Latest Vehicle Recalls

The newest car, truck and SUV safety recalls from NHTSA, explained in plain English.

Every recall, including buses, trailers, RVs and motorcycles.

July 26, 2016

Steering may respond poorly if front bracket separates

Recall 16V559

RAM 2500 2015RAM 3500 2015

Certain 2015 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets.

59vehicles affected

July 25, 2016

Shower curtains may burn too easily and fuel a fire

Recall 16V552

Forest River Dynamax 2013–2017Forest River Pursuit 2013–2017Forest River Freelander 2016–2017+1 more model

Certain recreational vehicles from model years 2013 to 2017 may have shower curtains that do not adequately resist catching fire when exposed to an ignition source.

1,330vehicles affected

Side curtain airbags may not inflate as intended

Recall 16V553

Mini Clubman 2016–2017

Certain 2016-2017 vehicles may have side curtain airbags for the front seats that do not deploy in their intended positions during a crash.

7,810vehicles affected

July 22, 2016

Incorrect load label could lead to overloading and crash risk

Recall 16V547

Forest River Surveyor 2016–2017

Certain 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational trailers, built between October 9, 2015 and June 9, 2016, have a Federal Placard that incorrectly classifies the vehicle as a school bus.

72vehicles affected

Transmission Hose Can Detach and Leak Fluid, Risking Stall or Fire

Recall 16V548

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015

A clamp on a continuously variable transmission (CVT) cooling hose may not have been properly secured during assembly.

45,731vehicles affected

Wrong tire pressure on trailer label can cause tire failure

Recall 16V549

Forest River Flagstaff 2017Forest River Rockwood 2017

Certain 2017 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers built between July 8 and July 11, 2016 have a federal placard that lists the wrong recommended pressure for their ST225/75R15D tires.

4vehicles affected

Tires May Rub Driveshaft, Risking Tire Failure and Crash

Recall 16V550

Coachmen Freedom Express 2017

Some 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express motorhomes may not have enough clearance between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires.

132vehicles affected

Plastic Hydraulic Plug Can Leak and Disable Aerial Device

Recall 16V551

Pierce Enforcer 2015–2016Pierce Impel 2015–2016Pierce Velocity 2015–2016

A plastic plug installed in an unused port of the hydraulic pump for the aerial device can separate from the pump.

8vehicles affected

July 21, 2016

Missing side marker lights raise crash risk

Recall 16V546

Pierce Pumper 2015–2016Pierce Tanker 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 Pierce Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis, manufactured between September 27, 2014, and June 14, 2016, were fitted with extended bumpers.

8vehicles affected

July 20, 2016

Touchscreen May Switch Accessories On or Off by Mistake

Recall 16V544

Ferrara Cinder 2011–2016Ferrara Igniter 2011–2016Ferrara Inferno 2011–2016+1 more model

Certain 2011-2012 Ferrara Cinder, Igniter, Inferno, and Intruder emergency vehicles have Class 1 Ultraview touchscreens made by Hale Products that can experience false switch activations.

24vehicles affected

Trailer Hitch May Detach, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V545

Jeep Renegade 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles with the factory-installed optional trailer hitch package may have been built with only one fastener per side for the hitch assembly, instead of the three per side that are required.

8,581vehicles affected

July 19, 2016

Bus Frame May Crack, Reducing Steering Control

Recall 16V537

Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab 2011–2015

Certain transit bus chassis cabs built between June 2011 and December 2015 for completion as compressed natural gas (CNG) buses may have frames that crack.

39vehicles affected

Incorrect tire label could lead to wrong tire size and crash risk

Recall 16V538

Starcraft RV TT AR-One Maxx 2016–2017

Certain 2016-2017 AR-ONE Maxx travel trailers and fifth wheels may have a Federal Label listing incorrect tire information.

194vehicles affected

Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving

Recall 16V539

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2007–2009

The sunroof glass on certain Bentley Continental Flying Spur vehicles from model years 2007 through 2009 may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame.

127vehicles affected

Driveshaft may fracture, causing loss of rear-wheel drive

Recall 16V540

BMW M5 2015BMW M6 2015

A driveshaft in certain 2015 BMW M5 and M6 vehicles may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.

