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 11, 2016

Side marker light may fail, reducing visibility to other drivers

Recall 16V526

Honda Civic 2016

A circuit board inside the taillight assembly may be damaged, which can make the LED side marker light stop working.

11,846vehicles affected

July 8, 2016

Driver's Seat Belt May Not Restrain in a Crash

Recall 16V518

Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit 2014–2016Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014–2016

The driver's seat belt tensioner cable can be bent repeatedly over the seat side shield each time the driver gets in and out of the vehicle.

15,486vehicles affected

Front airbags may deploy with excessive force

Recall 16V519

Audi Q7 2017

A software problem in the airbag control module can cause the front airbags to deploy with more force than necessary in certain crashes.

14,535vehicles affected

Seat belts may not stay anchored in a crash

Recall 16V520

Porsche 918 Spyder 2015

Incorrect screws may have been used when the front seat belt mount or seat belt reel was reinstalled or re-secured during service.

306vehicles affected

Hybrid Battery Switch May Disconnect Power While Driving

Recall 16V521

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2016

Some 2016 Malibu Hybrids built between October 2015 and June 2016 have a manual service disconnect switch for the high-voltage battery that may not be properly installed.

534vehicles affected

July 7, 2016

Loose Tire Valve Extensions Can Cause Slow Leaks and Crashes

Recall 16V513

Renegade Villagio 2014–2016Renegade Vienna 2015–2016

Certain rear inner tires may have valve stem extensions that loosen during tire checks or filling, causing a slow air leak.

293vehicles affected

Incorrect Weight Labels Could Lead to Overloading and Crashes

Recall 16V514

Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight SLX 2017

Certain 2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX model 212 QBW travel trailers, built between June 27 and June 28, 2016, have Cargo Carrying Capacity and tire labels that list an incorrect vehicle weight.

32vehicles affected

Crane Valve Cover Can Crack and Fall Off, Creating Road Hazard

Recall 16V515

Lodi Dominator I 2013–2016Lodi Dominator II 2013–2016Lodi Dominator III 2013–2016+2 more models

A valve bank cover on the IMT crane mounted on these trucks may crack and detach while the crane is being transported.

179vehicles affected

Wrong Load Limit Label Could Lead to Overloading

Recall 16V516

Buick Envision 2016–2017

Some vehicles built between February 4, 2016 and April 25, 2016 may have a Tire and Loading Information label that shows an incorrect maximum weight.

4,558vehicles affected

Chafed Seat Wiring Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire

Recall 16V517

Buick Regal 2011

Some vehicles have an 8-way power front seat wiring harness that may rub against the seat frame.

42,984vehicles affected

July 6, 2016

Bus Side Windows May Open Unexpectedly, Risking Ejection

Recall 16V510

MCI J4500 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 MCI J4500 buses, built between April 14, 2015 and February 22, 2016, may have improperly installed mounting hardware on their non-egress single pane passenger windows.

63vehicles affected

Gas and Carbon Monoxide May Leak Into Living Area

Recall 16V511

Itasca Navion 2017Winnebago View 2017

The grommet around the liquid propane line at the water heater may not be properly sealed.

262vehicles affected

Loose Front Trim Can Strike Occupants and Cause Crash

Recall 16V512

Newmar Dutch Star 2017Newmar Essex 2017Newmar King Aire 2017+2 more models

Front fascia wood trim on certain motorhomes may separate from the slide-out and could contact the driver or a passenger.

152vehicles affected

July 5, 2016

Trailer Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V500

Forest River Orion 2015–2017Forest River REV 2015–2017Forest River Rockport 2014

A software error in the Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module can prevent the trailer brake lights from lighting up when the brakes are applied.

214vehicles affected

Exhaust Tube Can Tear, Risking Fire in Motorhomes

Recall 16V501

Newmar Dutch Star 1998–2010Newmar ALL Star 2008–2009Newmar Dutch Aire DP 2009–2010+4 more models

The flexible exhaust tube in certain Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis may tear.

