October 7, 2015
Passenger airbag may not deploy properly in low-speed crash
Mini Cooper 2014–2016Mini Cooper S 2014–2016BMW I3 2014–2015+1 more model
The passenger-side frontal airbag in these vehicles may not deploy properly in a low-speed crash.
Corroded Front Springs Can Fracture and Puncture Tires
Hyundai Elantra 2011Hyundai Sonata 2011
Road salt can corrode the front coil springs on certain 2011 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata vehicles.
Headlights may not light the road well enough, raising crash risk
Volvo VAH 2015–2016Volvo VHD 2015–2016
Some trucks built between April 2014 and August 2015 may have headlights that do not meet the minimum light intensity required by federal lighting standards.
October 6, 2015
Vehicle Can Shift Out of Park Without Brake Pressed
Kia Sorento 2011–2013
On certain 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles built between October 2009 and January 2013, the brake-shift interlock mechanism can chip or crack if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever.
October 2, 2015
Fuel Leak and Engine Stall Risk: Fire and Crash Hazard
Mazda MAZDA3 2015–2016
Certain vehicles built between May 21, 2015 and August 25, 2015 have a fuel tank shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter the fuel tank emissions system.
October 1, 2015
Fuel Tank May Crack in Crash, Raising Fire Risk
Ford Fusion 2016Lincoln MKZ 2016
Certain vehicles produced in September 2015 may have a fuel tank with insufficient wall thickness.
September 30, 2015
Truck Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Crash
Certain stripped chassis trucks built between June 1 and August 11, 2015 may have an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improperly adjusted shift cable.
Adaptive cruise control may brake unexpectedly
Ford F-150 2015
Some vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control can falsely detect an obstacle in the road ahead and apply the brakes on their own.
September 29, 2015
Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away
Ford Escape 2001–2008Mercury Mariner 2001–2008
On certain 2001-2004 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with a remanufactured CD4E transmission installed, the bolt securing the manual shift lever may not be properly tightened.
Rear axle may fracture, risking loss of control
Ford Windstar 1998–2003
Some 1998-2003 Ford Windstar vehicles had their rear axles previously repaired to guard against cracking from corrosion.
Wiper Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Buick Enclave 2016Chevrolet Traverse 2016GMC Acadia 2016
The windshield wiper motor in certain vehicles built between August 18 and September 24, 2015 can overheat during use because of a manufacturing defect.
September 28, 2015
Fuel Tank May Detach, Raising Fire Risk
Ford Explorer 2016Ford Taurus 2015Lincoln MKS 2015
Some vehicles built on July 24, 2015 may have had their fuel tank attachment bolts insufficiently tightened during production.
September 25, 2015
Rear seat may not latch, risking belt protection in a crash
Land Rover Range Rover 2015Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015
The second-row seat back in certain vehicles may not latch properly, especially in the center section.
Hybrid System May Limit Speed and Stall, Raising Crash Risk
Honda Accord Hybrid 2014–2015
Electrical interference can cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode.
September 24, 2015
Hood Can Open While Driving, Blocking View
Chrysler Town And Country 2016Dodge Grand Caravan 2016
Certain vehicles built between August 19 and August 27, 2015 may have hood striker bolts that loosen over time.
Driver's Window Switch Can Short and Cause Fire
Buick Rainier 2006–2007Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007GMC Envoy 2006–2007+2 more models
Fluid can enter the driver's door master power window switch module and cause corrosion.
September 23, 2015
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Fiat 500L 2015
Some 2015 models built between April 23 and May 10, 2015 may have a passenger-side front airbag that was not folded properly during assembly.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
RAM 2500 2016RAM 3500 2016RAM 4500 2016+1 more model
Certain 2016 Ram 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 trucks built between July 31 and August 13, 2015, with a 6.7L Cummins diesel engine may have an Engine Control Module (ECM) that can short circuit.
Air Bags May Deploy Late or Not at All in a Crash
Mitsubishi I-Miev 2012Mitsubishi Mirage 2014
Due to increased resistance in the air bag system's impact sensor, the frontal air bag may deploy late, and the side and curtain air bags may not deploy at all in a crash, particularly when the SRS warning light is illuminated.
September 22, 2015
Power Steering Pump May Seize, Causing Loss of Steering Assist
Suzuki SX4 2012–2013
The power steering pump may seize because there is not enough clearance between the pump body and the power steering fluid control valve.
September 21, 2015
Incorrect certification label on 2011 Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011
Certain 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles built on December 3, 2010 have certification labels that were installed with incorrect information.
September 18, 2015
Wipers May Stop Working, Reducing Driver Visibility
Toyota RAV4 2009–2012Toyota RAV4 EV 2012–2014
Water can drip onto the joint connecting the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
September 15, 2015
Transmission Software Can Damage Drive Shaft, Causing Power Loss
Honda Civic 2014–2015Honda FIT 2015
Certain vehicles built between January and November 2014 (Civic) and March 2014 to May 2015 (Fit) have transmission software settings that can damage the transmission drive pulley shaft.
September 14, 2015
Corroded Front Springs Can Fracture and Puncture Tires
Nissan Versa 2007–2012
Road salt can corrode the front coil springs on certain Nissan Versa vehicles, and a corroded spring may fracture.
September 11, 2015
Steering may send unexpected inputs, risking loss of control
Jaguar F-Type 2016
The electric power steering system in this vehicle is still set to the supplier's factory operating mode.
Owner's manual may misdescribe airbag warning light
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014
The owner's handbook may incorrectly describe how the Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp works.
September 10, 2015
Engine debris can cause sudden stalling and crash risk
Hyundai Sonata 2011–2012
Metallic debris may not have been fully removed from the engine crankshaft during manufacturing.
September 8, 2015
Brake lights may fail to turn on, raising crash risk
Hyundai Accent 2009–2011
The brake light switch in certain Accent vehicles built between March 2009 and February 2011 may malfunction.
September 4, 2015
Passenger airbag may not protect occupants in a crash
Honda Odyssey 2003
Some 2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles built in late August 2002 were fitted with the wrong passenger-side frontal airbag module.
September 3, 2015
Rear Defogger Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Cadillac ATS 2013–2016
The coil antenna module that powers the rear window defogger can overheat when it cycles repeatedly or runs continuously.