956vehicles affected

Trailer Brakes May Fail to Engage if Trailer Separates

Recall 16V541

Ditch Witch T14MV 2016

Certain 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers built between June 23, 2015, and July 1, 2016, may have an incorrect wiring harness.

79vehicles affected

Propane Lines May Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 16V542

Blue Bird Vision 2015–2017

Propane fuel lines on certain school buses may rub against each other or be crossed and secured together.

2,902vehicles affected

Propane lines may rub and leak, creating fire risk

Recall 16V543

Blue Bird Vision 2016–2017

Propane fuel lines on certain transit buses may rub against each other or be crossed and secured together.

49vehicles affected

July 14, 2016

Winch Motor Shaft May Fail, Causing Sudden Movement

Recall 16V536

Altec Aerial Device 2015–2016Altec Digger Derrick 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 Altec aerial devices and digger derrick trucks, built between December 26, 2015 and March 30, 2016 and equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, may have a hydraulic motor whose shaft can fail.

252vehicles affected

July 13, 2016

Windshield Wiper Arms May Break Off, Reducing Visibility

Recall 16V532

Tiffin Allegro 2007–2011Tiffin Allegro Bus 2007–2011Tiffin Phaeton 2007–2011+3 more models

Certain motorhomes may have windshield wiper arms that break off while in use.

10,351vehicles affected

Propane Water Heater Line May Rupture, Risking Fire

Recall 16V533

Triple E Unity 2016–2017

The propane supply line to the Truma water heater can be damaged by items shifting around in the lower storage compartment.

15vehicles affected

Electrical short circuit can cause fire and headlight loss

Recall 16V534

Ferrara Igniter 2014–2016

Certain 2014-2016 Ferrara Igniter fire apparatus vehicles built between January 1, 2014, and May 2, 2016, may have Class 1 ES-KEY power control modules made by Hale Products.

2vehicles affected

Rear Shock Absorbers May Leak Oil and Fail

Recall 16V535

Kawasaki Z125 PRO 2017

Rear shock absorbers on certain motorcycles may leak oil and lose their ability to dampen movement.

1,282vehicles affected

July 12, 2016

Engine can shut off while driving, raising crash risk

Recall 16V527

Infiniti M35 Hybrid 2012–2013

A system overheat condition in the hybrid propulsion system can cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine while the vehicle is being driven.

1,140vehicles affected

Engine May Stall From Failed Crankshaft Bearing Part

Recall 16V528

Honda CB300F 2015–2016Honda CBR300R 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 Honda CB300F and CBR300R motorcycles may have a crankshaft that was improperly machined.

11,424vehicles affected

Transmission May Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V529

Jeep Cherokee 2014–2015Chrysler 200 2015Fiat 500X 2016+2 more models

The transmission sensor clusters in these vehicles, which use 9-speed automatic transmissions, may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness.

329,540vehicles affected

July 11, 2016

Trailer May Roll Away When Parked Due to Brake Delay

Recall 16V522

Manac Flatbed 2016

Certain 2016 Manac flatbed trailers may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

2vehicles affected

Trailer May Roll Away After Being Unhooked

Recall 16V523

Manac Van Trailer 2017–2018Manac Flatbed 2016

Certain Manac flatbed and van trailers may have a parking brake valve (Bendix SR5) that was improperly machined.

4vehicles affected

Trailer May Roll Away After Parking Due to Brake Delay

Recall 16V524

Polar Tank DOT 406 Tank Trailer 2014–2016Polar Tank DOT 407 Tank Trailer 2014–2016Polar Tank DOT 412 Tank Trailer 2014–2016+2 more models

Certain tank trailers may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

109vehicles affected

Trailer May Roll Away After Parking Due to Brake Delay

Recall 16V525

Heil Crude Trailer 2014–2016Heil DRY Bulk Trailer 2014–2016Heil Flatbed 2014–2016+1 more model

Certain Heil trailers from model years 2014 to 2016, built between January 1, 2014 and June 18, 2016, may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

203vehicles affected

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