CarRecallWatchNovember 3, 2017
Trailer Battery Circuit May Lack Fire Protection
Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX 2016–2018
Certain Jayco Jay Flight SLX travel trailers with a 35 amp power converter have an electrical circuit running from the battery that is not protected by a fuse or circuit breaker.
Safety chains may fail, risking trailer detachment
Certain trailers have safety chains rated for a 7,600 lb gross vehicle weight, but the trailer itself has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,700 lbs.
Overloaded Vans May Cause Rear Tire Failure and Crash Risk
Phoenix Zeus 305 2015–2017Phoenix Zeus 300 2015
Certain 2015-2017 Phoenix Zeus shuttle vans, built on a Ford E-350 chassis, may exceed their gross axle weight rating and gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded.
November 2, 2017
Trailer lights may not work, raising crash risk
Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. 2018Thor Motor Coach Axis 2018Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 2018+2 more models
Wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong positions of the trailer lighting socket.
Loose Hydraulic Lines Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
Fleetwood Jamboree 2017–2018Holiday Rambler Vesta 2017–2018
Hydraulic leveling system lines on certain motorhomes may not be properly secured.
School bus seat barrier may not absorb crash impact
Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel 2007–2017
Certain 2007-2014 Van-Con Dual Rear Wheel school buses built on Chevrolet 3500 Express chassis may have a seat barrier behind the driver seat that is pinned to the bulkhead.
November 1, 2017
Severed Electric Brake Wires Can Reduce Trailer Braking
Heartland Prowler 2018Heartland Trail Runner 2018
Electric brake wires on certain 2018 recreational trailers may get caught in the spring hangers as the axle moves, which can cause the wires to be severed.
Propane Leak Risk From Trailer Gas Line Fitting
Heartland Pioneer 2018
The propane (LP) manifold block on certain trailers may be mounted too close to the center shackle.
Driver Airbag Can Deploy Unexpectedly
Infiniti QX30 2017–2018
The driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly when static electricity discharges through the steering components.
October 31, 2017
Outdoor outlet lacks shock protection, risking electric shock
Kzrv Connect 2017–2018
Certain 2017 and 2018 Connect recreational trailers equipped with an outside kitchen have a 110-volt outlet in the outdoor kitchen area that is not protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
October 30, 2017
PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Cause a Fire
BMW 328i 2007–2011BMW 525i 2007–2011BMW 528i 2007–2011+5 more models
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Mitsubishi Mirage 2014–2018
The airbag control unit's internal acceleration sensor can mistake vibrations, such as those from rough roads or a flat tire, for a sensor fault.
Crossed air lines may delay low-air warnings, raising crash risk
MCI J4500 2018
On certain 2018 buses, the primary and secondary air lines were connected to the wrong air pressure gauges.
October 27, 2017
Headlight May Not Meet US Standards, Reducing Visibility
Indian Chief 2017–2018Indian Chief Classic 2017–2018Indian Chief Dark Horse 2017–2018+8 more models
Some 2017 and 2018 Indian motorcycles may have a European-market halogen headlight installed instead of the US-market version.
Draft Arm Tubing Can Crack, Risking Loss of Control
East Frameless Dump Hybrid 2013–2018
These 2013-2018 East Frameless Dump Hybrid trailers have draft arm tubing that may crack and fail.
Seat Belt Buckle May Stick Locked, Preventing Use
Eldorado Arrivo 2017Eldorado Axess 2017Eldorado E-Z Rider II 2017+1 more model
Certain front driver seats in these buses may have a seat belt buckle that becomes stuck in the locked position.
October 26, 2017
Slide room arm can damage rear tire, causing air loss
Forest River Flagstaff 2017–2018Forest River Rockwood 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Forest River travel trailers may have a slide room arm that can contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Hiding Vehicle Speed
Jaguar F-Pace 2017–2018Jaguar XF 2017–2018Jaguar XJ 2016–2017+1 more model
Some Jaguar vehicles may have an instrument cluster that intermittently goes blank.
Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Hiding Vehicle Speed
Land Rover Range Rover 2017Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2017
The instrument cluster display can intermittently go blank.
Rear guard may fail in crash, risking under-ride injury
Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP 2008–2017Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP 2008–2017Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer 2012–2017+3 more models
The rear impact guards on certain 2008-2011 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 B-train pup trailers were made from aluminum alloy that is not strong enough.
Water Can Enter Fuel Tank, Causing Engine Stall
Honda CBR1000RR 2017
A gap may exist between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck, which can allow water to get into the fuel tank.
October 25, 2017
Stabilizer Jacks May Detach From Trailer in Transit
Keystone Cougar 2017–2018
Certain Keystone Cougar western edition trailers may have stabilizer jacks that were not properly welded to the chassis frame.
Door Speaker Trim Can Loosen, Exposing Sharp Edges
Audi A4 Allroad 2017–2018Audi A5 2018
The aluminum trim around the front and rear door speakers can come loose, leaving sharp edges exposed inside the cabin.
Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire
BMW 323i 2006–2011BMW 325i 2006–2011BMW 325xi 2006–2011+9 more models
The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning may overheat.
October 24, 2017
Engine May Stall After Oil Pump Housing Cracks
Jeep Cherokee 2018Jeep Compass 2018
A cracked oil pump housing in the 2.4L engine can cause the oil pump to fail.
Shifter Pin Can Fall Out, Causing Loss of Control or Rolling
Ford F-150 2017
A pin that connects the shift linkage to the transmission can come out on certain vehicles with a ten-speed automatic transmission.
October 23, 2017
Water can corrode trailer module wiring, risking fire or crash
Ford Transit 2015–2017
Water can enter the trailer tow module and corrode the wiring.
Gear display may fail, causing unintended gear selection
Ford F-150 2018
Some 2018 vehicles with a 3.3L engine, 6-speed automatic transmission and column-mounted shifter may lose the gear indication on the instrument cluster display when the shifter is moved quickly from Park to Drive.
Engine May Lose Oil Supply and Stall, Raising Crash Risk
Ford F-150 2018
Some 2018 F-150 trucks with 3.5L engines may have cylinder heads machined without the lubrication supply holes needed for the camshaft bearing journals.
October 20, 2017
Outdoor Cooktop Can Catch Fire From Wind-Blown Flame
Crossroads Sunset 2017–2018Crossroads Volante 2017–2018Crossroads Zinger 2017–2018+1 more model
The outdoor Flame King cooktop may have a corrugated fiber board that can burn if a breeze causes the flame to become inverted or redirected.