February 12, 2020
Fuel Pump Can Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Porsche Macan 2015–2018
The fuel pump service cover can contact the flow nozzle on the fuel pump's filter flange.
EGR Pipe Screws May Loosen, Leaking Hot Exhaust and Raising Fire Risk
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019+5 more models
The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened at the factory.
Exhaust Leak Can Cause Engine Fire
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019+5 more models
A flange connection between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may not be attached properly, which can allow exhaust gas to leak in the engine compartment.
February 11, 2020
Sudden Power and Steering Loss Risks Crash
Blue Bird ALL American 2018–2019Blue Bird Vision 2018–2019
A connector in the wire harness of certain 2018-2019 school buses with 7000 EV electric drivetrain units may become unplugged.
February 10, 2020
Rear ladder can block emergency exit window
On certain 2020 recreational trailers, the rear ladder may block the window on the rear wall.
Stove Too Close to Valance Can Cause Fire
Some 2020 Cedar Creek trailers may have a residential stove installed too close to the window valance, which is the fabric trim above the window.
Front brake hose can rub on horn wire and leak fluid
On certain 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles, the front brake hose can chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right.
Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss
Ford Flex 2013–2018Ford Taurus 2013–2018Lincoln MKT 2013–2018
Certain Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKT vehicles from model years 2013 to 2015 with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack may have rear suspension toe links that fracture under stress.
Brake fluid leak can reduce stopping power
The front brake hose holder can come loose, which may damage the brake hose protector and hose and cause a brake fluid leak.
February 7, 2020
Emergency Call Module May Send Wrong Vehicle Location
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2020Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2020Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 2020+8 more models
A circuit inside the Emergency Call System (eCall) communication module may be damaged, which could cause the system to relay an inaccurate vehicle location in an emergency.
February 6, 2020
Daytime running lights may fail while driving
Mazda CX-5 2016
Certain 2016 vehicles have LED daytime running lights that can fail while the vehicle is being driven.
Engine Coolant Leaks Can Cause Stalling and Fire
Toyota RAV4 2019–2020Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019–2020Lexus ES Hybrid 2020+3 more models
Porosity in the engine castings can produce cracks that let coolant leak internally or externally.
Rear camera display may fail, hiding hazards behind van
Utilimaster Sprinter 2019
Certain 2019 Sprinter vans have a rear view camera display whose camera module power supply may fail.
Pinched wiring can short and overheat, raising fire risk
Honda Odyssey 2018–2020
A wire harness for the third-row seat accessory power outlet may be pinched between the vehicle's unibody and the rear trim panel.
Vehicle Label May Fade, Hiding Weight Limits and Crash Risk
Honda Passport 2020Honda Pilot 2020
Some 2020 Honda Passport and Pilot vehicles may have a certification label printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent.
February 5, 2020
Steering Assist May Fail, Making Steering Harder
Tesla Model X 2015–2016
The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the steering gear housing can corrode and fracture.
February 4, 2020
Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire
Hyundai Elantra 2007–2010Hyundai Elantra Touring 2009–2011Hyundai Entourage 2007–2008+1 more model
Moisture can get into the anti-lock brake (ABS) module in these Hyundai vehicles and cause an electrical short inside the module.
January 31, 2020
Propane Lines May Kink, Risking Leak and Fire
Serenity S24CB 2020Unity U24CB 2020Unity U24FX 2020+7 more models
Some motorhomes have copper propane tubing or rubber propane hoses for the LP appliances that may be twisted or kinked.
Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Audi A6 1998–2000Audi A4 1999–2000Audi TT 2000–2001+1 more model
Certain older Audi vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag inflator that may absorb moisture.
Air Bag Sensor May Delay or Disable Front Air Bags
Volkswagen Atlas 2018
A sensor in the front air bag system may have been manufactured incorrectly.
Propane Lines Can Be Damaged by Road Debris, Creating Fire Risk
Kzrv Connect 2020
Certain trailers have propane gas lines routed too close to the tire.
Missing Lights and Reflectors Can Make Trailer Hard to See
Vac-Tron Lpsdt 2016–2020
Some trailers from model years 2016 through 2020 may be missing certain exterior lights and reflective markings required by federal safety standards.
Trailer frame welds may crack, raising crash risk
Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 2016–2020Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 2016–2020
Certain McElrath Trailers VX30-800 and VX50-800 trailers may have a welded area on a structural joint of the trailer frame that can crack from fatigue.
January 30, 2020
Rear reflectors may be too dim, raising crash risk
BMW X7 2020
The rear reflex reflectors on certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles may not reflect enough light.
Rear seat frame may lack bolts, risking crash injury
Land Rover Discovery 2020
The second-row seat frame assembly may be missing fasteners, which can leave the seat frame with insufficient strength.
Brake Assist May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019GMC Sierra 1500 2019
Some 2019 full-size pickups received a software update for the Electronic Brake Control Module that contains an error.
January 29, 2020
Trailer brakes may fail to engage if trailer separates
Forest River Freedom Express 2020Forest River Salem 2020Forest River Stealth EVO 2020+3 more models
Certain 2020 Forest River recreational trailers may have a faulty emergency breakaway switch.
Safety Interlocks May Fail, Causing Unintended Vehicle Movement
Vactor 2100I 2017–2020
Certain Vactor 2100i vehicles from model years 2017 through 2020, equipped with RECIRC or flusher mode, may have a software problem.
Flashlight Battery Packs Can Explode While Charging
KME Predator SS Pumper 2015–2020KME Predator SS TDA 2015–2018KME Predator SS Aerial 2015
Certain KME Predator SS emergency response vehicles have Pelican 9410 and 9415 flashlights whose battery packs may explode while charging.
January 28, 2020
Delayed rearview camera image can raise crash risk
Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 and A 220 4MATIC vehicles may have rearview camera software that, under certain operating conditions, delays the display of the rearview camera image.