CarRecallWatchOctober 9, 2017
Brake caliper bolts may loosen, causing loss of braking
Wabash National Van 2018
Some 2018 Wabash National Van trailers were built with brake caliper bolts that may not be properly tightened.
Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV
Thor Motor Coach Axis 2017–2018Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2017–2018Thor Motor Coach Chateau 2017–2018+9 more models
The cargo carrying capacity label on these motorhomes may list an incorrect water capacity for the water heater and fresh water tank.
Wheels May Loosen and Detach While Towing
Forest River Puma 2018
Certain trailers may have wheel center caps that interfere with proper tightening of the wheel lug nuts.
Trailer Tires May Be Too Weak, Raising Crash Risk
Haul Master Utility Trailer 2014–2017
The tires on certain 2014-2017 Haul Master folding, utility, super duty, and tag-along trailers may not be strong enough to support the loads they are expected to carry.
October 6, 2017
Headlights May Shut Off When Switching to High Beam
Forest River Berkshire 2014–2017
Certain buses have a problem where the headlights can shut off while the driver switches from low beam to high beam.
Trunk Items Can Short Subwoofer Wiring, Creating Fire Risk
Subaru WRX 2015
Certain 2015 WRX vehicles with the optional factory-installed trunk subwoofer may have a problem with the subwoofer wiring.
Trailer May Lack Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Risking Poisoning
Crossroads Cruiser 2018Crossroads Volante 2018
Certain 2018 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante trailers may have been built with a propane gas detector instead of the combination propane and carbon monoxide detector they should have.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2012–2018Mercedes-Benz C 300 2012–2018Mercedes-Benz E550 2012–2017+21 more models
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Total Loss of Steering
Freightliner Cascadia 2016Western Star 4900 2016
A castellated nut on the steer axle may not have been properly torqued, which can allow the tie rod to loosen.
Loose Steering Bolt Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2018
A bolt that secures the upper steering shaft on certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks may not have been properly tightened.
Brake Diaphragm May Leak Air, Causing Brake Drag
Evans Flatbed Trailer 2017–2018
The air brake diaphragm in the quick release valve may degrade over time and allow brake system air to leak.
October 5, 2017
Driver Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
Chevrolet Colorado 2015–2016GMC Canyon 2015–2016Chevrolet Volt 2016
The driver's frontal airbag may not inflate correctly during the second stage of deployment in a high-speed crash.
Corroded heater connector can melt wires and cause fire
Audi A4 Allroad 2013–2016Audi A5 2013–2016Audi Q5 2013–2016
Corrosion inside the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater can cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Brakes May Drag or Engage Unexpectedly on Trailer Chassis
Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis 2017–2018Cheetah Gooseneck Chassis 2017–2018Cheetah Heavy Duty Chassis 2017–2018+3 more models
The air brake diaphragm in the quick release valve on certain trailer chassis may degrade over time.
October 4, 2017
Front seat belts may detach, reducing crash protection
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2015Hyundai Sonata 2011–2014
Front seat belt linkages on these vehicles may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Fuel tank may fall off, risking stalls and crashes
Prevost H3-45 VIP 2008–2018Prevost X3-45 2008–2018Prevost X3-45 VIP 2008–2018+4 more models
Certain Prevost motor coaches from model years 2008 to 2009 may have gaps where the fuel tank cradle attaches to the coach frame.
Hybrid Drive Can Short Circuit, Losing Power While Driving
Lexus HS 250 Hybrid 2010
A component inside the hybrid transaxle assembly may short circuit, causing a reduction or a complete loss of the power needed to move the vehicle.
Loose AC Wires Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Grand Design Imagine 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Grand Design Imagine recreational trailers have an electrical wiring problem at the air conditioning unit.
Bus Seats May Lack Padding, Raising Head Injury Risk in Rear Crashes
Trans Tech Bus SST FLR 2015–2016Trans Tech Bus ST Aero 2015–2016Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Trans Tech school buses built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with CE White QS11 Series convertible seats may have inadequate padding between the seat occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.
October 3, 2017
Brake caliper bolts may loosen, risking loss of braking
Some 2018 Great Dane Everest trailers with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes may have brake caliper bolts that were not properly torqued at the factory.
Front Air Bag May Deploy With Wrong Force in a Crash
Certain 2016 wheelchair-accessible conversion vehicles may have a front seat position sensor that can come loose when the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its farthest rearward position.
October 2, 2017
Misaligned Axles Can Affect Handling and Crash Risk
Coachmen Freedom Express 2013–2014
Certain 2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers may have been built without reinforcement stiffeners welded to the exterior I-beam in the axle area.
Wrong tire label may lead to poor tire maintenance and crash risk
This recall covers certain motorhomes whose federal tire and loading placard incorrectly states the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when it actually has dual rear wheels and tires.
Wrong tire pressure label may lead to underinflated tires
The tire pressure information on the labels of this trailer may be incorrect.
Brake caliper bolts may loosen, risking loss of braking
Trail King Fifth-Wheel Live Bottom 2018
On certain trailers, the bolts holding the air disc brake calipers to the axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
September 29, 2017
Steering Can Be Lost if Pinion Gear Separates
Kia Soul 2014–2016Kia Soul EV 2014–2016
The pinion plug in the steering gear assembly may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear.
Faulty relay can stall engine and raise crash risk
Mitsubishi Outlander 2015–2017Mitsubishi Lancer 2015–2016Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015–2016+1 more model
A relay in the starter assembly electrical system may be defective.
Fuel pump resistor can fail, causing engine stall
Maserati Quattroporte 2015–2017
A resistor in the low pressure fuel pump circuit may fail on certain 2015-2017 Maserati Quattroporte GTS vehicles equipped with the 3.8 liter V8 engine.
September 28, 2017
Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash
BMW X3 2006–2010
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat, which tells the airbag system whether and how the passenger frontal airbag should deploy, can fatigue and develop cracks.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Cause Loss of Braking
Certain trailers have brake caliper bolts that may not have been properly torqued.