CarRecallWatchSeptember 7, 2016
Roof Strut Can Detach, Letting Roof Drop Suddenly
Coachmen Viking 2017
Some trailers may be missing a wire clip that holds the gas lift roof struts to their mounting bracket.
Fuel Hose Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
Audi A6 2012–2013Audi A7 2012–2013
A fuel hose in the engine compartment may degrade over time and leak gasoline.
Fuel Leak From Pump Can Cause Fire Risk
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2015–2016Volkswagen GTI 2015–2016Volkswagen Golf 2015–2016
A problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank can allow fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
September 6, 2016
Transmission May Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral, Raising Crash Risk
Acura TLX 2015
Some vehicles have transmission wire harness connections that may have insufficient crimps.
Third-row seat may move forward in a crash
Audi Q7 2017
The third-row seat back in certain 2017 vehicles built between August 2015 and July 2016 may move forward under load, such as during a frontal collision.
Side marker lights may not work, raising crash risk at night
Audi Q3 2015–2017Audi TT Roadster 2016–2017Audi A3 Cabriolet 2016+2 more models
Some vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently disables the side marker lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving
Ford Focus 2012–2015Ford C-Max 2013–2015Ford Escape 2013–2015+3 more models
A component inside the door latch can break.
Liftgate Struts Can Corrode and Let Hatch Drop
Mazda CX-5 2013–2016Mazda MAZDA3 2010–2013Mazda MAZDA5 2012–2015+2 more models
Corrosion can weaken the liftgate support struts on certain Mazda3, Mazdaspeed3, Mazda5, CX-3 and CX-5 vehicles.
September 2, 2016
Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk
Nissan Murano 2015–2017Nissan Maxima 2016–2017Nissan Murano Hybrid 2015–2016
Certain Nissan vehicles with Intelligent Cruise Control may have an anti-lock brake (ABS) actuator pump that allows brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Passenger Mirror Can Shift While Driving, Cutting Visibility
Tiffin Allegro Bus 2017
The passenger-side exterior mirror arm swivel mechanism may not hold its position securely, so the mirror can move while the vehicle is being driven.
Driver's seat may recline unexpectedly, risking loss of control
Certain 2016 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans, built between January 1 and August 24, 2016, have a reclining driver's seat that can recline unexpectedly.
September 1, 2016
Broken Suspension Spring Can Let Trailer Axle Slide and Cause Crashes
Kaufman Mini CAR Hauler 2015–2016
On certain Kaufman Mini 5-Car Hauler trailers built between July 2015 and August 2016, the rear suspension spring eye can break.
August 31, 2016
Wheelchair lift platform may fall out when doors open
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2015–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2015–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX 2015–2017+1 more model
Some school buses have wheelchair lifts whose folding link arms may have pivot holes that are too large.
Driver's seat can move unexpectedly while driving
Hyundai Azera 2007–2008
Certain 2007-2008 vehicles built between March 7, 2007 and August 14, 2007 may have a power-adjustable front driver's seat that moves on its own while the vehicle is being driven, without the driver doing anything.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2015–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2015–2017
Some transit buses built between July 2014 and July 2016 have wheelchair lifts with folding link arms whose pivot holes may be too large.
Incorrect weight rating label can lead to overloading and crash risk
Peterbilt 367 2013
Certain 2013 trucks built between April and June 2012 may have a certification label that lists the wrong gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
Bracket Can Cause Trips and Falls on Truck Frame
Peterbilt 567 2017
A trailer air and electric bracket on the left-hand frame rail of this truck protrudes upward, creating a tripping hazard.
Front Wheel Hubs May Fail, Causing Wheel Separation
Freightliner 108SD 2014–2017Freightliner 114SD 2014–2017Freightliner Business Class M2 2014–2017+5 more models
Certain heavy-duty trucks built between March 2013 and July 2016 are equipped with aluminum non-high capacity front axle hubs that may be too weak for the front axle weight rating specified for the vehicle.
August 30, 2016
Showerhead Can Drop Into Basin, Risking Water Contamination
Triple E Unity 2016
A showerhead on certain motorhomes can be lowered into the shower pan or sink basin.
Tucson May Stop Moving in Traffic, Raising Crash Risk
Hyundai Tucson 2016
Certain 2016 Tucson vehicles built between May 2015 and May 2016 with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission may fail to move when the accelerator pedal is pressed, particularly under certain driving conditions and high temperatures.
August 29, 2016
Driveshaft May Twist and Fail, Stranding Truck
KME Fdny Pumper 2014–2016KME Predator SS Pumper 2015–2016
Some KME fire pumper trucks built between 2014 and 2016 may have replacement drive shafts that can twist and fail during use.
August 26, 2016
Driver Wiper Arm May Break, Reducing Visibility
Tiffin Allegro 2017
Certain 2017 Allegro Open Roads motorhomes built between June 7, 2016 and August 15, 2016 may have a driver-side windshield wiper arm that can sweep off the edge of the windshield.
Fire Truck Pump May Fail to Engage at Scene
Midwest All-Poly 2500 Series 2016–2017Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series 2016–2017
A component inside the shift unit of the transmission may be damaged, so the operator may be unable to switch the transmission's power output.
Water Can Short the A/C Controller, Risking Electrical Fire
Horton Ambulance 453 2013–2016Horton Ambulance 457 2013–2016Horton Ambulance 503 2013–2016+4 more models
Certain 2013-2016 Horton ambulances (models 453, 457, 503, 553, 603 and 623, built between November 29, 2013 and March 1, 2016) may have an improperly sealed wire harness for the Cool-Tech air-conditioning condenser controller.
August 25, 2016
Transmission May Fail to Switch Power to Water Pump
Seagrave Marauder II 2015–2016
A component inside the shift unit of the automatic transmission may be damaged, so the operator may be unable to change the power output.
Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls
Ford Flex 2013–2015Ford Taurus 2013–2015Ford Taurus Police Interceptor 2013–2015+2 more models
A component inside the fuel pump electric module may overheat, causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Trailer Battery Cables May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Bison Laredo 2015–2016Bison Premiere 2015–2016Bison Ranger 2015–2016+3 more models
Certain gooseneck horse trailers from model years 2015 and 2016 were built without an inline fuse on the battery cable.
August 24, 2016
Driver airbag may not protect neck in a crash
Hyundai Sonata 2016
Certain 2016 model year vehicles built between March 28 and April 12, 2016 have a driver-side frontal airbag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck during a crash.
Side marker lights may go dark with headlights on
Eldorado Aero Elite 2011–2016
The intermediate side lamps on certain Aero Elite 300 and 320 buses may not stay illuminated when the headlights are switched on.
Power Windows May Close on a Body Part, Causing Injury
Ford Escape 2017
Some 2017 Ford Escape vehicles may have power window closing-force settings that allow a window to close on an object, such as a body part, before it auto-reverses.