CarRecallWatchOctober 15, 2018
Airbags may fire both stages in low-speed crashes
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C 2018
Some vehicles have software that can cause both stages of the front airbags to deploy in a low-speed crash, when only the first stage should fire.
Battery Cable Cover May Short Circuit in a Crash, Risking Fire
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018Mercedes-Benz E 300 2018
On certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 and E 300 vehicles, the cover for the starter battery may not fully cover the live positive electrical wire.
Awning May Unroll While Trailer Is Moving, Posing Injury Risk
Crossroads Cruiser 2019Crossroads Volante 2019
Certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with Longitude awnings may have incorrect awning switches.
October 12, 2018
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Mazda CX-9 2010–2015Mazda MAZDA6 2010–2013Mazda CX-7 2010–2012
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Awning may deploy while trailer is moving, raising crash risk
Riverside Dream 2018
This recall covers a 2018 recreational travel trailer equipped with a Solera Smart Arm Awning.
Seat Foam May Not Absorb Crash Impact, Raising Injury Risk
Trans Tech SST 2011–2018Trans Tech ST Aero 2011–2018
The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back in certain school bus seats may not absorb enough impact energy in a crash.
Trailer Brakes May Stop Less Effectively, Raising Crash Risk
Great Dane Everest 2019
Certain 2019 Great Dane Everest CL reefer trailers may have been built without brake rollers.
October 11, 2018
Rear Wheel Bolts May Loosen, Risking Wheel Detachment
Toyota C-HR 2019
The rear axle hub bearing bolts on certain vehicles may not have been tightened enough at the factory.
Tundra Load Capacity Label May Overstate Weight Limit
Toyota Tundra 2018–2019
Some 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra trucks may have an incorrect load carrying capacity label.
Overcharged Batteries Could Leak Acid and Cause Injury
Carado Axion 2018–2019Carado Banff 2018–2019Hymer Aktiv 2018–2019+5 more models
The generator in these motorhomes can overcharge the auxiliary batteries, which can damage them.
Driveshaft Connection May Fail, Causing Loss of Power
BMW M3 2016–2017BMW M4 2016–2017
The connection between the driveshaft and the flange can fail, which may cause the vehicle to lose propulsion while driving.
Unfused Solar Port Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser 2018–2019Gulf Stream Conquest 2018–2019
An auxiliary solar charging port circuit in certain motorhomes is not fused.
Side curtain airbags may not inflate properly in a crash
Hyundai Santa FE 2019
Certain 2019 Santa Fe vehicles have side curtain air bag mounting bolts that may interfere with and damage the air bags as they deploy.
October 10, 2018
Loose Engine Ground Stud Can Cause Electrical Overheating and Fire
Fccc MT45G 2018–2019Fccc MT55G 2018–2019
On certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45G and MT55G vehicles, the engine ground stud may not have been properly tightened.
Missing Load Labels Can Lead to Trailer Overloading
Smittybilt Scout 2017–2018
Certain trailer kits were sold without the required labels showing gross vehicle weight rating, gross axle weight rating, and cargo capacity.
October 9, 2018
Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. 2013Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2013Thor Motor Coach Daybreak 2013+5 more models
The windshield wiper system on certain motorhomes may have been installed incorrectly.
Platform Step Can Break Off, Raising Injury Risk
Altec Aerial Device 2017–2018Altec Digger Derrick 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 aerial devices and digger derricks with fiberglass platforms have a defect in which the step on the outside of the platform can break off during normal use.
Hydraulic Fluid Leak Can Raise Fire Risk
Ford GT 2017–2018
The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
Crane Display May Show Wrong Load Limits, Risking Tip-Over
Altec Crane 2014–2018
The electronic load chart display on these cranes, the Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) screen, may show incorrect load chart values.
October 5, 2018
School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact
Collins School Bus 2011–2018
Certain 2011-2018 Collins school buses, built on Promaster chassis and equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series school bus seats (standard, unbelted, or lap-belt-only versions), may have seat-back foam in the knee impact area that does not absorb enough impact energy in a crash.
Rear emergency exit may not open fully, slowing escape
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2015–2019
Certain Thomas Built Minotour school buses from model years 2015 through 2019, equipped with 36-inch or 39-inch wide seats, may have a rear emergency exit door that does not open wide enough.
Steering wheel may loosen and detach, causing loss of control
Freightliner Cascadia 2019Western Star 5700 2019
On certain 2019 heavy-duty trucks, the steering wheel can loosen over time and may separate from the steering column.
Loose Brake Anchor Pins Can Cause Brake Loss or Fire
Great Dane Everest 2019
Some trailers have automatic brake adjusters whose anchor pins may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
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
Some 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2, EFX and HDX school buses may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough during assembly.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Fccc S2C 106CAB 2018–2019Fccc XBS 2018–2019Fccc XC-L 2018–2019+12 more models
Some 2018 Freightliner and Freightliner Custom Chassis trucks may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory.
Overheating Relay Can Cause Fire Risk in Hybrid
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017–2018
The main relay inside the Power Relay Assembly, which sits under the rear seat, may have poor connections between its contacts.
October 4, 2018
Prius Hybrid System Can Shut Off While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Toyota Prius 2010–2014Toyota Prius V 2012–2014
Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter can cause the hybrid propulsion system to shut down unexpectedly, which may stall the vehicle while it is being driven.
Airbags may not deploy in a crash due to software fault
Toyota Sequoia 2018–2019Toyota Tundra 2018–2019Toyota Avalon 2019+1 more model
The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may incorrectly detect a fault during the vehicle's start-up self check.
Aerial Device Hose Sock Can Cause Electrical Shock
Altec Aerial Device 2017
A protective hose sock on the hydraulic hose bundle may have been installed incorrectly, running through the insulating section of the lower boom.
Fuel Pump O-Ring May Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Suzuki DL650 2017–2018Suzuki GSX-R1000 2017–2018Suzuki GSX-S750 2018
During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, which reduces its sealing performance and can allow fuel to leak from the fuel system.