July 31, 2018
Generator Remote Emergency Stop May Not Shut Off Unit
Cummins Power Generation Generator SET 2015–2018
Certain trailer-mounted Cummins generator sets from 2015 through 2018 may have incorrectly wired remote emergency stop and remote start connections.
Trailer Tires May Be Underrated and Could Fail
Heartland Sundance XLT TT 2018
Some trailers of this model may have been equipped with Load Range C tires instead of the required Load Range D tires.
July 30, 2018
Propane hose can rub tire and leak, causing fire risk
The rubber liquid propane (LP) hose on certain 2018 Ace 27.2 recreational vehicles may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well.
Propane Tank Bracket May Break, Tank Could Detach
Keystone Summerland 2019
Certain 2019 Keystone Summerland trailers (models 1800BH, 1760BH and 1750RD) have a single propane bottle bracket with two mounting legs that may break at the mounting point.
Propane Tank Bracket May Break, Tank Could Detach
Forest River Cherokee Wolf PUP 2019
Certain trailers have a propane cylinder held by a single bracket with two mounting legs.
Poor axle weld can cause trailer wheel to detach
Towblazer Heritage 2018
Certain trailers have a rear axle spindle with a poor weld.
July 29, 2018
Loose Driveshaft Bolts Can Cause Loss of Drive
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2017–2018
The driveshaft securing bolts at the automatic transmission flange may loosen over time.
July 27, 2018
Tailgate Can Unlatch and Open While Driving
RAM 1500 2015–2017RAM 2500 2015–2017RAM 3500 2015–2017
Some pickup trucks with a power locking tailgate and a 5 foot 7 inch or 6 foot 4 inch bed may have a tailgate actuator limiter tab that can fracture.
Dolly Frame Can Crack, Risking Separation and Crash
Trail King Dolly Trailer 2016–2018
The frame channel on certain Trail King Dolly trailers may crack near the center cross members.
Passenger airbag may fire on a child in front seat
Genesis G80 2018
The Occupant Classification System in some 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles may wrongly detect an adult in the front passenger seat even when the seat is empty.
July 26, 2018
Placard Overstates Axle Capacity; Overload Crash Risk
Prime Time Crusader 2019
The Federal Placard on these 2019 fifth-wheel trailers lists the axle weight capacity as 6,000 lbs, but the actual capacity is 5,100 lbs.
Transmission weld may fail, stopping vehicle and raising crash risk
Chrysler Pacifica 2018Jeep Cherokee 2019
A component inside the automatic transmission may not have been welded properly.
Front Axle Shaft Can Detach, Causing Loss of Drive or Rollaway
Chrysler Pacifica 2018
Some front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, so the shaft may not be properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.
Right front axle shaft may break, causing loss of drive or rolling in Park
Jeep Cherokee 2018
The right front halfshaft bearing cage may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing.
July 25, 2018
Seat Belt Mounting Washer May Break, Leaving Riders Unrestrained
Glaval Bus Apollo 2017–2018Glaval Bus Commute 2017–2018Glaval Bus Concorde II 2017–2018+6 more models
A washer used to mount the passenger seat belt assembly on these buses may break.
July 23, 2018
Driver's Side Mirror May Show Objects Too Far Away
Karma Revero 2018
Certain 2018 Karma Revero vehicles may have a driver's side exterior rearview mirror made with convex glass instead of flat glass.
July 20, 2018
School Bus Seat Foam May Not Protect Riders in a Crash
Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel 2011–2018
Certain 2011-2018 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses have seats in which the foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in a crash.
Steering Connection May Fail, Risking Loss of Control
Freightliner Business Class M2 2018–2019
Certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks may have had their steering shaft assembly installed incorrectly.
Brake lines may be misconnected, reducing stability control
Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van 2012–2018Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van 2012–2018
Some BraunAbility wheelchair vans may have brake lines that are not connected to the correct ports on the hydraulic control unit.
Dash Warning Lights May Not Check Brake Warnings
Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2019
On certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks, the instrument cluster may skip the startup bulb check for the anti-lock brake (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) warning lights if the ignition is switched off and back on too quickly.
July 19, 2018
Rear brake pad material can detach, lengthening stopping distance
Ducati Hypermotard 2018Ducati Panigale 1299 FE 2018Ducati Panigale 959 2018+1 more model
Rear brake pads on certain 2018 motorcycles may have friction material that detaches from the backing plate.
Motorhome may lack rear reflectors, raising crash risk
Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2018–2019
Certain 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes were built without rear reflex reflectors, which are required under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
Loose Chain Guard Bolts Can Cause Guard to Break Off
Yamaha MT-07 2018Yamaha XSR700 2018
Certain 2018 motorcycles may have drive chain guard bolts that connect the guard to the swingarm loosen over time.
Drive mode switch may send wrong signal, causing unintended reverse
GEM E2 2016–2017GEM E4 2016–2017GEM E6 2016–2017+1 more model
The drive mode switch in these low-speed electric utility vehicles can send an incorrect signal to the drive system.
Frame tube may crack, risking upper cab frame failure and crash
GEM E2 2011–2016GEM EL 2011–2016GEM EL XD 2011–2016
The lower main frame tube on certain GEM electric vehicles may crack.
July 18, 2018
Seat Foam May Not Absorb Crash Impact, Raising Injury Risk
Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2011–2018Micro Bird MB II School Bus 2011–2018Micro Bird T-Series School Bus 2011–2018
Certain school buses have seat foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back that may not absorb enough energy in a crash.
Front Wheel Bearings Can Seize and Lock Trailer Wheels
Forest River Flagstaff 2018–2019Forest River Rockwood 2018–2019
The inner front wheel bearings on certain trailers may seize.
Tire Cords May Show Through Liner, Risking Sudden Air Loss
Certain Continental Coach HA3 tires in size 315/80R22.5 on some trucks may have cords visible through the innerliner.
Tire cords can show through liner, risking sudden air loss
Certain Continental Hybrid HS3 tires (size 11R22.5, Load Range G) on some 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks may have tire cords visible through the innerliner.
July 17, 2018
Fuel gauge may read too high, risking sudden stalling
BMW M5 2018
The fuel level sensor inside the fuel tank can become stuck against a fuel line, so the fuel gauge may show more fuel than is actually left in the tank.