April 12, 2021
Steering bolts may fracture, risking loss of steering
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2021–2022Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX 2021–2022Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2021–2022
Certain 2021-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, EFX, and HDX school buses may have a steering arm and tie rod bolt with a defective seam.
Steering bolts may fracture, risking loss of steering
Fccc MT 45 2021–2022Fccc MT 55 2021–2022Fccc XC Chassis 2021–2022+12 more models
Certain heavy-duty trucks have steering arm and tie rod bolts that may contain a defective seam, which can cause the bolt to fracture.
April 10, 2021
Power Steering Can Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Spartan Fire Gladiator 2019–2021Spartan Fire Metrostar 2019–2021
Pressure can build inside the power steering pump and break its shaft seal.
April 9, 2021
Bedroom Emergency Window May Be Hard to Open
Keystone Bullet 2020–2021
The bedroom emergency egress window on certain trailers may have an incorrect crank handle installed.
Loose Engine Nut Can Stall Scooter and Raise Crash Risk
Yamaha Smax 2015–2020
The primary sheave nut on certain Yamaha XC155 scooters may loosen and fall off.
April 8, 2021
Driver's seat belt may fail to tighten in a crash
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2016Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2016GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2015
A cable that connects the driver's seat belt to the seat can wear out and break.
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly
Chevrolet Traverse 2010–2019Buick Enclave 2010–2015, 2017GMC Acadia 2011–2016
Some vehicles have side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Rear Ramp Door Can Detach From Trailer Frame
Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2020–2021
Some 2020-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail travel trailers may have ramp door fasteners installed improperly, causing the fasteners to strip.
Rear Rail May Weaken, Risking Bumper or Tow Bar Detachment
Jaguar XE 2017–2018, 2020
Some replacement rear rail assemblies installed during a service repair were built with missing spot welds.
Rear Plate May Break, Causing Sudden Height Drop
Honda CBR1000RR 2021
The rear cushion connecting plates on certain motorcycles may have been installed incorrectly.
April 7, 2021
Trailer Slider Rail May Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Utility Trailer VS2DC 2006–2021Utility Trailer VS2DX 2006–2021Utility Trailer VS3DX 2006–2021
Certain Utility Trailer VS2DC, VS2DX and VS3DX trailers may be missing a horizontal weld that attaches a mild steel angle to the slider rail used for super doubles and pintle hook operations.
Firmware Fault Can Cut Drive Power Suddenly, Raising Crash Risk
New Flyer XE40 2013–2021New Flyer XE60 2018–2021New Flyer XHE40 2016–2019+2 more models
Firmware errors in the inverters of certain transit buses can cause the electric drive system to shut down while the vehicle is operating.
April 6, 2021
Spare Tire Can Block Left Taillight, Raising Crash Risk
Keystone Passport 2021
The spare tire on certain 2021 Keystone Passport trailers is mounted to the rear wall in a way that blocks the view of the left taillight.
Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+7 more models
Certain 2019 Sprinter vans sold under the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz names have a power steering return line hose that may detach from its connection.
Battery May Shut Down Without Warning, Causing Loss of Power
Arcimoto FUV 2019–2021Arcimoto Deliverator 2020–2021Arcimoto Roadster 2020–2021+1 more model
The vehicle's inverter firmware may allow the traction battery to shut down without warning.
April 5, 2021
Dashboard display can be too bright, hindering vision
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+5 more models
The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster of certain 2019 Sprinter vans may not be adjustable and can appear too bright in some lighting conditions.
Pin Box May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Forest River Flagstaff 2021Forest River Rockwood 2021
Certain 2021 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood fifth wheel RVs may have a pin box that is under-rated for the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
VIN Mismatch May Hide Open Safety Recalls
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) 2019
On this vehicle, the VIN printed on the dashboard and certification label does not match the VIN on the body-in-white.
Steering arm bolts can shear, risking a crash
Stargate Dump Trailer 2018–2019
Certain 2018 and 2019 Stargate dump trailers equipped with the Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle have a bolt-on steer arm at the 8-7/8" tie-rod location.
Bolts May Crack and Let Aerial Lift Base Separate
Altec Aerial Device 2017–2018
Rotation bearing fasteners on certain aerial device vehicles may develop stress corrosion cracking.
April 4, 2021
Engine may cut power and stall, raising crash risk
Infiniti Q50 2021Infiniti Q60 2021
The engine control module (ECM) software may wrongly reduce engine power and fuel supply after it detects rapid acceleration.
April 1, 2021
Parking brake may engage unexpectedly, raising crash risk
International LT 2021International RH 2021
A spring inside the spring brake chamber can allow the pressure plate to shift and wear a hole through the diaphragm.
Brake Valve May Fail, Causing Unintended Brake Application
International HV 2021International LT 2021International MV 2021+1 more model
A retainer inside the SC-3 single check valve of the air brake system may not be properly seated, so the valve may not isolate the air source when pressure is applied.
Rearview Camera May Fail, Raising Backover Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 2021Mercedes-Benz E 350 2021Mercedes-Benz E 450 2021
The parking control unit in certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350, E 450, and AMG E63 vehicles may fail to display the rearview camera image.
Steering Shaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering Control
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2017–2018+2 more models
The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement.
Air Bags and Seat Belts May Not Deploy in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2021Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2021Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2021+16 more models
A faulty electrical contact in the seat position switch can stop the driver and passenger air bags and the seat belt force limiters from activating properly during a crash.
Tailgate Side Spoilers May Detach From Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020–2021Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 2021
Some of these vehicles may have tailgate side spoilers that were not installed correctly, so the spoilers can come loose and detach while driving.
Front Wheel Arch Covers May Detach, Creating Road Hazard
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020–2021
The front wheel arch covers on the fenders may not have been installed correctly, so they can come loose and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Truck May Drift Out of Its Lane at Certain Speeds
Mack Anthem (An) 2018–2022Mack Granite (Gr) 2018–2022Mack Granite (Gu) 2018–2022+3 more models
Certain Mack Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle heavy trucks from model years 2018 and 2019 are equipped with a camelback rear suspension and electronic stability control.
March 31, 2021
Loose Shock Absorber Bolts May Cause Loss of Control
Porsche Macan 2021
Some 2021 Porsche Macan vehicles may have shock absorber screw connections on the front and rear axles that were not tightened properly.