CarRecallWatchOctober 5, 2016
Seat belt anchor plate may fail in a crash
Western Star 4900 2014–2017Western Star 5700 2014–2017
Some heavy trucks with a Stratosphere sleeper cab may have a seat belt mounting plate with a drill hole that is too large.
Bus May Shift Out of Park Without Brake Pressed
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2017
On certain 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis built between November 25, 2015 and April 27, 2016, the brake-to-shift interlock may not work.
October 4, 2016
Vehicle Can Shift Into Gear Without Brake Pressed
Fccc S2 2017
On certain 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2 bus chassis built between November 25, 2015 and April 27, 2016, the brake-to-shift interlock may not work.
Touchscreen May Switch Accessories On or Off Unexpectedly
Road Rescue Duramedic 2010–2016Road Rescue Promedic 2010–2016Road Rescue Specialty Vehicle 2010–2016+2 more models
The touchscreen in these emergency vehicles can register false switch activations without the operator knowing.
October 3, 2016
Poorly welded steering control pins may cause fire risk
BMW X3 2017
The electric power steering control unit on this vehicle may have contact pins that were not welded properly, which can increase electrical resistance at the connection.
Front axle driveshaft can crack and separate, risking a crash
Kia Optima 2016
Certain 2016 Optima vehicles with the 2.4-liter engine, built between November 2015 and April 2016, may have a right front axle driveshaft that cracks and fails.
Steering May Fail on Dual-Steer Trucks
Kenworth K370 Dual-Steer 2013–2017Peterbilt PB220 Dual-Steer 2013–2017
The right-hand steering shaft on certain dual-steer trucks may not be properly press-fitted, so the right-side steering can fail.
September 30, 2016
Brake Low-Pressure Warning May Fail, Risking Crash
MCI J4500 2017
On certain 2017 J4500 motorcoaches built between March 14, 2016 and August 23, 2016, a programming error in the multiplexing system can prevent any visual or audible warning when the primary service brake air reservoir has low pressure.
Attendant seat may move forward in a crash, raising injury risk
AEV Traumahawk 2016–2017
Some ambulances built between August 1 and September 28, 2016 may have a defect in the seat tracks that holds the attendant seat(s).
September 29, 2016
Vans May Lack Proper Rearview Mirror, Raising Crash Risk
Chevrolet Express 2016–2017GMC Savana 2016
Some 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express and 2016 GMC Savana vans were built without an inside rearview mirror and with only a right-hand convex exterior mirror.
Bus Axle May Lack Grease, Risking Wheel Bearing Failure and Crash
Gillig LOW Floor 2016
Certain 2016 Gillig Low Floor transit buses built between May 26, 2016 and September 26, 2016 may have insufficient grease at the axle wheel ends.
September 28, 2016
Hatch Can Open Accidentally, Risking Rear Passengers
Ford Focus 2013–2017
Certain 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchbacks built between February 2012 and August 2016 with a manual transmission can have the rear hatch unlatched by a single press of the interior latch release button.
Wheelchair Door Can Open While Driving, Risking Crash
Newmar Canyon Star 2015–2017
A power lock on the wheelchair access door can open while the vehicle is moving if the keyfob button is pressed by accident.
September 27, 2016
Wiper Motor May Overheat and Melt, Risking Fire
Subaru Legacy 2010–2014Subaru Outback 2010–2014
Contamination inside the windshield wiper motor's bottom cover can cause its internal parts to interfere with each other.
Roof Panel Can Separate While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Ford Transit Connect 2014
Some 2014 Transit Connect vans, built between October 2013 and July 2014 with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof, may have a roof panel that is not bonded adequately to the vehicle.
Spare Tire Bracket Can Loosen and Detach While Driving
Thor Motor Coach Chateau 2016–2017Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 2016–2017
Certain motorhomes have a spare tire bracket that may loosen over time and allow the spare tire to detach while the vehicle is being driven.
Wheel bearings may fail from low grease, raising crash risk
Eldorado Axess 2016
Certain 2016 Eldorado Axess transit buses built between May 1, 2016 and September 20, 2016 may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends.
September 26, 2016
Engine May Stall While Riding, Raising Crash Risk
BMW G 650 GS 2013–2016BMW G650GS Sertao 2013–2015
Certain BMW G650GS motorcycles may stall during operation because of a software issue in the engine control unit (ECU).
Water Leak Could Affect Airbag Deployment in a Crash
Volvo S90 2016–2017Volvo XC90 2016–2017
Certain Volvo vehicles may have an air conditioning drain hose that was installed incorrectly at the factory.
Front brake master cylinder may let air in, causing longer stopping distance
Aprilia Tuono V4 1000 2014–2015Aprilia Caponord 1200 2015Aprilia Caponord Rally 2016+1 more model
Certain Aprilia motorcycles built between June 2013 and June 2016 have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic brake circuit.
Incorrect hitch weight label may cause towing failure
Tiffin Allegro 2015–2017Tiffin Allegro Open Road 2015–2017
The tow hitch on certain motorhomes may have a weight capacity sticker that shows an incorrect, too-high capacity.
Lift Gate Can Fall Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
Forest River Rockport 2014–2016
Certain delivery vehicles have a Thieman TVL 12/16 series lift gate supported by roller chains that may fail.
September 23, 2016
Fuel tank may leak, creating a fire risk
Mazda MAZDA3 2016
Some 2016 Mazda3 vehicles built between September 24 and October 16, 2015 may have fuel tanks that deformed during manufacturing.
Loose Rear Tow Bracket Could Detach and Cause a Crash
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017
Certain vehicles built in a narrow window in August 2016 may have a rear tow hook or tow eye bracket that is loose.
Front Passenger Seat Belt May Detach in a Crash
Cadillac CT6 2016
A bolt connecting the front passenger seat belt webbing to the seat's anchor plate may be missing.
Frame may crack, risking fire apparatus instability
Spartan Gladiator 2004–2010
Certain 2004-2010 Spartan Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial fire apparatus have a tiller frame that may crack near the outriggers.
September 22, 2016
Fuel tank weld may fail and leak fuel, raising fire risk
Mazda MAZDA3 2014–2016
A welded attachment on the fuel tank's Inlet Check Valve may have been damaged during manufacturing.
September 21, 2016
Trailer Drawbars May Crack and Cause Loss of Control
Forest River Amera-Lite 2016–2017
Certain cargo trailers built between February and May 2016 may have drawbars made from steel tubing that is too thin for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Driver Airbag May Fail and Send Metal Fragments Into Occupants
BMW X5 2014–2015BMW X3 2015BMW X4 2015
The driver's frontal airbag inflator on these BMW X3, X4 and X5 vehicles may have been improperly welded.
September 20, 2016
Gas Tank Relief Valve May Break, Risking Fire
New Flyer XN40 2016New Flyer XN60 2016
The pressure relief device on the compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system may fracture and separate.