September 8, 2020
Wiring may overheat and cause fire in methane detector system
Autocar Xpeditor 2019
Certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with a factory-installed methane detection system may have inadequate circuit protection for that system.
September 4, 2020
Inverter Can Overload Wiring and Cause a Fire
Certain motorhomes are equipped with a 3000W inverter that can supply more current than the 10 gauge Romex wiring is designed to carry.
Bedroom Escape Window May Be Hard to Open in an Emergency
Dutchmen Yukon 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 Dutchmen Yukon 399ML, 400RL and 410RD recreational trailers were built with a black round knob on the bedroom egress window instead of the narrow crank handle the window is designed to use.
Voltage Surges Can Damage Circuit Board, Raising Fire Risk
Pleasure WAY Tofino 2019–2021
The electronic control center circuit board in certain motorhomes may be damaged by voltages over 18 volts.
Brake Control Module Can Short and Cause Engine Fire
Hyundai Tucson 2016–2021
The anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) in these vehicles can corrode internally.
September 3, 2020
Front seat may move in a crash, raising injury risk
Buick Encore 2020Chevrolet Trailblazer 2021
Some front seats in these vehicles may be missing their rear attachment bolts, so the seat may not be fully secured to the floor.
Fuel Tank Straps May Break, Risking Fire or Crash
Keystone Fuzion 2021Keystone Impact 2021
Certain 2021 Keystone Fuzion and Impact recreational trailers may have their auxiliary fuel supply tank mounting straps secured with grade 2 bolts instead of the required grade 5 bolts.
Suspension Bolts May Separate, Posing Crash Risk
Freightliner 114SD 2020–2021Freightliner 122SD 2020–2021Western Star 4700 2020–2021+1 more model
Certain heavy trucks with SL2065 steerable lift axles may have lower rear pivot cap screws that are too short to fully engage their locking nuts.
September 2, 2020
Wrong tire load label could lead to tire failure
Utilimaster Metris 2020
The Tire and Loading Information label on certain vehicles may list a payload capacity higher than what the vehicle can actually carry.
Refrigerator Trim May Leak Gas or Carbon Monoxide
Some 2020 Enlighten travel trailers may be missing the lower front trim strip on the refrigerator.
Refrigerator Trim Strip May Be Missing, Risking Gas or CO Leaks
A lower front trim strip may be missing from the refrigerator in certain travel trailers.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy With Too Much Force
Volkswagen Passat 2020
The passenger-side frontal airbag in certain vehicles may have been folded incorrectly during manufacturing, which can affect how forcefully it deploys.
Loose steering bolt can cause loss of steering control
Tiffin Bus 2020Tiffin Phaeton 2020
Certain motorhomes may have steering pinch bolts that were not properly tightened during assembly.
Loose Steering King Pin Nut Could Cause Knuckle Separation
Volvo VHD 2021Volvo VNL 2021Volvo VNR 2021
Certain 2021 heavy-duty trucks may have a king pin nut that was not installed or was not tightened properly during axle assembly.
Brake Pedal May Break Loose While Driving
Volvo VAH 2020–2021Volvo VHD 2020–2021Volvo VNL 2020–2021+1 more model
Certain 2020 and 2021 Volvo VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR trucks have a die cast brake pedal plate that may crack or break at one of its attachment points.
September 1, 2020
Engine Harness Wires May Chafe and Cause Sudden Stalling
Freightliner 108SD 2018–2021Freightliner 114SD 2018–2021Freightliner Business Class M2 2018–2021
Engine harness wires on certain Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 trucks may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail.
Headlights May Emit Blue Light, Confusing Oncoming Drivers
BMW X5 2020–2021BMW X6 2020–2021BMW X7 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 BMW X5, X6 and X7 vehicles may have headlamps that allow a blue light to illuminate.
Tire valve stem can damage wheel, causing tire pressure loss
Fccc XCR 2017–2021Fccc MC 2018–2021Fccc XCM 2018–2021+2 more models
On certain Freightliner Custom Chassis, XCL, XCM, XCS, MC and XCR chassis, the tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
August 31, 2020
Battery cable can rub on cab and cause fire risk
Freightliner 114SD 2016–2020
The battery cable on certain Autohaulers built on Freightliner 114SD chassis may contact the bottom of the cab when the cab moves during operation.
Coolant Hose May Fail, Causing Engine Shutdown and Road Spills
MCI J4500 2017–2020
A coolant hose on these motor coaches may fail.
August 28, 2020
Trailer Front Landing Legs Can Buckle and Collapse
Heartland Cyclone 2019–2021Heartland Bighorn Traveler 2020–2021Heartland ELK Ridge 2020–2021
Certain Heartland trailers have insufficient bracing on the front landing legs.
Dump Box Bolts Can Fail, Causing Sudden Drop
PJ Trailers DE 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 DE trailers have hydraulic cylinder attachment bolts that may fail if the hydraulic system is used to lower the dump box when it is already fully lowered.
Propane line may touch fridge burner, risking gas leak and fire
Grand Design Solitude 2017–2021
The liquid propane supply line running through the lower exterior refrigerator compartment may contact the refrigerator's burner tube.
Brake Lines May Release Hydrogen, Reducing Braking Power
Piaggio MP3 500 2019–2020
Certain motorcycles may have brake lines that were improperly galvanized, which can allow hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
August 27, 2020
Missing Clearance Lights and Reflectors Can Make Vehicle Harder to See
Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO 2015–2020Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO 2016–2020Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO 2016–2020+1 more model
These vehicles do not have side clearance lamps, rear clearance lamps, or side and rear reflectors.
Dash Brightness Can't Be Adjusted, Causing Night Glare
Newmar Essex 2018–2019Newmar New Aire 2018–2019Newmar Dutch Star 2019+3 more models
The instrument panel brightness on these motorhomes cannot be adjusted.
Rear extension can let cars slide underneath in a crash
Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO 2016–2022Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO 2015–2020Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO 2016–2020+1 more model
These vacuum trucks have a rear extremity that extends more than 24 inches behind the rear impact guard.
Engine May Lose Oil Film and Fail, Risking Fire
RAM 3500 2019–2020RAM 4500 2019–2020RAM 5500 2019–2020
Certain 2019 and 2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles with the Cummins 6.7L High Output engine may not have adequate warm-up protection.
Backup Camera May Not Display in Reverse, Raising Crash Risk
Dodge Charger 2018–2020
Certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with "stealth mode" can fail to show the backup camera image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Floormat Can Stop Accelerator Pedal From Returning
RAM 1500 2019–2020
On certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 trucks with adjustable pedals, the driver's floormat can get in the way of the accelerator pedal in some pedal positions.