July 2, 2020
Brakes May Pull to One Side During Automatic Braking
Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2021
Corrosion in the single brake modulator valve can slow the valve's release timing.
Suspension Bolts May Break, Risking Loss of Handling
Airstream Atlas 2020–2021Airstream Interstate 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 Airstream Atlas and Interstate motorhomes equipped with VB suspension systems may have countersink bolts that are too long.
Bus steering may lose power assist, raising crash risk
Gillig LOW Floor 2013–2020
Certain hybrid and all-electric Low Floor buses use a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump to provide power steering assist.
12V Outlet May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Hyundai Elantra 2011–2012Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2012Hyundai Accent 2012+1 more model
The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation.
July 1, 2020
Trailer Drawbars May Fracture, Risking Loss of Control
Ameralite Cargo Van Trailer 2016
The steel tubes used to build the trailer's drawbars may be too thin for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Loose Front Differential Bracket Can Damage Fuel Tank
Porsche 911 Carrera 2020
The front axle differential bracket may not have been tightened correctly at the factory.
Landing Legs May Slip and Puncture Floor, Raising Injury Risk
Forest River Vengeance 2020–2021
The fifth-wheel landing legs on certain trailers may not be seated with enough space between the brackets welded to the chassis.
Anti-lock brakes may switch off, raising crash risk
Hino NJ8A 2021
The anti-lock braking system control module on certain trucks may have been programmed with incorrect settings for the wheel tone rings.
Label Overstates Rear Axle Capacity; Hubs May Fail
Volvo VNL 2018–2021Volvo VNR 2018–2021
Certain 2018-2021 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks have a Federal Certification Label that lists a rear drive axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) higher than the rating of the wheel hubs.
June 30, 2020
Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured
Volvo S80 2007–2016Volvo V70 2008–2016Volvo XC70 2008–2016+7 more models
The flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the vehicle can fatigue over time.
Child seat tether anchor hard to reach in rear middle seat
BMW 740LI 2020–2021BMW 750LI 2020–2021BMW B7 Alpina 2020–2021+1 more model
The top tether anchor for a child seat at the rear middle seating position may not be readily accessible on these vehicles.
June 26, 2020
Furnace exhaust can leak into trailer, risking carbon monoxide
Palomino Columbus 2021
Certain trailers have a furnace vent located under the rear slide-out room.
Incorrect Weight Label Could Lead to Overloading and Crashes
Forest River Rockwood 2020–2021
The federal certification placard on certain 2020-2021 Rockwood trailers lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Propane Line May Leak Near Sharp Edges, Risking Fire
Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack 2021
The propane gas line in certain 2021 Cherokee Wolf Pack toy haulers may be routed around sharp edges.
June 25, 2020
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
RAM 1500 2020RAM Promaster 2020
Some 2020 Ram ProMaster vans and 1500 pickups may have a side curtain airbag whose diffuser was improperly crimped.
June 24, 2020
Trailers May Lack Rear Reflectors, Raising Crash Risk
Vac-Tron Cvgt 2020Vac-Tron Cvgtlc 2020Vac-Tron Cvsgt 2020+4 more models
Certain 2020 vacuum excavator trailers may be missing their rear and rear-side reflex reflectors.
Hybrid system may shut down while driving, raising crash risk
Toyota Prius V 2014–2017Toyota Prius 2013–2015
Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module within the hybrid inverter can cause the hybrid power system to shut down, which may make the vehicle stall while it is being driven.
Loose Wiring Under Driver Seat Can Cause Fire
Wonder W24FTB 2020Wonder W24MB 2020Wonder W24RTB 2020
A wiring connection (the CCP1 electrical connection) located on the driver's seat base was not tightened to the correct specification.
Window Glass May Detach and Fall Out While Driving
Palomino Real-Lite Camper 2020
The adhesive bonding the glass to the metal hinge frame of certain frameless crank-out vent and egress windows may fail.
Mismatched VIN Label May Hide Open Safety Recalls
Volkswagen Golf 2018
On certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI vehicles, the VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle.
Water Can Cause Loss of Steering Assist at Low Speeds
Toyota RAV4 2019–2020Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2020
Water can enter through the steering gear box cover, which may cause the electric power steering assist to stop working.
June 23, 2020
Transmission Damper Plate May Fracture, Causing Stalls
Ford F-250 SD 2020Ford F-350 SD 2020Ford F-550 SD 2020
The torque converter damper plate in certain 2020 Ford Super-Duty diesel pickups was not properly tempered, leaving it brittle.
Second-Row Headrest Bracket May Fail in a Crash
Ford Expedition 2020Lincoln Navigator 2020
Some 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may have a driver's side second-row seat headrest attachment bracket that was not sufficiently welded to the seat frame.
Loose Console Cover Can Jam Under Brake Pedal
Newell P50 2020–2021
A decorative cover on the center console column of certain 2020 and 2021 Newell P50 motor coaches may be knocked loose by the driver's foot.
June 22, 2020
Loose Turbo Oil Lines Can Leak and Cause Fire
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2020Mercedes-Benz E 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2020
Some turbocharged four-cylinder engines may have turbocharger oil feed and return line screws that were not properly tightened.
June 19, 2020
Furnace May Detach from Exhaust Vent, Risking CO Poisoning
Certain 2020 Surveyor trailers have a 30K BTU furnace that may not have been properly secured inside its cabinet.
Leveling jacks may deploy while RV is moving
Forest River FR3 2021
On certain 2021 Forest River FR3 recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis with a V8 engine, the wiring harness may have an incorrect wire connected to the parking brake.
Water Can Enter Wiring Connector, Raising Fire Risk
Grand Design Reflection 2016–2018
A wiring connector in the underbody of certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers may not be properly secured.
Brake hose can rub and leak fluid, longer stopping distances
Coachmen Galleria 2020–2021Dynamax Isata 2020–2021Forest River Battisti 2020–2021+2 more models
On certain 2020-2021 motorhomes built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, the rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose.
June 17, 2020
Front Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Raising Crash Risk
Volkswagen Jetta 2020
The front brake caliper bolts on this vehicle may come loose.