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.

September 7, 2018

Brake lights may light up without the pedal pressed

Recall 18V594

AEV Traumahawk 2017–2018

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

588vehicles affected

Seat Heaters Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 18V595

Cadillac CTS 2014–2016

Flexible heating mats in the front seats may become damaged over time, causing the seat heaters to produce excessive heat.

52,867vehicles affected

Missing warning label on bus child seat strap

Recall 18V596

Micro Bird MB II School Bus 2018

Certain seats in this school bus may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap.

252vehicles affected

Air Brake Leak Can Increase Stopping Distance

Recall 18V597

IC Bus CE 2019IC Bus HC 2019IC Bus Recb 2019+8 more models

Certain 2019 International and IC Bus trucks have spring-actuated parking brakes that may be improperly crimped to the long-stroke service brake chamber.

2,089vehicles affected

Brake Air Leak May Lengthen Stopping Distance

Recall 18V598

IC Bus Cesb 2019IC Bus Resb 2019

Certain school buses have spring-actuated parking brake chambers that may be improperly crimped to the long-stroke service brake chamber.

777vehicles affected

High-Mount Brake Light May Stop Working, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V599

Acura NSX 2017

Road vibration can loosen the metal screws that hold the circuit board for the high-mounted center brake light.

793vehicles affected

Fuel tank couplers may leak, creating a fire risk

Recall 18V600

Acura NSX 2017–2018

Certain 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles may have crossover pipe couplers between the left and right fuel tanks that can leak fuel.

967vehicles affected

Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire

Recall 18V601

Nissan Murano 2015–2017Nissan Maxima 2016–2017Nissan Pathfinder 2017–2018+1 more model

Brake fluid can leak from the ABS actuator pump onto an internal circuit board.

215,124vehicles affected

September 6, 2018

Passenger Knee Airbag Cover May Detach in Cold Crashes

Recall 18V593

Infiniti QX50 2019

The passenger-side knee airbag trim cover may separate unexpectedly from its module in a crash in very cold temperatures, instead of splitting along its designed tear seam.

1,671vehicles affected

September 5, 2018

Wiring Wear Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk

Recall 18V579

Toyota Prius 2016–2018

The engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit can rub against its cover at this connection and wear through over time.

192,347vehicles affected

Fuel Line May Burst or Engine May Stall Without Warning

Recall 18V588

International HX 2017–2019International Lonestar 2017–2019International 9900I 2017–2018+3 more models

A restricted fuel pump cooling screen can cause the fuel line to burst, particularly during long downhill driving.

26,288vehicles affected

Charging cord may fail, causing shock or fire

Recall 18V589

Volvo XC60 2019

Certain 2019 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrids use AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems.

172vehicles affected

Dump Box Can Fall Unexpectedly, Risking Injury or Death

Recall 18V590

Fabform Power Tilt Dump Trailer 2017–2018

The hinges welded to the bottom frame of certain dump trailers may fracture, which can cause the dump box to fall unexpectedly.

118vehicles affected

Wrong rear wheel size on certification label may lead to unsafe tire or rim choice

Recall 18V591

Mitsubishi Outlander 2018–2019

The certification label on certain 18-inch alloy wheel models lists an incorrect rear rim size.

14,791vehicles affected

September 4, 2018

Lift Platform May Stop Above Floor, Risking Rider Injury

Recall 18V584

Collins School Bus 2012–2018

On certain 2012-2018 Collins school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium wheelchair lifts, the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use.

59vehicles affected

Brake lights may light up without pedal pressed, confusing drivers

Recall 18V587

Midwest Fire All-Poly Series 2017–2019Midwest Fire Quick Attack 2017–2019

Certain 2017-2019 Midwest Fire emergency vehicles (All-Poly Series and Quick Attack) are equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

37vehicles affected

August 31, 2018

Seat Belt Sparks Could Ignite Interior, Causing Fire

Recall 18V568

Ford F-150 2015–2018

Some front seat belt pretensioners can throw sparks when they fire during a crash.

1,619,112vehicles affected

Rear Lights May Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V582

Fccc XB-R 2016–2019Fccc XBS 2016–2019Fccc XC-L 2016–2019+3 more models

Certain recreational vehicle chassis may have a rear-mounted Power Distribution Module that was damaged during manufacturing.

12,311vehicles affected

Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Tip-In Injury

Recall 18V583

Eldorado Advantage 2012–2018Eldorado Aero Elite 2012–2018Eldorado Aerotech 2012–2018+3 more models

The wheelchair lift positioning input cam on certain transit buses may fail while the lift is in use.

244vehicles affected

August 30, 2018

Leaking Hydraulic Fluid Can Spray Onto Exhaust, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 18V570

Jayco Alante 2018

On certain 2018 motorhomes, the hydraulic hoses for the leveling system can be damaged because of where they are routed.

327vehicles affected

Wheelchair lift may stop above floor, risking tip-in injury

Recall 18V573

Champion American Coach 2012–2018Champion American Crusader 2012–2018Champion American S2 2012–2018+4 more models

On certain Champion buses and coaches, the positioning input cam in the wheelchair lift can fail while the lift is in use.

219vehicles affected

Wheelchair lift may stop above floor, risking rider falls

Recall 18V574

Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2012–2018Micro Bird MB II School Bus 2012–2018Micro Bird T-Series School Bus 2012–2018

The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam can fail during use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

6vehicles affected

Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking

Recall 18V576

Buick Lacrosse 2018–2019Buick Regal 2018–2019Cadillac XTS 2018–2019+7 more models

The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating.

210,628vehicles affected

Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Tip-In Injury

Recall 18V577

American Heritage Trolley 2017–2018

The wheelchair lift positioning input cam can fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

4vehicles affected

Loose Brake Pedal Can Cause Loss of Braking

Recall 18V578

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2015–2016+3 more models

Certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Tahoe Police Pursuit, and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles may have a brake pedal pivot nut that loosens over time.

42,280vehicles affected

Center Stand Can Drop and Drag While Riding, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 18V580

Kawasaki Ninja 2018

The center stand spring pin on certain motorcycles may have been improperly welded.

390vehicles affected

Fuel Line Can Burst and Engine May Stall

Recall 18V581

Freightliner 122SD 2017–2019Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2019Freightliner Coronado 2017–2019+1 more model

Certain heavy trucks with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines may have a fuel line that bursts during certain driving conditions, such as on a long downhill grade.

4,500vehicles affected

August 29, 2018

Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

Recall 18V569

Toyota Avalon 2012

Some seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced during a prior repair with parts that wrongly signal the air bag system that the seat belt is always buckled.

19,354vehicles affected

Leaking Leveling Hose Can Spray Fluid on Exhaust, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 18V571

Entegra Redundant Odyssey 2018

Certain 2018 Entegra Odyssey vehicles have leveling system hydraulic hoses that may become damaged because of where they are located.

36vehicles affected

Wiring May Lack Breaker Protection, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 18V572

Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2018–2019

Certain 2018 and 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes (model 29J) may have their 12V coach wiring connected directly to the battery instead of being routed through a circuit breaker.

138vehicles affected

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