May 2, 2019
Front brake lever can break, raising crash risk
Yamaha YZF-R3 2019
Porosities (small voids) in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with strong force.
Passenger Front Airbag May Be Wrongly Turned Off
Suzuki Kizashi 2010–2013
The passenger seat's occupant detection system on certain Suzuki Kizashi vehicles may mistake an adult passenger for a child.
May 1, 2019
Front Lights May Cut Out While Riding, Raising Crash Risk
Indian Chief Classic 2014Indian Chieftain 2014
A problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) can cause all of the front lights, including the headlight, to go out while the motorcycle is being ridden.
Mirror Glass May Detach, Reducing Visibility and Creating Road Hazard
Kenworth T680 2020Kenworth T800 2020Kenworth W900 2020+2 more models
Certain heavy-duty trucks may have upper mirror glass that can separate from the mirror carrier plate because of inadequate adhesion.
April 30, 2019
Brake lights may light up without the pedal pressed
Southeast Apparatus Pumper 2017–2018Southeast Apparatus Rescue Truck 2017–2018Southeast Apparatus Tanker 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 fire apparatus built by Southeast Apparatus, including pumpers, rescue trucks, and tankers equipped with Whelen brake lights, may have brake lights that turn on even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Water Tank Supports May Break, Causing Tank to Detach
Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight 2019
Certain 2019 Jay Flight TF travel trailers (model 32RLOK) may have fresh water tank supports that are too thin.
Wiring May Overheat and Cause a Fire in Air Conditioner Circuit
Coachmen Beyond 2019–2020Coachmen Crossfit 2019–2020Coachmen Galleria 2019–2020
The wiring that powers the ProAir air conditioning system may be undersized for the electrical load it carries.
Aerial Ladder May Lack Welds and Collapse
Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus 2017–2019
Certain 2017-2019 aerial fire apparatus vehicles may have tube steel in the aerial device's base rail that is missing joint welds.
Aerial Device Can Fall If Frame Cracks
Spartan Gladiator 2004–2016
Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame on certain Spartan Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial vehicles.
April 29, 2019
Rear Seat May Not Lock in Crash or Sudden Stop
RAM Promaster 2014–2019Ford Transit 2014–2018
Certain vans with aftermarket Freedman Go-ES Foldaway rear seats may have a seat cushion that does not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
Spare Tire Carrier May Detach and Become a Road Hazard
Airstream Classic 2018–2020Airstream Flying Cloud 2018–2020Airstream Globetrotter 2018–2020+4 more models
The forward end of the spare tire carrier can contact the ground while the trailer is moving.
April 26, 2019
Fold-Down Seat May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Ford Transit 2015–2018
Certain vehicles were modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, and the back seat cushion may not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
Air bags may be disabled by road vibrations
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 2017–2018
The internal acceleration sensor in the airbag control module can mistake vibrations from rough roads or a flat tire for a malfunction.
April 25, 2019
Front Suspension Rust Can Cause Steering Misalignment
Mazda MAZDA6 2011–2013
Road salt can cause corrosion of the front cross member on certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles.
Rear driveshaft may crack or break, risking loss of power or crash
RAM 1500 2018–2019
Some 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickups may have an incomplete weld between the rear driveshaft tube and tube yoke.
Passenger Airbag May Wrongly Deploy Against a Child
Jaguar F-Type 2014–2015
A wiring connector linking the seatbelt tension sensor to the occupant classification module may not have been wired correctly.
Rear suspension nuts may loosen, risking sudden handling change
Volvo S60 2019
Certain vehicles have rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts that may not have been properly tightened.
Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2017–2019Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2017–2019GMC Sierra 2500 2017–2019+4 more models
The engine block heater cord, or the terminals connecting it to the engine block heater, may short circuit and fail.
April 24, 2019
Trailer Axles May Be Backwards, Risking Brake Failure
LDJ R250 2017–2018
Certain 2017 and 2018 R250 container trailers may have rear axles installed backwards.
Water Can Short Circuit A/C Blower Unit, Risking Fire
Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2016Porsche Panamera S 2010–2016Porsche Panamera 2011–2016+5 more models
Water can get into the air conditioning blower control unit, which can cause an electrical short circuit.
April 23, 2019
Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly or Fail to Deploy
Toyota Sienna 2019
Incorrect welds inside the passenger front door may interfere with the air bag sensor readings for the passenger side front seat air bag and the curtain shield air bags.
Side and curtain airbags may fail to deploy in a crash
Toyota Yaris 2015–2017
Wiring harnesses for the side airbag sensors inside the front doors can crack and corrode.
Roof Tent Cover May Crack and Detach While Driving
Jeep Wrangler 2018
The top cover of an aftermarket roof top tent installed on certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles may crack or break.
April 19, 2019
Wiring may touch AC heat strip, risking fire
Forest River Flagstaff 2019Forest River Rockwood 2019
The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioner in certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers may have been installed improperly.
April 18, 2019
High Beams May Stay On and Blind Oncoming Drivers
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019+1 more model
Certain 2019 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans, sold under both the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz names, have a software error in the control unit for the high-beam assist feature.
Front Control Arm May Break and Affect Steering
Chevrolet Trax 2017–2019
A joint in one or both front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
Rear Seat May Not Lock Upright, Raising Injury Risk
Ford Transit 2014–2018RAM Promaster 2014–2018Ford E-350 2014–2015+3 more models
Certain vans modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when it is rotated to the upright position and put under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
Brake pedal may bend, reducing braking and raising crash risk
Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019
A welding defect in the brake pedal assembly can cause the pedal plate to bend.
Water Pump Can Corrode and Stall the Engine
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles may have water pump internal components that corrode.
Fuel pump ring can loosen, risking leaks and fire
Nissan Altima 2019
On certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles with front-wheel drive and the 2.5-liter engine, the fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged.