CarRecallWatchApril 6, 2018
Wrong tire pressure on placard can cause overinflation
The federal certification label (placard) on certain 2018 Surveyor trailers lists the wrong tire size, rim size, and required tire pressure.
Incorrect weight rating label may lead to overloading and crash risk
Gulf Stream Conquest 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 motorhomes may have a federal certification label that lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 14,500 lbs.
April 5, 2018
Trailer Brake Wiring May Short Out, Causing Brake Loss or Fire
Crossroads Cruiser 2018Crossroads Volante 2018
The brake wire on certain 2018 recreational trailers may have been improperly attached to the axle spring assembly.
Trailer Frame Cracks Can Let Cargo Spill onto Road
Doepker HG Flatdeck Semi 2015–2016
The lower rail main beam flanges on certain galvanized flatdeck trailers may crack.
Valve Stem Can Loosen, Causing Tire Air Loss and Crash Risk
Newmar New Aire 2018–2019
Certain motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks FCCC XCS chassis have wheels with Freightliner-logo shaped holes.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment
Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2006
Certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag inflator that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion.
Front seats may break loose in a crash
Acura MDX 2018Honda Pilot 2018Honda Ridgeline 2018
Certain 2018 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles may have front power seats assembled with improperly made rivets.
April 4, 2018
Vehicle May Roll Away When Parked in Park
Ford F-150 2017–2018Ford Expedition 2018Ford Mustang 2018+1 more model
A roll pin may be missing from the 10-speed automatic transmission, which can cause the vehicle to lose its Park function.
Gear Shifter May Show Park When Car Is in Another Gear
Ford Expedition 2018Ford F-150 2018Ford F-650 SD 2018+1 more model
A gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, so the shifter can display Park while the transmission is actually in a different gear.
Battery Cells May Short and Cause Fire, Stop Riding
Zero DSP 2012Zero Zero DS 2012Zero Zero S 2012
Cell pouches inside the battery packs can wear from rubbing against their holders.
April 3, 2018
Brakes May Suddenly Lose Power Assist, Raising Crash Risk
Lexus RX 350 2017Toyota Camry 2018Toyota Highlander 2018+2 more models
A manufacturing defect in the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have left an oil passage in the rotor improperly machined.
Loose Fridge Gas Valve Screw Can Leak Propane
The propane gas valve test port screw on the Norcold N306 mini refrigerator may be loose or missing.
March 30, 2018
Seat Belt Buckle Casing Can Fail, Reducing Belt Use
Van Hool CX45 2015–2018Van Hool TD925 2015–2018Van Hool TDX25 2015–2018+3 more models
The outer casing of the front passenger seat belt buckle may fail, leaving the buckle exposed.
Trailer Drawbar May Detach, Cutting Brake and Light Wires
Futura LOW Loader 2016–2018
On certain 2016, 2017 and 2018 Futura Low Loader trailers, the left and right drawbars can disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis.
March 29, 2018
Fuel line can rub and leak, creating fire and crash risk
International LT 2018–2019
The fender splash panel can rub against the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel/water separator when the hood is closed.
Rear liftgate may open while driving, dropping cargo
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018
Water can leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and its opening switch.
Steering Assist May Fail, Making Steering Harder
Tesla Model S 2012–2016
The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing can corrode and fracture.
Water Leak Can Disable Wipers and Lights
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018
Water can leak into the body control module and its connectors, causing corrosion.
Front Spindle Can Crack, Risking Wheel Separation
Spartan Gladiator 2004–2007
Certain front axle spindles on these emergency response vehicles were inconsistently machined.
Front Seatbacks May Not Lock, Risking Injury in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz C 300 2017–2018+2 more models
The right-side front seatback may not properly lock in place.
Driver Air Bag May Rupture and Injure Occupants
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C 2018+2 more models
The driver-side front air bag inflator housing may have been made with defective steel.
March 28, 2018
2018 Camry Engine May Stall, Raising Crash Risk
Toyota Camry 2018
Certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine may have pistons that are larger than specified.
Rear axle spindle weld can fail, risking loss of control
Cargo Express Cargo Trailer 2018Look Cargo Trailer 2018Pace Cargo Trailer 2018
Certain 2018 cargo trailers have a rear non-powered axle assembly where the spindle weld may fail, causing the spindle and pipe to separate.
Satellite dish may detach from roof while driving
American Coach American Eagle 2017–2018Fleetwood Bounder 2017–2018Fleetwood Discovery 2017–2018+24 more models
The mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement in the roof.
March 27, 2018
Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Causing Fire or Steering Loss
Newmar Dutch Star 2011–2017Newmar Mountain Aire 2011–2014Newmar Ventana 2014–2017
A power steering hose on certain motorhomes may be routed incorrectly and rub against the power stud on the starter motor.
March 26, 2018
Propane Line Can Chafe and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2014–2019
On certain Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines, the propane fuel line may contact the J-hook body support bracket.
Power Stud May Arc Against Bulkhead, Risking Fire
Western Star 4700 2017–2019Western Star 4900 2017–2019Western Star 5700 2017–2019+1 more model
A power stud that passes through the truck's bulkhead can, in certain circumstances, contact the bulkhead and produce an electrical arc.
School Bus Seat Brackets May Crack, Risking Injury in a Crash
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2014–2018Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2014–2018Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX 2014–2018+1 more model
Certain school buses from the 2014 to 2018 model years have wall-mounted passenger seats with a mounting bracket that may crack.
Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2014–2018Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2014–2018Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX 2014–2018+1 more model
Certain transit buses built by Thomas Built Buses, including Saf-T-Liner C2, HDX, and EFX models and Minotour models, may have wall-mounted passenger seats with a mounting bracket that can crack.
Valve Stem Stabilizer May Dislodge, Causing Air Loss
Fccc XCS 2018–2019
On certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCS motorhome chassis, the wheels have Freightliner-logo shaped holes, and the valve stem stabilizer on the inner wheel may dislodge and damage the valve stem.