February 22, 2021
Front Passenger Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly
A ground connection for the front passenger airbag may not be mounted properly.
Loose Steering Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
Spartan Fire Gladiator 2019–2021Spartan Fire Metrostar 2019–2021
Steering gear mounting bolts in certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles may become loose and back out.
February 19, 2021
Rearview camera may be blocked or go dark in reverse
BMW 330i 2019–2021BMW 840i 2019–2021BMW M340I 2019–2021+18 more models
When the vehicle is shifted into Reverse, part of the rearview camera image can be obscured, or the screen may not turn on.
Weak Welds Could Let Rear Suspension Mounts Separate
KME Predator SS Pumper 2013–2020KME Predator Panther Pumper 2014–2020KME Predator Pumper 2013–2017+3 more models
Some fire trucks and emergency vehicles have rear axle suspension and torque rod mounts that may not have been welded strongly enough to the axle.
Wheels May Bend or Break, Raising Crash Risk
Volvo VNL 2022
Certain wheels fitted to these trucks, Alcoa Mirror Polish wheels in size 22.5 x 8.25, may not be able to support their load under certain circumstances.
Loose steering gear bolts can cause steering trouble and crashes
E-One Cyclone II 2020E-One Typhoon 2020E-One Typhoon N 2020
Certain 2020 fire apparatus may have steering gear mounting bolts that can loosen and back out over time.
Trailer ABS Wiring May Cause Loss of Braking Control
KME TDA 2001–2020
Certain tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks have an Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer that may have incorrect wire connections.
February 18, 2021
Power liftgate may drop unexpectedly on slopes, risking injury
Mazda CX-30 2020–2021
On certain vehicles, the power liftgate can partially lower on its own when fully opened and the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.
Overstated load ratings can lead to overloading and crash risk
Ford F-350 SD 2020
Certain 2020 F-350 Super Duty trucks with the 6.7L diesel engine, single rear wheels, 4x4 Crew Cab and Long Box may have incorrect payload capacity, Accessory Reserve Capacity, and truck camper weight values printed on their labels and loading documentation.
Loose steering gear bolts can cause loss of steering control
Newmar Dutch Star 2020–2022Newmar Essex 2020–2022Newmar King Aire 2020–2022+2 more models
Steering gear mounting bolts on certain motorhomes may become loose and back out over time, which can make the vehicle difficult to steer.
Loose Front Brake Disc Could Cause Loss of Control
BMW X5 2021
Certain vehicles may have had the right front brake disc assembled with incorrect fasteners.
Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Ford F-250 SD 2020–2021Ford F-350 SD 2020–2021Ford F-450 SD 2020–2021+2 more models
Some pickups and Super Duty trucks from the 2020 and 2021 model years may have had their windshield improperly bonded to the body during manufacturing.
Sunroof May Keep Closing After Engine Is Turned Off
BMW 228i 2020–2021BMW M235I 2020–2021
If the driver starts an automatic sunroof close and then turns the vehicle off or locks it with the key, the sunroof may keep closing anyway.
Trailer Frame Cross Member May Crack and Detach
Trail King Tksa 2021
Certain 2021 Trail King TKSA trailers have a cross member in the slide pan frame that may develop cracks over time.
Warning lights may not show during display restart
Autocar Xpeditor 2019–2021Autocar Legend 2021–2022
The instrument display in these trucks may restart while the vehicle is running.
Trailer ABS Sensor Cables May Be Wired Wrong
Great Dane Champion 2021–2022Great Dane Everest 2022
Certain trailers equipped with the WABCO 2S/2M iABS anti-lock brake system may have the sensor cables plugged into the wrong ports on the electronic control unit.
Turbo Heat Shield May Detach and Become a Road Hazard
Autocar Xpeditor 2018–2021
A turbocharger heat shield on certain vehicles may fail and detach from the vehicle while driving.
February 17, 2021
Front air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Ford Ranger 2004–2006
Certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger vehicles may have a replacement driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator that can explode over time.
Rearview camera may display late or be blocked
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+5 more models
The rearview camera image may not appear within 2 seconds after you start backing up, and the camera picture can be covered by the emergency call (eCall) pop-up window if that system is activated while the vehicle is in reverse.
Passenger airbag may deploy too fast, risking child injury
Audi Q7 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles have an air bag control module that may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when an unbelted child is seated in the front passenger seat.
Battery ground cable may break, causing sudden engine shutdown
International LT 2017–2021International Lonestar 2018–2021
The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connection point may break.
Engine Flywheel Can Detach, Causing Power Loss
Kenworth T680 2021–2022Kenworth T800B 2021–2022Kenworth T880 2021–2022+6 more models
The capscrews attaching the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, so the flywheel can come loose from the engine.
Brake lights may fail to illuminate, raising crash risk
Newmar Dutch Star 2017–2021Newmar Kountry Star 2021
The brake light switch can rub against the windshield wiper mechanism.
Stability Control May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2021–2022Blue Bird ALL American School Bus 2022
Certain school buses may have a hydraulic brake control unit (ECU) that was not programmed correctly.
Stability Control May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus 2022
Certain 2022 Blue Bird All American buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (ESC) may have a hydraulic brake control unit that was not programmed correctly.
Side Stand Can Fail, Causing Motorcycle to Fall
Ducati Xdiavel 2016–2018
The side stand bracket on these motorcycles may fatigue under load over time.
February 16, 2021
Front Control Arm May Affect Handling, Raising Rollover Risk
Ford Bronco Sport 2021
Some vehicles may have been built with incorrect front lower control arms.
Loose rear suspension bolts can affect handling and crash risk
Ford Bronco Sport 2021
Some 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles may have loose or missing bolts in the rear suspension subframe assembly.
Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments
Ford Mustang 2005–2014Ford Ranger 2004–2011Ford Fusion 2008–2012+5 more models
Some front air bag inflators used as replacement service parts may rupture when the air bag deploys.
February 12, 2021
Loose Brake Caliper Bolt May Reduce Braking Power
Newmar Kountry Star 2021Newmar Ventana 2021
One of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver-side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.