CarRecallWatchDecember 17, 2020
Passenger Seat Belt and Airbag Lights May Be Hidden
Cadillac Escalade NA 2021
On some 2021 Escalade vehicles, the front passenger seat belt and airbag status lights in the overhead console can switch to night mode after a remote start or after the vehicle is turned off and restarted about ten minutes later without opening a door.
Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Ford Transit Connect 2019–2020Ford ECO Sport 2020
Some frontal air bag modules in these vehicles are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve.
Front Center Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant in Crash
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2021GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2021Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020–2021+6 more models
Some full-size Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups from the 2019 to 2020 model years have a problem with the seat belt brackets for the front center seat.
Rear Seat Belts May Not Work Properly in a Crash
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020
Certain rear outer seat belts in this vehicle, which were replaced with a part that may not function as intended, can fail to perform properly in a crash.
Front seat covers may burn too fast in a fire
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2020
Certain 2020 vehicles have front seats with climate-control features that are trimmed with a cloth called Dinamica.
Engine Cover Can Overheat and Burn Driver or Passenger
Ford E-350 2021Ford E-450 2021
Mispositioned insulation on the underside of the engine cover may allow the cover to get excessively hot.
Leveling pump may detach and leak fluid, raising crash risk
Jayco Seneca 2015–2020
The mounting brackets for the hydraulic pump and reservoir of the automatic leveling system may fail.
Contaminants in fuel tank can clog filter and stall engine
Honda CRF1000L 2018–2019Honda CRF1100L 2020
Contaminants inside the fuel tank can clog the fuel filter, which may cause the engine to stall while the motorcycle is in use.
Hybrid Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk; Free Software Fix
Honda Insight 2020–2021Honda Accord Hybrid 2020Honda CR-V Hybrid 2020
The DC-DC converter in these hybrids may shut down, which can stop the 12-volt battery from recharging.
December 16, 2020
Missing Headliner Foam Can Raise Injury Risk in Crashes
Aston Martin DBX 2021
Some 2021 DBX vehicles were built without the foam blocks that should be installed in the headliner, the ceiling lining inside the cabin.
Driver airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
Volkswagen Beetle 2012–2014Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2012–2014
The driver's side front airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time when exposed to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature swings.
Brake pedal plate can bend or detach, raising crash risk
Audi Q3 2020
The brake pedal plate on certain vehicles can bend or detach under the force applied during sudden stopping.
Parking brake may release unexpectedly, allowing bus to roll
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2021
On certain 2021 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses, pressing and then releasing the service brake pedal while the parking brake is engaged can cause the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
December 15, 2020
Display Can Lock Up, Delaying Emergency Lighting and HVAC Controls
Rosenbauer Commander 2018–2021Rosenbauer Avenger 2020Rosenbauer Warrior 2020
Certain emergency vehicles have Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays that control emergency lighting and HVAC functions.
Leveling Pump Can Detach and Leak Fluid, Raising Crash Risk
Entegra Esteem 2020–2021Jayco Greyhawk 2020–2021Jayco Greyhawk Prestige 2020–2021+4 more models
The hydraulic pump and reservoir for the leveling system can lose support because their mounting brackets may fail.
Exhaust Valve Cable Can Short Battery Wire, Risking Fire
Ducati Scrambler 2018–2021
The exhaust valve cable on certain Ducati Scrambler motorcycles can contact the main positive battery wire.
Park Brakes May Apply Unexpectedly, Risking Loss of Control
Volvo VAH 2021Volvo VHD 2021Volvo VNL 2021+1 more model
Damaged collets (internal jaws) in the brass fittings of the pneumatic pass-through plate may allow an air brake line to fully release from the plate while the system is under pressure.
Emergency vehicle display can lock up or fail
AEV Traumahawk 2020–2021AEV Freightliner M2 Ambulance 2021AEV Type 1 F-Series Ambulance 2020
The LCD control display that runs emergency lighting and HVAC functions on these vehicles can experience low voltage spikes.
December 11, 2020
Hood May Not Be Secured, Risking Windshield Intrusion in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019
The engine hood on this vehicle may not have been installed properly.
Engine May Stall From Failed Camshaft Chain Tensioner
Kawasaki EX400G 2021Kawasaki Ninja 400 2021Kawasaki Z400 2021
Certain 2021 Kawasaki motorcycles have a camshaft chain tensioner that may not be strong enough because of improper heat treatment.
Headlights May Be Aimed Too High, Reducing Oncoming Visibility
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2020
Some vehicles may have headlights that were aimed too high at the factory.
Starter Cable May Short Circuit, Risking Stall or Fire
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018–2020
A power supply cable on the starter may not have been installed correctly.
Boom Valve May Allow Unintended Movement, Risking Injury
Altec Aerial Device 2020
Certain 2020 aerial device vehicles were built with a shuttle cartridge installed in the boom valve where a plug should be.
Trailer Brake Caliper May Dislodge, Causing Loss of Braking
Skeeter Boat Trailer 2019–2020
Certain 2019 and 2020 Skeeter boat trailers may have brake caliper slide pins that were improperly torqued or assembled with the wrong locking agent.
December 10, 2020
Emergency Vehicle Display May Lock Up or Go Blank
Spartan Fire Gladiator 2019–2021Spartan Fire Metrostar 2019–2021
The LCD display that controls emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions may experience low voltage spikes, causing the screen to lock up or stop working.
Sewer Pipe Can Drop and Become a Road Hazard
Forest River R-Pod 2018–2020
The sewer termination bracket on certain travel trailers may fail.
Boom May Move Unintentionally, Risking Injury
Altec Aerial Device 2018–2020Altec Digger Derrick 2018–2020
Certain 2018-2020 aerial device and digger derrick vehicles equipped with a DC pump may have a hydraulic check valve whose snap ring can fail.
Rearview camera display may shut off intermittently
Subaru Legacy 2020Subaru Outback 2020
Some 2020 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with high or mid grade multimedia navigation may have a rearview display that shuts off intermittently.
Incorrect Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk
Forest River XLR Toyhauler 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler recreational vehicles may have a Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label that lists a lower weight than the vehicle actually weighs.
Driver window switch can overheat, posing fire risk
Honda CR-V 2002–2006
Moisture can get into the driver's side power window master switch on certain 2002 to 2006 Honda CR-V vehicles.