CarRecallWatchApril 26, 2016
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
Infiniti Q50 2014–2017Nissan Altima 2013–2016Nissan Leaf 2013–2016+14 more models
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Rear toe links may crack, risking loss of steering
Ford Explorer 2014–2015
Some 2014-2015 Ford Explorers built between January 17, 2014 and May 31, 2014 may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links.
Tire Sidewall Damage Can Cause Sudden Air Loss or Blowout
Ford F-250 SD 2016Ford F-350 SD 2016Ford F-450 SD 2016+1 more model
Some 2016 heavy-duty Ford pickups built in April 2016 may have had their factory-installed tires damaged on the inner sidewall during assembly.
Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
Ford Flex 2009–2012Ford Taurus 2008, 2010–2012Ford Taurus X 2008–2009+2 more models
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
April 25, 2016
Towed Vehicle Brakes May Stay Engaged, Causing Fire Risk
Itasca Ellipse 2014Winnebago Tour 2014
On certain motorhomes built from May 23, 2013 to August 9, 2013 on a Freightliner chassis, the brake activation signal to a towed device may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released.
Trailer suspension welds can crack, risking a crash
Pitts Trailers LP 2014–2016Pitts Trailers LT 2014–2016Pitts Trailers PT 2014–2016
Certain 2014-2016 Pitts logging trailers (LT, LP and PT models built between January 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015) have a single point trunnion mount suspension that may develop cracks in the welds joining the suspension to the frame.
Shifter Can Let Driver Exit While Car Still in Gear
Chrysler 300 2012–2014Dodge Charger 2012–2014Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2015
Some of these vehicles may not give an adequate warning when the driver's door is opened while the transmission is not in PARK.
April 22, 2016
Undersized tires can rub fenders and fail suddenly
Vermeer TLR33 2015–2016
Some trailers may have been built with tires that are too small for the fenders.
Incorrect Load Label May Lead to Vehicle Overloading
Scion FR-S 2016Scion IM 2016Scion TC 2016+4 more models
Certain 2016 Toyota and Scion vehicles built between January 28, 2016 and March 14, 2016 may have a Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label that does not reflect the correct added weight of installed accessories.
Trailer Load Label Shows Wrong Cargo Capacity
Prime Time Crusader 2015–2017
The federal certification label on certain Prime Time Crusader trailers lists the cargo carrying capacity as 800 to 900 pounds, but the correct capacity is 2,700 to 2,800 pounds.
April 21, 2016
Driver airbag may not fully deploy in a crash
Kia Optima 2016
Some 2016 Kia Optima vehicles built between November 10, 2015 and February 12, 2016 may have a driver's frontal airbag that is missing a chemical enhancer needed for its second-stage deployment.
Driver's Front Airbag May Not Fully Inflate in a Crash
Hyundai Sonata 2015–2016Hyundai Elantra 2017Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2016
Certain vehicles may have a driver's frontal airbag that is missing a chemical enhancer needed for the second stage of deployment.
Aerial Lift Boom May Crack and Fail, Risking Injury
Terex XT52 2001–2003Terex XT55 2001–2003Terex XT60 2001–2003
Certain 2001-2003 XT52, XT55 and XT60 aerial devices, built between January 1, 2001 and May 31, 2003, may have a lower boom made from material of insufficient strength.
Rear Guard Gussets May Fail, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Strick Single Axle Van Trailer 2005–2009
Certain single axle 28-foot van trailers built between July 2004 and February 2009 have rear impact guards fitted with gussets that may not meet federal rear impact guard safety requirements.
April 20, 2016
Bus Seats Can Separate From Base in a Crash
Startrans Senator II 2016
Certain 2016 transit buses built between March 18 and March 21, 2016, have seats that may separate from their base frame because of bolt failure.
Bus Seats Can Detach From Base in a Crash
Starcraft Bus Prodigy 2015–2016Starcraft Bus Quest 2015–2016
Certain school buses have seats that may separate from their base frame because of bolt failure.
Incorrect Load Label Could Lead to Vehicle Overloading
Toyota 4 Runner 2015–2016
Certain vehicles had accessories installed by Gulf States Toyota, and the Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label inside may not reflect the correct added weight of those accessories.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Jaguar XF 2009, 2011–2012, 2015
The driver's frontal airbag may be missing a chemical enhancer needed for its second-stage deployment.
Missing 30-Amp Breaker Can Let Wiring Short and Start a Fire
Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite 2016
Some travel trailers may have been built without a 30-amp circuit breaker.
April 19, 2016
Rear Door Can Open While Bus Is Moving
New Flyer XN40 2013–2016New Flyer XN60 2013–2016New Flyer XD35 2014–2016+10 more models
A software defect in the Electric Transit Operator controller that runs the bus door motor can cause the rear door guide roller linkage to fail.
Bus Seats Can Separate From Base in a Crash
Elkhart ECE4 2016
Certain 2016 Elkhart ECE4 transit buses built between January 13 and January 26, 2016, have seats that may separate from their base frame because of bolt failure.
Bus Seats Can Separate From Base in a Crash
Glaval Bus Entourage 2016Glaval Bus Universal 2016
Certain 2016 transit buses were built with seats that may separate from their base frame because of bolt failure.
April 18, 2016
Narrow Axle Can Rub Tires and Cause Tire Failure
White Water Retro 2015
Certain 2015 White Water Retro travel trailers (model 176S, built September 1, 2015 to February 1, 2016) may have a rear axle that is too narrow.
April 15, 2016
Rear Liftgate Struts May Corrode and Break Off
Nissan Rogue 2014–2016
Rear lift gate support stays on certain Nissan Rogue vehicles may corrode because they did not receive enough anti-corrosion treatment during manufacturing.
April 14, 2016
Passenger Front Airbags May Not Deploy as Intended
Toyota Avalon 2016Toyota Camry 2016
Certain 2016 Toyota Avalon and Camry vehicles built between November 30, 2015 and March 4, 2016 may have an occupant classification system that was improperly calibrated.
Rear emergency window labels misplaced; escape may be delayed
Glaval Bus Apollo 2008–2016Glaval Bus Concorde II 2008–2016Glaval Bus Entourage 2008–2016+6 more models
On certain transit buses, the labels marking the rear emergency window release mechanism are not located within 16 centimeters of the release, as the federal bus emergency exit standard requires.
Dinette Table Can Collapse Without Warning, Risking Injury
Shasta Airflyte 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Shasta Airflyte travel trailers, built between April 28, 2015 and May 14, 2015, may have a dinette table that does not have adequate support when lowered on its supporting leg.
April 13, 2016
Vehicle May Roll Away After Power Loss While Driving
Mercedes-Benz SLK300 2016
The backup power supply for the ignition switch may not be properly connected.
Rear impact guard may fail, raising crash injury risk
Strick Single Axle Van Trailer 2004
Certain 2004 single axle 28-foot van trailers built between August and October 2003 have rear impact guards that use gussets 52236 and 52237.
Bent Axle Flange Can Cause Tire Failure and Crash Risk
Karavan Kpsd 2016
This recall covers certain 2016 Karavan KPSD trailers built between September 29, 2015, and March 29, 2016.