May 20, 2016
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Detach and Fall on Operator
Ford Transit 2015
The wheelchair lift platform may crack at its side plate, or its mounting may fail because folding link arm pivot holes are too large, allowing bearings to shift out of position.
May 17, 2016
Driveshaft Bond Can Fail, Causing Loss of Rear Power
The carbon-fiber driveshaft can separate from its rear flange because the adhesive bond holding them together may fail.
Front driveshaft joint can fail, causing loss of traction
BMW X5 2011BMW X5 Diesel SAV 2011BMW X6 2011+1 more model
The front driveshaft universal joint on these vehicles may not seal out water and debris.
Front seatbelt retractor plates may break in a crash
Kia Forte 2013
Some 2013 Kia Forte vehicles built between September 10, 2012 and October 31, 2012 may have front seatbelt retractor retaining plates whose screws were not properly tightened.
May 16, 2016
Third-Row Seatback May Loosen and Separate from Seat Frame
Chrysler Town And Country 2016Dodge Grand Caravan 2016
Some 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans built between March 16 and March 17, 2016 have third-row seatback nuts that were incorrectly torqued during assembly.
Front Axle Shafts May Break Without Warning
RAM 1500 2016
Some 2016 RAM 1500 trucks built between February 19 and March 3, 2016 may have front halfshafts that were incorrectly manufactured.
Clutch Spring Can Break, Causing Loss of Gear Shifting
Fiat 500 2012–2016
Certain Fiat 500 vehicles with a manual transmission may have a clutch diaphragm spring that can fracture and fail.
Power Loss Can Occur, Raising Crash Risk
Fiat 500e 2013–2016
The power inverter module in certain Fiat 500e electric vehicles may experience voltage spikes.
Rear Wheel Lock Nuts May Loosen, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz SLK300 2016
Some 2016 SLK300 vehicles built between January 19, 2016 and April 19, 2016 may have improperly manufactured lock nuts on the rear wheel tie rod connection.
May 11, 2016
Right axle shaft can break without warning, risking crash
Jeep Cherokee 2016
Certain 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between October 3, 2015 and March 22, 2016 may have a right halfshaft that was incorrectly manufactured.
Left Axle Shaft May Break Without Warning
Jeep Cherokee 2016
Certain 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between September 30 and October 2, 2015, may have a left halfshaft that was manufactured incorrectly.
Driver Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
Jeep Wrangler 2011–2016
Some 2011-2016 Jeep Wranglers built with right-hand drive may have a clockspring assembly that becomes contaminated with dust.
Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Jeep Wrangler 2007–2010
The clockspring assembly in the steering column can become contaminated with dust, which may cause the driver's frontal air bag circuit to fail.
Steering Column May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering Control
Subaru Outback 2015–2017Subaru Legacy 2016–2017
The steering column on certain vehicles may have been improperly machined.
May 6, 2016
Power Steering Hose May Rupture, Causing Loss of Steering Assist
Dodge Journey 2009–2016
In cold weather, the power steering return hose can rupture when the engine is started.
Rear license plate light may fall out, hard to see at night
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2015–2016
The license plate illumination lamp on certain vehicles built between September 2014 and March 2016 may fall out.
May 5, 2016
Brakes may lose anti-lock and stability control
Chevrolet Malibu 2016
A memory chip in the electronic brake control module can fail on certain 2016 Chevrolet Malibus built in early March 2016.
May 4, 2016
Sunroof may close unexpectedly, risking occupant injury
Volvo XC90 2016
The sunroof switch on the overhead console may not be recessed enough to prevent it from being pressed by accident.
April 29, 2016
Windows May Separate From Vehicle in a Crash
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2015–2016Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2015–2016Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2015–2016+1 more model
Some vans had multiple layers of paint applied during manufacturing.
April 28, 2016
Trailer brake lights may fail to light when braking
RAM Promaster 2014–2016RAM Promaster City 2015–2016
Some RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vans from model years 2014 to 2016 may have a software error in the Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module.
Front Control Arm Welds Can Fail, Causing Loss of Steering
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2016–2017Cadillac Escalade 2016Cadillac Escalade ESV 2016+5 more models
Certain large SUVs and pickups from 2016 have front upper control arms that may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Missing key warning chime can raise theft risk
Chevrolet Sonic 2013–2016Chevrolet Trax 2013–2016Chevrolet Spark 2013–2015
Some 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio may not sound the audible warning chime when the key is left in the ignition after the ignition is turned off and the driver waits 10 minutes or longer before opening the door.
April 27, 2016
Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift to First Gear
Ford F-150 2011–2012Ford Expedition 2012Ford Mustang 2012+1 more model
Some vehicles have an automatic transmission that can unexpectedly downshift into first gear regardless of how fast the vehicle is moving.
Transmission May Lock in Park or Neutral While Driving
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016
A loose electrical connection in the brake-transmission shift interlock solenoid can cause the solenoid to lose function.
Driver seat may not hold you securely in a crash
Ford Fusion 2016
Some 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles built in a narrow window in March 2016 may have a driver seat track whose rear riser was improperly welded to the seat track rail.
Stability Control May Fail Due to Wet Brake Fluid
Subaru Legacy 2015Subaru Outback 2015
Some 2015 vehicles were built with brake fluid that may contain too much moisture.
April 26, 2016
Passenger Air Bag May Not Turn Off With Child Seat
Nissan Sentra 2013–2016
The front passenger seat belt bracket can become deformed when it is used to secure a child restraint system.
Low tire pressure warning may not alert driver
Volkswagen Touareg 2016
Certain 2016 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles built between July 2015 and March 2016 have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System that may be improperly calibrated.
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
Infiniti Q50 2014–2017Nissan Altima 2013–2016Nissan Leaf 2013–2016+14 more models
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Rear toe links may crack, risking loss of steering
Ford Explorer 2014–2015
Some 2014-2015 Ford Explorers built between January 17, 2014 and May 31, 2014 may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links.