CarRecallWatchDecember 19, 2018
Rear Coil Spring May Break, Risking Tire Damage and Loss of Control
Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019Volkswagen Golf 2015Volkswagen Jetta 2019
Certain rear axle coil springs may prematurely fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Late in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S 2018–2019
In certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG models, the front passenger air bag may deploy later than it should in a crash for some unbelted front seat passengers.
Headlights may be misaligned, reducing night visibility
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC 2018
Some headlights on these vehicles may not be properly aimed.
Fuel Pipe Leak Can Cause Engine Fire
Kia Sportage 2011–2018Kia Optima 2011–2017Kia Sorento 2012–2017
Certain Kia Optima, Sorento and Sportage vehicles that previously had an engine replaced under an earlier recall, warranty, or product improvement campaign may have a high pressure fuel pipe near the fuel pump that was damaged, misaligned or improperly tightened during that engine replacement.
Steering Assist May Stay On With Hands Off the Wheel
Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2018Mercedes-Benz S 450 2018Mercedes-Benz S 560 2018+1 more model
Some 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles may have an incorrectly installed steering boot.
Parking Brake May Not Release Unless Stability Control Is Off
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2019Mercedes-Benz C 300 2019
On certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software can keep the electronic parking brake from releasing after you park, exit the car, and return to it.
Steering assist may stay on with hands off the wheel
Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz S 450 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz S 560 2018–2019
Some Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles may have a fault in the Hands-off-Detection system.
Headlights May Be Misaligned, Reducing Night Visibility
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 2019Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 2019
Certain 2019 CLS 450 and CLS 53 AMG vehicles have a horizontal headlight adjustment screw that may not be effectively sealed.
Water Leak Could Stop Side Window Airbag Deploying
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2018–2019
Certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles may have sunroof bonding that allows water to leak into the cabin.
Loose Steering Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
Fccc MT 45 2017–2019Fccc MT55G 2017–2019Fccc S2RV 2017–2019+15 more models
Certain 2017 Freightliner custom chassis trucks may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2018–2019Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX 2018–2019Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2018–2019
Certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses (HDX, C2, and EFX models, equipped with Detroit Axle axles) may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.
Rear door may open while driving if window is lowered
Nissan Altima 2015–2017
A previous repair under an earlier recall was not always done correctly.
Brakes May Need More Pedal Travel to Stop
Nissan Murano 2009
Certain 2009 Nissan Murano vehicles may have a problem with the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit.
Missing or Wrong Airbag Warning Label on Sun Visor
BMW X5 2019
Some sun visors may have an incorrect airbag warning label, or no label at all.
December 18, 2018
Engine block heater cable can corrode and cause fire
Ford F-150 2015–2019Ford F-450 2017–2019Ford F-550 2017–2019+2 more models
Water and contaminants can enter the splice connector on the engine block heater cable, causing corrosion and damage.
Battery Cable May Short Against Terminal, Causing Fire
Triple E Serenity 2019
Certain 2019 Triple E Serenity motorhomes may have a battery compartment door support metal cable that can contact the positive battery terminal.
Rear Seat Cushion May Not Stay Locked in a Crash
Eldorado Arrivo 2017–2018Eldorado E-Z Rider MAX BRT 2017–2018Eldorado Passport 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Eldorado Arrivo, E-Z Rider MAX BRT, and Passport buses have a rear seat cushion that may not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
December 17, 2018
Belt Slip Can Trigger Unexpected Parking Brake Application
Blue Bird Vision 2017–2019
Certain school buses with Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engines and optional CP80009 air compressors may have an air compressor belt that slips.
Front Suspension Bolts May Loosen, Risking a Loose Wheel and Crash
Audi A5 2018
Some vehicles may have had front suspension fasteners that were not tightened enough during production.
Propane Hose May Rub Tire, Risking Leak and Fire
Heartland Milestone 2019
A zip tie securing the liquid propane hose to the water heater may not have been installed properly.
December 14, 2018
Loose Driveshaft Bolts Could Let Drive Shaft Detach
Autocar Xpeditor 2019
The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not have been properly tightened.
Sunroof May Not Stop on Obstacles, Risking Injury
Hyundai Elantra GT 2018
The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, so the sunroof may not detect an obstacle while it is closing.
December 13, 2018
Passenger airbags may be disabled, raising crash injury risk
Lexus LX 570 2008–2019Toyota Land Cruiser 2008–2019
A wire harness in the front passenger seat belt system can break over time.
Brake Seal May Fail, Lengthening Stopping Distance
Toyota Tacoma 2018–2019
Certain brake master cylinders in these trucks may have been improperly machined, which can cause internal damage to one of the seals.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Frazer Mobile Stroke Unit 2017–2018Frazer Type 1 Ambulance 2017–2018Frazer Type 3 Ambulance 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 emergency ambulances and mobile stroke units fitted with Whelen accessory brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
December 12, 2018
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Van Hool TD925 2015–2018Van Hool TDX25 2015–2018
Certain Van Hool TD925 and TDX25 vehicles from 2015 through 2018 may have an optional fire suppression system with a Kidde KDS-25 fire extinguisher whose actuator may not work properly.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards
Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007Lexus SC 2002–2005Toyota Sequoia 2002–2005+2 more models
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy.
Brake line and fuel line can leak, raising fire risk
Blue Bird Vision 2013–2019Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2020
Certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses with the Ford 6.8L V10 engine may have hydraulic brake lines or the transmission shifter cable routed improperly.
Brake Line and Fuel Line Can Leak, Raising Fire Risk
Blue Bird Vision 2016–2019Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2020
Certain transit buses may have hydraulic brake lines or the transmission shifter cable routed improperly.
Bus emergency exit may be blocked, delaying escape
Gillig LOW Floor 2016–2017
Some 2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor transit buses may have an emergency exit window that is difficult to use in an emergency.