January 29, 2019
Moisture in Air Brakes Could Cause Brake Failure
Proterra Catalyst 2016–2018
Some transit buses are missing an air brake supply reservoir, which allows moisture to build up over time in the air brake system.
January 28, 2019
Trailer Hitch May Crack and Detach From Tow Vehicle
Stoughton DVW 2016–2019
The forward attachment points for the pintle mounting assembly on certain 2016-2019 DVW trailers may crack.
Fuel line may leak and cause a fire risk
Audi A8 2013–2016Audi S8 2013–2016
On certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles, the fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump can become porous over time and leak gasoline.
Bolt May Rub Tire, Risking Blowout and Crash
Keystone Montana 2019
A kitchen slide adjustment bolt on certain 2019 Keystone Montana trailers may be too long.
Loose steering link can wear, reducing control and raising crash risk
Gillig LOW Floor 2016–2018
Certain 2016-2018 Gillig Low Floor buses may have a steering drag link ball stud that was not properly tightened.
January 25, 2019
Steering Link Can Separate, Causing Loss of Steering Control
RAM 3500 2013–2018RAM 2500 2014–2018
The steering linkage jam nut on the outboard end of the drag link can loosen over time.
January 24, 2019
Loose Battery Ground Can Cause Loss of Steering Assist
RAM 1500 2019
A battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may not have been properly secured.
Windshield May Not Defrost or Defog, Reducing Visibility
RAM 1500 2019
Certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12-inch touchscreen display and base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system.
Fuel Gauge May Read Too High, Risking Sudden Stall
Acura ILX 2014–2019
A deformed fuel tank can raise the fuel pump height and let the fuel level float stick, so the fuel gauge may show more gas than is actually in the tank.
Fuel Pump Can Crack and Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk
Honda Ridgeline 2017–2019
Certain 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline trucks may have a fuel pump feed port that can crack after exposure to acids, such as those found in some car wash soaps.
Passenger Mirror May Detach From Door, Risking Crashes
Mack Anthem (An) 2019–2020Mack Granite (Gr) 2019–2020Mack Granite (Gu) 2019–2020+3 more models
On certain 2019-2020 Mack Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle trucks, the passenger side door-mounted down view mirror can detach from the door.
January 23, 2019
Front Brake Part May Detach, Increasing Stopping Distance
Spartan K1 2019–2020
Some motor home chassis have front drum brakes where the cotter pin at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster may be missing or improperly installed.
Trailers May Lack Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Risking Poisoning
Forest River XLR 2018
Certain 2018 Forest River XLR recreational trailers (models XLT26HFS, XLT26HFS-W, and XLT27KW) were not equipped with a liquid propane (LP) and carbon monoxide (CO) detector.
January 22, 2019
Engine block heater wiring can corrode and cause a fire
Forest River Berkshire 2017–2018Glaval Bus Entourage 2019
Water and contaminants can enter the splice connector on the engine block heater cable in certain motorhomes built on a Ford chassis.
January 21, 2019
Clutch Fault Can Cause Unintended Truck Movement
Mack Anthem (An) 2018Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2018
A clutch assembly component in certain automated manual transmission trucks may fail.
January 18, 2019
Wrong tire info on label can raise blowout and crash risk
Heartland Prowler 2019Heartland Trail Runner 2019
Certain 2019 recreational trailers may have a Federal Certification Label with incorrect tire size, load range, and tire pressure information.
Trucks May Pull Left When Braking in Wet Weather
Hino NJ8J 2007–2019
Certain Hino NJ8J trucks from model years 2007 through 2014 do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies.
Trailer May Detach From Tractor Due to Cracked Coupler Plate
Trail King ACS 2016–2017Trail King Aacs 2016–2017
Certain 2016-2017 Trail King ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers have fifth wheel plates with a 14-inch king pin setting and a 1/4-inch plate.
Tailgate Lift Arms May Separate in Cold Weather
Volvo XC60 2018–2019
In certain cold-temperature conditions, the tailgate lifting arms can freeze, which may cause the arms to separate from the vehicle.
January 17, 2019
Engine May Fail if Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Breaks
Jaguar F-Pace 2019Jaguar F-Type 2019Jaguar XJ 2019
A crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may have been improperly manufactured, so it could fracture.
Engine May Fail if Pulley Bolt Breaks, Raising Crash Risk
Land Rover Discovery 2019Land Rover Range Rover 2019Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2019+1 more model
The crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt in the engine can fracture.
Trailer Tires May Fail and Raise Crash Risk
Heartland Prowler 2019Heartland Trail Runner 2019
Certain 2019 recreational trailers were built with Load Range D tires instead of the required Load Range E tires.
Overhead cabinet can detach and fall into cab
Winnebago ERA 2012–2018
Certain 2012-2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes may have an overhead cabinet shelf that was improperly attached.
January 16, 2019
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Causing Injury
Chevrolet Malibu 2010–2011
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may be overpressurized.
Incorrect tire pressure label may lead to tire failure
Proterra Catalyst 2015–2018
The certification label on certain buses may list an incorrect gross front axle weight rating and/or incorrect tire pressures.
Fuel Rails May Leak, Creating a Fire Risk
Audi A8 2015–2018Audi A6 2016–2018Audi A7 2016–2018+1 more model
Some Audi vehicles may have a left or right fuel rail that can leak gasoline.
Loose Fuel Line Clamp Can Leak Fuel and Cause Fire
Kymco Like 200i 2018
A fuel line clamp on certain 2018 Kymco Like 200i motorcycles may loosen over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Fuel Pump May Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Kymco Like 150i 2018–2019
The fuel pump may leak fuel from around its electrical connection when the tank is full.
January 15, 2019
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
Jeep Wrangler 2010–2016Chrysler 300 2010–2015Dodge Charger 2010–2015+5 more models
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can build up excessive internal pressure when the driver's airbag deploys, and the inflator may then rupture.
Rear seat belt anchor may detach in a crash
Bentley Mulsanne 2012–2018
Certain 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles have a rear seat belt anchor that may detach from the vehicle in a crash.