December 19, 2019
Automatic braking can falsely engage and stop car suddenly
Mazda MAZDA3 2019–2020
Certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles may have a Smart Brake System that can falsely detect an obstacle while driving.
Cargo Tie-Down Rails May Detach, Risking Unsecured Load
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019+6 more models
Certain 2019 Sprinter vans, sold under the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner names, may have lashing rails on the side walls that were not properly installed.
Cracked Rear Brake Caliper Can Reduce Braking Power
Fiat 500X 2020Jeep Renegade 2020
A right rear brake caliper on certain vehicles may have been fractured during manufacturing.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Subaru Outback 2016–2017
Some 2016-2017 Subaru Outback vehicles may have had a replacement airbag control module installed that is not compatible with the passenger front airbag module.
Rear axle shaft may fracture, risking detached driveline
Kenworth T800 2020Kenworth T880 2020Kenworth W990 2020+5 more models
Certain heavy-duty trucks built in 2020 may have rear axle output shafts that were not heat treated properly during manufacturing.
December 18, 2019
Severed Air Line Can Cause Unexpected Brake Application
Maintainer Custom Body 2015, 2019
Certain Maintainer Custom Body heavy rescue emergency response vehicles from the 2015 and 2019 model years have air pressure control lines for the pneumatically controlled automatic tire chain system that may not be pressure-protected.
Loose Trailer Hitch Bolts Could Let Towed Load Detach
Forest River FR3 2020Forest River Georgetown 2020
Certain 2020 motorhomes had trailer hitch bolts that may have been improperly tightened during modification, so the bolts can loosen over time.
Slide-Out Can Move Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
Dynamax Isata 2018–2020
Certain motorhomes have slim-rack slide-out mechanisms that may activate on their own, extending or retracting the slide room without the driver intending it.
Spare tire may lose air or detach from wheel
Ford F-150 2020
Certain 2020 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires may have a spare tire that was damaged when it was installed on the rim.
Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance
Ford Fusion 2006–2010Lincoln MKZ 2006–2010Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2010+1 more model
The anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit valves can react with brake fluids that contain certain corrosion-preventive additives.
Incorrect windshield glass may impair driver visibility
Cruise CAR Moke 2019
Certain 2019 Cruise Car Moke vehicles may have a windshield with the wrong glass quality rating.
Incorrect load capacity label may lead to overloading
Airstream Interstate 2018–2019
The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity label on certain motorhomes may list the wrong capacity.
December 17, 2019
Loose Axle Nuts Can Impair Braking or Detach a Wheel
Oliver Travel Trailers Legacy Elite II 2017–2019
Certain trailers have axle nuts and bolts that securing the brake drum to the axle shaft flange may not have been properly tightened.
Loose Driveshaft Bolts Can Cause Loss of Drive or Detachment
Prevost H3-45 2020Prevost H3-45 VIP 2020Prevost X3-45 2020
Driveshaft clamp bolts on certain 2020 coach buses may not be properly tightened.
December 16, 2019
Passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2015–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 2017–2018
The occupant classification system in these vehicles may have been improperly calibrated.
Brake Valve May Restrict Air Flow, Lengthening Stops
Foretravel IH-45 2020Foretravel Realm 2020
The brake relay valve in these motorhomes may have an air flow restriction.
Front shocks can detach, risking loss of steering assist
The front shock absorbers may separate from their upper mounts.
Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Driver Visibility
Mack TE 2019–2020
Some trucks have headlights that may not be properly aimed.
Steering Drag Link May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering
Mack Anthem (An) 2020Mack Granite (Gr) 2020Mack Pinnacle (Chu) 2020
Some 2020 heavy-duty trucks may have steering drag link castle nuts and cotter pins that were not installed correctly at the connection to the pitman arm and steering arm.
December 13, 2019
Trailer hitch bolts may loosen and detach, raising crash risk
Forest River FR3 2020Forest River Georgetown 2020
Some motorhomes from the 2020 model year have trailer hitch bolts that may not have been properly tightened.
December 12, 2019
Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
Dodge Viper 2005–2006
Certain 2005 and 2006 Dodge Viper vehicles may have an Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module that can inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Rearview Camera Image Can Stay on Screen After Reversing
Chrysler Pacifica 2018–2019
A software error in certain 2018-2019 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles can cause the rearview camera image to remain on the radio display after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
Low Tire Pressure Warning May Not Display, Raising Crash Risk
RAM 1500 2019
Some 2019 Ram 1500 trucks may have been built with an incorrect tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.
Battery cable may stall engine or cause fire
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2020GMC Sierra 1500 2019–2020
A battery positive (B+) cable ring may have been made with too much glue, which can leave an intermittent electrical connection between the cable and the alternator.
Stability and anti-lock brakes may shut off without warning
Cadillac CT6 2019Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019GMC Sierra 1500 2019
A software error in the electronic brake control module can disable the electronic stability control and anti-lock brake systems.
Brake Valve May Restrict Airflow, Lengthening Stopping Distance
A 2019 Maintainer Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicle may have a brake relay valve with an air flow restriction.
December 11, 2019
Child Seat Install Instructions May Be Inadequate
Porsche 911 GT3 2014–2016, 2018–2019Porsche 911 GT2 RS 2018–2019Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2016, 2019+2 more models
The owner's manual's child restraint installation instructions may not give enough detail for a correct installation.
Gauges Can Go Blank While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Toyota Prius 2019
An electrical short circuit in the instrument panel (combination meter) can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank.
Rear seat belts may not restrain occupants in crashes
Toyota C-HR 2019–2020Toyota Corolla 2020Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2020
Certain 2019-2020 Toyota C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles have rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism.
Hazard lights may not activate, raising crash risk
Porsche 911 Carrera 2020
Certain 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles have a software error that can prevent the hazard warning lights from working when the driver turns them on.