CarRecallWatchFebruary 12, 2021
School Bus Seat Belts May Be Improperly Anchored
Blue Bird ALL American School Bus 2020–2022Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2020–2022Blue Bird Vision 2019
Some school buses from the 2019 through 2022 model years have seats with built-in three-point seat belts that may have been installed incorrectly.
Stability Software May Pull Vehicle to One Side, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020–2021Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020–2021Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 2020+2 more models
The electronic stability control software can apply torque to one front wheel during certain evasive driving maneuvers, which may pull the vehicle unexpectedly to one side.
Emergency call system may be disabled, delaying crash help
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2017–2021Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2017–2021Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2017–2020+17 more models
Some 2017 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have had their communication module inadvertently deactivated during a service visit.
Engine Flywheel Can Detach, Causing Power Loss and Crash Risk
Freightliner Cascadia 2021–2022
The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to come loose.
February 11, 2021
Fuel Tank May Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Chevrolet Tahoe 2021GMC Yukon 2021
Certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles may have fuel tank shells that were built without adhesive between two of their layers.
Engine Flywheel May Detach, Causing Power Loss or Crash
Volvo VNL 2022
Some vehicles have engine flywheel capscrews that may not have been torqued correctly during assembly.
Trailer Brakes May Fail From Water Corrosion
Trail King Tkahg 2019–2021Trail King Tkamg 2019–2021Trail King Tkhdg 2019–2021+4 more models
Some trailers have disc brakes where the sealant on the front axle's brake chamber extension tube may be missing.
Transmission Fluid May Leak, Creating Crash Risk
Freightliner Business Class M2 2014–2019
A retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, which can cause a transmission fluid leak.
Fuel Hose May Leak or Disconnect, Raising Fire Risk
Nissan Rogue 2021
A fuel hose on certain vehicles may not be secured in the proper position, and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
February 10, 2021
Brake rotor may separate, causing loss of ABS and braking assist
BMW X5 2019–2021BMW X7 2019–2021BMW 740LI 2020–2021+9 more models
A welding defect in the integrated brake system's rotor and shaft may allow them to separate during hard braking.
Battery Cables May Chafe and Cause a Fire
MCI J4500 2018–2021MCI D45 CRT LE 2018–2020
Power cables in the battery compartment may have been improperly installed and routed, so they can rub against nearby parts over time.
February 8, 2021
Trailer Safety Chains May Break, Risking Detachment
Forest River Wildcat 2021
Certain 2021 travel trailers have safety chains that do not meet the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
BMW K 1600 GT 2011–2014BMW K 1600 GTL 2011–2014BMW K1300 S 2011–2014+8 more models
The fuel pump, and the auxiliary fuel pump on certain models, can crack and leak fuel while the motorcycle is being ridden.
Missing Axle Bearings Can Cause Trailer Wheels to Separate
PJ Trailers C4 2021PJ Trailers C5 2021PJ Trailers U6 2021+3 more models
Certain trailer axles may be missing an inner bearing.
February 5, 2021
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Cadillac Escalade 2007–2011Cadillac Escalade ESV 2007–2011Cadillac Escalade EXT 2007–2011+11 more models
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
Cadillac Escalade 2012Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012Cadillac Escalade EXT 2012+11 more models
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time when exposed to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Cadillac Escalade 2007–2009Cadillac Escalade ESV 2007–2009Cadillac Escalade EXT 2007–2009+11 more models
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Cadillac Escalade 2009–2010, 2013Cadillac Escalade ESV 2009–2010, 2013Cadillac Escalade EXT 2009–2010, 2013+11 more models
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014Cadillac Escalade ESV 2010–2014Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2010–2014+11 more models
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Emergency Call System May Send Crash Help to Wrong Location
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016–2020Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019–2020+2 more models
The software in the communication module of certain Mercedes-Benz Metris and Sprinter vans may fail to send the correct vehicle location through the automatic emergency call system (eCall) after a crash.
Left Reverse Light May Stay On in Other Gears
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020
The lighting control unit in certain 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles may malfunction, causing the left exterior reverse light to stay lit after the transmission is shifted out of reverse.
Loose dashboard could impair passenger airbag in a crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 2021Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020+1 more model
The dashboard surface on certain vehicles may not be properly secured to its base material.
Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2016–2021Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2016–2021Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2016–2021+76 more models
Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.
February 4, 2021
Tire Clearance Defect Can Lead to Blowouts and Crashes
Some of these trailers were built with a 4 1/4 inch spring hanger instead of the correct 5 1/4 inch hanger.
February 3, 2021
Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2012–2018Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2012–2018
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit on these Sprinter 3500 vans may become disabled.
Fuel Filler Pipe May Be Damaged in Rear Crash, Raising Fire Risk
Lexus RX 350 2019, 2021
A transport hook left on the rear of some Lexus RX 350 vehicles may not have been removed before sale.
Corroded Brake Calipers Can Cause Drag or Lost Braking
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2018–2020Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018–2020
Road salt can corrode the brake calipers on certain 2018-2020 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 motorcycles.
Rear Axle Shafts May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway
BMW 530i 2020–2021BMW 540i 2020–2021BMW 740LI 2021
Certain 2020-2021 BMW 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles may have output shafts that break at the rear wheels.
Gas Leak at Stove Can Cause Fire
Bigfoot 2500 Series 2020–2021
The saddle valve securing bolt on the three-burner Dometic cooktop may have been overtightened during assembly.
Certification label VIN may not match the vehicle
Yamaha YZF-R3 2019–2021Yamaha CZD300 2019–2020Yamaha MT-03 2020
The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label on certain Yamaha motorcycles and scooters may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle.