CarRecallWatchMarch 1, 2019
Brake lights may glow without brake pressure, confusing drivers
Marion Fire And Emergency 2017–2018
Certain fire and emergency apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Tip-In Injury
Supreme Classic American Trolley 2014–2016
The wheelchair lift positioning input cam can fail while the lift is in use, allowing the lift platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Brake lights may light up without pedal pressed
SVI Trucks Fire Engine 2018SVI Trucks Haz-Mat 2018SVI Trucks Heavy Rescue 2018+3 more models
Certain 2018 emergency response vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Foldaway Seats May Not Stay Locked in a Crash
Ford Transit 2016–2018RAM Promaster 2016–2018
Certain 2016-2018 Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster vans fitted with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may have a seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when the seat back is raised to the upright position.
February 28, 2019
Passenger Airbag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments Into Cabin
Mclaren 570 2015–2017Mclaren 650S 2014–2016Mclaren 675 Longtail 2015–2017+2 more models
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can degrade over time from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Battery Wire Can Overheat and Cause a Cabin Fire
RAM 1500 2019
Some 2019 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 48-volt auxiliary battery system, located behind the rear seat, may have a battery wire terminal connection that overheats.
Front Control Arm May Separate, Raising Crash Risk
Chrysler Pacifica 2018Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid 2018
The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.
Brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal pressed
4 Guys Commercial Pumper 2017–20184 Guys Commercial Rescue 2017–20184 Guys Commercial Tanker 2017–2018+2 more models
Certain 2017-2018 fire apparatus built with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that turn on even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Fold-Down Seat May Not Lock, Raising Injury Risk
Diamond Coach PT 2000 2018Diamond Coach Transit Mpv/Vtum 2018
The back seat cushion on these transit buses may not stay locked in the upright position when it is under load, such as during a crash or a sudden stop.
CNG fuel valve can eject if overtightened, risking injury or fire
Freightliner 1085D 2015Freightliner M2 2015
On certain 2015 refuse trucks converted to run on compressed natural gas, the fuel tank valve has a knob that is meant to turn only one turn.
Wiring error can leave 120V outlets without shock protection
Triple E Serenity 2019
A wiring connector in certain 2019 Serenity S24CB motorhomes may prevent the 120V electrical outlets from being properly ground-fault protected.
Brake lights may fail to light, raising crash risk
Subaru Impreza 2008–2016Subaru WRX 2008–2014Subaru Crosstrek 2013–2017+1 more model
The brake light switch can malfunction after exposure to certain contaminants.
February 27, 2019
Digger Derrick Pedestal Welds May Crack, Risking Injury
Altec Digger Derrick 2003–2019
Pedestal tube welds on certain digger derrick trucks may crack over time.
Clutch Cable Can Damage Wiring, Causing Power Loss
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016–2019Triumph Street Twin 2016–2018Triumph Bonneville T100 Black 2018–2019+4 more models
The clutch cable can rub against the main harness cover over time, which may damage wiring inside the main harness.
Tire Tread Can Separate, Risking Loss of Vehicle Control
Lexus LS 2018
Certain run-flat tires may have a sidewall reinforcement layer that cracked during the tire-on-wheel assembly process.
Loose Seat Bolts Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
BMW X7 2019
Certain 2019 BMW X7 vehicles equipped with the business lounge seat option may have seat adapter attachment bolts that were not properly tightened.
ABS Warning Light May Not Reactivate, Raising Crash Risk
Freightliner Cascadia 2018–2019
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunction warning light may fail to come back on after the ignition is turned off and then switched back on.
Gear display may wrongly show Neutral, risking unexpected movement
On certain trucks with an ICU3S instrument cluster and a DT12 automated manual transmission, the dashboard can keep showing "N" (Neutral) after the transmission has been shifted out of Neutral.
Some School Buses May Lack Anti-Lock Brakes, Raising Crash Risk
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2019–2020
Some of these school buses may have been built without the anti-lock braking system (ABS) control module.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Injury
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2016
The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use.
February 26, 2019
Exhaust Tailpipe Can Detach While Driving, Creating a Crash Risk
International LT 2016–2020International Prostar 2017–2018
The exhaust system's rear hanger bracket can crack, and the forward bracket can then crack as well.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Tip-In Injury
Ford E-250 2008, 2013–2014
A part called the wheelchair lift positioning input cam can fail while the lift is in use.
Brake lights may turn on without brake pedal pressed
Foundation Ambulance Type I Ambulance 2017–2018Foundation Ambulance Type III Ambulance 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Foundation Ambulance Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Cargo Tray Can Detach and Strike Someone
Keystone Avalanche 2018–2019Keystone Montana 2018–2019Keystone Alpine 2019+1 more model
Rivets securing the stop bracket to the cargo tray may shear, allowing the cargo tray to detach from the trailer while in use.
Front Seatback May Not Lock, Risking Forward Folding in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz C 300 2017–2018+1 more model
The right-side front seatback may not properly lock in place on certain vehicles.
Tail and side marker lights may flicker or fail
Certain vehicles may have tail lights and side marker lights that flicker or stop working.
Center seat child tether anchor may be covered
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2018–2019
Some rear seat backs may have been fitted with the wrong carpet covering, which can hide the top tether anchorage point for a child seat in the center rear position.
February 25, 2019
Brake rod may detach, lengthening stopping distance
Jayco Embark 2019
A cotter pin at the front brake actuator rod may be missing or improperly installed.
Missing Brake Cotter Pin Could Cause Longer Stopping Distance
Entegra Reatta 2019
On certain motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis with independent front suspension and front drum brakes, the cotter pins at the actuator rod of the front brake slack adjuster may be missing or improperly installed.
Brake lights may light up without brake pedal pressed
J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body 2017–2018
Some dump bodies built in 2017 and 2018 by J&J Truck Bodies have Whelen 40BTTD brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.