December 31, 2018
Front turn signals may be hard to see, raising crash risk
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.
Rear lights may lack side reflectors, raising crash risk
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.
Headlights May Not Be Seen as a Motorcycle at Night
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.
Transmission May Fail and Stall, Raising Crash Risk
Arcimoto FUV 2018
The transmission case was incorrectly machined, which can cause the gearbox to fail prematurely.
Front Steering Can Loosen, Risking Loss of Control
Arcimoto FUV 2017–2018
The front suspension and steering system on certain 2017-2018 vehicles may loosen or wear over time.
Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk
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.
December 28, 2018
Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe Sport
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.
Missing certification label may hide safety recalls
Arcimoto FUV 2017–2018
Some 2017 and 2018 Arcimoto FUV vehicles were built without the required certification label.
December 27, 2018
Power Cord Hatch Can Melt, Creating Fire Risk
Forest River Salem 2019Forest River Wildwood 2019
The power cord hatch on certain trailers is located above the water heater exhaust.
December 26, 2018
Brakes May Release Slowly, Raising Crash Risk
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.
December 21, 2018
Loose Seat Bolts Could Raise Injury Risk in a Crash
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.
Brake Calipers May Corrode and Cause Brake Drag
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.
Steering Can Fail on Prevost Buses From Cracked Linkage
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.
Bus Engine Can Shut Off Due to Overloaded Auxiliary Outlet
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.
Bus Engine Can Shut Off and Not Restart, Raising Crash Risk
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.
Clutch Part May Fail, Causing Unintended Vehicle Movement
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.
December 20, 2018
Gauges and warning chimes may fail, raising crash risk
Jeep Cherokee 2019
The instrument cluster in certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may fail, so warning chimes, messages, and gauges may not activate.
Brake lights may light up without brake pedal pressed
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.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
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.
Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk, Software Fix Free
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.
Fuel Leak and Engine Stall Risk From Loose Fuel Line Clip
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.
Spare tire carrier may detach, creating road hazard
Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck 2018
Certain 2018 trailers equipped with aluminum crossmembers may have had their spare tire carriers improperly installed.
December 19, 2018
Reverse alarm can be muted, hiding backing trucks from pedestrians
Dennis Eagle Elite 2017–2018
Certain 2017 and 2018 Dennis Eagle Elite refuse trucks are equipped with a reverse alarm mute switch.
Brake Lights May Glow Without Pedal Pressed, Confusing Drivers
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.
Software glitch can intermittently cut steering assist
Porsche Panamera 2017–2018
A software failure in the electric power steering system can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Front seat belt buckle may detach in a crash
Cadillac XTS 2019
Some front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.
Load Label May Be Wrong, Risking Overloading and Crashes
Toyota Tundra 2019
Some trucks with a spray-in bed liner have a load carrying capacity label that may have been calculated incorrectly.
Torque converter blades may detach, causing engine stall
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.
Brake Warning Light May Falsely Illuminate on School Bus
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.
Clutch Defect Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement
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.