CarRecallWatchDecember 11, 2017
Battery Cable Can Short and Cause a Fire
Aston Martin DB9 2005–2009Aston Martin DBS 2005–2009
The battery supply cable can become damaged when the driver's seat is moved to its full rearward position.
Car May Roll Away If Parked on a Slope Without Brake
Aston Martin DB9 2009–2016Aston Martin Rapide 2010–2015Aston Martin DBS 2009–2012+2 more models
A communication error between the engine control module and the transmission control module can keep the transmission park pawl from engaging when the car is put in Park.
December 8, 2017
Side curtain airbag part may detach and become a projectile
Kia Sorento 2018
On certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles, a component on the side curtain airbags may detach when the curtain airbag inflates.
Entry steps can break loose, causing falls
Kzrv Durango Gold 2014–2015
Certain 2014-2015 Durango Gold recreational trailers have a rivet on the quad entry steps that may shear and fail.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or detach in a fire
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2014–2017Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2014–2017RAM Promaster 2016–2017
Certain camper and custom vans built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and RAM ProMaster chassis are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers.
Tongue Jack May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Crash or Injury
Grand Design Imagine 2017–2018Grand Design Reflection 2017–2018
The touch pad on the power tongue jack, a Smart-Jack model, can crack or separate, letting water get inside.
Wrong tire size on label may cause handling crash risk
Forest River Salem 2018Forest River Wildwood 2018
The federal certification placard on these recreational trailers lists the wrong tire size.
Steering Can Fail Due to Cracked Front Axle Part
Star EV Sport 4+2 2017
A casting problem may cause the tie rod connection to break away from the front axle spindle.
Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
Mitsubishi I-Miev 2016–2017
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
December 7, 2017
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Itasca Cambria 2013–2018Itasca Elipse 2013–2018Itasca Horizon 2013–2018+30 more models
Certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers in these motorhomes may become clogged, making them hard to activate or preventing them from discharging as expected.
Defrost Actuator Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Autocar Xpeditor 2017–2018
The HVAC defrost door actuator in these vehicles may overheat because the circuit lacks adequate fuse protection.
December 6, 2017
Trailer Hitch Coupler Mismatch Could Cause Trailer to Detach
Travel Lite Falcon 2018
A 2018 Travel Lite trailer may have a 2-inch hitch coupler installed where a 2 5/16-inch Class III coupler was required.
Fuel Lines Can Be Damaged, Risking Leaks and Fire
Starcraft Bus Prodigy 2017Starcraft Bus Quest 2017
Floor screws in these diesel buses may be too long and can damage the fuel lines running underneath.
Fuel line can weaken and leak, creating fire risk
Audi A6 2012–2014Audi A7 2012–2014
A fuel line has a compression point that can weaken over time, which may cause a fuel leak.
December 4, 2017
Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Causing Loss of Braking
Evans Cargo Tank 1984
Certain 1984 cargo tank trailers with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes may have brake caliper bolts that were not properly torqued.
Fire Suppression Chemical May Be Contaminated
Temsa TS30 2017–2018Temsa TS35E 2017–2018Temsa TS45 2017–2018
Some 2017-2018 Temsa buses may have an engine fire suppression system filled with ABC dry chemical that is contaminated.
Passenger seat bolts may loosen, raising crash injury risk
Triple E RV Wonder 2016–2018
Some 2016-2018 Triple E Wonder motorhomes may have passenger side seat pedestal bolts that were not tightened correctly.
December 1, 2017
Loose rear wheel spokes can affect handling and crash risk
MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR 2017
Certain motorcycles have rear wheel spokes that may loosen over time.
Brake Lights May Stay On or Shifter May Release Without Brake
Kia Forte 2012–2014Kia Forte Koup 2012–2014
A worn brake pedal stopper pad can keep the brake light switch plunger extended after the pedal is released.
Engine May Stall Due to Fuel Injection Setting
Kawasaki BR125 2017Kawasaki Z125 PRO 2018
The engine control unit (ECU) on these motorcycles may have an incorrect fuel injection setting, which can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Second-row seats may not hold securely in a crash
Ford Expedition 2018
Some 2018 vehicles may have second-row outboard seats with too much forward adjustment travel, and/or a bolt attaching the seat back to the seat base that was not installed correctly.
November 30, 2017
Brake Lights May Stay On or Shifter May Unlock Without Brake
Hyundai Elantra 2013–2014
A worn brake pedal stopper pad can keep the brake light switch plunger extended after the pedal is released.
November 29, 2017
Grille Overlay Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard
Toyota 4 Runner 2015–2018
Certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles fitted with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay, installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors or its dealers, may have a U-nut that secures the overlay fracture.
Front Seat Recliner May Shift, Raising Crash Risk
Bugatti Chiron 2017–2018
Some front seat recliner brackets may not have been welded properly.
Fuel Tank May Leak, Raising Fire Risk
Volkswagen Atlas 2018
The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, so it could leak fuel.
Loose Power Seat Bolts Can Let Front Seats Detach in a Crash
Ford Explorer 2016Ford F-150 2016
Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts can allow the front seat cushion to detach from its track.
Brake Fluid Leak Could Lengthen Stopping Distance
Certain 2017 stripped chassis vehicles may have missing valve block ball plugs in the brake hydraulic control unit, which controls the antilock brake system.
November 28, 2017
Motorcycle emissions label may show wrong model year
Zero DS 2018Zero DSR 2018Zero FX 2018+3 more models
Some 2018 Zero motorcycles have a Vehicle Emission Control Information label that may list the wrong model year.
November 27, 2017
Brake lights may fail to turn on after hard braking
Freightliner Cascadia 2008–2018Western Star 4700 2008–2018Western Star 4900 2008–2018+2 more models
On certain heavy trucks, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights when the brake pedal is lightly applied after hard braking.
November 24, 2017
Trailer certification label lists wrong axle count
Gulf Stream GEO 2018Gulf Stream Gulf Breeze 2018
Certain 2018 Gulf Stream recreational trailers have a Federal certification label that states an incorrect number of axles.