CarRecallWatchSeptember 20, 2017
Battery Tray May Detach, Risking Acid Leak or Fire
Fleetwood Bounder 2015–2016Fleetwood Southwind 2015–2016
The welds that attach the battery tray to the underside of the chassis may be insufficient.
September 19, 2017
Power Steering May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 2017Mercedes-Benz E 300 2017+1 more model
Some vehicles have electric power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
September 18, 2017
Brake booster shield may be improperly installed, reducing braking
Dodge Durango 2011–2014Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014
Some 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles previously had a brake booster shield installed to keep water out of the brake booster.
September 15, 2017
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Crack in a Crash
Infiniti Q50 2017Infiniti Q50 Hybrid 2017
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
Propane Line May Be Damaged, Creating Fire Risk
Forest River Vibe 2015–2018Forest River Rainier 2016–2018
On certain Forest River trailers, the liquid propane (LP) line may not have enough clearance above the axle shackle.
September 14, 2017
Loose Axle Nuts Can Cause Driveshaft Separation and Loss of Power
Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis 2014
A manufacturing error left hex nuts on the drive axle flange under-tightened, so they can loosen over time.
Front Seat Belts May Not Work as Intended in a Crash
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2017–2018Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2017–2018GMC Sierra 2500 2017–2018+1 more model
Certain front seat belt retractors were built with the wrong torsion bar, so the belts may not perform as designed during a crash.
Bus May Not Accelerate When Pedal Is Pressed
Volvo Bus 9700 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Volvo Bus 9700 transit buses may not respond when the accelerator pedal is pushed, so the vehicle may fail to accelerate when the driver commands it.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2006
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the module.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
Pierce Arrow XT 2015–2016Pierce Enforcer 2015–2016Pierce Impel 2015–2016+3 more models
A castellated nut on the steer axle of certain 2015-2016 Pierce vehicles may not be properly torqued, allowing the steering tie rod to loosen.
September 13, 2017
Trailer Axles Installed Backward Can Cause Brake Trouble
Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite 2018
Certain 2018 Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite recreational trailers may have had their rear axles installed backwards at the factory.
Trailer Axles Installed Backwards Can Cause Brake Failure
Heartland Sundance XLT TT 2018
Certain 2018 travel trailers have rear axles that were installed backwards at the factory.
Door May Open in a Crash Due to Weak Striker Bolts
AEV Traumahawk 2016–2017
Certain 2016-2017 AEV Traumahawk Type III ambulances have door striker bolts that may fail under load.
September 12, 2017
Incorrect tire size label could lead to wrong tire fitment
Highland Ridge FW Open Range 3X 2018
The tire size information on the labels of these trailers may be incorrect.
Leaking Water Pump Can Cause Engine Fire
RAM 2500 2013–2017RAM 3500 2013–2017RAM 4500 2013–2017+1 more model
Certain RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks with 6.7L Cummins diesel engines may have Concentric-brand water pumps that lack a vent hole.
September 11, 2017
Jib mast may bend under load, risking injury nearby
Altec Aerial Device 2011–2017
Certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 aerial devices have a jib mast that may bend when under load.
September 8, 2017
Seat D-ring studs may injure head in rear crash
Certain school bus seats were built with integral D-ring mounting studs that may not have enough padding between the seat occupant and the stud.
Steering assist can fail, making buses harder to steer
Gillig LOW Floor 2013–2016
On certain 2013-2016 Gillig Low Floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering, the coupler connecting the high-voltage electric motor to the hydraulic steering pump may fail.
September 7, 2017
Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. 2014–2016Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2014–2016Thor Motor Coach Daybreak 2014–2016+11 more models
Certain Thor Motor Coach motorhomes from model years 2014 to 2016 may have windshield wiper systems that were installed or secured incorrectly.
Missing Awning Light Fuse Can Overheat Wiring and Cause Fire
Kzrv Connect 2017–2018Kzrv Sport Trek 2017–2018Kzrv Spree 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 recreational trailers may have been built without a 2 amp fuse in the circuit for the awning lights.
Loose Front Suspension Link Rod Can Reduce Steering
Eldorado Axess 2015
Certain 2015 35-foot and 40-foot Axess transit buses may have front suspension link rod clamps that were not properly torqued.
September 6, 2017
Wiring Error Can Cause Electrical Short and Fire Risk
Keystone Springdale 2016–2018Keystone Summerland 2016–2018
Wiring for the electric stabilizer jacks on certain trailers was incorrectly connected to the unprotected side of the circuit breaker.
Water heater may let carbon monoxide into trailer
Prime Time Wildcat 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 fifth-wheel trailers may have a water heater installed too close to the underside of the slideroom.
Loose Tie Rod Can Cause Complete Loss of Steering
Seagrave Aerialscope 2017
The castellated nut securing the tie rod on the steer axle may not have been properly torqued at the factory.
Loose Front Sway Bar Link Can Impair Steering
Kenworth K270 2010–2018Kenworth K370 2010–2018Peterbilt 210 2009–2010, 2012–2018+2 more models
On certain Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks, the front axle sway bar link can come loose at the frame rail end.
September 1, 2017
Overloaded Bus Can Lose Control or Brake Poorly
Metro Link 28SH 2016–2017Metro Link 28WC 2016–2017
Certain 2016-2017 Metro Link transit buses may exceed their gross vehicle weight rating and gross axle weight rating when fully loaded.
Wrong tire pressure label can cause tire failure
Prime Time Tracer 2018
The tire information placard on these trailers may list the wrong tire pressure.
August 31, 2017
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
Mack Pinnacle (Chu) 2016Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2016
On certain 2016 Mack Pinnacle diesel trucks equipped with specific Dana steer axles, the castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axle may not have been properly torqued.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
E-One Cyclone II 2015E-One Quest II 2015
A castellated nut on the steer axle may not be properly torqued, which can allow the tie rod to loosen.
Rear Axle Shaft May Disconnect, Causing Loss of Drive
Dodge Durango 2017
Some 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles may have been built with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.