November 17, 2017
Circuit breakers may trip unexpectedly, causing sudden loss of lights and ignition power
Newell P50 2017–2018
Some coaches have 100 amp self-resetting circuit breakers that may trip without warning.
School Bus Seat Belt Buckle Rod Can Break in a Crash
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2016–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2016–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX 2016–2017+1 more model
Certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses equipped with IMMI-brand three-point lap and shoulder seat belts may have a seat belt buckle mount rod that can fracture under load.
Transmission May Seize and Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions may have a shift lock bolt inside the transmission that can seize.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach
Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2009–2010, 2012–2014Holiday Rambler Endeavor 2010, 2013–2014Holiday Rambler Neptune 2009–2010+2 more models
Certain diesel 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 need excessive force to activate.
November 16, 2017
Front airbag may raise neck injury risk for unbelted drivers
BMW I3 2014–2018
BMW is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag system does not fully meet federal occupant crash protection requirements (FMVSS 208).
Fire Pump Relief Valve May Open and Cut Water Pressure
Smeal Aerial 2013–2017Smeal Pumper 2013–2017
Rings that hold the pressure relief valves in the water pumps of these fire apparatus can corrode after repeated exposure to water.
Fire Pump Valve May Corrode, Cutting Water Pressure
Spartan Gladiator 2014–2017Spartan Metro Star 2014–2017
Retaining rings that hold the pressure relief valves in the fire pumps of these emergency response vehicles may corrode after repeated exposure to water.
November 15, 2017
Parking brake may fail to set or release, risking rollaway
Toyota C-HR 2018
The electronic parking brake on certain vehicles may not operate properly.
Fuse May Fail, Causing Hybrid Power Loss at Speed
Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid 2012–2015
The high-voltage EV fuse inside the hybrid battery can fracture after repeated high-load driving, such as climbing long hills.
Instrument Display May Not Light Up, Raising Crash Risk
BMW 230i 2018BMW M2 2018BMW M240I 2018+1 more model
The instrument panel software in these vehicles may contain an error that prevents the display from properly illuminating.
November 14, 2017
Incorrect tire and rim info on placard could lead to crash risk
Prime Time Fury 2018
The certification placard on certain 2018 Prime Time Fury trailers may list the wrong tire and rim sizes.
Side airbag may not deploy properly in a side crash
RAM Promaster 2018
A front door impact sensor may have been attached with an incorrect rivet.
Engine May Not Cut Power When Braking, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz G 550 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz G63 2016–2017
A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) while Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control is engaged can cause the engine to fail to reduce power, regardless of vehicle speed, driving situation or brake application.
Power steering may cut out unexpectedly, raising crash risk
Mercedes-Benz E 300 2017Mercedes-Benz S550 2017Mercedes-Benz S550E 2017+2 more models
A transistor inside the power steering control unit can overheat, which may cause the electric power steering assist to switch off without warning.
Roof Panels Can Separate and Create Road Hazard
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2017–2018
Plastic trim panels on the fixed panoramic sunroof, at the front and sides, may not be bonded securely enough.
Passenger Seat Frame May Be Poorly Welded, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Nissan Rogue 2016
The front passenger seat frame in certain vehicles may have been improperly welded.
Fire extinguisher may clog or its nozzle may detach
Isuzu NPR HD 2008, 2011–2018Isuzu NRR 2011–2018Isuzu NPR 2011–2017+5 more models
The plastic-handle fire extinguisher installed in these trucks, made by Walter Kidde (models FC10 and FC110), can become clogged.
November 13, 2017
Boom Tips May Crack and Fail, Raising Injury Risk
Altec Aerial Cable Placer 1992–2000
Certain 1992-1999 Altec Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles have boom tips that may crack and fail.
Fire Extinguisher May Clog or Detach, Failing in a Fire
Pleasant Valley Cirrus Truck Camper 2017–2018Pleasant Valley Mypod Travel Trailer 2017–2018Pleasant Valley T@B Travel Trailer 2017–2018+1 more model
Certain 2017-2018 Pleasant Valley travel trailers and truck campers are equipped with Kidde model 210D plastic-handle fire extinguishers that may become clogged.
November 10, 2017
Undersized Parking Brake May Let Truck Roll Away
Peterbilt 320 2017
The parking brake chamber on certain vehicles may be too small.
Coolant Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Dynamax Isata 2017–2018
Certain diesel motorhomes have water pumps that lack a vent hole and may leak engine coolant.
Generator exhaust can melt underbelly, causing fire risk
Forest River Vengeance 2017–2018Forest River Wolf Pack 2017–2018Forest River XLR 2017–2018
Certain trailers with an optional generator have the generator's exhaust pipe mounted too close to the plastic underbelly of the trailer.
November 9, 2017
Right axle may break, causing loss of drive or rollaway
Honda Civic 2017
The right halfshaft, which carries power from the transmission to the front wheel, may have been improperly heat treated.
November 8, 2017
Rear Shock Mount Can Wear Out, Raising Crash Risk
Kawasaki Z900 2018Kawasaki ZR900 2017
The rear shock absorber's tie-rod frame mount holes can become elongated (stretched out) if the shock bottoms out.
Inverter May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Crestline Coach Icon 2.0 Ambulance 2016–2017
Certain ambulances fitted with a 1000W inverter can have an overheating problem if the vehicle is operated while the inverter is disconnected from the conversion batteries.
November 7, 2017
Floor Mat Can Interfere With Pedals, Raising Crash Risk
Subaru Crosstrek 2018
A floor mat retention bracket may be incorrect, allowing the floor mat to shift out of position.
November 6, 2017
Wrong tire pressure label can lead to tire failure
Forest River Puma 2018
The federal certification placard on certain trailers lists the wrong tire information.
Wire May Short and Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk
Triumph Speed Triple R 2016–2017Triumph Speed Triple S 2016–2017
A wire in the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator.
Driveshaft May Detach, Causing Loss of Power
Crysteel Dump Body 2017
Certain 2017 dump body vehicles built on Isuzu NRR-Series chassis may have a driveshaft that detaches from the rear universal joint.
November 3, 2017
Motorhomes Missing Required Reflectors, Crash Risk
Entegra Anthem 2016–2018Entegra Aspire 2016–2018Entegra Cornerstone 2016–2018+1 more model
Certain motorhomes were built without the reflectors required by federal lighting safety standards, and their lights do not include reflectors.