 350 2014–2016Mercedes-Benz SL 550 2013–2015Mercedes-Benz E 400 2015–2016+3 more models
A steering control unit in these vehicles may have improperly soldered contacts that can lose connection.
Loose Axle Bolts Can Fracture, Risking Crashes
Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 2015–2016Mercedes-Benz GL350 2015Mercedes-Benz GL450 2015+4 more models
Certain 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz SUVs built between September 29, 2014 and March 27, 2015 may have front and/or rear axle carrier bolts that were not assembled correctly.
Brake fitting may break, requiring harder pedal force and raising crash risk
A fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster on certain 2014 CLA250 vehicles built between December 14, 2012, and April 24, 2013, with gasoline engines may break.
December 9, 2016
Front Lower Control Arm May Crack, Risking Crash
Porsche 918 Spyder 2015
Certain 2015 model year vehicles built between November 2013 and July 2015 have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
Water Can Corrode Wiring and Trigger Unexpected Stability Control
Honda Ridgeline 2017
Some 2017 Ridgeline AWD trucks built between April 1, 2016 and August 11, 2016 may have water entering the rear wiring harness through a connector located under the truck bed drain hole.
Front control arm bolts may fail, risking crash
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2016–2017Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2016–2017
Certain 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles built in mid-2016 have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail because of an assembly error.
December 6, 2016
Alternator stator can short out, causing engine stall
Suzuki DL650 2012–2016
The alternator stator in certain motorcycles may not resist heat well enough.
December 5, 2016
Rear seatback may fail in a crash, letting luggage fly forward
Ford Fusion 2017
On certain vehicles built in late September 2016, the left rear seat back pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
Front seat belt cable may fail in a crash
Ford Fusion 2013–2016Lincoln MKZ 2013–2015
Heat from a seat belt pretensioner firing during a crash can cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
December 2, 2016
Liftgate Can Drop Suddenly Due to Corroded Support
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011–2012, 2016
The liftgate support outer tube may have inadequate anti-corrosion protection, so salt and water can cause it to rust.
Cooling Fan Corrosion Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk
Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit 2010–2014
Corrosion of the under-hood cooling fan assembly can occur when fluid gets into it.
Rear side air bag may fail or spray debris in crash
Chevrolet Malibu 2017
A weld on the right-hand rear side air bag inflator may be insufficient.
November 30, 2016
Trailer brake lights may stay on, confusing other drivers
Kia Sorento 2016–2017Kia Sportage 2017
A tow hitch wiring harness in certain vehicles can malfunction, causing the trailer brake lights to stay constantly illuminated.
November 29, 2016
Power Sliding Door May Open Unexpectedly While Driving
Toyota Sienna 2011–2016
The power sliding door on certain Sienna minivans may fail to open when commanded, such as when the door is frozen shut.
November 28, 2016
Driver's seat may move during a crash, raising injury risk
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2016Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2016
Certain left-side seat adjusters in these vans may allow the seat to move during a crash.