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.

April 8, 2019

Damaged Engine Block Heater Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 19V278

Ford F-150 2015–2019Ford F-250 SD 2017–2019Ford F-350 SD 2017–2019+2 more models

Some pickup trucks with an engine block heater had a previous repair under an earlier recall.

131,068vehicles affected

Dump Box Can Drop Suddenly Under Heavy Loads

Recall 19V279

Load Trail Tandem Axle Dump 2018–2019Load Trail Triple Axle Dump 2018–2019

Under heavy loads, the bolts that attach the hydraulic cylinder clevis to the scissor hoist can break.

355vehicles affected

April 5, 2019

Bus Engine Door Fan Connector May Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 19V274

Nova Bus LFS 2011–2019

The electrical connector for the engine door fan on certain Nova Bus LFS city buses may not be able to handle the current it is required to carry.

1,221vehicles affected

Truck May Move Unexpectedly in Cold Weather, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V275

Kenworth T680 2018–2020Kenworth T880 2018–2020

Certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T680 and T880 tandem axle trucks have a parking brake on a single axle and certain automated manual transmissions.

1,837vehicles affected

April 4, 2019

Windshield Wipers May Stop Working, Reducing Visibility

Recall 19V272

Mazda MAZDA3 2016–2018

A defective windshield wiper relay can cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's view of the road.

187,880vehicles affected

PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Melt, Risking Fire

Recall 19V273

BMW 325i 2006BMW 325xi 2006BMW 330i 2006+6 more models

The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

184,505vehicles affected

April 3, 2019

Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed

Recall 19V269

Ford F-550 2018

This recall covers one 2018 emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis and fitted with Whelen brake lights.

1vehicle affected

Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Tip-In Injury

Recall 19V271

Ford Transit 2014–2017Ford E-150 2014–2016Mobility Specialists Ford E-150 2017

This recall covers certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans that were modified by Mobility Specialists, Inc.

4vehicles affected

April 2, 2019

Passenger footwell may increase knee injury risk in crash

Recall 19V263

Lotus Evora 2017–2018

The toe board in the passenger footwell of certain 2017 and 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles lacks the stiffness required by federal occupant crash protection standards.

424vehicles affected

Backup Camera May Show Reversed Image, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V264

Hackney Beverage Trailer 2018–2019

The backup camera display in certain trailers may revert to its factory default settings, which can cause the camera image to appear reversed.

124vehicles affected

Missing Fuse Can Overheat Wiring and Raise Fire Risk

Recall 19V265

Entegra Emblem 2019Entegra Vision 2019

Certain 2019 motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis may be missing a 25-amp fuse in the blower motor electrical circuit.

516vehicles affected

Under-Greased Trailer Axles Can Lock Up Wheels

Recall 19V266

Wilson Silverstar 2019–2020Wilson Stockmaster 2019–2020

Certain 2019-2020 Wilson Punch Side Gooseneck Livestock trailers may have axles that lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer hub bearings.

13vehicles affected

Cover May Fall Unexpectedly, Risking Injury to Workers

Recall 19V267

KME Predator Pumper 2012–2019KME Commercial Pumper 2014–2019KME Predator Panther Pumper 2014–2019+6 more models

The lock that holds the sliding, lift-up cover open on these fire apparatus may be unintentionally disabled by the gas springs that support the cover.

148vehicles affected

Brake lights may light up without pedal pressed

Recall 19V268

Spartan Metro Star 2017–2018

Certain emergency vehicles built on this chassis are equipped with brake lights that may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

3vehicles affected

Missing Fuse Can Overheat Wiring and Cause Fire

Recall 19V270

Jayco Precept 2014–2019Jayco Alante 2016–2019Jayco Precept Prestige 2019

The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing its 25-amp fuse.

4,519vehicles affected

April 1, 2019

CNG Valve Stem Can Eject Forcibly, Risking Injury and Fire

Recall 19V260

Labrie Automizer 2017–2018Labrie Expert 2017–2018

Certain refuse trucks run on compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks fitted with Luxfer valves that are subject to a separate recall.

14vehicles affected

Backup Camera May Show Reversed Image, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V261

Eldorado Advantage 2017–2018Eldorado Aero Elite 2017–2018Eldorado Aerotech 2017–2018

On certain 2017-2018 Eldorado shuttle buses built on a Ford chassis, the backup camera display may revert to its factory default settings.

296vehicles affected

March 29, 2019

Overheating Power Supply Can Cause Motorhome Fire

Recall 19V257

Newmar BAY Star 2018–2019Newmar Essex 2018–2019Newmar New Aire 2018–2019+8 more models

The power supply for the WiFiRanger system in certain motorhomes may overheat.

476vehicles affected

Missing fuse can melt wiring and cause fire

Recall 19V258

Forest River Rockport 2017–2019

Some 2017-2019 Rockport work trucks may have been built without the inline fuse that protects the cargo and compartment lights circuit.

146vehicles affected

Missing Head-Impact Padding Raises Injury Risk in Crash

Recall 19V259

Supreme Service Body 2014–2018

Some service body vehicles built on a Ford Transit chassis may be missing the padded interior trim that protects occupants from head impact.

99vehicles affected

March 28, 2019

Sun visors may lack required airbag warning label

Recall 19V246

Dodge Charger 2019

Some 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles may have driver and passenger sun visors that lack the required air bag warning information.

1,097vehicles affected

Foldaway Seat May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 19V247

Ford Transit 2015–2018

Certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway rear seats may have a seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when it is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position.

4vehicles affected

Loose Passenger Seat Bolts Can Shift Seat in a Crash

Recall 19V248

Jeep Cherokee 2019

Certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may have loose mounting bolts on the front passenger seat.

253vehicles affected

Rear Seat May Not Lock, Raising Injury Risk in a Crash

Recall 19V249

Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach 2015–2017

Certain Sprinter-based mini coaches with 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.

4vehicles affected

Backup Camera May Show Reversed Image, Risking Crash

Recall 19V250

Road Rescue Ultramedic 2018–2019

Certain 2018-2019 Road Rescue Ultramedic emergency vehicles have backup camera displays that may revert to factory default settings, causing the camera image to appear reversed.

3vehicles affected

Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed

Recall 19V251

Ford F-550 2018Freightliner M2 2018

On certain emergency vehicles fitted with Whelen brake lights, the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on how the vehicle's wiring is set up.

2vehicles affected

Rear Seat May Not Lock in Crash or Sudden Stop

Recall 19V252

Ford Transit 2018

Certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans that were modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in the upright position when it is under load, such as during a crash or a sudden stop.

15vehicles affected

Battery Cable Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 19V253

Genie TZ-34 2019Genie TZ-50 2019

Certain 2019 Genie TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer-mounted aerial devices may have battery cable ends at the quick disconnect that were improperly crimped.

40vehicles affected

Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed

Recall 19V254

Ford F-550 2018

On certain 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles fitted with a B-27 Minuteman body and Whelen brake lights, the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

1vehicle affected

Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed

Recall 19V255

RAM 5500 2018

This recall covers one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis by Blanchat Mfg., Inc.

1vehicle affected

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