Latest Vehicle Recalls

The newest car, truck and SUV safety recalls from NHTSA, explained in plain English.

Every recall, including buses, trailers, RVs and motorcycles.

August 23, 2021

Front seatbelt may be misrouted and fail to restrain in a crash

Recall 21V653

Ford F-150 2021

Some 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab trucks may have front seatbelt webbing that is routed incorrectly.

16,430vehicles affected

Control Display May Freeze, Delaying Emergency Lighting

Recall 21V654

PL Custom Type III 2021

This recall covers a 2021 PL Custom Type III emergency vehicle built on a Ford E-450 chassis.

1vehicle affected

Steering Arm May Detach, Causing Loss of Steering

Recall 21V655

Reitnouer Trailers Reitnouer Trailers 2017–2019

Certain 2017-2019 Reitnouer steer axle trailers equipped with Dexter Ingersoll Smart-Steer self-steer axles may have a steering arm that can detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.

264vehicles affected

August 20, 2021

Loose Rear Seat Belt Retractor May Fail in a Crash

Recall 21V649

Chevrolet Malibu 2016–2021Cadillac XT4 2019–2021

Some rear seat belt retractors may be installed with loose or missing fasteners, so the retractor may not work properly during a crash.

402vehicles affected

High-Voltage Battery Can Catch Fire When Fully Charged

Recall 21V650

Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020–2022Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2022

The high-voltage traction battery in certain 2020-2022 vehicles can catch fire when it is charged to full or nearly full capacity.

52,414vehicles affected

Fuel Line Can Detach, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk

Recall 21V651

Volkswagen Taos 2022

A fuel supply quick-connector under the hood may detach from the fuel supply line, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

16,737vehicles affected

August 19, 2021

Rear brakes may lose signal and reduce stopping power

Recall 21V648

Peterbilt 367 2021–2022Peterbilt 389 2021–2022Peterbilt 567 2021–2022+1 more model

The Hill Start Assist valve assembly, mounted on a cross member, may not have enough clearance from the rear axle.

163vehicles affected

August 18, 2021

Wrong tire label could lead to improper tire use and crash risk

Recall 21V646

BMW X4 2022

The tire information label on these vehicles may list the wrong tire size and inflation pressure.

13vehicles affected

Stability Control Software Error Can Cause Loss of Control

Recall 21V647

Bentley Bentayga 2021

Some 2021 Bentley Bentayga vehicles have incorrect software in the chassis control module.

28vehicles affected

August 17, 2021

Diesel fuel leak can cause fire in motorhomes

Recall 21V642

Newmar Dutch Star 2021–2022Newmar New Aire 2021–2022Newmar Ventana 2021–2022

A fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head may develop a leak.

140vehicles affected

Rear lights too bright, can impair other drivers' vision

Recall 21V643

Swab Wagon Chevrolet 3500 2018–2019Swab Wagon Chevrolet 2500 HD 2017Swab Wagon Ford F-350 2019

These medic vehicles have Code 3 7x9 stop-tail-turn-reverse LED lights that may be brighter than federal limits allow.

4vehicles affected

Window vent may detach, raising crash and injury risk

Recall 21V644

Renegade Classic 2018–2020Renegade Garage 2018–2020Renegade Ikon 2018–2020+2 more models

Certain Renegade recreational vehicles equipped with Lippert Hehr 6400 series windows may have an adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window and can fail over time.

418vehicles affected

Storage Box Can Melt or Catch Fire From Exhaust Heat

Recall 21V645

Renegade Vienna 2019–2021Renegade Villagio 2019–2021

Exhaust temperatures can cause the storage box in certain recreational vehicles to melt or catch fire.

304vehicles affected

August 16, 2021

Lights Too Bright, Could Impair Other Drivers' Vision

Recall 21V641

Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus 2015–2020

Certain emergency vehicles from 2015 through 2020 are equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights that may be brighter than federal limits allow.

49vehicles affected

August 15, 2021

Display May Lock Up, Delaying Emergency Lighting Control

Recall 21V640

Ferrara Igniter 2020

This recall covers a 2020 Igniter emergency vehicle equipped with a Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD display, which controls emergency lighting and HVAC functions.

1vehicle affected

August 13, 2021

Incorrect Axle Bearings May Cause Wheel Lockup

Recall 21V636

Grand Design Imagine 2021

Certain 2021 Imagine recreational trailers equipped with Dexter D30 axles may have been assembled with incorrect inner bearings.

54vehicles affected

Emergency Truck Lights Too Bright, Can Impair Other Drivers' Vision

Recall 21V637

PL Custom Freightliner M2 2016

Certain 2016 Freightliner M2 emergency vehicles were built with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights that may be brighter than federal lighting limits allow.

4vehicles affected

Wrong front passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash

Recall 21V638

Mercedes-Benz C 350 2012–2015Mercedes-Benz C250 2012–2015Mercedes-Benz E 350 2011–2014+3 more models

Some Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have had an incorrect front passenger airbag installed during a previous repair.

205vehicles affected

Air Bag Software May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 21V639

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020

The air bag control unit software in certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 vehicles may not activate the front seat belts and front passenger air bag properly in a crash.

66vehicles affected

August 12, 2021

Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Fail and Injure Occupants

Recall 21V632

RAM 1500 2015–2020RAM 2500 2015–2016RAM 3500 2015–2016

Certain Ram pickups have a side curtain air bag inflator whose end cap can detach, or whose inflator housing can rupture.

212,373vehicles affected

Rear toe links can corrode and break, risking loss of control

Recall 21V633

Buick Lacrosse 2013Buick Regal 2013Chevrolet Malibu 2013

Some rear toe links on these vehicles were coated with too much electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection.

32,894vehicles affected

Brake Fluid Leak Could Cause Loss of Brakes

Recall 21V634

Utility Bodywerks RAM 4500 2019–2020Utility Bodywerks RAM 5500 2019–2020

Certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks modified by Utility Bodywerks may have rear brake caliper flexible lines routed improperly.

4vehicles affected

Fuel Tank Flange May Crack and Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 21V635

Land Rover LR4 2010–2016Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2010–2013

The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank can crack, which may cause a fuel leak.

111,746vehicles affected

August 11, 2021

Parking Brake Cable Can Rub, Risking Brake Failure

Recall 21V631

Ford Transit 2015–2020

Some 2015-2020 Ford Transit vehicles may have had an incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit installed.

30vehicles affected

August 10, 2021

Diesel Fuel Heater May Overheat, Melt and Cause Fire

Recall 21V623

Starcraft Bus Allstar XL 2017–2018

The electric fuel heater inside the fuel module can overheat.

4vehicles affected

Fuel Pump Module Leak Can Cause Engine Stall

Recall 21V625

Ford Bronco Sport 2021–2022Ford Escape 2021Lincoln Corsair 2021

The fuel delivery module in these vehicles may leak inside the fuel tank.

13,773vehicles affected

Trailers Missing Reflectors Can Be Hard to See at Night

Recall 21V626

Cottrell 1-CAR 2019–2021

Certain Cottrell 1-Car Carrier trailers were built without the side and rear reflex reflectors required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.

878vehicles affected

Plate Holder May Rub Rear Wheel, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V627

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018–2020Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019–2020

The gear teeth on the license plate holder and rear swingarm may be misaligned, which can allow the rear axle nut to loosen.

1,506vehicles affected

Fire pump can lose power and water pressure

Recall 21V628

Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator 2009–2021Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar 2009–2021

The fire water pump solenoid on these emergency vehicles may corrode internally.

12vehicles affected

Loose Rear Wheel Studs Could Cause Wheel Detachment

Recall 21V629

Polaris Slingshot 2020–2021

Certain vehicles have rear wheel studs that may not have been fully pressed into the axle.

4,744vehicles affected

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