CarRecallWatchApril 21, 2017
Software Conflict Can Disable Stability Control or Airbags
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2013–2014Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2013–2014Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016
Some vehicles received software updates during servicing that may conflict with certain onboard computers.
April 20, 2017
Wiring Error Can Keep Step Circuit From Tripping, Raising Fire Risk
The power supply wire for the motorhome's steps was attached to a 50 amp circuit breaker instead of the 20 amp breaker it should be connected to.
Loss of Power Steering Assist Can Raise Crash Risk
Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit 2014–2016
A connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor may fail in certain Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles.
April 19, 2017
Trailer Suspension Hangers May Crack and Detach
Stoughton DVW 2017–2018Stoughton Davw 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Stoughton DAVW and DVW 285S dry van single-axle trailers have outside welds that attach the front suspension hangers to the subframe, which may crack.
Parking brake gear may break, risking vehicle rollaway
Tesla Model S 2012–2016Tesla Model X 2016–2017
The electric parking brake calipers may contain an internal gear that was not manufactured properly, so the gear can fracture when the parking brake is applied or released.
Radio Module Can Cause Engine Shutdown and Airbag Issues
Itasca Navion 2014–2017Itasca Reyo 2014–2017Winnebago ERA 2014–2017+2 more models
Certain Winnebago and Itasca motorhomes from 2014 to 2017 have an Axxess radio volume control module that can interfere with the chassis electrical system.
Suspension Air Loss Can Cause Sudden Bus Drop
Gillig LOW Floor 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Gillig Low Floor transit buses have suspension kneeling modules where snap rings on the solenoid valve pistons may not have been fully seated during assembly.
April 18, 2017
School Bus Roof May Crush in a Rollover, Raising Injury Risk
Micro Bird MB II School Bus 2012–2017
Certain 2012-2017 MB II school buses may have roof strength that is insufficient to prevent the roof from crushing in a rollover.
Certification label ink can wipe off, hiding load info
Acura RDX 2017Honda CR-V 2017
The vehicle's certification label, which shows load and tire information, was printed with ink that can be accidentally wiped away with an alcohol-based cleaner.
Unfused heater pump circuit can cause fire risk
IC Bus Cesb 2016–2018
The power circuit for the heater booster pump in certain school buses may be unfused, meaning it lacks the circuit protection that normally shuts off electricity during a fault.
Incorrect axle weight label may lead to overloading and crash risk
Volvo VHD 2015–2017
Certain 2015-2017 Volvo VHD trucks may have an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the pusher or tag axle on the certification label.
Alternator Cable May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Mack Terrapro (Leu/Mru) 2011–2018Mack LR 2015–2018
The alternator cable on certain heavy trucks may be too thin to safely carry the electrical current it handles.
April 17, 2017
Front Ball Joints Can Loosen, Causing Partial Steering Loss
Rosenbauer Commander 2012–2017
The ball joints on the front independent suspension modules can loosen and separate.
April 13, 2017
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Nissan Leaf 2015–2017Nissan Sentra 2014, 2016–2017
A manufacturing error in the passenger front airbag inflators means the airbag may not deploy properly in a crash.
April 12, 2017
Loose steering bolt may cause loss of steering
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 2013–2015Mercedes-Benz C 300 2013–2014Mercedes-Benz C250 2013–2014+3 more models
Certain 2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLK-Class vehicles may have a steering coupling connecting bolt that was not tightened enough at the factory.
April 11, 2017
Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz GL350 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz GL450 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz GL550 2016–2017+12 more models
Certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz vehicles (including GL, GLE, GL63 AMG, E400 and GLE300d models) may have an electric power steering connector that is not sealed well enough.
Steering Assist Can Cut Out, Raising Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2016–2017
Some 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 vehicles may have electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor that were not properly welded.
Instrument Cluster May Go Blank or Reset While Driving
Mercedes-Benz E 300 2017
The widescreen instrument cluster software in certain 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles can cause the cluster to show nothing when the vehicle starts, or to reset while you are driving.
Roof spoiler can detach while driving, creating a crash risk
Mercedes-Benz E 300 2016–2017
Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 vehicles and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles have a roof-mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached.
Engine may not shut off after crash, raising fire risk
Mercedes-Benz R320 2013
In a crash that damages the main communication link between the airbag control unit and the engine control unit, a backup communication path may fail to shut off the engine and fuel pump.
Front Ball Joints Can Loosen, Causing Partial Steering Loss
Foretravel IH-45 2012–2018Foretravel Nimbus 2012–2018Foretravel Phenix 2012–2018
Certain Foretravel motorhomes have front suspension ball joints that can loosen and separate.
Steering Connection Can Wear Loose, Risking Loss of Steering
Mercedes-Benz G 550 2013–2016Mercedes-Benz G63 2013–2016Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 2016
The steering coupling on certain G-Class vehicles may not have been tightened enough at the factory.
Front seatbelts may not tighten in a crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2017Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S 2017+10 more models
Certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not work properly.
April 10, 2017
Wrong tire rim size on label may lead to unsafe repairs
Thor Palazzo 2017
The federal certification label on certain 2017 motorhomes lists an incorrect front tire rim size.
Hitch label overstates capacity; overloading risks damage or separation
Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. 2017Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2017Thor Motor Hurricane 2017
The weight rating label on the tow hitch shows a 10,000 lb capacity, but the hitch is actually rated for 8,000 lbs.
Low-speed vehicle can exceed legal speed, raising crash risk
Duruxx DRX2 2015–2016
Certain 2015 and 2016 Duruxx DRX2 low-speed vehicles can go faster than the 40 km/h limit that defines the Low Speed Vehicle classification.
Front Seatbelts May Not Tighten in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016
Certain front seat belt pretensioners may not function properly.
Wheels Can Loosen or Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Proline Cargo Trailer 2016–2017
Certain cargo trailers equipped with 3500 lb galvanized Dexter Torflex axles have acorn wheel nuts that are too short to properly secure the wheels to the hub.
April 7, 2017
Wrong axle weight label may raise crash risk
Forest River Flagstaff 2017Forest River Rockwood 2017
The federal certification label on certain 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles may list the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 2,200 lbs when the correct rating is 3,000 lbs.
Upper Boom Can Fail Without Warning, Risking Injury
Altec Aerial Device 2004–2005
The fiberglass upper boom on these aerial devices and elevators may fail without warning.