Latest Vehicle Recalls

The newest car, truck and SUV safety recalls from NHTSA, explained in plain English.

Every recall, including buses, trailers, RVs and motorcycles.

May 22, 2020

Passenger Airbag May Not Protect Occupant in Crash

Recall 20V298

Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2012Mercedes-Benz C 300 2012Mercedes-Benz C 350 2012+1 more model

A front passenger airbag that was replaced under an earlier recall may have been the wrong part.

640vehicles affected

Locked Utility Latch Can Block Propane Shutoff Valve

Recall 20V299

Triple E Unity 2020

Some 2020 Triple E Unity travel trailers may have a utility compartment latch that can rotate and lock while the trailer is moving.

61vehicles affected

May 21, 2020

Brake Software Error May Lengthen Stopping Distance

Recall 20V294

Dennis Eagle Elite 2017–2018

The electronic braking control unit on these garbage trucks may be programmed with incorrect data.

5vehicles affected

Missing Tire Info Label Could Lead to Improper Tire Pressure

Recall 20V295

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2021

Certain vehicles equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires have a certification label that does not list the required tire size and cold tire pressure for the front and rear tires.

20vehicles affected

May 20, 2020

Airbags May Not Deploy in a Rollover Crash

Recall 20V283

Mini Cooper 2020–2021Mini Cooper S 2020–2021BMW X1 2020+3 more models

A sensor in the airbag control unit may fail to detect a rollover crash.

76vehicles affected

Rear brake line may wear and leak fluid, causing brake loss

Recall 20V284

Frontline Type I 2018–2020Marque Type I 2018–2020Mccoy Miller Type I 2018–2020+2 more models

On certain Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis with C.L.A.S.S.

59vehicles affected

ABS Warning Light May Not Illuminate During a Brake System Fault

Recall 20V285

International CV 2019–2020

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light may fail to come on when the brake control module loses communication with the body control module, due to a software error.

2,805vehicles affected

Front Suspension Arms May Crack and Separate

Recall 20V286

Toyota RAV4 2019–2020Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019–2020

The front lower suspension arms on these vehicles may have cracks.

9,502vehicles affected

Trailer Lights and Reflectors May Be Misplaced, Reducing Visibility

Recall 20V288

Vac-Tron CS 870 GT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 873 GT 2016–2020Vac-Tron LP Mini 373 DT 2016–2020+1 more model

Certain vacuum excavator trailers may have front clearance lamps mounted in the wrong position, too little conspicuity tape on the sides and rear, or no side or rear reflex reflectors.

104vehicles affected

Trailer lights and reflective tape may be insufficient, raising crash risk

Recall 20V289

Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 1270 SGT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT 2016–2020+4 more models

Some vacuum excavator trailers may have front clearance lamps positioned improperly, too little conspicuity tape on the sides and rear, or no side or rear reflex reflectors.

110vehicles affected

Trailer Lights and Reflectors May Be Hard to See at Night

Recall 20V290

Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 870 GT 2016–2020+4 more models

Certain Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailers may have front clearance lamps mounted in the wrong position, too little conspicuity tape on the sides and rear, or no side or rear reflex reflectors.

21vehicles affected

Rear brake hose can rub and leak, risking loss of rear brakes

Recall 20V291

Horton Type I 2018–2020Horton Type III 2018–2020

The rear brake caliper flexible line on these ambulances may be routed so that it contacts a suspension component.

17vehicles affected

Rear Bumper May Not Stop Cars From Sliding Underneath in a Crash

Recall 20V292

Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 1270 SGT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT 2016–2020+5 more models

This recall covers certain Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailers, model years 2016 and listed models, where the rear end of the trailer extends too far past the trailer frame.

110vehicles affected

Rear Bumper Too Short, Risking Underride Crash Injury

Recall 20V293

Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT 2016–2020Vac-Tron CS 870 GT 2016–2020+4 more models

This recall covers certain Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailers.

