November 29, 2018
Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving, Creating a Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 2019Mercedes-Benz E 450 2019
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Wagon and E63S AMG Wagon vehicles have a tailgate-mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached.
Steering May Lock in One Position, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2015–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2017–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2015, 2018+5 more models
A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, which could cause the steering to become stuck in one position.
November 28, 2018
Corroded front brake lines can reduce braking
Porsche Panamera 2018
Some 2018 Porsche Panamera hybrid vehicles may have front axle brake lines that corrode over time.
Windshield-top window can shatter and drop glass into cab
Federal Coach Spirit 2016–2018
The observation window above the windshield on certain Federal Coach Spirit motorcoaches can shatter if struck by road debris.
Trailer Axle Hubs May Overheat and Fail
Dutchmen Aero Lite 2019Dutchmen Atlas 2019Keystone Bullet 2019+5 more models
Some 2019 recreational trailers may have been built with axle hub inner bearings that were not sufficiently greased.
Ski bag strap may tear and detach in a crash
Porsche Cayenne 2017–2018Porsche Macan 2017–2018Porsche Macan S 2017–2018+2 more models
Certain Porsche vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag may have had the ski bag fastening strap sewn with incorrect thread.
Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid, Creating Fire Risk
Ford Focus 2016–2018
Certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 1.0L engine and six-speed manual transmission may have a clutch that can fracture.
School Bus Seats May Detach from Floor in a Crash
Blue Bird ALL American School Bus 2020Blue Bird Vision 2019Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2020
Certain school buses have HSM NextGen 45-inch school bus seats (part GenQ3-45 LH) that may not be attached to the bus floor with enough bolts.
Loose or missing bolts can let aerial lift pedestal separate
Altec Aerial Device 2017
Some fasteners securing the pedestal to the chassis may be missing or loose.
Right Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy Fully
Honda Pilot 2019Honda Ridgeline 2019
The clip that holds the right center pillar trim panel in place may fit loosely because its mounting holes are larger than intended.
November 27, 2018
Engine Software May Erase Warning Codes, Hiding Faults
Lamborghini Gallardo 2011–2014
The engine control unit (ECU) software in certain 2011-2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles may erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off.
Oil cooler may crack and leak oil, raising crash risk
Ducati Panigale V4 2018–2019
The oil cooler output port on these motorcycles may crack, which can cause an engine oil leak.
Shift Knob May Detach, Making Gears Hard to Change
Ducati Monster 1200 2017–2019Ducati Monster 821 2017–2019Ducati Supersport 2017–2019
The shift lever on certain motorcycles may have been incorrectly assembled, so the shift knob can come loose and detach from the lever.
Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Audi A4 Allroad 2017–2018Audi A5 2018
A passenger-side front air bag inflator module mounting screw may not have been tightened enough.
Passenger Airbag Status Light May Show Wrong Status
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S 2018–2019+8 more models
The infotainment (audio) head unit in these vehicles may incorrectly display the front passenger airbag as "ON" when it is actually off, or the status may not display correctly at all.
Seat Belt May Not Tighten in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2019+7 more models
Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have a seat belt buckle that can incorrectly detect a properly fastened belt as unfastened.
Steering Assist May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
A sensor inside the electric power steering unit may fail, which can switch off the power steering assist.
November 26, 2018
Key-in-ignition chime may not sound, raising theft risk
Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2019Volkswagen Jetta 2019
Certain vehicles without keyless entry may not sound an audible warning from the instrument cluster when the driver's door is opened with the key still in the ignition.
Brake fluid leak can cause fire near exhaust
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017–2018
Some vehicles have a brake fluid line that may touch a coolant hose clamp.
Bus May Lose Stability or Stop Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
Nova Bus LFS Artic 2013–2018
A software fault code in the engine can cause the bus to operate at zero velocity, and a lack of dampening can reduce vehicle stability.
Loose engine rods can cut power and raise crash risk
BMW F 850 GS 2019
The engine connecting rods on this motorcycle may not have been installed properly.
Fuel Line Damage Can Cause Leaks and Fire Risk
Maserati Ghibli 2014–2015Maserati Quattroporte 2014–2015
Some fuel lines may have been damaged during production, which can allow fuel to leak.
Wrong Battery Fuse Can Overheat Cables and Cause Fire
Airstream Interstate 2019
Some 2019 Airstream Interstate motorhomes may have been built with 150-amp fuses on the coach battery circuit instead of the specified 100-amp fuses.
November 22, 2018
Fire Extinguisher May Fail to Discharge in a Fire
New Flyer XN40 2013–2017New Flyer XD40 2015–2017New Flyer XN60 2015–2017+2 more models
Certain New Flyer buses equipped with the optional fire suppression system may have a Kidde KDS-25 fire extinguisher whose actuator may not function properly.
November 21, 2018
Rear Guard Too Narrow; Cars Could Slip Under Trailer
Great Dane Freedom 2019
Certain 2019 Great Dane Freedom Combo Drop Deck Platform trailers may have rear impact guards that are too narrow.
Clutch Failure Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement
International HX 2018–2019International LT 2018–2019International Lonestar 2018–2019+6 more models
Certain heavy-duty trucks with Eaton ECA clutches may have an internal clutch component that can fail.
November 20, 2018
Trailer Wheel Bearings May Overheat and Fail
Heartland Pioneer 2019Heartland Prowler 2019
Some 2019 Heartland Pioneer and Prowler trailers may have had their inner hub bearings insufficiently greased at the factory.
Trailer Wheel Hubs May Overheat and Fail, Risking Crash
Cruiser RV MPG 2019Cruiser RV Radiance Ultra Lite 2019
Certain 2019 Cruiser RV trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40, or D44 axles, may have inner hub bearings that were not greased enough.
Brake Air Line May Kink, Causing Pulling or ABS Failure
IC Bus Cesb 2019–2020
On certain school buses, the brake air line tube to the left brake modulator valve may have been routed improperly.
Passenger Seat Sensor May Loosen, Raising Airbag Injury Risk
RAM 1500 2019
The seat track position sensor on the manually adjusted passenger seat may come loose and move out of position.