March 20, 2020
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Newmar Essex 2019–2020Newmar London Aire 2019–2020Newmar Kountry Star 2020+3 more models
Some Newmar motorhomes built on DTNA chassis may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory.
Rear Crossmember May Crack and Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 2020
Some 2020 SUVs may have insufficiently welded seams on the rear crossmember, a structural part of the vehicle frame.
Engine Oil Plugs Can Leak, Risking Stalls and Slick Roads
Mercedes-Benz S 560 2018–2019Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC 2018–2019
Two engine oil plugs in this engine may not hold up under high engine loads while driving.
March 19, 2020
Moisture in starter can cause short circuit and fire risk
Audi A6 2019–2020
Certain 2019 and 2020 Audi A6 vehicles with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines may have a starter generator that allows moisture to enter.
Shifter cable can detach, causing unintended vehicle movement
Forest River REV 2016–2017Lone Star Handicap Vans L1 Van 2019–2020Coachmen Orion 2016
The gear shift cable in certain vans and motorhomes may separate from the transmission.
Brake actuator washers may crack, weakening braking
Tremcar 406 Semi-Trailer 2018–2020Tremcar 407 Semi-Trailer 2018–2020
Certain 2018-2020 Tremcar semi-trailers have brake actuator mounting washers that may fracture.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Coachmen Sportscoach 2019–2020Forest River Berkshire 2019–2020
Some motorhomes built in 2019 and 2020 may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough during assembly.
Engine May Stall During Stop-and-Restart, Raising Crash Risk
Toyota Highlander 2020
Certain 2020 Toyota Highlander vehicles with the 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine may have an engine control unit (ECU) programming error.
Seat belt sensors may misread belted occupants in crashes
BMW 330i 2020BMW 840i 2020BMW M340I 2020+4 more models
Sensors in the front seat belt buckles may incorrectly detect a belted driver or front passenger as unbelted.
Loose rear final drive can reduce control and raise crash risk
BMW R 1250 GS 2020BMW R 1250 RT 2020
A pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, which can cause that connection to loosen.
Brake fluid cap may cause improper brake maintenance
BMW R Nine T 2018–2020BMW R Nine T Scrambler 2018–2020BMW R 1250 GS 2019–2020+6 more models
The brake fluid reservoir cap on these motorcycles may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid or explain how to fill the reservoir.
Fuel leak at pump and sensor can cause fire risk
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018–2020Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019–2020
Fuel can leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.
March 18, 2020
Door May Not Open From Inside in an Emergency
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Coupe 2020Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster 2020
The interior door handle mechanism on certain 2020 Aventador SVJ Coupe and Roadster vehicles may fail.
Loose dash panel may break apart during airbag deployment
BMW X3 2018–2020BMW X4 2019–2020
The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger airbag.
Third-Row Seat Belt May Detach in a Crash
Bentley Bentayga 2018–2020
Certain 2018-2020 Bentley Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats have an upper seat belt attachment that may not stay connected to the vehicle in a crash.
Spare tire label may show wrong speed limit
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2018–2019Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2018–2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2018–2019+5 more models
The spare tire label on certain 2018-2019 Sprinter vans may list the maximum speed only in kilometers per hour (55 kph) instead of miles per hour (34 mph).
Missing Spare Tire Speed Label Could Lead to Tire Failure
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2018–2019Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2018–2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2018–2019+5 more models
On certain 2018 Sprinter vans sold under the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner names, the label showing the spare tire's maximum speed may not have been attached to the spare tire.
Winter Tires May Be Mounted Wrong, Reducing Traction
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019+5 more models
Some 2019 Sprinter vans equipped with winter tires may have had their tires installed incorrectly.
March 17, 2020
Gear Shifter Cable Can Detach, Risking Unintended Movement
Thor Motor Coach Tellaro 2020–2021Thor Sequence 2020
The transmission shifter cable in certain motorhomes may separate and disconnect from the transmission.
Wiring May Be Damaged by Brake Hose, Causing Lights or Engine to Fail
Triumph Trophy SE A1 2015–2017Triumph Trophy 2013–2014
The front brake hose on these motorcycles may be routed improperly, which can damage the ignition switch wiring.
March 16, 2020
Seat Belt May Not Be Secured to Side Wall in Crash
Eldorado World Trans 2017–2019
Certain 2017-2019 Eldorado World Trans vehicles built on Ford E-series chassis may have a seat belt that is not properly secured to the side wall.
Steering Bolt May Loosen, Risking Loss of Steering Control
A bolt that connects the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen over time.
March 13, 2020
Rear Seat Belts May Not Lock During Multiple-Impact Crashes
Infiniti Q60 2020
Certain 2020 Infiniti Q60 vehicles have rear seat belts whose webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
March 12, 2020
Hood May Open Unexpectedly While Driving
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2020GMC Sierra 2500 2020+1 more model
Some 2020 full-size pickup trucks may have hood-latch striker wires that were not heat-treated properly.
Trailer lights may fail with daytime running lights on
Land Rover Discovery 2017–2018
Certain vehicles have a software issue in the Body Control Module.
Automatic Braking May Fail to Detect Obstacles
Volvo S60 2019–2020Volvo S90 2019–2020Volvo V60 2019–2020+6 more models
Some 2019 Volvo S60, S90, V60, V90, XC40 and XC60 vehicles may have a software and hardware incompatibility in the Automatic Emergency Brake system.
Brake Light May Flash Instead of Staying Steady
BMW S 1000 R 2019–2020BMW F 750 GS 2020BMW F 850 GS 2020+11 more models
On certain BMW motorcycles, the brake light may flash instead of remaining steady during emergency braking.
March 11, 2020
Wrong weight rating label could lead to overloading and axle failure
Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite 2020
The certification label on certain trailers shows an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and axle rating.
Seatbelt warning light delayed on 2019 Odyssey vans
Turtle TOP Odyssey 2019
On certain 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey vehicles built on GMC Savana or Chevrolet Express chassis, the seatbelt-unfastened warning light does not come on for about five seconds after the ignition is turned to "on" or "start." The vehicles therefore do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.
March 10, 2020
Loose Parking Brake Line Can Cause Sudden Braking
Spartan Gladiator 2019–2020Spartan Metro Star 2019–2020
A air line that controls the parking brake may loosen and separate.