December 11, 2019
Front Wheel Bearings May Crack, Risking Loss of Steering
Volkswagen Golf 2019Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2019Volkswagen Jetta 2019
Some front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined at the factory.
Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire
Ford F-250 SD 2017–2019Ford F-350 SD 2017–2019Ford F-450 SD 2017–2019+1 more model
Certain 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty SuperCrew Cab trucks have carpet flooring that can ignite if a front seat belt pretensioner fires during a crash.
Circuit Breaker May Trip, Causing Sudden Engine Stall
Polaris Slingshot 2019
A 10A circuit breaker in this vehicle may be defective.
Circuit breaker can trip and stall engine, raising crash risk
Indian Chief Dark Horse 2019Indian Chieftain 2019Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 2019+5 more models
A 10-amp circuit breaker in the electrical system may be defective and can trip unexpectedly.
Transmission Wiring Can Short, Causing Loss of Power
BMW M5 2019–2020BMW M8 2020BMW M8 Gran Coupe 2020
The transmission wiring harness in certain BMW M5 and M8 vehicles can become damaged, which may cause an electrical short circuit.
Propane Line Can Be Damaged by Tire, Risking Fire
Triple E Unity 2020
A propane tube supplying the water heater may be routed too close to the tire tread.
December 10, 2019
Incorrect tire label may lead to overinflated tires and crash risk
Keystone Springdale 2020
The Federal Identification Tag on certain 2020 Springdale trailers lists incorrect rim size, tire size, and tire pressure information.
Rear Escape Window May Not Fully Open, Blocking Emergency Exit
Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk 2019–2020
The rear emergency escape window on certain travel trailers may not fully open because an exterior ladder is mounted in a way that blocks it.
Brake Valve May Restrict Air Flow, Lengthening Stops
Spartan Gladiator 2018–2019Spartan Metro Star 2018–2019
Some 2018-2019 emergency response chassis may have a brake relay valve with an air flow restriction.
December 9, 2019
Roof hatch handle can break, blocking emergency exit
Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom 2018–2019Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility 2018–2019Arboc Spirit OF Freedom 2017+1 more model
The external handle on the roof hatch may break unexpectedly during normal use.
Bus Warning Alerts May Fail, Risking Brake Overheating and Fire
Proterra Catalyst 2019
A software update on certain 2019 Proterra Catalyst buses may have turned off the audible and visible warnings that tell the operator the brake interlock is engaged.
December 6, 2019
Transmission Can Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 2013–2015
Hairline cracks can develop in the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit) of these Jetta Hybrids.
Third-Row Headrests May Not Protect Occupants in a Crash
Certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 SUVs have third-row headrests that may have been built with insufficient padding, and a securing rod that may fail to hold the headrest in place.
Driver Air Bag May Not Work as Intended in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 2019Mercedes-Benz E63 2019
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 and E63 models may have an incorrect driver air bag and an incorrect air bag software version installed.
Loose Engine Fan Bolts Can Detach, Risking Injury
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2020–2021
Certain 2020-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with Detroit Diesel DD5 engines may have fan hub bolts that were not tightened enough.
December 5, 2019
Rear subframe bolts may loosen, risking crash
Honda CR-V 2019–2020
Some 2019-2020 Honda CR-V vehicles have rear subframe bolts that were improperly manufactured and may loosen over time.
December 4, 2019
Fuel Line Can Wear Through and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Ford Explorer 2020Lincoln Aviator 2020
A protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line can chafe over time through the plastic liquid fuel line, causing a fuel leak.
Generator Exhaust Pipe Can Leak Deadly Carbon Monoxide
Fleetwood Bounder 2016–2020Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2016–2020Fleetwood Southwind 2018–2020
The generator exhaust pipe on certain motorhomes exits the vehicle within its departure angle, meaning it can be struck and damaged when driving over uneven ground or obstacles.
Motorhome wiring may chafe and cause a fire
Fleetwood Discovery 2020Fleetwood Discovery LXE 2020Fleetwood Pace Arrow LXE 2020+2 more models
Certain 2020 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler motorhomes may have had the wire harness and plumbing bundle inside the slideout raceway improperly wrapped and secured.
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Volkswagen Golf 2011–2014Volkswagen Passat 2012–2015Audi A3 2011–2013
The driver's side air bag inflator in these vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature swings.
Power Steering Leak Can Cause Loss of Control or Fire
Bentley Continental 2017–2018
A power steering cooler pipe on these vehicles may be the wrong size, which can let the cooler hose come loose and leak power steering fluid.
Tailgate May Unlatch Unexpectedly, Dropping Cargo
Ford F-250 SD 2017–2019Ford F-350 SD 2017–2019Ford F-450 SD 2017–2019
Water can get into the electrical wiring of the tailgate release switch in the tailgate handle.
December 3, 2019
Footrest Can Fall Off While Riding, Risking a Crash
Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020
A retaining clip on the footrest mounting pin may break, allowing the pin to come loose and the footrest to detach while the motorcycle is moving.
December 2, 2019
Loose oxygen tank bracket could cause tank to fly loose in a crash
Wheeled Coach Type I 2018–2019
Certain 2018 and 2019 Wheeled Coach Type I ambulances have QR-D-S and QR-TDS bracket assemblies that hold D-cylinder oxygen tanks in place.
Transmission Sensor Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power
Subaru Ascent 2019
The transmission hydraulic sensor may read fluid pressure inaccurately.
PCV Valve Can Separate, Causing Sudden Power Loss
Subaru Ascent 2019Subaru Crosstrek 2019Subaru Forester 2019
The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate.
Rear Final Drive Seal May Leak Oil Onto Tire
Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020
The final drive output seal on certain motorcycles may leak oil onto the rear tire.
November 27, 2019
Headlights may fail, reducing visibility and crash risk
BMW 330i 2020BMW Z4 2020Toyota Supra 2020
Certain vehicles may have headlight control units that can fail, causing one or both headlights to go out.
November 26, 2019
Undersized Axle and Tires May Overload Trailer, Risking Crash
Forest River XLR 2020
Certain 2020 XLR Boost trailers were built with an undersized axle, tire, and rim combination.
Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving
Volvo S60 2011–2017Volvo S60CC 2011–2017Volvo S60I 2011–2017+2 more models
A component inside the door latches can break, making doors hard to latch or giving the driver or passengers the false impression that a door is fully closed when it is not.