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.

April 12, 2021

Steering bolts may fracture, risking loss of steering

Recall 21V255

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.

1,252vehicles affected

Steering bolts may fracture, risking loss of steering

Recall 21V256

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.

12,470vehicles affected

April 10, 2021

Power Steering Can Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V252

Spartan Fire Gladiator 2019–2021Spartan Fire Metrostar 2019–2021

Pressure can build inside the power steering pump and break its shaft seal.

243vehicles affected

April 9, 2021

Bedroom Emergency Window May Be Hard to Open

Recall 21V250

Keystone Bullet 2020–2021

The bedroom emergency egress window on certain trailers may have an incorrect crank handle installed.

216vehicles affected

Loose Engine Nut Can Stall Scooter and Raise Crash Risk

Recall 21V251

Yamaha Smax 2015–2020

The primary sheave nut on certain Yamaha XC155 scooters may loosen and fall off.

4,262vehicles affected

April 8, 2021

Driver's seat belt may fail to tighten in a crash

Recall 21V245

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.

2,568vehicles affected

Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly

Recall 21V246

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.

108vehicles affected

Rear Ramp Door Can Detach From Trailer Frame

Recall 21V247

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.

110vehicles affected

Rear Rail May Weaken, Risking Bumper or Tow Bar Detachment

Recall 21V248

Jaguar XE 2017–2018, 2020

Some replacement rear rail assemblies installed during a service repair were built with missing spot welds.

3vehicles affected

Rear Plate May Break, Causing Sudden Height Drop

Recall 21V249

Honda CBR1000RR 2021

The rear cushion connecting plates on certain motorcycles may have been installed incorrectly.

89vehicles affected

April 7, 2021

Trailer Slider Rail May Detach, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V243

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.

2,752vehicles affected

Firmware Fault Can Cut Drive Power Suddenly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V244

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.

227vehicles affected

April 6, 2021

Spare Tire Can Block Left Taillight, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V240

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.

233vehicles affected

Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss

Recall 21V241

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.

4,444vehicles affected

Battery May Shut Down Without Warning, Causing Loss of Power

Recall 21V242

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.

252vehicles affected

April 5, 2021

Dashboard display can be too bright, hindering vision

Recall 21V235

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.

1,285vehicles affected

Pin Box May Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V236

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).

211vehicles affected

VIN Mismatch May Hide Open Safety Recalls

Recall 21V237

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.

1vehicle affected

Steering arm bolts can shear, risking a crash

Recall 21V238

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.

6vehicles affected

Bolts May Crack and Let Aerial Lift Base Separate

Recall 21V239

Altec Aerial Device 2017–2018

Rotation bearing fasteners on certain aerial device vehicles may develop stress corrosion cracking.

120vehicles affected

April 4, 2021

Engine may cut power and stall, raising crash risk

Recall 21V234

Infiniti Q50 2021Infiniti Q60 2021

The engine control module (ECM) software may wrongly reduce engine power and fuel supply after it detects rapid acceleration.

12,943vehicles affected

April 1, 2021

Parking brake may engage unexpectedly, raising crash risk

Recall 21V226

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.

615vehicles affected

Brake Valve May Fail, Causing Unintended Brake Application

Recall 21V227

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.

845vehicles affected

Rearview Camera May Fail, Raising Backover Crash Risk

Recall 21V228

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.

6vehicles affected

Steering Shaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering Control

Recall 21V229

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.

4,992vehicles affected

Air Bags and Seat Belts May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 21V230

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.

8,634vehicles affected

Tailgate Side Spoilers May Detach From Vehicle

Recall 21V231

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.

5,215vehicles affected

Front Wheel Arch Covers May Detach, Creating Road Hazard

Recall 21V232

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.

2,362vehicles affected

Truck May Drift Out of Its Lane at Certain Speeds

Recall 21V233

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.

557vehicles affected

March 31, 2021

Loose Shock Absorber Bolts May Cause Loss of Control

Recall 21V224

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.

10vehicles affected

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