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.

January 15, 2021

Washer Fluid Contaminated With Brake Fluid Can Block Vision

Recall 21V014

Ford Explorer Police Intercept 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020

Some of these vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid.

283vehicles affected

January 14, 2021

Incorrect axle and tires can overload trailer, raising crash risk

Recall 21V009

Heartland Mallard 2021

Some trailers were built with the wrong axle, rims, and tires installed at the factory.

76vehicles affected

Fuel May Leak From Odyssey Tank, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 21V010

Honda Odyssey 2018–2021

Certain 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey vehicles modified by Braun Corporation may have a fuel tank assembly that can overfill the charcoal canister.

1,258vehicles affected

January 13, 2021

Remote Controller Can Drain Battery Early, Hindering Fire Monitor Use

Recall 21V006

Pierce Arrow XT 2020Pierce Enforcer 2020Pierce Impel 2020

The wireless remote controller used to aim and adjust the electric water monitor on these firefighting vehicles has a software problem.

3vehicles affected

Steer tires can separate or blow out, risking loss of control

Recall 21V007

Freightliner Cascadia 2020–2022

Certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks are equipped with Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires used with a specific air dam.

4,341vehicles affected

Rear brake line can wear through and cause brake loss

Recall 21V008

RAM 4500 2019–2020RAM 5500 2019–2020

On certain vehicles with Liquid Spring rear suspension, the rear brake caliper flexible line may be routed so that it contacts a suspension component.

23vehicles affected

January 12, 2021

Firefighting Monitor Remote May Lose Battery Power Fast

Recall 21V005

Smeal Aerial 2020Smeal Pumper 2020

The battery-powered wireless remote controller used to operate electric firefighting monitors can discharge faster than normal.

2vehicles affected

January 11, 2021

Steering column may crack, risking loss of steering control

Recall 21V004

Peterbilt 320 2015–2021Peterbilt 520 2015–2021

Certain right-hand, stand-up drive Peterbilt 320 and 520 trucks may have a steering column support structure that can crack or break.

1,021vehicles affected

January 8, 2021

Rear License Plate Light May Aim at Other Drivers

Recall 21V002

Freightliner M2 2018

A license plate light on this truck may have been installed aimed rearward, toward other drivers, instead of down onto the license plate.

1vehicle affected

Seat belt anchor may fail, reducing crash protection

Recall 21V003

Crestline Coach CCL150 Type III 2019–2021Crestline Coach CCL150 Type I 2019–2020

Two of the eight seat belt fastening points at the side-facing CPR seat on the street side of these ambulances may have threaded inserts that were installed too close to a mounting flange.

61vehicles affected

January 7, 2021

Airbag Control Unit May Detach in a Crash

Recall 21V001

Volvo V60 2021Volvo V60CC 2021Volvo V90 2021+3 more models

The airbag control module (the unit that manages the airbags, seat belt pretensioners and high-voltage battery disconnect) may not be properly secured to the vehicle body.

2,883vehicles affected

December 28, 2020

Emergency vehicle display can lock up or fail

Recall 20V812

Spartan Fire Gladiator 2020Spartan Fire Metrostar 2020

The LCD display that controls emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions may experience low voltage spikes, which can cause it to lock up or stop working.

2vehicles affected

Second Gear Can Crack and Lock the Rear Wheel

Recall 20V813

Yamaha FJR1300 2016–2020

The second gear in the transmission can crack and break under high-speed loads.

2,285vehicles affected

Front brake switch can fail, causing brake light or cruise control faults

Recall 20V814

Yamaha FJR1300 2013–2020Yamaha MT-10 2017–2020Yamaha Star Venture 2018–2020+7 more models

The front brake switch on certain Yamaha motorcycles can fail because of increased electrical resistance caused by silicon oxide.

18,203vehicles affected

December 23, 2020

Engine can overpower parking brake, risking unexpected movement

Recall 20V810

International Durastar 2014–2020International Workstar 2015–2018International MV 2019–2021+1 more model

On certain International DuraStar and WorkStar trucks, the engine control software may allow the engine to rev while the parking brake is applied, if the automatic transmission is in drive or reverse and the stationary PTO switch is engaged.

