March 11, 2021
Steering Link May Separate, Risking Loss of Control
Nissan Murano 2020
Some vehicles may have a left or right transverse link that was not manufactured correctly.
March 10, 2021
Brake Pedal May Detach, Causing Lights to Stay On
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+5 more models
The retaining washer and bolt that attach the brake pedal to its bearing block can loosen and come off.
Sliding Door Lock May Fail to Hold in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+1 more model
The auxiliary lock on the electric sliding door may be the wrong type for this door design.
Rear Suspension Bolts May Break, Causing Steering Loss
Ford Explorer 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020
Some 2020 vehicles may have rear lower control arm bolts that were not heat-treated during manufacturing.
Tires May Fail, Causing Sudden Air Loss or Tread Separation
Ford F-250 SD 2018–2020Ford F-350 SD 2018–2020Ford Escape 2019+1 more model
Certain Continental tires on these Ford trucks and SUVs may have been cured for too long during production.
Rear Head Restraints May Detach in a Crash
BMW X5 2021BMW X5 Hybrid 2021BMW X7 2021+1 more model
The head restraints on the outer second-row seats may be the wrong type for the vehicle.
Loose suspension parts can detach and cause loss of control
Porsche 718 Spyder 2021Porsche 911 2021Porsche Redundant Boxster 2021+2 more models
Certain suspension components on these vehicles may not have been tightened to the correct specification at the factory, so they can loosen over time.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards
Ford Fusion 2006–2012Lincoln MKZ 2006–2012Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2012+4 more models
The driver's side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly or May Eject Debris
Audi A6 2019–2021Audi A7 2019–2021Audi A6 Allroad 2020–2021+4 more models
A passenger air bag may have been manufactured with an incorrect score line, the weakened seam that controls how the bag opens.
ABS Module Can Short Circuit and Cause an Engine Fire
Genesis G80 2017–2020Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in these vehicles can malfunction and short circuit.
ABS Module May Short Circuit and Cause an Engine Fire
Genesis G70 2019–2021
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles can malfunction and short circuit.
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Mazda B-Series Truck 2007–2009
The driver-side front air bag inflator in these trucks can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity and heat.
March 9, 2021
ABS Module May Fail, Reducing Braking and Crash Risk
RAM Promaster City 2020–2021
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in certain vehicles may have internal damage.
Exhaust tube can tear, leaking hot gas and raising fire risk
Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck 2017–2019
A flexible exhaust tube on certain generator-equipped trucks may tear, releasing hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment.
Steering may bind and become hard to control
Autocar Legend 2020–2021
On certain 2020 and 2021 Autocar Legend vehicles, the steering column tilt control cable can contact the steering shaft.
Headlight and wiper wiring can disconnect, causing sudden light and wiper loss
Autocar Legend 2020
The wiring harness that powers the headlights and windshield wipers may become disconnected while the vehicle is being driven.
Brake and tail lights mounted too high, reducing visibility
Nova Bus LFS 2008–2021
The brake lights and tail lights on these buses are mounted with their center line higher than federal standards allow.
March 8, 2021
Spare Tire Carrier Can Detach From Trailer
Forest River Cardinal 2021Forest River Wildcat 2021
The spare tire carrier on certain 2021 Forest River fifth wheel trailers may have been installed incorrectly, so it can come loose from the trailer.
Mirror Glass May Detach, Reducing Visibility
Hino NE8J 2020Hino NH1A 2020Hino NJ8J 2020+3 more models
The mirror glass on certain vehicles may not be bonded properly to its carrier plate, so it can come loose while driving.
March 5, 2021
Loose front subframe bolts may weaken crash protection
Ford Mustang Mach E 2021
Some front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, so they could be loose.
Furnace Flue Can Leak Exhaust Into Living Space
Forest River Cardinal 2021Forest River Wildcat 2021
A furnace flue on these RVs may become misaligned because the furnace hold screws are not sufficient to keep the furnace secured during travel.
Tires may fail suddenly, risking loss of control
Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019
Some tires on these vehicles may have been cured (baked) for too long during manufacturing.
Lights May Be Too Bright, Risking Other Drivers' Vision
Custom Truck & Body Works Ford F-550 2016Custom Truck & Body Works International 4000 2018
The 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights on these vehicles may be brighter than federal lighting limits allow.
Front control arm can detach from corroded frame, risking loss of control
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2013–2015
Road salt and salt water can corrode the front cross member on certain 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles, which can cause the front lower control arms to detach from the vehicle.
March 4, 2021
Loose Steering Gear Bolts May Cause Steering Trouble
Ferrara Inferno 2019–2020
The steering gear mounting bolts on certain 2019-2020 Ferrara Inferno vehicles may become loose and back out.
Electrical short can cause engine fire, park outside
Kia Sportage 2017–2021Kia Cadenza 2017–2019
The electrical circuit in the brake system's Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can start a fire in the engine compartment.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
Nissan Altima 2020–2021
The tie rod ball joint fastener on the steering linkage was not tightened properly at the factory.
Passenger Front Airbag May Tear When Deployed
Infiniti FX35 2003, 2006–2008Infiniti FX45 2006–2008
The passenger-side front airbag cushion in these vehicles may have been folded incorrectly.
March 3, 2021
Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Porsche Macan S 2015–2018Porsche Macan Turbo 2015–2018Porsche Macan 2017–2018+1 more model
The front passenger seat's occupancy sensor mat can degrade over time and fail to detect an occupant sitting in the seat.
Wheels May Separate From Vehicle, Raising Crash Risk
Volkswagen Atlas 2021Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2021
Some wheels may have had their lug bolt holes machined incorrectly.