August 28, 2018
School Bus Seats May Lack Warning Label on Restraint Strap
Blue Bird ALL American 2019Blue Bird Vision 2019Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2020
Certain school bus seats with integrated child restraint systems may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap.
Wheel Could Separate From Axle, Raising Crash Risk
MAC Trailers Dump Trailer 2019MAC Trailers Waste Trailer 2019
A wheel-end nut locking device on certain 2019 dump and waste trailers may not have been installed properly.
August 27, 2018
Liquid Leak Can Corrode Window Switch and Cause Fire
Jayco Redhawk 2015–2017
Some 2015-2017 Jayco Redhawk motorhomes built on Chevrolet Van chassis may have a problem where liquid can leak into the driver's power window switch.
Dump box can fall unexpectedly, risking injury or death
Fabform Dump Trailer 2018
Certain 2018 dump trailers have hinges welded to the bottom frame that may fracture.
August 24, 2018
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Rider Injury
IC Bus Cesb 2016–2019IC Bus Casb 2015
Certain 2015-2019 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with specific S-Series and K-Series Titanium wheelchair lifts may have a positioning input cam that can fail while the lift is in use.
August 23, 2018
Rear Axle May Lose Oil and Cause Loss of Drive
RAM 1500 2018–2019
The rear differential on these trucks may not have been filled with enough oil at the factory.
Fuel Pump May Leak in a Crash, Raising Fire Risk
Mini Countryman 2017–2019
Some 2017-2019 MINI Countryman vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump.
Brake Pedal May Disconnect, Preventing Braking
Autocar Xspotter 2018–2019
A welding defect in the brake pedal mounting plate may cause the brake pedal to disconnect from the vehicle.
Generator Exhaust Can Melt Waste Tank, Causing Fire Risk
Holiday Rambler Prodigy 2018–2019Fleetwood Pulse 2018
Certain motorhomes equipped with a diesel-fuel generator may have the generator's exhaust pipe routed too close to the polypropylene water waste tank.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Injury
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2015–2019Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2015–2019
The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
School Bus Seats May Pull Loose From Floor in a Crash
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2017–2019
Certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses have seats where the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor during a crash.
August 22, 2018
Aerial Lift Platform Can Move Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
Altec Aerial Device 2008–2018
Certain aerial devices with aluminum work platforms have platform mounting holes that may fail.
Battery Fuse May Be Misplaced, Risking Electrical Short and Fire
Altec Aerial Device 2017–2018
The battery fuse on certain aerial devices was not installed according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
Brake Pedal May Move Out of Position, Reducing Braking
Volvo XC40 2019
Certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles may have brake pedals that were not correctly riveted.
Warning Lights May Not Alert Driver to Engine Failure
Kenworth C500 2016–2019Kenworth T660 2016–2019Kenworth T800 2016–2019+1 more model
Some trucks may have been built with engine wiring that lacks the circuits for the check engine light and stop engine light.
August 21, 2018
Trailer Brakes May Fail to Engage if Trailer Detaches
Forest River Rainier 2014–2019Forest River Salem 2014–2019Forest River Vibe 2014–2019+2 more models
The breakaway safety switch on these recreational trailers may not be wired to a constant power source.
Ignition Can Slip Into Accessory Mode and Stall Engine
Nissan Frontier 2017–2018Nissan Versa 2017–2018Nissan Versa Note 2017–2018+4 more models
Some vehicles with a mechanical key ignition can have the ignition switch move from the run position to the accessory position over time.
August 20, 2018
Water Leak Can Cause Unintended Airbag Deployment
Volkswagen Atlas 2018
A twisted air conditioning drain tube in certain 2018 vehicles can let water drain into the air bag control module.
Loose Power Cables Can Arc and Cause a Fire
Ford Edge 2018Ford Flex 2019Lincoln MKT 2019+1 more model
Some power supply cables at the starter and alternator may not have been properly secured.
August 17, 2018
Trailer brakes may not engage if trailer detaches
The break-away safety switch on certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express trailers was not wired to a constant power source.
Unfused Solar Charging Circuit Can Cause Fire
Winnebago Adventurer 2016–2019Winnebago Aspect 2016–2019Winnebago ERA 2016–2019+9 more models
The auxiliary solar charging port circuit in these motorhomes is not protected by a fuse.
Loose Overhead Mirror Can Fall and Distract Driver
Winnebago Intent 2018–2019
A cabinet mirror above the driver's seat in certain 2018 and 2019 Winnebago Intent motorhomes may not be properly secured.
August 16, 2018
Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 2018+4 more models
Some 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS models may have rear brake caliper pistons that were not coated correctly.
Wrong tire size on label could lead to unsafe tire fitting
Kzrv Durango 2017–2019Kzrv Sidewinder 2017–2019Kzrv Venom 2017–2019
The Federal Certification label on these recreational trailers lists the tire size as ST235/80R16G, but the correct size is ST235/85R16G.
Clearance lights may be hard to see, raising crash risk
Supreme Curtainside 2009–2018
Certain trucks have intermediate clearance lights mounted on an angled roof rail bracket.
Trailer May Separate From Tractor, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow.
Trailer May Separate From Truck, Raising Crash Risk
Mack Anthem (An) 2019
Certain trucks have a fifth wheel coupling (the connection between the tractor and trailer) fitted with a slider bracket that may be too narrow.
August 15, 2018
Propane Lines Can Be Damaged by Road Debris, Creating Fire Risk
Kzrv Connect 2018–2019
Certain trailers have liquid propane supply lines routed through the wheel well, where road debris can damage them.
Seatbelt May Not Lock in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Polaris Slingshot 2017–2019
Certain front seat belt retractors may separate during a crash, specifically on the side opposite the impact.
Propane hose can harden and leak, creating fire risk
Itasca Navion 2012–2013Itasca Reyo 2012–2013Winnebago ERA 2012–2013+2 more models
The high pressure liquid propane hoses in these motorhomes may harden at the crimp fitting, which can cause a propane leak.