17,213vehicles affected

Seat Belts May Not Be Securely Attached, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 20V811

Cadillac Escalade ESV 2021Cadillac Escalade NA 2021Chevrolet Blazer 2021+15 more models

Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more points where the seat belts attach to the vehicle.

470vehicles affected

December 22, 2020

Front Brake Caliper May Crack, Reducing Braking

Recall 20V808

Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020

Some vehicles may have a front left brake caliper that was improperly cast and can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.

464vehicles affected

Stove Gas Leak Can Raise Fire Risk

Recall 20V809

Escape Escape 2020

Certain trailers have a three-burner cooking stove whose saddle valve securing bolt may have been overtightened.

294vehicles affected

December 21, 2020

Rear Suspension Toe Links May Corrode and Break, Affecting Steering Control

Recall 20V764

Buick Lacrosse 2010–2013Buick Regal 2012–2013Chevrolet Malibu 2013

Certain vehicles may have rear toe links with excessive corrosion-protection coating.

220,006vehicles affected

Rear brake leaks can cause longer pedal travel and crash risk

Recall 20V802

Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020+5 more models

Certain Sprinter vans with electric parking brakes may have rear brake calipers that leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake on the rear axle.

9,094vehicles affected

Transmission Hub May Fail, Stranding Bus Passengers

Recall 20V803

Volvo Bus 9700 2015–2020

A component inside the automatic transmission, the C1 hub, may fail on these buses.

553vehicles affected

Overhead Cabinets Can Fall on Front Seat Occupants

Recall 20V804

Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 2018–2019Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2018–2019

Overhead cabinets above the driver and front passenger seats may detach and fall onto the people sitting there.

940vehicles affected

Display Can Lock Up, Disabling Backup Camera and Warning Lights

Recall 20V805

SVI Trucks SVI Trucks 2020

Certain 2020 fire rescue trucks have Weldon V-MUX Vista IV displays that may lock up or stop working.

8vehicles affected

Loose or missing brake tie bar can cause crash risk

Recall 20V806

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2022

On certain 2022 school buses, the fasteners holding the brake caliper tie bar on the front steer axles may not have been properly tightened, or the tie bar may not have been installed at all.

278vehicles affected

Loose or Missing Brake Caliper Tie Bar Can Raise Crash Risk

Recall 20V807

Fccc MBC 2021Fccc MC 2021Fccc MT 55 2021+3 more models

On certain heavy trucks and buses, the fasteners that hold the hydraulic brake caliper tie bar on the front steer axle may not have been properly tightened, and in some cases the tie bar may not have been installed at all.

80vehicles affected

December 18, 2020

Outdoor cooktop can be stowed while gas is on, risking fire

Recall 20V799

Forest River Puma 2021

Certain travel trailers have an outdoor cooktop that can be put away in its drawer while the propane hose is still connected and the burner is on.

15vehicles affected

Wheel hub caps can detach while driving

Recall 20V800

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 2019–2020

Certain wheel hub caps on these vehicles may come loose and detach while the car is being driven.

1,142vehicles affected

Solar Wiring May Not Be Protected, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 20V801

Keystone Cougar 2021

Certain 2021 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers equipped with a Solar Prep or off-the-grid Solar Camping Package may have the solar prep wiring connected to the wrong side of the 12VDC circuit breaker near the battery.

347vehicles affected

December 17, 2020

Loose Engine Mount Can Cause Sudden Power Loss

Recall 20V788

Ford Explorer 2020–2021Lincoln Aviator 2020–2021

The right-hand engine motor mount fasteners on certain vehicles may have been tightened incorrectly, and they can loosen over time.

1,405vehicles affected

Stop sign on school bus may fail to light, raising crash risk

Recall 20V789

IC Bus CE 2021–2022

The illuminated stop sign unit on certain school buses may let contaminants like water and dirt in through a faulty weather seal.

28vehicles affected

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