CarRecallWatchApril 13, 2016
Trailer Axle May Shift and Pull to One Side
Hillsboro Aluminum Utility Trailer 2016
Improperly installed axle attachment hardware on certain trailers may allow the rear axle to loosen, shift out of alignment, or become unsecured.
April 12, 2016
Rear brake caliper may contact suspension, reducing braking
Freightliner 108SD 2010–2017Freightliner 114SD 2010–2017Freightliner Business Class M2 2010–2017+1 more model
Some trucks may have a rear disc brake caliper installed incorrectly, allowing the caliper to contact the spring suspension.
Front tires may be overloaded and fail, raising crash risk
Freightliner 114SD 2016Freightliner Business Class M2 2016
Certain trucks were built with front axles rated for 20,000 pounds, but the Bridgestone R249 front tires installed on them have a lower maximum load capacity.
Front Sway Bar May Loosen and Detach, Hurting Handling
Fccc XBS 2014–2015Fccc XC-L 2014–2015Fccc XCM 2014–2015+2 more models
Certain motorhome chassis have front sway bar mounting brackets that may not fit properly on the front axle.
Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate in a Crash
Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2015
The seat belt tensioner cable in certain trucks may be positioned where the driver slides over it while getting in.
Headlights May Flicker or Shut Off While Driving
Kia K900 2015–2016
In affected vehicles equipped with LED headlights, electrical resistance can build up inside the multi-function light switch when it is in AUTO mode.
April 11, 2016
Van May Shift Into Neutral Unexpectedly, Risking Crash
RAM Promaster 2015–2016
A low-voltage electrical connector near the front driver seat can let in water and corrode.
Loose Front Strut Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering
Mazda CX-5 2014–2016Mazda CX-9 2013–2015Mazda MAZDA2 2013–2014+1 more model
The lower nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle can loosen over time.
Towed Trailer Brakes May Stay Engaged, Risking Overheating and Fire
Fccc XB-R 2013–2016Fccc XBP 2013–2016Fccc XBS 2013–2016+5 more models
On certain motorhome chassis fitted with a heavier, adjustable, offset foot pedal, the signal that activates brakes on a towed device may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released.
Missing Tire Pressure Alert Can Hide Low Tires, Raising Crash Risk
Forest River Rockport 2015–2016
These vehicles may have been built without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
April 8, 2016
Corroded Battery Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Bugatti Veyron 2006–2008
Certain Bugatti Veyron vehicles built between October 3, 2006, and December 22, 2006, may have a positive battery (B+) cable and alternator connection that can corrode over time.
Fuel Gauge May Overstate Tank Level, Risking Stalls
Bugatti Veyron 2006–2010Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 2010–2011
Certain Bugatti Veyron vehicles from model years 2006 through 2010, along with 2010 and 2011 Veyron Grand Sport models, may have a fuel tank gauge that shows more fuel in the tank than is actually there.
Trailer Safety Chains Too Weak, Trailer Could Separate
Heartland Torque 2016–2017
Certain 2016-2017 Torque travel trailers (models T31 and T32, built between December 15, 2015 and March 16, 2016) have safety chains on the A-frame rated for 11,700 pounds.
April 7, 2016
Brake Fluid Loss Can Lengthen Stopping Distance
Nissan Maxima 2016Nissan Murano 2016
Certain 2016 Nissan Maxima and Murano vehicles built in late 2015 and early 2016 may have a damaged O-ring in the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator.
Crossed Turn Signal Wires May Signal the Wrong Direction
Jayco Travel Trailer Octane 2016
Some 2016 Jayco Octane travel trailers built between March 23 and March 30, 2016 may have crossed turn signal wiring.
Trailer Safety Chains May Break, Allowing Trailer Separation
Cruiser RV Stryker TOY 2016–2017
Certain travel trailers built between December 2015 and March 2016 have safety chains on the A-frame rated at 11,700 pounds, which is lower than the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Front seat belts may tear or detach in a crash
Toyota Sienna 2016
Some front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed incorrectly.
Brake Actuator O-ring May Fail, Risking Loss of Control
Lexus ES 350 2016Lexus RX 350 2016Toyota RAV4 2016
A damaged O-ring in the ABS actuator can cause improper brake fluid pressure when the anti-lock brakes, traction control, or stability control activate.
April 6, 2016
Third-Row Seat Can Move Forward in a Crash
Tesla Model X 2016
Certain 2016 Model X vehicles built between September 29, 2015 and March 30, 2016 have a third-row seat back that may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision.
April 5, 2016
Steering Assist May Fail, Making Steering Harder
Hyundai Sonata 2011
Certain 2011 Sonata vehicles built between December 2009 and October 2010 may have a damaged circuit board in the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control unit.
Seat Belt Anchors May Detach, Leaving Driver Unrestrained
Nova Bus LFS 2010–2015
Certain Nova LFS transit buses built between August 2010 and November 2015 have seat frames (J-Brackets) that may be missing welds.
April 4, 2016
Fuel Tank Flange May Crack, Leaking Fuel and Raising Fire Risk
Jaguar XF 2010
Some vehicles built between December 17, 2008 and April 15, 2009 may have a fuel tank outlet flange that can crack.
Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy Properly
Ford Transit 2015–2016
Some Ford Transit vans built between March 2014 and March 2016 may have a side curtain airbag that was folded or packaged incorrectly.
Brake air pressure gauge may show wrong reading, raising crash risk
Kalmar Ottawa T2 2014–2016
Certain 2014-2016 Kalmar Ottawa T2 vehicles, built between July 14, 2014, and March 25, 2016, have a brake system air pressure gauge that may not display the correct air pressure level.
April 1, 2016
Missing tire pressure warning can hide under-inflated tires
Chevrolet Express 2014–2016GMC Savana 2014–2016
Some vans were shipped without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), so the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under-inflated.
Trailers Missing Side Marker Lights, Crash Risk
Kompact Kamp Li'L Clipper 1983–2016
Certain Li'L Clipper motorcycle trailers from model years 1983 through 1990 were built without side marker lights.
Flashlight Battery May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Pierce Arrow XT 2010–2016Pierce Quantum 2010–2016Pierce Velocity 2010–2016
Certain Pierce fire and rescue vehicles from model years 2010 through 2012 (Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity) are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights that use lithium ion battery packs.
March 31, 2016
Starter Wiring Can Short and Cause a Fire
Nissan Frontier 2016
The starter motor wire harness on certain vehicles built in a narrow production window may have been installed in the wrong position.
Parking brake clip may fail, letting truck roll
Ford F-650 SD 2015–2016Ford F-750 SD 2015–2016
The clip that connects the hand-operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable can fail.
Engine Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Lincoln MKC 2015–2016Ford Explorer 2016
Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3L GTDI engine and an engine block heater have heater elements that may overheat while the vehicle is plugged in.