742vehicles affected

Key Can Be Removed Before Park Is Engaged, Risking Rollaway

Recall 16V502

Chevrolet Cruze 2011–2016Buick Verano 2013–2014, 2016–2017Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2013+4 more models

The electronic park lock lever on these vehicles may allow the ignition key to be removed while the transmission is not in PARK.

8,367vehicles affected

Trailer Parking Brakes May Delay Engagement, Risking Rollaway

Recall 16V503

Utility DRY Van Trailers 2014–2016Utility Flatbed Trailers 2014–2016Utility Refrigerated Trailers 2014–2016

Certain 2014-2016 Utility trailers, including dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated models, may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

98,000vehicles affected

Wrecker Controls May Stick and Cause Unintended Movement

Recall 16V504

Jerr-Dan HDR 1000 2014–2016

Certain Jerr-Dan HDR1000 wreckers with a JFB body and vehicle-mounted and remote controls may have a problem in which the vehicle-mounted controls stay engaged when the wrecker is operated with the remote control.

24vehicles affected

Trailer Parking Brake May Delay, Letting Trailer Roll Away

Recall 16V505

Hackney Beverage Trailer 2014–2016Kidron Refrigerated Trailer 2014–2016

Certain Hackney Beverage and Kidron refrigerated trailers built between 2014 and 2016 may have Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

360vehicles affected

Trailer Parking Brakes May Delay, Allowing Rollaway

Recall 16V506

East Flatbed 2014–2016East Flatbed Tipper 2014–2016East Frame Dump 2014–2016

Certain East trailers built between January 2014 and April 2015 may have spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

290vehicles affected

Airbags May Fail to Deploy or Stay Disabled in a Crash

Recall 16V507

Chevrolet Impala 2009–2010

Certain 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles built between April 25, 2008 and February 16, 2010 may have a front passenger seat frame that contacts and damages the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.

289,254vehicles affected

July 1, 2016

Trailer May Roll Away After Unhitching Due to Brake Delay

Recall 16V494

Fontaine Revolution 2015–2017

Certain Fontaine Revolution trailers built between February 2014 and April 2016 may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

1,106vehicles affected

Transfer Case Shaft Can Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway

Recall 16V495

RAM 3500 2016RAM 4500 2016RAM 5500 2016

The transfer case in these trucks may have been built with a misshapen main output shaft, which can create voids that lead to the shaft fracturing.

889vehicles affected

Trailer May Roll Away When Parked Due to Brake Valve Defect

Recall 16V496

Wilson CD-1080 2015Wilson DWH-550 2015

Certain 2015 Wilson CD-1080 and DWH-550 trailers, built on or around November 20, 2015, may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

10vehicles affected

Incorrect tire and loading label may lead to overloading

Recall 16V497

Ameritrans 5500 2012–2016Ameritrans E350 2012–2016Ameritrans E450 2012–2016+2 more models

Some shuttle buses built on Ford, Dodge and Freightliner chassis may have tire and loading placards that do not apply to vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds.

803vehicles affected

Headlights May Be Misaimed During Service, Reducing Night Visibility

Recall 16V498

Chevrolet Cruze 2016

Certain 2016 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles built between November 5, 2015 and May 26, 2016 have headlight assemblies that are not marked with the three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights.

32,913vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants

Recall 16V499

Mazda B-Series Truck 2007–2009

Certain 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series trucks may have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

5,038vehicles affected

June 30, 2016

Side curtain airbag inflator may eject into cabin

Recall 16V487

Toyota Prius 2010–2012Lexus CT Hybrid 2011–2012Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid 2010, 2012

A weld in the curtain shield airbag inflator can crack, which may cause one or both parts of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.

482,002vehicles affected

Parked trailer may roll away after uncoupling

Recall 16V488

Vermeer TR620 2015–2016Vermeer TR626 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 Vermeer TR620 and TR626 trailers may have spring brake valves that were improperly machined.

45vehicles affected

Trailer May Roll Away After Parking Brake Delay

Recall 16V489

Brenner Liquid Tank 2015–2017

The parking brakes on these trailers may not apply right away when the trailer is parked.

179vehicles affected

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