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.

December 31, 2018

Front turn signals may be hard to see, raising crash risk

Recall 18V941

Arcimoto FUV 2017–2018

Some 2017 and 2018 Arcimoto FUV vehicles have front turn signal lights that are not positioned at or near the front of the vehicle, as federal lighting standard FMVSS 108 requires.

23vehicles affected

Rear lights may lack side reflectors, raising crash risk

Recall 18V942

Arcimoto FUV 2017–2018

The combined brake light, tail light, and turn signal assembly on these vehicles does not include a reflex reflector on the side-facing surfaces.

23vehicles affected

Headlights May Not Be Seen as a Motorcycle at Night

Recall 18V943

Arcimoto FUV 2017–2018

The headlights on certain 2017-2018 Arcimoto FUV vehicles may be spaced too far apart, so oncoming drivers may not recognize the vehicle as a motorcycle in the dark.

23vehicles affected

Transmission May Fail and Stall, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V944

Arcimoto FUV 2018

The transmission case was incorrectly machined, which can cause the gearbox to fail prematurely.

14vehicles affected

Front Steering Can Loosen, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 18V945

Arcimoto FUV 2017–2018

The front suspension and steering system on certain 2017-2018 vehicles may loosen or wear over time.

23vehicles affected

Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk

Recall 18V946

Arcimoto FUV 2017–2018

Over time, increased electrical resistance at the traction battery connection can cause the Battery Management System to unexpectedly shut down propulsion power while the vehicle is being driven.

23vehicles affected

December 28, 2018

Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe Sport

Recall 18V934

Hyundai Sonata 2011–2014Hyundai Santa FE Sport 2013–2014

A high pressure fuel pipe connected to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly tightened during an earlier engine replacement repair.

150,730vehicles affected

Missing certification label may hide safety recalls

Recall 18V936

Arcimoto FUV 2017–2018

Some 2017 and 2018 Arcimoto FUV vehicles were built without the required certification label.

23vehicles affected

December 27, 2018

Power Cord Hatch Can Melt, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 18V933

Forest River Salem 2019Forest River Wildwood 2019

The power cord hatch on certain trailers is located above the water heater exhaust.

151vehicles affected

December 26, 2018

Brakes May Release Slowly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V932

Spartan Gladiator 2011–2019Spartan Metro Star 2011–2019

Certain emergency response vehicles built on Spartan Gladiator and Metro Star chassis, equipped with tandem axles, rear drum brakes and electronic stability control, may have a delay in brake release.

138vehicles affected

December 21, 2018

Loose Seat Bolts Could Raise Injury Risk in a Crash

Recall 18V924

Collins DH 2018Collins P24 2018Collins SH 2018+3 more models

Certain buses have seat leg bolts that may not have been tightened properly during assembly.

199vehicles affected

Brake Calipers May Corrode and Cause Brake Drag

Recall 18V927

Harley-Davidson XG500 2016–2019Harley-Davidson XG750 2016–2019Harley-Davidson XG750A 2017–2019

Brake calipers on these motorcycles can corrode on the inside after exposure to coastal air or road salt.

12,871vehicles affected

Steering Can Fail on Prevost Buses From Cracked Linkage

Recall 18V928

Prevost X3-45 2007–2014Prevost XLII-45 2000–2006Prevost XL-45 2000

The draglink tube turnbuckle on certain Prevost buses may fracture, which can cause a complete loss of steering.

676vehicles affected

Bus Engine Can Shut Off Due to Overloaded Auxiliary Outlet

Recall 18V929

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2019–2020

Certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with an optional auxiliary power outlet have a wiring problem.

40vehicles affected

Bus Engine Can Shut Off and Not Restart, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V930

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2019–2020

Certain school buses with an optional auxiliary power outlet can have an electrical overload on that circuit.

5,423vehicles affected

Clutch Part May Fail, Causing Unintended Vehicle Movement

Recall 18V931

Kenworth C500 2018–2019Kenworth T270 2018–2019Kenworth T370 2018–2019+14 more models

An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail on certain trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions.

25,556vehicles affected

December 20, 2018

Gauges and warning chimes may fail, raising crash risk

Recall 18V917

Jeep Cherokee 2019

The instrument cluster in certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may fail, so warning chimes, messages, and gauges may not activate.

52vehicles affected

Brake lights may light up without brake pedal pressed

Recall 18V919

Toyne Fire Apparatus 2017–2018

Certain fire apparatus trucks equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights may have wiring that causes the brake lights to illuminate even when the brake pedal is not pressed.

41vehicles affected

Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed

Recall 18V920

Custom Truck & Body Works Pumper 2017–2019Custom Truck & Body Works Rescue Truck 2017–2019Custom Truck & Body Works Tanker 2017–2019+3 more models

Certain 2017-2018 Custom Truck & Body Works ambulances, rescue trucks, pumpers, and tankers have Whelen accessory brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

28vehicles affected

Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk, Software Fix Free

Recall 18V921

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 2017–2018

Some 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier software recall may still have a problem.

1,082vehicles affected

Fuel Leak and Engine Stall Risk From Loose Fuel Line Clip

Recall 18V922

Nissan Altima 2019

A retainer clip that connects the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.

23,903vehicles affected

Spare tire carrier may detach, creating road hazard

Recall 18V923

Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck 2018

Certain 2018 trailers equipped with aluminum crossmembers may have had their spare tire carriers improperly installed.

141vehicles affected

December 19, 2018

Reverse alarm can be muted, hiding backing trucks from pedestrians

Recall 18V895

Dennis Eagle Elite 2017–2018

Certain 2017 and 2018 Dennis Eagle Elite refuse trucks are equipped with a reverse alarm mute switch.

5vehicles affected

Brake Lights May Glow Without Pedal Pressed, Confusing Drivers

Recall 18V897

Seagrave Capital 2017–2018Seagrave Marauder II 2017–2018

Certain emergency vehicles have Whelen accessory brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may turn on even when the brake pedal is not pressed.

87vehicles affected

Software glitch can intermittently cut steering assist

Recall 18V898

Porsche Panamera 2017–2018

A software failure in the electric power steering system can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist.

17,667vehicles affected

Front seat belt buckle may detach in a crash

Recall 18V899

Cadillac XTS 2019

Some front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.

175vehicles affected

Load Label May Be Wrong, Risking Overloading and Crashes

Recall 18V900

Toyota Tundra 2019

Some trucks with a spray-in bed liner have a load carrying capacity label that may have been calculated incorrectly.

280vehicles affected

Torque converter blades may detach, causing engine stall

Recall 18V901

Toyota Corolla 2019

Certain 2019 Corolla hatchbacks with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) may have pump impeller blades inside the torque converter that detach, especially when the vehicle is driven under high load.

3,424vehicles affected

Brake Warning Light May Falsely Illuminate on School Bus

Recall 18V902

IC Bus Cesb 2019–2020

A brake pressure switch on certain school buses may become stuck, which can set a false fault code and turn on the brake warning light on the instrument cluster.

475vehicles affected

Clutch Defect Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement

Recall 18V903

Freightliner 108SD 2018–2019Freightliner 114SD 2018–2019Freightliner 122SD 2018–2019+5 more models

A component inside the Eaton ECA heavy-duty clutch assembly may fail, which can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally.

6,795vehicles affected

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