October 30, 2020
Passenger Seat May Move Too Far, Raising Airbag Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019–2021Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 2021Mercedes-Benz E 350 2021+2 more models
The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical stop that limits how far it can travel.
October 29, 2020
Rear Axle Welds Can Fail, Wheel May Separate
Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point 2020–2021
Welds on the rear axle spindle of certain trailers may fail.
Fuel Leak Risk: Injectors Missing Vibration Damper
Some fuel injectors on these vehicles may have been installed without a damping component meant to reduce vibration.
Engine cover can overheat and burn occupants
Entegra Vision 2020–2021Entegra Vision XL 2020–2021Jayco Alante 2020–2021+3 more models
Certain motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis may have engine covers without enough heat insulation.
Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk
Chevrolet Equinox 2018–2020Chevrolet Traverse 2018–2020GMC Terrain 2018–2020+9 more models
Some vehicles may have missing bolts on the start/stop transmission accumulator endcap.
Propane Leak in Water Heater Connection Can Cause Fire
Triple E RV Wonder 2019–2021Triple E Unity 2019–2021Serenity S24CB 2019–2020
The propane connector on the Truma water heater fitting was made with the wrong brass connector.
October 28, 2020
Overhead bunk may drop while driving, risking crash
Entegra Emblem 2021Entegra Vision 2021Entegra Vision XL 2021+5 more models
Certain 2021 recreational vehicles equipped with a Power Bedlift System may have a bedlift motor that fails due to internal gear failure.
Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2015–2020Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2015–2020Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2015–2020+5 more models
Certain Sprinter vans have power steering return line hoses that can detach at their connection points under some operating conditions.
Steering Gear Bolts May Loosen, Risking Loss of Steering
Proterra Catalyst 2018–2020
Some Proterra Catalyst buses may lack the plexus adhesive between the torque plate and the chassis.
October 27, 2020
Front Control Arm May Break, Causing Steering Loss
Jeep Cherokee 2021
Some front lower control arms may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
C-Pillar Padding May Not Protect Head in a Crash
Audi Q7 2018–2020
The padding on the C-pillar, the rear roof support beside the rear seats, may not absorb enough impact in a crash.
Shoulder Seat Belt May Not Hold in a Crash
Winnebago ERA 2012–2021
A weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the front shoulder belt attaches, which reduces the strength of that anchor point.
Missing Spindle Lock Ring Can Cause Wheel Separation
Freightliner Cascadia 2020–2021Freightliner 108SD 2021Freightliner 114SD 2021+4 more models
A locking snap ring on the left steer axle spindle nut may be incorrectly installed or missing.
Rear seat belt harness may separate from mounting in a crash
Demers Ambulances EXE 2017–2020Demers TSE 2017–2020
Some 2017-2020 Demers TSE and EXE ambulances have an upper seat belt harness, installed in the rear medical module at the side-facing bench seats, that can partially or completely separate from its mounting.
October 26, 2020
Loose shore cord wiring can cause trailer fire
Forest River Cherokee 2019–2021
Certain 2019-2021 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers may have a shore cord inlet where the wire insulation was not stripped back far enough.
Furnace Exhaust Can Leak Into Trailer, Risking Carbon Monoxide
The fresh air intake sleeve for the furnace in certain 2021 fifth wheel trailers is too short and does not connect properly to the outside of the trailer.
Trailer antenna wing can detach while driving
Forest River Palomino 2019–2021
The antenna wing on certain Palomino trailers may not be properly secured to the roof.
October 23, 2020
Steering Assist Loss and Possible Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2020Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2020Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2020+1 more model
The power steering control unit wiring harness may have been damaged during production.
October 22, 2020
Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Power
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2020GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2020Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020
A driveshaft joint on these trucks may not have been properly welded.
October 21, 2020
Ambulance display can freeze, hiding back-up camera and warning lights
Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I 2018–2020Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III 2019–2020Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I 2019+4 more models
Certain Braun ambulances have a display unit (Vista IV) that can lock up.
Loose fuel rail bolts can leak fuel and cause fire
Volkswagen Jetta 2016–2018
The fuel rail bolts on certain vehicles may loosen over time.
October 19, 2020
Outriggers Can Bend, Hurting Handling and Raising Crash Risk
Heartland Milestone 2019–2020
Certain 2019-2020 Milestone fifth-wheel trailers may have outriggers that bend when loaded inside the rear storage area.
Driver's Seat May Not Be Bolted Correctly, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Audi Q3 2020
The driver's seat frame may have been incorrectly bolted to the seat rail.
Brake Assist May Fail From Pump Heat, Raising Crash Risk
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC7T 2019–2021Mitsubishi Fuso FEC9T 2019–2021Mitsubishi Fuso Feczt 2019–2021
The brake booster vacuum pump assembly can be affected by heat radiating from the exhaust manifold during normal engine operation.
Loose exhaust studs can leak hot gas and cause fire
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC7T 2019–2021Mitsubishi Fuso FEC9T 2019–2021Mitsubishi Fuso Feczt 2019–2021
The exhaust pipe studs and nuts on certain trucks may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
October 16, 2020
Brake lines may rub through, reducing braking ability
A body mount bracket on certain vehicles may chafe against the brake lines over time.
Clutch Can Fail, Allowing Vehicle to Move Unexpectedly
Freightliner 108SD 2018–2019Freightliner 114SD 2018–2019Freightliner 122SD 2018–2019+5 more models
An internal component inside the clutch assembly may fail.
October 15, 2020
Shifter Cable Can Disconnect, Causing Unintended Movement
RAM Promaster 2014–2019
The shifter cable in certain 2014-2019 RAM ProMaster Paratransit vehicles with 3.6L engines may separate from the transmission.
Low Tire Warning May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Ford Escape 2020
The body control module, which handles signals from the rear tire pressure monitoring sensors and the remote key fob, may intermittently fail to receive those signals.
Engine may overheat after coolant loss, risking fire
Ford Transit Connect 2019–2020
Certain vehicles have powertrain control module software with fail-safe temperature threshold values set higher than intended for the engine.