February 13, 2019
Loose Seat or Seat Belt Bolts Can Raise Crash Injury Risk
BMW X5 2019
Some driver's seat or seat belt attachment bolts may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
February 12, 2019
Tie Rod Can Fail, Causing Loss of Steering Control
Freightliner Cascadia 2013–2016
Certain trucks with Hendrickson 5-inch drop axles may have a front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combination that causes high vibrations during braking.
February 11, 2019
Transmission May Downshift to First Gear Unexpectedly
Ford F-150 2011–2013
Some 2011-2013 Ford F-150 trucks with a 6-speed automatic transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear regardless of how fast the vehicle is moving.
Blank Instrument Cluster at Startup Can Hide Speed and Warnings
Ford Mustang 2019Lincoln Nautilus 2019Lincoln Navigator 2019
On certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly may fail to function at vehicle start-up and show a blank display.
Door Latch May Not Fully Engage, Risking Door Opening
Lincoln Continental 2017–2019
Some 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles have door latch pawl motors that may not work properly.
Loose Hitch Bolts Can Let Trailer Separate From Vehicle
Certain 2019 Columbus trailers have MORryde rubber pin boxes whose mounting bolts may not have been tightened enough during assembly.
Incorrect tire pressure label can lead to tire failure
The federal certification label on certain 2019 Wildwood recreational trailers lists an incorrect front tire pressure of 110 PSI.
Wrong tire load data on label can lead to tire failure
Lakota Bighorn 2018–2019Lakota Charger 2018–2019Lakota Colt 2018–2019+1 more model
Certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt and Livestock Edition trailers have incorrect tire data listed on the Federal Placard, the label that states the vehicle's load limits.
Wheelchair lift may rise above floor, risking riders' falls
Blue Bird Vision 2019
The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use.
Wheelchair Lift May Rise Above Floor, Risking Rider Fall
Blue Bird ALL American 2015–2019Blue Bird Vision 2015–2019
The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use.
February 8, 2019
Odometer May Show Kilometers Instead of Miles
Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 4500 2019Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 5500 2019Isuzu NPR HD 2019+3 more models
The odometer on certain 2019 Chevrolet and Isuzu medium-duty trucks may display distance in kilometers (km) instead of miles (mi), even though the mileage itself is measured correctly.
Brakes May Lock Up, Raising Crash Risk
Kawasaki Z900 2019
Certain motorcycles have an anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic unit that may have been contaminated with debris during manufacturing.
Bunk Door Latch May Fail and Open While Towing
Forest River Flagstaff 2018–2019Forest River Rockwood 2018–2019
The fasteners securing the exterior bunk bed door latch on certain trailers may fail.
Wrong Tire Size on Label Could Lead to Unsafe Tire Choice
The certification label (Federal Placard) on certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers lists a tire size of ST205/75R15, but these trailers are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 tires.
February 7, 2019
Driver's Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly
Freightliner Cascadia 2018–2020
Certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with the optional steering wheel airbag may have a driver's frontal airbag that deploys without warning.
Steering may suddenly need more effort, raising crash risk
Cadillac CTS 2016–2018Cadillac ATS 2017Chevrolet Camaro 2017+1 more model
The electric power steering assist system in these vehicles may fail.
Fuel May Leak From Tank Cover, Creating Fire Risk
KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2015–2016
Fuel may leak from the area where the fuel tank cover mounts to the tank, due to a defect in the fuel tank cover mounting insert.
Fuel Tank Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2016–2018GMC Sierra 3500 2016–2018
On certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks, the fuel-level sensor in the front tank can stick in a low-level position.
February 6, 2019
Steering Assist May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder
Subaru Crosstrek 2019Subaru Forester 2019
A connector inside the electric power steering unit can short circuit, which may cause a loss of electric power steering assistance.
February 5, 2019
Oil Pan Leak Can Cause Engine Damage, Stall, or Fire
Hyundai Tucson 2011–2013
The engine oil pan may leak.
Brake Pedal Can Separate, Risking Loss of Braking
RAM 1500 2019
Certain vehicles with adjustable pedals have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from the pedal assembly.
Spider May Unexpectedly Downshift and Slow Abruptly
Fiat 124 Spider 2017–2019
Incorrect programming in the transmission control module can cause certain driving conditions to trigger an unexpected downshift in automatic-transmission vehicles.
February 1, 2019
Trailer Brakes May Not Engage If Trailer Separates
Forest River Flagstaff 2019Forest River Rockwood 2019
The break-away safety switch on certain trailers may be improperly wired.
Shifter Can Leave Park Without Brake, Risking Rollaway
Ford Ranger 2019
Some 2019 Ford Ranger trucks with 10-speed automatic transmissions have a shift lever that can be moved out of Park without the key in the starting system and without the brake pedal being pressed.
Unexpected Downshifts Can Cause Sudden Deceleration
Mazda !MX-5 2016–2019
Certain automatic-transmission vehicles have incorrect programming in the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
January 31, 2019
Steering shaft can disconnect, causing loss of steering control
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) 2019
The steering shaft that connects to the steering gear may disconnect without warning.
Brake lights may falsely light up, confusing drivers
Lifeline Type I 2017–2019Lifeline Type III 2017–2019
Certain 2017-2019 Life Line Type I and Type III ambulances have accessory brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
January 30, 2019
Front Tires Can Overload and Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Proterra Catalyst 2015–2018
Certain transit buses from 2015 through 2018 have a four-point height control system that can cause a load imbalance, putting too much weight on the front tires.
Tail Lights Can Loosen or Detach, Raising Crash Risk
BMW X1 2018–2019
Certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i vehicles may have contaminated hardware that causes the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack.
January 29, 2019
Fuel Pump Can Lose Performance, Risking Engine Stall
Acura TLX 2015–2019Acura MDX 2016–2018Honda Accord 2015–2017
Particulates in the fuel can build up on internal parts of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.