21vehicles affected

May 19, 2020

Bolts Securing Boom Pedestal May Break, Risking Separation

Recall 20V282

Altec Aerial Device 2018–2020Altec Digger Derrick 2018–2020

Certain aerial devices and digger derricks built from 2018 through 2020 may have bolts that attach the pedestal to the turntable that can fail.

157vehicles affected

May 18, 2020

Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust

Recall 20V279

Mitsubishi Outlander 2008–2013Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011–2016Mitsubishi Lancer 2008–2010+1 more model

Road salt and salt water can corrode the front cross member, the structural piece that holds the front lower control arms.

141,200vehicles affected

Rear seat belt may not restrain passenger in crash

Recall 20V280

Mitsubishi Outlander 2019–2020Mitsubishi Outlander Phev 2019

A seat belt for the right-side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.

3,241vehicles affected

Wiring Fault Can Melt Connector and Stall Engine

Recall 20V281

Western Star 4700 2019–2021Western Star 5700 2019–2021

A wire in the ground harness may be undersized, which can lead to a melted connector in the ground circuit.

2,987vehicles affected

May 15, 2020

Rear ramp door fasteners can loosen and detach

Recall 20V276

Forest River XLR Micro Boost 2019–2020

The fasteners that attach the ramp door can loosen over time, which may allow the ramp door to come off the vehicle while it is in use.

223vehicles affected

Engine may stall at idle and fail to restart

Recall 20V277

Yamaha Smax 2015–2018Yamaha XC155F 2015

The cylinder head nuts on certain scooters may not have been tightened properly and could loosen over time.

3,116vehicles affected

Fuel Pump Gasket May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 20V278

Dodge Grand Caravan 2016–2019

Certain 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles that were modified by Vantage Mobility International may have a fuel pump gasket that deteriorates over time.

122vehicles affected

May 14, 2020

Spare Tire Carrier U-Bolts May Break, Tire Can Detach

Recall 20V275

Heartland Mallard 2020Heartland Prowler 2020Heartland Trail Runner 2020+1 more model

Certain 2020 Heartland trailers with a bumper-mounted spare tire carrier have U-bolts that hold the spare tire in place.

392vehicles affected

May 13, 2020

Missing Fridge Roof Vent Can Cause Fire or Carbon Monoxide

Recall 20V269

Forest River Vibe 2020–2021

Certain trailers are missing the roof vent for the refrigerator.

22vehicles affected

Fuel Line Connector Can Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 20V270

Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2019–2020Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid 2020Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe 2020+1 more model

A fuel line quick connector in the engine compartment may leak fuel.

2,253vehicles affected

Transmission Fluid Leak Can Make Roads Slippery

Recall 20V271

Porsche Cayenne 2020

A weld on a transmission oil pipe in certain 2020 Porsche Cayenne vehicles may be insufficient, which can cause automatic transmission fluid to leak while you drive.

1,805vehicles affected

Transmission fluid leak can make roads slippery

Recall 20V272

Audi Q8 2020

Some 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles may have an insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe.

531vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 20V273

Audi Q3 2019

The passenger-side front airbag may not deploy properly through the instrument panel tear seam.

3,024vehicles affected

Passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash

Recall 20V274

Audi A6 2020Audi A7 2020Audi Allroad 2020

Certain 2020 vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag that may not deploy correctly through the instrument panel tear seam.

153vehicles affected

May 12, 2020

Improperly installed A/C breaker may cause fire

Recall 20V266

Blue Bird ALL American School Bus 2020–2021Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2020–2021

Certain school buses with factory-installed air conditioning may have had the A/C circuit breaker installed incorrectly.

1,239vehicles affected

A/C circuit breaker may be wired wrong, raising fire risk

Recall 20V267

Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus 2020–2021Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2020–2021

The air conditioning circuit breaker on these buses may have been installed incorrectly.

46vehicles affected

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