CarRecallWatchMarch 28, 2019
Moisture Can Cause Taillights to Fail, Reducing Visibility
Acura MDX 2014–2019Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2019
Certain Acura MDX and MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles may allow moisture to enter the tailgate lid lights.
March 27, 2019
Backup camera image can flip, raising crash risk
Thor Motor Coach Magnitude 2019–2020Thor Motor Coach Omni 2019–2020Thor Motor Coach Chateau 2018+1 more model
On certain motorhomes, the backup camera display can revert to factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to appear reversed.
Incorrect tire label may lead to wrong tire size or pressure
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019
The tire information label on certain vehicles contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Kenworth T440 2012Peterbilt 348 2018
Certain emergency vehicles built on 2012 Kenworth T440 and 2018 Peterbilt 348 chassis, equipped with Whelen brake lights, may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Load capacity label may be illegible, risking overloading
Toyota 4 Runner 2019Toyota Avalon 2019Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2019+14 more models
The text on the vehicle's load capacity label may become hard or impossible to read.
March 26, 2019
Brake lights may light up without pedal pressed
Chevrolet C3500 2018Chevrolet G4500 2018Ford E-350 2018+6 more models
Certain 2018 ambulances and emergency vehicles built on specific Ford, Chevrolet, Freightliner and International chassis are equipped with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Ford F-650 2018
Certain trucks with Curbtender equipment have Whelen brake lights that may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on how the vehicle's wiring is set up.
Rear Seat May Not Lock Upright, Raising Injury Risk in a Crash
Ford Transit 2015–2018Ford F-250 2007Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2015+3 more models
Certain shuttle vehicles built on Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250 platforms and equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when it is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position.
Brake lights may turn on without brake pedal pressed
International Workstar 2017–2018Ford F-650 SD 2018Freightliner M2 2018+2 more models
Certain emergency vehicles built on several truck chassis were equipped with Whelen brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
March 25, 2019
Backup camera image can flip, risking a crash
KME Commercial Rescue 2017KME Commercial Tanker 2019
Certain 2017 KME commercial rescue vehicles and 2019 KME commercial tanker vehicles have a backup camera display that may revert to its factory default settings.
Tire May Rub Trailer Floor, Risking Tire Failure
Dutchmen Kodiak 2018–2019
Certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Kodiak trailers equipped with 15-inch tires may not have enough clearance between the tire and the underside of the floor.
Brake lights may illuminate without pedal pressed
BFX Fire Apparatus Brush Truck 2017–2018
Some brake lights on these fire brush trucks may light up even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Valve Can Eject If Turned Too Far, Risking Injury and Fire
International 1652SC 2005
The compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks on this vehicle have valves that may be damaged if the valve knob is turned more than one full turn.
Steering Assist Can Be Lost if Hose Separates
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2019–2020
On certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses built on an FCCC chassis, the clamp on the steering gear return hose may have been installed improperly.
Brake Switch May Stick On, Allowing Unexpected Rolling
Nissan Altima 2019
The brake switch bracket may be installed in the wrong location, so the brake switch can remain in the ON position even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
March 22, 2019
Battery Straps May Short Out and Cause Fire
Fleetwood Flair 2019Holiday Rambler Admiral 2019
Metal battery hold-down straps or their mounting brackets may touch the terminals of the auxiliary batteries, which can cause an electrical short circuit in the motorhome's battery system.
Brake lights may light up without the pedal pressed
On certain 2018 Peterbilt tanker trucks fitted with Whelen brake lights, the brake lights may come on even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Ford F-550 2019
Some 2019 first responder vehicles built on a Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Brake Pin Retainer May Be Missing, Longer Stopping Distance
Autocar Xpeditor 2019–2020
Some Autocar Xpeditor trucks from 2019 and 2020 may have been built without the retainer that holds the brake chamber clevis pin in place.
AC wires may overheat and cause a fire
Tiffin Bus 2018–2019Tiffin Phaeton 2018–2019Tiffin Zephyr 2018–2019
Certain motorhomes have alternating current electrical wires that may not have been properly secured in the Energy Management Module.
Rear Seat May Not Stay Locked in a Crash or Sudden Stop
Ford Transit 2015–2019Ford Transit Connect 2018RAM Promaster 2016
Certain vans modified with Freedman Seating GO-ES rear seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
March 21, 2019
Brake lights may light up without pedal pressed
Hackney Emergency Vehicle 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Hackney emergency vehicles have Whelen brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
March 20, 2019
Rear Wheel Sensor Wiring May Disable Anti-Lock Brakes
Honda Odyssey 2018–2019
Some 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles modified with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion may have rear wheel speed sensor harnesses routed to the wrong rear wheels.
Brake lights may light up without pedal pressed
Fouts BROS. F-3000 2017–2018Fouts BROS. F-Pumper 2017–2018Fouts BROS. F-Rescue 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Fouts Bros fire apparatus with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
Missing Mid-Ship Lights Can Hide Motorhome Length
Thor Motor Coach Quantum 2018–2019
Certain 2018-2019 Quantum motorhomes may be missing the mid-ship marker lights required by federal lighting standards.
Fuel heater can overheat, melt, and cause a fire or engine stall
International Durastar 2017–2020International Workstar 2017–2020IC Bus Cesb 2018–2020+6 more models
The electric fuel heater inside the fuel module can overheat, causing plastic in the heater to melt.
Fuel Heater Can Overheat and Cause Fire or Engine Stall
IC Bus Cesb 2017–2020IC Bus CE 2017–2019
Certain IC Bus school buses from model years 2017 through 2020 have a diesel fuel heater whose electrical wiring may overheat.
Side Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in Side Crash
Volkswagen Atlas 2019Volkswagen Passat 2020
An incorrect driver or front passenger side impact airbag may have been installed in certain vehicles.
Right Rear Doors May Not Open From Outside in a Crash
Some 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 vehicles, including the CLA 250 4MATIC, may have right-side door locks that were not properly manufactured.
Front seats may lack nuts, raising crash injury risk
Volvo S90 2018–2019Volvo XC60 2018–2019
Some front seat rails may be missing rear flange nuts from assembly.