September 23, 2020
Front Axle Weld May Fail, Risking Loss of Control
Ford Redundant F-250 2019Ford Redundant F-350 2019
Some front axles may have a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube.
Wrong tire pressure label can lead to underinflated tires and crash risk
Airstream Base Camp 2021
The federal certification and tire placard on certain trailers lists the wrong tire size and pressure.
Rear seat belts may not retract, raising injury risk in a crash
MCI D45 CRT LE 2019–2020
Certain motor coaches have seat belt retractors in the last row of passenger seats that may not function properly, so those belts may be unusable.
Rear seat belts may fail in a crash
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020
Some 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles may have third-row seat belt anchor bolts that were not properly torqued.
September 22, 2020
Rear Window Glass May Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Nissan Altima 2020Nissan Leaf 2020Nissan Maxima 2020
Rear window glass on certain vehicles may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Aerial Device May Move Without Operator Input
Pierce Arrow XT 2018–2020Pierce Dash 2018–2020Pierce Enforcer 2018–2020+3 more models
Certain Pierce fire and rescue vehicles have a problem with the joystick controller that operates the aerial device.
September 21, 2020
Power Steering Pipe May Separate, Causing Steering Loss
Nova Bus LFS 2019–2021Nova Bus LFS Artic 2019–2021
Certain power steering pipes running from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at a connection joint.
Fuel pump nozzle may block, causing engine stall
Genesis G70 2021
A plastic burr left over from manufacturing may partly block the fuel pump's jet nozzle.
September 18, 2020
Trailer brakes may fail to engage if trailer separates
Forest River Salem 2018–2021Forest River Wildwood 2018–2021Forest River Sonoma 2020
Certain Forest River travel trailers may have a breakaway safety switch that is not wired to constant power.
Trailer Rear Guard Missing Gusset Risks Car Underride
Fruehauf Fruehauf 2018–2019
A bumper reinforcement gusset was left off certain heavy trailers.
Trailer Floor Can Separate From Frame, Raising Crash Risk
Braxton Creek Bushwacker 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 travel trailers have lag bolts that are too small for the job.
Tire valve stem can be damaged, causing slow tire pressure loss
Newmar Ventana 2018–2019Newmar Canyon Star 2021
The inner tire valve stem extension on certain motorhomes can rub against the outer wheel rim opening.
September 17, 2020
Inner tire valve can damage and lose pressure, raising crash risk
Forest River Berkshire 2018–2021Coachmen Sportscoach 2018–2020Forest River Legacy 2018–2020
The valve stem extension on the inner wheel of these motorhomes can come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening.
September 16, 2020
Fuel Pump Nozzle Can Block, Causing Loss of Power
Kia Stinger 2020–2021
A plastic burr left over from manufacturing may remain on the fuel pump's jet nozzle.
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards
Volkswagen Passat 2016–2018Volkswagen Atlas 2018Volkswagen E-Golf 2017+2 more models
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2016-2018 Passat, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf, 2018 Golf R and Atlas vehicles.
September 15, 2020
Tire valve can be damaged, causing loss of tire pressure and crash risk
Thor Motor Coach Aria 2018–2021Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2018–2021Thor Motor Coach Venetian 2018–2021+2 more models
The tire valve stem extension on the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
September 14, 2020
Rear Seat May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
The second-row seat may not be correctly aligned within its seat track on one side, so it may not lock properly into place.
September 12, 2020
Front Airbags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Jaguar XJ 2010–2011, 2017
Certain Jaguar XJ vehicles from model years 2010, 2011 and 2017 have restraint control module software that may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in a frontal impact crash.
September 11, 2020
Incorrect Load Label May Lead to Overloaded Trailer
Forest River Vengeance 2014–2016
Some trailers from these model years have a federal certification label that may list the wrong amount of water for units equipped with the 100-gallon tank option.
Broken Starter Ground Cable Can Cause Engine Fire
Chevrolet 6500XD 2018–2021Isuzu FTR 2018–2021
A ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame can break at the starter-side eyelet.
Headlights May Be Aimed Wrong, Reducing Night Visibility
Nissan Titan 2019
Some LED headlights on these pickups may have incorrect aiming marks.
September 10, 2020
Rearview Camera Image May Stay On After Reverse
Chrysler Pacifica 2019–2020Dodge Durango 2019–2020Jeep Grand Cherokee 2019–2020+8 more models
A software error can cause the rearview camera image to stay on the radio display after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
Rear Center Seat Belt Buckle May Not Restrain Passenger
Ford Explorer 2020
The second-row center seat belt buckle in some vehicles may not be properly secured to the seat.
Loose bolts can cause transmission fluid leaks and fire risk
Ford Edge 2019–2020Ford Transit Connect 2019–2020Lincoln Nautilus 2019–2020+2 more models
Some vehicles may have missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap inside the automatic transmission.
Aero skirts can detach from trailer, raising crash risk
Wabash National Van 2019–2021
Certain 2019-2021 van trailers with flat bottom floors and aerodynamic skirts have a defect: the skirts attached to the trailer may come loose.
Loose Tongue Bolts Can Separate, Raising Crash Risk
Genie TZ-50 2020
Certain 2020 Genie TZ-50 trailers have bolted joints in the tongue structure that may loosen over time.
September 9, 2020
Rear axle can shift and cause loss of control
E-One Cyclone II 2018–2020E-One Typhoon 2018–2020
The lower shock mount bracket can cause the U-bolts that hold the leaf springs to the rear axle to bind and break.
Electrical Board Can Be Damaged by Overvoltage, Raising Fire Risk
Entegra Reatta 2019–2020Jayco Embark 2019–2020Entegra Reatta XL 2020
The electronic control center circuit board in these motorhomes can be damaged by voltages above 17 volts.
Leveling Pump Can Detach and Leak Fluid, Raising Crash Risk
Jayco Greyhawk 2016–2019Jayco Redhawk 2016, 2018–2019Entegra Esteem 2018–2019+4 more models
The mounting brackets that hold the hydraulic pump and reservoir of the motorhome's leveling system may fail.
September 8, 2020
Griddle Hose Too Long, Can Cause Fire When Stowed
Coachmen Catalina 2021
The exterior griddle on certain 2021 recreational trailers was built with a six-foot LPG hose, which allows the griddle to be stored in the vehicle while its flame is still lit.