January 5, 2018
Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants
Mclaren MP4-12C 2013
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in certain 2013 vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
January 4, 2018
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
Audi A6 2009–2011Audi S6 2009–2011Audi A4 Cabriolet 2009+1 more model
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain Audi vehicles can degrade over time because of long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or may detach
Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite 2011–2012Gulf Stream Aztec 2011–2012Gulf Stream Canyon Trail 2011–2012+21 more models
Certain recreational trailers built by Gulf Stream Coach are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers.
Crane Turret Bolts Can Fail, Risking Instability and Injury
Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane 2010–2011Altec Effer 440 2010–2011
Certain 2010-2011 Altec knuckle boom cranes (Altec 470 and Effer 440 models) have an issue with the inner race rotation bearing fasteners that hold the crane turret.
January 3, 2018
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Could Cause Brake Loss
Glaval Bus Legacy 2018
Some 2018 transit buses may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not properly tightened.
January 2, 2018
Fire extinguisher may clog and fail to discharge
Carado Axion 2012–2018Carado Banff 2012–2018Hymer Aktiv 2012–2018+11 more models
Some motorhomes from 2012 to 2018 are equipped with Kidde E10 or EH10 fire extinguishers that may become clogged.
Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire Due to Wrong Circuit Breaker
Some trailers were built with a circuit breaker that allows more electrical current than the wiring can safely handle.
December 29, 2017
Fire extinguisher may fail or nozzle may detach
Showhauler Garage Coach 2003–2018Showhauler Motorhome 2003–2018Showhauler Toter Coach 2003–2018
Some fire extinguishers installed in these motorhomes, made by Kidde with plastic handles or push-button "Pindicator" valves, may become clogged.
December 28, 2017
Loose Power Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Volvo Bus 9700 2016–2018
Certain 2016-2018 Volvo 9700 buses equipped with I-Start may have a power supply cable hardware connection to the fuse box that is not properly tightened.
Brake Fluid Leak Can Lengthen Stopping Distance
Forest River Georgetown 2017–2018
Certain Georgetown motorhomes built on Ford chassis may have missing valve block ball plugs in the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
December 27, 2017
Missing heat shield can raise fire risk in motorhome
Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler 2018
Certain 2018 Freedom Traveler motorhomes (model A27) may be missing a heat shield between the liquid propane tank and the generator exhaust pipe.
December 26, 2017
Brake Fluid Leak Could Lengthen Stopping Distance
Newmar BAY Star 2017Newmar BAY Star Sport 2017Newmar Canyon Star 2017
Certain 2017 Newmar motorhomes built on Ford chassis with antilock brakes may be missing valve block ball plugs in the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
December 22, 2017
Front Brake Master Cylinder May Fail, Losing Front Braking
MV Agusta F4 2015–2017
Certain 2015-2017 MV Agusta F4 motorcycles have front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Truck May Start Moving When Engine Starts in Gear
Kenworth T680 2018Kenworth T880 2018Peterbilt 567 2018+1 more model
Certain transmission control software in these heavy trucks may let the engine crank briefly even when the shifter is not in neutral, which does not meet federal starter interlock requirements.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Tiffin Allegro 2009–2018Tiffin Allegro RED 2009–2018Tiffin Bus 2009–2018+4 more models
Certain motorhomes are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
December 21, 2017
Fire Extinguisher May Clog or Fail to Discharge
RAM 2500 2013–2018RAM 3500 2013–2018RAM 4500 2013–2018+20 more models
Some in-vehicle Kidde fire extinguishers, sold with certain Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM vehicles, may become clogged.
Fuel pipe may leak in engine bay, creating fire risk
Maserati Ghibli 2018Maserati Quattroporte 2018
The fuel delivery pipe in the engine compartment may leak fuel at its connections.
Furnace May Shift, Risking Carbon Monoxide and Fire
Prime Time Crusader 2018Prime Time Sanibel 2018
A bracket that secures the furnace in certain 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers may be missing.
Pinched trailer wiring can short circuit and cause fire
Forest River Cascade 2015–2018Forest River Cherokee 2015–2018
Certain 2015-2018 Forest River Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers may have had their wiring routed improperly.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Cause Loss of Braking
Hyundai Translead Composite 2017Hyundai Translead Hycube 2017
Some trailers have brake caliper bolts that may not be properly torqued.
December 20, 2017
Heated Seats Can Burn Through and Cause Fire Risk
Dodge Dakota 2005
Certain 2005 Dodge Dakota pickups have driver and passenger seats with heated seat features that may develop hot spots.
Transmission can shift out of Park without brake pedal
RAM 1500 2009, 2013–2017RAM 2500 2013–2017RAM 3500 2013–2017+7 more models
A brake interlock pin in the column-shift transmission can stick in the open position after the brake pedal is pressed for a long time while the vehicle is running and in Park.
Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash
Audi A5 2018
Certain 2018 vehicles were built with head curtain airbags that may not unfold properly.
Contaminated Brake Fluid Can Reduce Braking Power
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018
Some vehicles may have been filled at the factory with contaminated brake fluid.
Wrong load label may lead to overloading and crash risk
Toyota 4 Runner 2017–2018Toyota Tundra 2017–2018Lexus GX460 2018+4 more models
Some vehicles may have an incorrect load carrying capacity label, which is the sticker that tells the driver how much weight the vehicle can safely carry, including passengers and cargo.
Missing Weld Could Fail in Rear-End Crash
Wabash National Truck Body 2018
Certain 2018 truck bodies may be missing a weld on the vertical leg support.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Cause Loss of Braking
Walker Tank Trailer 2018
Brake caliper bolts on certain trailers may not have been properly torqued at the factory.
Driver's seat may detach in rear-end crash, raising injury risk
Mobility Ventures MV-1 2011–2016
The driver's seat-height adjustment assembly may disengage from the seat track during a hard rear impact, and the fore/aft seat adjuster may release.
Side Curtain Airbag Part May Break Loose and Injure Occupants
Nissan Versa Note 2018
On certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles, a component of the side curtain airbag inflator may detach when the airbag deploys.
December 19, 2017
Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Coachmen Galleria 2018
The inverter in some motorhomes was installed with a lead wire that may not be able to carry the current it draws.