CarRecallWatchMarch 11, 2016
Side air bags may detach during deployment, raising injury risk
Chevrolet Malibu 2016
Certain vehicles built between February 16, 2016 and March 5, 2016 have a defect in which the two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment.
Windshield Wipers May Stop Working, Reducing Visibility
Stallion 900 2013
On certain 2013 transit buses built between March 1 and October 31, 2013, the power converter that supplies the windshield wiper system can shut off when the wiper speed is changed.
March 10, 2016
Unbuckled-Seat-Belt Warning May Not Sound
Hyundai Santa FE 2016–2017
Some front seat belt buckle wires can be damaged by the seat height adjuster mechanism.
Wiring Can Chafe, Causing Airbag Deployment or Engine Stall
The steering column wiring harness for the switch module may be routed incorrectly in these vehicles.
Trailer turn signals may fail to flash, raising crash risk
Hyundai Tucson 2016
On certain 2016 Tucson SUVs equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness, the trailer turn signal lights can behave incorrectly.
Coolant Leak Can Cause Stalling and Burns
Pierce Enforcer 2014–2016Pierce Saber 2014–2016
Some 2014-2016 Pierce Enforcer and Saber emergency vehicles built between March 3, 2014, and February 3, 2016, may have heater hose clamps that were installed improperly.
March 9, 2016
Loose HVAC Connector Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Freightliner Cascadia 2015–2016
Certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks may have an HVAC auxiliary unit with a compressor electrical connector that does not make adequate contact with its pins.
Driver Seatbelt Anchor May Detach in a Crash
Van Hool TD925 2012–2015Van Hool T2145 2011–2013Van Hool TX45 2014–2015+3 more models
Some motor coaches have driver seats whose J-Brackets may be missing welds, so the seat belt anchorage assembly could separate from the bracket.
March 8, 2016
Fire Tank Gauge May Read Too High, Risking Crew Injury
Spartan Gladiator 2014–2015Spartan Metro Star 2014–2015
The fire-suppression agent tank level sensor on these emergency vehicles may show more water or foam remaining in the tank than is actually there.
Parking brake clip can fail, letting vehicle roll away
International Durastar 2016–2017International Terrastar 2016–2017IC Bus AC 2016+1 more model
A metal connecting clip that joins the hand-operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail on certain International and IC Bus trucks and buses from the 2016 and 2017 model years.
Front Control Arm Can Crack and Separate, Risking Loss of Control
Setra S417 2005–2009
On certain 2005-2009 Setra S417 coaches built between March 1, 2005, and February 28, 2009, with service replacement lower control arms installed, the hot crimped joints that connect the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack.
March 7, 2016
Power Steering Can Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Jaguar XF 2013–2015
A retaining bolt for the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail.
Electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, raising crash risk
Volkswagen E-Golf 2015–2016
The high-voltage battery management system can be overly sensitive and falsely detect an electrical surge.
Exhaust Heat Can Melt Storage Compartment, Raising Fire Risk
Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2014–2016Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 2014–2015Thor Motor Hurricane 2016
On certain motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment.
March 4, 2016
Cracked Passenger Seat Mounts Could Fail in a Crash
Prevost X3-45 2015–2016
Certain sliding passenger seats in these motorcoaches may develop cracks between the seat frame and the support pedestal.
Entry Steps May Become Unstable and Cause Falls
Haulmark Motor Coach 2007–2010
The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps can fracture, allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps.
Fuel line may rub coolant line and leak, causing fire risk
Prevost H3 VIP 2011–2016Prevost X3-45 Coach 2011–2016Prevost H3-41 2012–2016+3 more models
A coolant line on these buses and coaches may be missing a positioning clip, so it can rub against a braided fuel hose at one of the fuel injectors.
Parking Brake Clip May Fail, Allowing Bus to Roll
Spartan SB 2016–2017
The metal clip connecting the hand-operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail on certain school bus chassis built between March 19, 2015, and November 9, 2015.
Windshield Wipers May Stop Working, Reducing Visibility
Nova Bus LFS 2014–2016Nova Bus LFS Artic 2014–2016
The pin on the wiper idler arm can strip on certain 2014-2016 Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses, built from January 1, 2014 through February 15, 2016.
Golf cart windshield may not protect occupants in a crash
Club CAR Precedent 2009–2013
These golf carts were built with a windshield that is not DOT-compliant safety glass, and they lack a vehicle identification number and the required certification label.
March 3, 2016
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
Lexus SC 2008–2010Pontiac Vibe 2008Toyota Corolla 2008+1 more model
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the air bag deploys.
Transmission May Shift to Neutral While Driving, Risking a Crash
KME Predator 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 KME Predator emergency vehicles, built between May 19, 2014 and August 15, 2015, have K gearboxes made by Hale Products that may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.
Trailer rear guard may increase crash injury risk
Strick Single Axle Van Trailer 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008–2012
Certain single axle van trailers have rear impact guards that use specific gussets, which can fail to meet federal rear impact guard safety requirements.
March 2, 2016
Driveshaft Cap May Loosen and Detach, Risking a Crash
Pierce Arrow XT 2016Pierce Dash CF 2016Pierce Enforcer 2016+4 more models
A fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the driveshaft may not have been properly tightened during manufacture.
Motorcycle May Stall Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
Husqvarna TR650 2013–2014
Certain 2013 and 2014 Husqvarna TR650 motorcycles, built between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013, may stall unexpectedly while being ridden.
Driver Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in High-Speed Crash
Chevrolet Colorado 2016Chevrolet Malibu 2016GMC Canyon 2016
Certain 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Malibu, and GMC Canyon vehicles built in early 2016 have a driver frontal airbag that may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
Ignition switch can cut power, disabling airbags and brakes
Coachmen Orion 2016–2017Dynamax REV 2016–2017
The ignition switch on these motorhomes can intermittently lose electrical contact.
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
Lexus SC 2008–2010Pontiac Vibe 2008Toyota Corolla 2008+1 more model
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
March 1, 2016
Power Steering Hose May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering Assist
Fccc XC-P 2014–2016
Some 2014-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles, built between April 26, 2013, and January 15, 2015, may have power steering fluid that runs hotter than the power steering hose is rated for.
Floor Mat Can Trap Accelerator, Causing Sudden Speed
Maserati Ghibli 2014–2016Maserati Quattroporte 2014–2016
The driver-side floor mat anchor can break, allowing the mat to shift and become trapped between the accelerator pedal and the carpet.