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.

May 23, 2016

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal

Recall 16V341

Ferrari California 2009–2011Ferrari 458 Italia 2010–2011

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain Ferrari California and 458 Italia vehicles from model years 2009 to 2011 may rupture during a crash that requires airbag deployment.

2,826vehicles affected

Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 16V344

Honda Element 2003–2011Acura RL 2005–2011Honda Pilot 2003–2008+5 more models

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

1,790,894vehicles affected

May 20, 2016

Incorrect tire weight labels can lead to overloading and crash risk

Recall 16V305

Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight 2017

Certain 2017 Jay Flight travel trailers built between May 6 and May 9, 2016, have incorrect weight ratings printed on their tire labels.

26vehicles affected

Battery Cable May Cut Power Suddenly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V329

Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2017Thor Motor Coach Tuscany ZTE 2017Thor Motor Coach Venetian 2017

Certain 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Tuscany ZTE, and Venetian motorhomes built between March 15, 2016, and April 7, 2016, may have an isolator relay cable for the chassis battery that was installed incorrectly.

44vehicles affected

Towed car brakes may stay engaged and overheat, causing fire

Recall 16V330

Forest River Charleston 2014–2016

On certain motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks North America chassis with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal sent to a towed device may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released.

147vehicles affected

Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Detach and Fall on Operator

Recall 16V331

Ford Transit 2015

The wheelchair lift platform may crack at its side plate, or its mounting may fail because folding link arm pivot holes are too large, allowing bearings to shift out of position.

2vehicles affected

Wrong tire pressure label can overload trailer tires

Recall 16V332

Heartland Mallard 2017Heartland North Trail 2017Heartland Wilderness 2017

Certain 2017 Heartland trailers built between February 29, 2016 and May 5, 2016 have certification labels that list incorrect tire pressure information.

618vehicles affected

May 19, 2016

Trailer Tires May Be Underrated, Risking Blowouts

Recall 16V322

Keystone Summerland 2016–2017

Certain 2016-2017 Keystone Summerland trailers (models 1700FQ, 1750RD and 1800BH, built April 8 to April 20, 2016) may have been fitted with ST215/75R14 Load Range C tires rated for 1,870 lbs instead of the Load Range D tires rated for 2,200 lbs that the trailers should have.

402vehicles affected

Coolant Hose Elbow May Leak Hot Coolant Inside Bus

Recall 16V323

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2014–2017

A rubber elbow connecting a coolant line to the heater inside certain Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail due to increased stress.

2,032vehicles affected

Coolant Hose Elbow May Leak Hot Coolant Into Bus

Recall 16V324

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2014–2017

A rubber elbow connecting a coolant line to the interior bus heater may restrict coolant flow and could fail due to increased stress.

131vehicles affected

Coolant hose may fail and leak hot coolant inside bus

Recall 16V325

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2011–2017

Certain school buses have a transmission retarder that can raise coolant system pressure enough to fatigue the heater hose.

94vehicles affected

Coolant hose can fail and leak hot fluid inside bus

Recall 16V326

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2011–2017

Certain Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses have a transmission retarder that can raise coolant system pressure.

43vehicles affected

Wrong tire pressure label may cause sudden rim failure

Recall 16V327

Fccc XCR 2015–2016

Certain 2015-2016 FCCC XCR chassis, built between May 12, 2014 and December 10, 2015, have incomplete vehicle document labels that list the steer and tag axle tire pressure as 130 psi instead of the correct 120 psi.

727vehicles affected

Incorrect weight label may hide overloading and crash risk

Recall 16V328

Ameritrans 285 2012–2016

Certain 2012-2016 Ameritrans 285 shuttle buses, built on Ford E-450 chassis and manufactured from August 1, 2012, through May 13, 2016, have certification labels that may list an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

225vehicles affected

May 18, 2016

Trailer Pivot Bolts Can Fail, Risking Axle Separation

Recall 16V314

Stoughton AHV 2014Stoughton AVW 2014Stoughton Avxw 2014+1 more model

Certain 2014 Stoughton trailers are equipped with SAF-Holland CBX air ride suspension systems whose pivot bolts may fail.

