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.

June 27, 2019

Underbody skid plate may detach and cause road debris

Recall 19V496

Mazda !MX-5 2016

A skid plate and its metal bracket on the underside of certain 2016 vehicles may come loose and detach from the car.

2,476vehicles affected

Engine May Stall Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V497

Mazda CX-5 2018–2019Mazda MAZDA6 2018–2019Mazda MAZDA3 2019

A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the engine to stall without warning.

262,220vehicles affected

Diesel Fuel Lines May Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 19V498

RAM 2500 2019RAM 3500 2019RAM 4500 2019+1 more model

Some 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, have diesel engines with fuel lines that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

499vehicles affected

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Shrapnel

Recall 19V499

Honda Element 2003–2011Honda Accord 2001–2007Honda Pilot 2003–2008+9 more models

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade over time after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.

3,947vehicles affected

Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 19V500

Honda Ridgeline 2007–2014Acura RL 2005–2010, 2012Acura TL 2009–2014+7 more models

The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature changes.

1,558vehicles affected

Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal shards

Recall 19V501

Honda Element 2003–2011Honda Ridgeline 2006–2014Acura RL 2005–2012+9 more models

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature cycling.

1,657,752vehicles affected

Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 19V502

Honda Pilot 2009–2015Acura TSX 2009–2014Honda Civic 2006–2011+11 more models

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.

9,555vehicles affected

June 26, 2019

Failing DC-DC Converter Can Cause Loss of Drive

Recall 19V491

Toyota Prius C 2018–2019

The DC-DC converter in certain 2018-2019 Toyota Prius C hybrids may fail.

464vehicles affected

Engine May Shut Off Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V492

Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker 2018–2019

Certain heavy duty wrecker trucks equipped with the optional recovery remote control can have their engine shut down unexpectedly.

33vehicles affected

Weak spot welds may reduce crash protection

Recall 19V493

Subaru Legacy 2019Subaru Outback 2019

Some vehicles have spot welds on the duct below the cowl panel that may not have been applied correctly, which can weaken the vehicle's body structure.

2,107vehicles affected

Damaged Alternator Wiring Can Short Out, Stall Engine, Cause Fire

Recall 19V495

Nissan Titan 2017–2019

The alternator wiring harness on these pickups may have been damaged during engine installation at the factory.

91,319vehicles affected

June 25, 2019

Steering assist may cut out, raising crash risk

Recall 19V489

Mercedes-Benz Metris 2018–2019

A sensor inside the electric power steering unit may have been improperly manufactured.

2vehicles affected

Trailer Hitch May Detach From Trailer, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V490

Charles Machine Ditch Witch 2018–2019

Certain trailers have lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer and may not clamp tightly enough after the hitch height has been adjusted.

290vehicles affected

June 24, 2019

Passenger airbag may explode, spraying metal shrapnel

Recall 19V488

Mazda RX-8 2010–2011

Certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles have passenger frontal air bag inflators that can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

211vehicles affected

June 21, 2019

Outdoor kitchen outlet may lack shock protection

Recall 19V476

Coachmen Chaparral 2017–2020Coachmen Chaparral Lite 2017–2020Coachmen Chaparral X-Lite 2017–2020+1 more model

Some Coachmen Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, Chaparral X-Lite and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers from model years 2017 and 2018 may have a standard outlet in the outside kitchen instead of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet.

2,114vehicles affected

Brake Pedal Pin Can Slide Out, Risking Brake Lights and Pedal Loss

Recall 19V477

Utilimaster Walk-IN Van 2012–2019

A clip on the brake pedal clevis pin may rub or bend against the throttle pedal and possibly come off.

4,534vehicles affected

Seat Belt Buckle May Crack and Be Hard to Fasten

Recall 19V478

IC Bus BE 2011IC Bus CE 2011IC Bus RE 2011

Some 2011 IC Bus school buses have non-retractable passenger two-point seat belts with plastic fingers on the male part of the buckle.

1,035vehicles affected

Seat Belt Buckle May Crack and Fail to Latch in a Crash

Recall 19V479

IC Bus CE 2011

Over time, repeatedly buckling and unbuckling the seat belt can cause the plastic fingers on the male part of the buckle to crack and fall off.

9vehicles affected

Slide-Room Can Move Unexpectedly, Risking Injury

Recall 19V481

Forest River FR3 2019–2020Forest River Georgetown 2019–2020

Certain motorhomes may have slim-rack slide-out mechanisms that activate on their own, causing the slide room to extend or retract without the driver or occupant intending it.

688vehicles affected

Exposed generator wiring can short and cause fire

Recall 19V482

Forest River Work And Play 2020

The 12V and 110V cables for an optional generator may not be isolated from objects stored in the generator compartment.

6vehicles affected

Air Brake Pressure Can Be Lost, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V483

Altec Aerial Device 2003–2019

Certain aerial device and utility trucks may be missing pressure protection valves in their accessory air systems, and the air-cushioned pintle hook may be connected to the wrong air lines.

957vehicles affected

Tank may overpressurize and rupture, spilling hot fluid

Recall 19V484

Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer 2018

A replacement filler neck check valve installed during an earlier recall may seal the hydraulic fluid tank too tightly.

94vehicles affected

Battery Cable Can Wear Through and Cause a Fire

Recall 19V485

Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader 2019Mcneilus Contender Front Loader 2019Mcneilus Meridian Front Loader 2019

Battery cables on certain 2019 refuse trucks may have been routed incorrectly, so they can rub against the fuse box bracket.

18vehicles affected

Hydraulic Hoses May Be Swapped, Causing Steering Loss

Recall 19V486

Oshkosh S-Series 2018–2019

Some 2018-2019 Oshkosh S-Series mixer vehicles with Cummins X12 engines may have two hydraulic lines that were installed in the wrong locations.

72vehicles affected

Trailer Brakes May Fail to Apply, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V487

Charles Machine Ditch Witch 2018–2019

Some trailers have brake wire terminals that may have been improperly crimped.

796vehicles affected

June 19, 2019

Electric school buses may lose drive and steering power

Recall 19V471

Blue Bird ALL American 2018–2019Blue Bird Vision 2018–2019

Certain 2018-2019 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains have a defect in the vehicle control unit software.

19vehicles affected

Battery Cable Can Degrade, Causing Sudden Power Loss and Stalling

Recall 19V472

BMW M3 2008–2012BMW 335d 2009–2011BMW 328i 2009+1 more model

The positive battery cable connection at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time.

16,641vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag May Not Protect in a Crash

Recall 19V473

Audi Q5 2019Audi SQ5 2019

Some vehicles have an instrument panel carrier that may break during a crash in which the passenger frontal airbag deploys, because of an incorrect weld.

28vehicles affected

Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash

Recall 19V474

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2015–2019Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 2016–2018Audi RS 3 2017–2019+1 more model

A poor electrical connection can cause the passenger occupant detection system to wrongly sense a fault and turn off the front passenger airbag.

138,896vehicles affected

June 18, 2019

Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed

Recall 19V463

Freightliner Redundant Ford F550 2017

Certain 2017 Ford F-550 vehicles fitted with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on how the vehicle is wired.

1vehicle affected

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