Latest Vehicle Recalls - Page 290

On certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles, the bolt connecting the front upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.

37vehicles affected

February 7, 2017

Furnace Exhaust Ports Can Restrict Airflow, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 17V074

Cruiser RV Boss 2016–2017

Certain 2016-2017 trailers have a vertically mounted LPG furnace that may be installed with the exhaust ports at the top instead of the bottom.

34vehicles affected

February 3, 2017

Engine may seize, locking wheels and causing loss of control

Recall 17V070

Volkswagen Jetta 2017

Certain 2017 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles with a 1.4L engine may have an engine block that was improperly cast.

2vehicles affected

Brake lights may not turn on when brakes are applied

Recall 17V071

Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series 2017

A stop light switch on this vehicle may fail to illuminate the brake lights when the brakes are pressed.

1vehicle affected

Fuel Leak Could Cause Fire in Motorhomes

Recall 17V072

Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2016–2017Fleetwood Storm 2017Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE 2017

A spring shackle bolt in certain motorhomes may rub against the fuel filler components or the fuel vent tubing, creating a hole that can lead to a fuel leak.

391vehicles affected

Fuel May Contact Hot Exhaust, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 17V073

Lamborghini Aventador 2012–2017

Gasoline may come into contact with the exhaust system in certain driving conditions when the fuel tank is full.

1,453vehicles affected

February 2, 2017

Trailer Breakaway Switch May Not Apply Brakes

Recall 17V066

Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic 2017Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave 2017

Certain 2017 Jayco Seismic and Seismic Wave fifth-wheel trailers with hydraulic brakes may have a breakaway switch that is not properly wired.

93vehicles affected

Rear driveshaft joint may break, causing loss of power

Recall 17V067

BMW 1 Series M 2011–2012BMW 135i 2011–2012BMW 335d 2011+7 more models

A constant velocity (CV) joint in the rear driveshaft can fatigue and break on certain BMW vehicles.

8,752vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Injuring Occupants

Recall 17V068

Infiniti QX4 2002Nissan Pathfinder 2002

The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture if the front airbags deploy in a crash.

46vehicles affected

February 1, 2017

Rear axle can shift and cause tire failure

Recall 17V065

Highland Ridge FW Open Range 2016–2017

The axle hangers on these vehicles may puncture the wall of the riser tube, which can let the rear axle shift out of alignment.

148vehicles affected

January 31, 2017

Steering May Be Hard to Turn in Cold Weather

Recall 17V064

Van Hool C2045 2010–2014Van Hool T2145 2010–2014Van Hool TD925 2011–2015+4 more models

Some Van Hool motorcoaches may have a steering gear box that makes the steering wheel difficult to turn when the vehicle is started in low temperatures.

1,396vehicles affected

January 26, 2017

Propane Leak Can Raise Fire Risk in Trailer

Recall 17V056

Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle 2017

Certain trailers have a propane (LP) manifold mounted directly above the axle and suspension U-bolts.

25vehicles affected

Front seat-backs may break in a crash, raising injury risk

Recall 17V057

Chevrolet Cruze 2016–2017

A bracket in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame.

17,197vehicles affected

Power Steering Hose Can Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 17V059

Forest River Berkshire 2017–2018Forest River Charleston 2017–2018

A power steering hose on certain motorhomes may be routed too close to a power stud.

67vehicles affected

Wrong Certification Label May Lead to Improper Towing

Recall 17V060

Forest River XLR 2017

Certain 2017 fifth-wheel recreational vehicles have a Federal Placard that incorrectly identifies the vehicle as a "Travel Trailer" when it should say "Fifth-Wheel." The vehicle identification number (VIN) also does not match the type of vehicle, so the certification information is not correct.

6vehicles affected

Passenger Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 17V061

Pontiac Solstice 2006–2010Saturn SKY 2007–2010

A sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the passenger air bag can become bent or damaged, which may cause the front passenger air bag to be disabled.

91,007vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

Recall 17V062

BMW X1 SAV 2016–2017

Certain 2016-2017 BMW X1 vehicles have an instrument panel that may keep the front passenger airbag from deploying properly during a crash.

16,771vehicles affected

Brake booster may fail, lengthening stopping distance

Recall 17V063

Hyundai Elantra 2017

A brake booster in certain vehicles may fail, causing a loss of power brake assist.

33,803vehicles affected

January 25, 2017

Fuel Leak From Sheared Screws Creates Fire Risk

Recall 17V054

Porsche 718 Boxster 2017Porsche 718 Cayman 2017Porsche 911 Carrera 2017+1 more model

Certain vehicles have fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment that are fastened with screws that may shear off.

4,090vehicles affected

Trailer May Roll Away When Parked, Risking Crash

Recall 17V055

Advance Engineered DRY Bulk Cargo Tank 2014–2015

Certain 2014-2015 Advance Engineered dry bulk cargo tank trailers have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined.

11vehicles affected

January 24, 2017

Rear bumper corner may break away when stepped on

Recall 17V051

Toyota Tundra 2016–2017

A damaged resin rear step bumper bracket can go unnoticed after an impact to the corner of the bumper.

72,847vehicles affected

Weld Flaw May Weaken Front Structure in a Crash

Recall 17V052

Ford C-Max 2016Ford Focus 2016

The floor pan on some vehicles may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.

17vehicles affected

Gear Indicator May Not Light, Risking Unintended Movement

Recall 17V053

Ford F-150 2017

On certain 2017 trucks with the eight-inch productivity screen, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial start-up in cold temperatures.

6,792vehicles affected

January 23, 2017

Dash Lights May Be Too Dim or Too Bright, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 17V049

Autocar Xspotter 2016–2017

Certain Xspotter vehicles from the 2016 and 2017 model years were built without a dimmer switch for the dash illumination.

29vehicles affected

Brakes May Engage Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 17V050

Autocar Xpeditor 2013–2016

Certain 2013-2016 Autocar Xpeditor trucks equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers can experience excessive vibration from over-braking.

38vehicles affected

January 20, 2017

Wrong tire label could lead to overinflation and blowout

Recall 17V044

Airstream Flying Cloud 2017Airstream International 2017Airstream Sport 2017

Certain 2017 recreational trailers have a Federal Certification label and tire placards that list the wrong tire information.

82vehicles affected

Front seat wiring can rub and short, risking fire

Recall 17V046

Maserati Ghibli 2014–2017Maserati Quattroporte 2014–2017Maserati Levante 2017

Adjusting the front power seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub against other parts.

39,381vehicles affected