324vehicles affected

Microwave May Start on Its Own, Risking Fire

Recall 16V315

Lakota Luxe 2014

Certain 2014 Lakota Luxe trailers have a Frigidaire convection microwave (model CFMV154CLS) that may start by itself and begin heating while unattended.

3vehicles affected

Rear Wheels May Separate From Axle, Crash Risk

Recall 16V316

Autocar Xpeditor 2016–2017

Certain Xpeditor vehicles built between March 4 and April 21, 2016 may have rear axle tab lock washers that were not properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.

67vehicles affected

Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Crack and Fall Onto Operator

Recall 16V317

Mobility Works Chevy Express 2500 2014–2015Mobility Works Ford E-150 2014–2015Mobility Works Ford E-250 2014–2015+1 more model

Certain 2014-2015 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350 and Chevrolet Express 2500 vans fitted with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts may have a platform side plate that cracks.

11vehicles affected

Safety chains may break, letting trailer separate

Recall 16V318

Heartland Fair Field 2016–2017Heartland Lakeview 2016–2017Heartland Resort 2016–2017

Certain 2016-2017 trailers built between September 28, 2015, and April 30, 2016, may have a structural problem at the main trailer connection.

172vehicles affected

Rear wheels may separate from axle, risking a crash

Recall 16V319

Autocar Xspotter 2016–2017Autocar Xpert 2017

Certain Autocar trucks built in March and April 2016 may have rear axle tab lock washers that were not properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.

43vehicles affected

Driver Window May Block Light, Reducing Visibility and Crash Risk

Recall 16V320

Gillig LOW Floor 2016

Certain 2016 Gillig Low Floor vehicles built between March 3, 2016 and April 21, 2016 have a driver's side window that may block too much light.

34vehicles affected

Engine Brake May Suddenly Fail, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 16V321

Fccc XC-L 2012–2015Fccc XC-P 2012–2015Fccc XCM 2012–2015+1 more model

The accelerator pedal's throttle position sensor may fail to return to zero after the pedal is released.

2,275vehicles affected

May 17, 2016

Driveshaft Bond Can Fail, Causing Loss of Rear Power

Recall 16V308

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2016

The carbon-fiber driveshaft can separate from its rear flange because the adhesive bond holding them together may fail.

136vehicles affected

Bus seats can separate from base in a crash

Recall 16V309

Eldorado Advantage 2016Eldorado Aerotech 2016

Certain 2016 transit buses built on a Ford chassis between January 15 and January 29, 2016 may have seats that separate from the base frame because of bolt failure.

2vehicles affected

School Bus Seats May Separate From Base in a Crash

Recall 16V310

Collins DE516 2016Collins DH416 2016

Certain 2016 Collins school buses have seats that may separate from the base frame because of bolt failure.

4vehicles affected

Front driveshaft joint can fail, causing loss of traction

Recall 16V311

BMW X5 2011BMW X5 Diesel SAV 2011BMW X6 2011+1 more model

The front driveshaft universal joint on these vehicles may not seal out water and debris.

21,493vehicles affected

Front seatbelt retractor plates may break in a crash

Recall 16V312

Kia Forte 2013

Some 2013 Kia Forte vehicles built between September 10, 2012 and October 31, 2012 may have front seatbelt retractor retaining plates whose screws were not properly tightened.

5,245vehicles affected

Torn exhaust tube can blow hot gas onto parts, causing fire

Recall 16V313

Spartan K3 2007–2015Spartan MM 2007–2015

This recall covers certain motorhome chassis built with a flexible exhaust tube that may tear.

2,582vehicles affected

May 16, 2016

Third-Row Seatback May Loosen and Separate from Seat Frame

Recall 16V300

Chrysler Town And Country 2016Dodge Grand Caravan 2016

Some 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans built between March 16 and March 17, 2016 have third-row seatback nuts that were incorrectly torqued during assembly.

99vehicles affected

Front Axle Shafts May Break Without Warning

Recall 16V301

RAM 1500 2016

Some 2016 RAM 1500 trucks built between February 19 and March 3, 2016 may have front halfshafts that were incorrectly manufactured.

64vehicles affected

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