March 26, 2018
Seats May Fail or Move Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Polaris Slingshot 2015–2018
Some driver and passenger seats may have an improperly welded seat belt or seat back anchoring bracket, so the seat belt buckle or seat back could detach from the seat base.
Exterior mirrors may detach while driving, raising crash risk
Winnebago Intent 2018–2019
The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may not have been installed correctly.
March 23, 2018
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode in a Crash
Ferrari California 2009–2011Ferrari 458 Italia 2010–2011
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can explode during a crash.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Lazy Daze 24' Front DINETTE(24FD) 2012–2017Lazy Daze 24' Front Lounge (24FL) 2012–2017Lazy Daze 24' Twin King (24TK) 2012–2017+5 more models
Certain motorhomes are equipped with plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may become clogged, making them fail to discharge as expected or requiring excessive force to activate.
March 22, 2018
Spare Tire Carrier May Detach While Towing
Keystone Passport 2018
On certain 2018 Keystone Passport recreational trailers, the spare tire carrier may not have been mounted properly to the back wall of the trailer.
Missing Weight Label Could Lead to Trailer Overloading
Somerset E3 2013–2018
Some Somerset E3 recreational trailers from model years 2013 through 2018 may have a missing certification label.
March 21, 2018
Cracked Rear Suspension Arms Can Loosen Axle
Maxxd A3X 2017–2018Maxxd A5X 2017–2018Maxxd A6X 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 MaxxD A3X, A5X, and A6X trailers may have rear suspension arms that crack if they were installed without the additional supporting welds around the arm.
Refrigerator may overheat and cause fire in trailer
Certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor trailers may have had their slideroom refrigerator installed without an air cycling fan to cool its parts.
Propane leak from loose refrigerator valve screw can cause fire
Forest River Cherokee 2017–2018
A loose or missing screw on the propane gas valve test port of the Norcold N306 mini refrigerator can allow propane to leak out when the refrigerator runs in gas mode.
March 19, 2018
Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire
Forest River Charleston 2012–2017Coachmen Cross Country 2013–2015Coachmen Pathfinder 2013–2015+2 more models
The power steering hose on certain motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis may be routed incorrectly.
Spare tire mount may fail, letting tire detach
Forest River NO Boundaries 2018
The spare tire mount on certain trailers may not be strong enough to hold the spare tire.
Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire
Entegra Aspire 2011–2012, 2015–2016
A power steering hose on certain Entegra Aspire motorhomes may be routed incorrectly.
Weld on trailer neck may fail, risking loss of control
Mcelrath Trailers 818i 2013–2018Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 2017–2018Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 2017–2018
A weld on the neck of certain trailers may fail.
HVAC Wiring Can Disconnect, Raising Fire Risk
American Coach American Dream 2018American Coach American Revolution 2018Fleetwood Discovery 2018+9 more models
Certain 2018 motorhomes built with an Aurora heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system may have wires for the HVAC potentiometer come loose from their quick connect terminals.
March 15, 2018
Front Axle Spindles May Crack, Risking Wheel Separation
E-One Cyclone II 2008–2015E-One Quest II 2008–2015E-One Typhoon 2008–2015
Certain E-One Typhoon, Cyclone II, and Quest II fire apparatus equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions may have front axle spindles that were inconsistently machined.
Battery Software May Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk
Pagani Huayra 2017
The battery management software may fail to supply enough power to start the vehicle or keep the engine running at idle.
Missing Front Airbag Warning Label Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
Toyota Prius C 2018
Some 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico may have been built without the label that shows the front passenger airbag and recommended child seating positions.
Rear Seat Belts May Not Latch, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2016–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018+1 more model
Certain rear outboard seat belt latch plates can retract into the interior paneling, so rear passengers may be unable to fasten their seat belts.
Engine May Shut Off Due to Loose Valve Nuts
Hino NE8J 2018–2019Hino NJ8J 2018–2019Hino NV8J 2018–2019
Certain Hino trucks may have valve train adjustment screw lock nuts that were not properly tightened at the factory.
March 14, 2018
Front Axle Spindles May Crack, Risking Wheel Separation
KME Predator Pumper 2007–2012KME Predator Rescue 2008–2011KME Predator Aerial 2007+2 more models
Certain KME Predator fire apparatus built with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions may have front axle spindles that were inconsistently machined.
Engine may cut out or transmission may shift to neutral at low speed
Maserati Ghibli 2017Maserati Quattroporte 2017
Engine control software can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or cause the engine to shut off, when driving at slow speeds such as in stop-and-go traffic.
Front Spindle May Crack, Risking Wheel Separation
Ferrara Igniter 2004–2012Ferrara Inferno 2004–2012
Inconsistent machining in the front axle spindles of certain Timoney Independent Front Suspension equipped emergency vehicles can allow fatigue cracks to develop over time.
March 13, 2018
Second-Row Seat May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Honda Odyssey 2014–2016
Certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles may have a second-row left outboard seatback that does not lock properly.
March 12, 2018
Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire
Fccc XB-R 2011–2017Fccc XC-L 2011–2017Fccc XCM 2011–2017+1 more model
The power steering hose on certain Freightliner Custom Chassis recreational vehicle chassis may be routed incorrectly.
Wiring May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Autocar Xpeditor 2014–2018
The methane detection system's wiring may not be properly protected against excess electrical current, and the wiring harness may be routed improperly.
Sudden Power Loss in EV Mode Can Raise Crash Risk
Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid 2016–2018
Certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), which is designed to protect the high voltage battery module.
Steering Wheel Can Detach While Driving, Causing Loss of Control
Ford Fusion 2014–2018Lincoln MKZ 2014–2018
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen over time, allowing the steering wheel to detach while the vehicle is being driven.
Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid, Creating Fire Risk
Ford Focus 2015–2016Ford Fusion 2013–2014
Certain manual-transmission vehicles may have a clutch that can fracture.
March 9, 2018
Wrong tire size on placard could lead to unsafe replacement tires
The tire information on the federal certification placard of certain 2018 Stealth EVO trailers lists ST205/75R15 Load Range E tires, but the trailers actually have ST225/75R15 Load Range E tires installed.
Brake Wear Warning May Not Display, Risking Crash
Ferrari 488 GTB 2016Ferrari 488 Spider 2016
Certain 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB and 488 Spider vehicles have a software error that may prevent the driver from being warned when the brake discs are critically worn.