CarRecallWatchAugust 15, 2018
Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been manufactured incorrectly, so the airbag could fail to deploy properly during a crash.
Oven May Overheat Countertop, Risking Burns
Forest River Avenger 2019Prime Time Tracer 2019
Certain 2019 travel trailers equipped with a Greystone oven may be missing a diverter.
Rear Seatbacks May Move Forward in Hard Braking or Crash
Volvo XC40 2019
Some 2019 model-year vehicles may have rear seats that lack the lock strikers that hold the seatback in place.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Volkswagen Passat 2017–2018Volkswagen Atlas 2018
Some brake caliper bracket mounting bolts may not have been tightened enough.
Parked Vehicle May Roll on a Grade, Raising Crash Risk
Spartan K2 2018–2019
The park brake system on certain Spartan Specialty K2 chassis may not be able to keep the vehicle from moving unintentionally when parked on a slope.
August 13, 2018
Awning May Deploy While Trailer Is Moving
Forest River Forester 2018–2019Forest River XLR 2018–2019Coachmen Adrenaline 2019+2 more models
Certain recreational trailers have an awning that may deploy on its own while the trailer is being towed.
Damaged Diesel Tank May Leak Fuel and Cause Fire
Roadtrek E-Trek 2017–2018Roadtrek RS Adventurous 2017–2018
Certain motorhomes with a driver's side second row captain seat option may have had their diesel fuel tank damaged during installation of the second row seat pedestal.
Rear brake line may be damaged, reducing stopping power
Roadtrek Zion 2015–2018
Some Roadtrek Zion motorhomes with a side-facing sofa may have had their rear brake line damaged during sofa installation.
August 10, 2018
Road debris can damage propane lines, creating fire risk
Kzrv Sportsmen 2018–2019
On certain 2018-2019 KZ RV Sportsmen travel trailers, the liquid propane lines are routed through the wheel well, where they are exposed to road debris.
August 9, 2018
Turn Signals May Flash Mismatched, Confusing Other Drivers
Gillig LOW Floor 2012–2018
Certain 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor buses have front and rear turn signals that may flash at different rates.
Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk
Dodge Grand Caravan 2018–2019Jeep Compass 2018–2019Dodge Journey 2018+1 more model
Some rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, which can allow gas pockets to form in the brake system.
Engine May Stall or Fail to Start Due to Faulty Control Module
Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2019Chrysler Town And Country 2017–2018Dodge Grand Caravan 2017–2018+14 more models
The powertrain control module, the computer that manages the engine, may contain a voltage regulator chip on its circuit board that can fail.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Freightliner 108SD 2018–2019Freightliner 114SD 2018–2019Freightliner 122SD 2018–2019+4 more models
Some heavy trucks may have had the bolts that hold the air disc brake calipers insufficiently tightened during manufacturing.
August 8, 2018
Steering arm can crack and break, causing loss of steering
Freightliner Cascadia 2018–2019
Over time, the pitman arm in the steering gear box can crack and fracture.
August 7, 2018
Welds May Fail, Letting Auger Drop Unexpectedly
Terex C4000 2015–2018Terex C5000 2015–2018Terex C6000 2015–2018+1 more model
The welds joining the coupler and hex shaft on certain digger derricks may be undersized.
Brake caliper guide pin can break, reducing braking
BYD K11 M 2016–2017
The guide pin in the radial air disc brake calipers may have a rough surface.
August 6, 2018
Front seat belt anchor may detach in school buses
Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2015–2018Micro Bird MB II School Bus 2015–2018Micro Bird T-Series School Bus 2015–2018
Certain Micro Bird G5, MB II, and T-Series school buses may have had the front seat belt anchorage plate installed improperly during manufacturing.
Front seat belt anchor may detach in a crash
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus 2015–2018Micro Bird MB II Transit Bus 2015–2018Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus 2015–2018
Some transit buses built between 2015 and 2018 may have a front seat belt anchorage plate that was not attached correctly to the wall during manufacturing.
Entry Door May Open While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Newmar Dutch Star 2018–2019Newmar Essex 2018–2019Newmar King Aire 2018–2019+5 more models
The entry door latch rods on certain motorhomes may be improperly adjusted, so the door can open while the vehicle is in motion.
Roof exit in wrong spot could delay escape in emergency
Garden State Double Deck Bus 2015
On certain 2015 Garden State Double Deck Buses, the roof emergency exit may be located toward the center of the passenger compartment instead of at the rear, as federal bus emergency exit standards require.
August 3, 2018
Sunroof Glass May Detach While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2018Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2018
Some panoramic sunroofs may have been installed with a bonding primer that was incorrectly made during manufacturing.
Child Seat Anchor May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz E 400 2018
Some 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio and E400 4Matic Cabrio vehicles may have had their child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) improperly installed.
Passenger Airbag May Not Turn Off for Child Seat
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 2018Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2018
The occupant classification system in these vehicles may not be properly calibrated.
Passenger airbag may not turn off with child seat
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 2018Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 2019Mercedes-Benz E 300 2018+2 more models
On certain 2018 and 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS vehicles, the Occupant Classification System, which detects whether a seat is occupied and whether a child seat is installed, may not be properly calibrated.
August 2, 2018
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Reduce Braking and Raise Crash Risk
Newmar Ventana 2017–2019Newmar Ventana LE 2017–2019Newmar London Aire 2017–2018+2 more models
Brake caliper mounting bolts on certain motorhomes may not have been tightened to the proper specification, so they can loosen over time.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Reduce Braking, Raising Crash Risk
Thor Motor Coach Venetian 2017–2019Thor Aria 2017–2018
Brake caliper mounting bolts on these motorhomes may not have been tightened to specification.
Missing B-Pillar Welds May Weaken Crash Protection
Subaru Ascent 2019
Some 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles may be missing spot welds on or around the B-pillar, the structural post beside the front seats.
Tire Warning Light May Come On Late, Reducing Reaction Time
Chevrolet Express 2018GMC Savana 2018
The tire pressure monitoring system on these vans may be calibrated incorrectly, so the low tire pressure warning light can come on at 37 PSI instead of the intended 41 PSI.
July 31, 2018
Throttle Software Fault Can Stall Motorcycle
Alta Redshift MXR 2018–2019Alta Redshift EXR 2019
The throttle control software may fault if the throttle is rolled forward past the closed position.
Tie-Rod Can Fail, Causing Loss of Steering Control
Freightliner 114SD 2012–2015Freightliner Business Class M2 2012–2015Freightliner Cascadia 2012–2015+2 more models
Certain heavy trucks have a front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combination that can cause high vibrations during braking.