June 2, 2016
Engine May Stall Unexpectedly and Without Restart
Autocar Xpeditor 2016–2017
Some diesel engines in these trucks may have an engine control module (ECM) with an internal electrical short.
Emergency door handle may detach, delaying bus evacuation
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER 2000–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2013–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2013–2017+6 more models
The connecting stem between the outside emergency door handle and the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Toyota Camry 1988–1990, 2005–2010Toyota 4 Runner 2005–2011Toyota Highlander 2005–2011+11 more models
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Steering Can Fail Suddenly, Risking a Crash
Tiffin Allegro 2014–2016
Certain Tiffin Allegro motorhomes built between October 1, 2014 and August 1, 2015 may have steering boxes made with incorrect internal spacers.
Wheelchair Lift Platform May Fall on Operator
Ameritrans 285 2015–2016
The wheelchair lifts on these shuttle buses may have a platform side plate that can crack, or folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large, which can let the bearings move out of position.
Brake drag can cause wheel-end fires on trailers
West-Mark Sugar Tank 2014–2015
Certain trailers built between October 2014 and June 2015 may have an air brake actuator with a diaphragm that is not properly seated in the brake chamber.
June 1, 2016
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Audi A6 2005–2011Audi A4 2004–2008
Certain Audi A4 and A6 vehicles from the 2004 to 2011 model years have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Detach and Fall
Starcraft Bus ALL Star 2006–2016Starcraft Bus Allstar XL 2006–2016Starcraft Bus Quest 2006–2016+14 more models
Certain wheelchair lifts made by Ricon, installed in these vehicles, may have platform side plates that crack, and folding link arm pivot holes that are too large, allowing bearings to move out of position.
Front Lower Control Arm May Break from Corrosion
Kia Sedona 2006–2012
Certain Kia Sedona minivans from model years 2006 through 2012, built between June 2005 and August 2012 and sold or registered in a list of northern and eastern states plus the District of Columbia, may have front lower control arms that corrode from exposure to salt water, such as road salt.
Engine May Stall Without Warning and Not Restart
Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete 2016
Certain 2016 front discharge concrete mixer trucks built between March 31 and May 9, 2016, with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine may have an engine control module (ECM) with an internal electrical short.
Hood May Open While Driving, Risking a Crash
Kia Sedona 2006–2014
The secondary hood latch can bind and stay in the unlatched position even after the hood is closed.
Fire Pump Intake Strainer May Come Apart, Reducing Firefighting Capability
Pierce Arrow XT 2015–2016Pierce Enforcer 2015–2016Pierce Impel 2015–2016+3 more models
Certain emergency fire vehicles built between August 2015 and August 2016 have 6-inch pump intake strainers that may not have been soldered properly at the joints during production.
Trailer Safety Chains Too Weak; Trailer Could Separate
Kzrv MXT 2016
The safety chains on the A-frame of certain 2016 MXT travel trailers are rated for 11,700 pounds, which is less than the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Gear shift order reversed; wrong gear risks loss of control
Kymco K-Pipe 2016
On certain 2016 motorcycles built between March 1, 2016 and May 25, 2016, the gear shift pattern was assembled in the reverse of the standard sequence.
Engine Can Stall Unexpectedly and Restart Fails
Volvo VNL 2017
Certain engine control modules in these trucks may develop an internal electrical short.
May 31, 2016
Brake Lights May Stay On or Shifter May Release Without Brake
Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2014
Some 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinders built between June 2012 and June 2013 may have a brake light switch installed incorrectly.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Ford Mustang 2005–2011Ford Fusion 2006–2011Lincoln MKZ 2006–2011+6 more models
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Steering Can Fail Suddenly, Raising Crash Risk
Itasca Ellipse 2015–2016Winnebago Tour 2015–2016
Some motor homes built between August 29, 2014 and November 4, 2015 may have a steering box installed with an incorrect spacer that is too short.
May 27, 2016
Flashlight Battery Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
KME Predator SS 2015–2016
Certain flashlights installed in these vehicles use a lithium ion battery pack that may overheat.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
Jaguar XF 2009–2011
Certain 2009-2011 Jaguar XF vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that may rupture if the front airbags deploy in a crash.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Land Rover Range Rover 2007–2011
Certain 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Wheelchair Lift Platform May Crack and Fall on Operator
Coach And Equipment Metro Lite 2014–2015Coach And Equipment Phoenix 2014–2015Coach And Equipment Pegasus 2015
Certain buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts may have a platform side plate that cracks, or folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large, allowing bearings to move out of position.
Front Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
Audi A4 2008–2009Audi A5 2008–2009Audi Q5 2008–2009
Air bag control units in certain vehicles may corrode and fail.
Parking Brake Clip May Fail, Letting Bus Roll Away
Glaval Bus Concorde 2015–2016Glaval Bus Concorde II 2015–2016
A clip connecting the hand-operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail on certain buses built on Ford chassis between December 30, 2015, and May 13, 2016.
May 26, 2016
Headlights may cut out when switching to high beams
Kenworth W900 2016
Certain 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks built between May 19, 2015 and December 21, 2015 may temporarily lose their headlights when the driver switches from low beam to high beam.
Passenger Front Airbag May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2008–2011Mercedes-Benz C 350 2008–2011Mercedes-Benz C63 2008–2011+4 more models
Certain 2008-2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles have a passenger frontal airbag inflator that may rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Separate and Fall on Operator
Trans Tech Bus ST Aero 2014–2016Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport 2014–2016
Wheelchair lifts on certain school buses may have platform side plates that crack, or folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large, allowing bearings to shift out of position.
Steering Box Wear Could Cause Sudden Loss of Steering
Fccc XB-R 2015–2016Fccc XBP 2015–2016Fccc XC-L 2015–2016+3 more models
Some trucks were built with steering boxes that contain incorrect internal spacers.
Front strut bearing can fail, risking loss of vehicle control
Toyota Yaris 2015
Certain 2015 Toyota Yaris vehicles built between January 13 and February 27, 2015 may have front strut mounting bearings that can be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as from driving over a large bump.
Crane valve cover may crack and fall off on the road
Dejana Dominator I 2013–2016Dejana Dominator II 2013–2016Dejana Dominator III 2013–2016+2 more models
Certain Dejana Dominator trucks with IMT cranes have a valve bank cover on the crane that can crack while the crane is being transported.