CarRecallWatchFebruary 17, 2016
Hood May Open While Braking, Blocking Driver's View
IC Bus CE 2016
Certain 2016 IC CE commercial buses built between November 24, 2014, and January 20, 2016, have hood straps that can stretch and fail to return to their original length.
Steering shaft may separate, causing loss of steering
Volvo VNL 2016–2017Volvo VNM 2016–2017Volvo VNX 2016–2017
Some trucks may have been built without a roll pin on the steering shafts, and the bolt joining the upper and lower steering shafts may not have been properly tightened.
February 16, 2016
Incorrect Tire Labels Could Lead to Tire Failure or Crash
Certain trailers may have tire labels that list the wrong tire size and inflation pressure.
Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving
Mercedes-Benz C 300 2016Mercedes-Benz C450 2016
Some panoramic sunroofs may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, so the glass panel can come loose and fall off while the car is being driven.
Crane Valve Cover May Crack and Fall Off While Driving
IMT Dominator 2013–2016
A valve bank cover on the crane mounted to certain Dominator vehicles may crack and detach while the vehicle is being driven.
February 12, 2016
School Bus Driver-Side Barrier May Not Protect in a Crash
Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport 2012–2015
Certain 2012-2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transporter school buses, built from December 1, 2012, through April 23, 2015, have a driver's side barrier that may not deform as designed in a crash.
February 11, 2016
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
Mercedes-Benz C 350 2006–2011Mercedes-Benz C 300 2008–2011Mercedes-Benz GL450 2009–2012+22 more models
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.
Water heater can overheat hot water and cause scalding
Starcraft RV FW Solstice 2016Starcraft RV TT Travel Star 2016
Certain 2016 Starcraft RV Solstice and Travel Star fifth wheel trailers, built between July 31 and September 14, 2015, have Atwood on-demand water heaters with a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water at the hot water supply tap.
Air bag control unit may corrode and fail
Volkswagen Routan 2009
Certain 2009 vehicles built between February and August 2008 have air bag control units that can corrode and fail.
Radio May Not Warn of Unbelted Driver or Key Left In
Chevrolet Camaro 2016Chevrolet Malibu 2016Chevrolet Silverado 2016+1 more model
Some 2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles may have a radio software problem that intermittently prevents the audio warning from sounding when the driver's seat belt is not fastened or when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened.
February 10, 2016
Ignition Key Can Be Removed Before Car Is in Park, Risking Rollaway
Scion FR-S 2013–2016
Certain vehicles with an automatic transmission and a traditional ignition key may allow the key to be pulled out of the ignition while the transmission is not in Park.
ESC May Stay Off After Restart, Raising Crash Risk
RAM Promaster 2016
Certain 2016 Ram ProMaster vans with 3.0L diesel engines, built between October 21 and December 17, 2015, may have an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module that does not turn the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system back on when the key is turned off and back on quickly.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2007–2014Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2007–2014Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2010–2014+3 more models
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these Sprinter vans can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
Volkswagen Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014Volkswagen CC 2009–2014Volkswagen Golf 2010–2014+5 more models
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
Audi A3 2005–2013Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006–2009Volkswagen Passat 2006
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
School bus stop arms may lose reflective decals
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2016–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2016–2017Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX 2016–2017+1 more model
Certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses built from May to November 2015 have stop arms with a reflective decal that can peel loose.
February 9, 2016
Electrical Short Can Cause Fire in Chassis Power Board
Kalmar Ottawa T2 2014–2016
The chassis power board in certain trucks may not be protected from moisture, and its mounting bolts may rub against the circuit board.
Engine may seize from a missing or misinstalled piston pin clip
Honda Civic 2016
Certain 2016 Civics built between September 2015 and February 2016 with 2.0-liter engines may have piston assemblies made without a wrist pin circlip, or with one installed incorrectly.
February 8, 2016
Trailer Hitch May Fail Under Heavy Load, Risking Separation
Barrett P 2015–2016
Certain gooseneck trailers built between July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015 have an upper coupler rated for a 25,000 lb gross trailer weight, but the trailer's assigned gross vehicle weight rating is above 25,000 lbs.
February 5, 2016
Side curtain airbags may deploy unexpectedly
Lexus LX 470 2003–2006Toyota Land Cruiser 2003–2006Lexus GX 470 2004–2006+3 more models
Some SUVs and trucks equipped with side curtain-shield airbags have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed.
Loose axle nuts can let driveshaft detach and cause crash
Peterbilt 365 2015–2016Peterbilt 367 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Peterbilt 365 and 367 trucks built between August 27, 2014, and June 5, 2015, may have hex nuts on the flange yoke of the drive axle that were not properly tightened.
Loose Bolts Can Let Lift Platform Fall
Genie TZ-34/20 2016
Certain 2016 trailer-mounted boom lifts may have turntable bolts that were not properly tightened during manufacturing, which applies to units built between January 5 and January 20, 2016.
Bus Main Power Cable Can Disconnect, Causing Power Loss
Nova Bus LFS Artic 2010–2015
The main power cable in the energy guiding system on certain Nova LFS Artic transit buses from 2010 to 2015, built between September 1, 2010, and April 30, 2015 and equipped with Allison transmissions, may have been routed incorrectly.
Loose brake pedal can cause loss of braking
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2015–2016+3 more models
On certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe Police Pursuit, and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks, the nut holding the brake pedal pivot can loosen.
Transmission Fluid Leak Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Kia Forte 2011
A transmission fluid cooler hose on certain 2011 Kia Forte vehicles built between August 27, 2010 and November 11, 2010 may have been improperly manufactured and can leak transmission fluid.
Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
BMW 328 2006–2013BMW 335 2006–2013BMW 325 2006–2012+10 more models
BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.
February 3, 2016
Incorrect trailer weight label may cause loss of control
Forest River Wildcat 2016
Certain trailers were built with a Federal certification placard that lists the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating, showing 3,500 lbs when the correct rating is 5,200 lbs.
Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View
Subaru Tribeca 2006–2011, 2013–2014Subaru B9 Tribeca 2012
Certain Subaru Tribeca vehicles may have a problem with the hood safety system and hood lock system.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash
Acura RDX 2007–2016Acura RL 2005–2012Honda Ridgeline 2007–2014+8 more models
The driver's frontal airbag in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the inflator over time.
Wiring Error Can Cause Shock or Electrical Arcing
Some 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles may have a general circuit receptacle that is incorrectly wired.