CarRecallWatchJanuary 21, 2016
Loose ball joints can cause loss of steering control
Rosenbauer Commander 2014–2015
Certain 2014-2015 Rosenbauer Commander fire truck cabs and chassis, built between December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2015, have front suspension assemblies made by Reyco Granning.
Brake drag can cause a wheel-end fire
Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer 2014–2015
Certain trailers were built with air brake actuators that may have a diaphragm that is not seated properly inside the brake chamber.
Ignition Switch Can Cut Power to Air Bags and Brakes
Itasca Viva 2015–2016Winnebago Travato 2015–2016Winnebago Trend 2015–2016
The ignition switch on these motor homes may intermittently lose electrical contact.
Loose Axle Nuts Can Cause Driveshaft to Detach
Rosenbauer Commander 2015
Certain fire trucks may have hex nuts on the drive axle flange yoke that were not properly tightened at the factory.
January 20, 2016
Driver seat belt may detach in a crash, risking injury
MCI D4500 2010–2016MCI D4505 2011–2016MCI D4005 2011–2013, 2015–2016+3 more models
Certain motor coaches have Recaro driver seats whose J-Brackets may be missing welds.
Driver seat belt may detach in a crash
Setra S417 TC 2011–2012Setra S407 CC 2012
Some Setra buses built in 2010 and 2011 may have Recaro Ergo-M driver seats with J-Brackets that are missing welds.
Aerial Device May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Operator Injury
Altec AH100 2010–2015Altec AH75 2010–2015Altec AH85 2010–2015
Certain aerial devices have a hydraulic pressure control valve that may allow the device to move even when the operator has not commanded it to.
January 19, 2016
Stop arm decal can peel off, reducing visibility to drivers
Starcraft Bus Quest 2015–2016Starcraft Bus XL 2015–2016
The reflective decal on certain school bus stop arms may peel loose from the stop arm.
Driver seat belt may detach in a crash
Orion VII 2010–2012
Certain 2010-2012 Orion VII transit buses built between April 2010 and October 2012 have driver seats (Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats) whose J-Brackets may be missing welds.
Charging Fault Can Stall Engine and Raise Crash Risk
Suzuki DL1000 2008–2012Suzuki GSX1300R 2008–2012Suzuki Burgman 400 2008–2010+9 more models
A problem with the circuit board in the regulator/rectifier power module can prevent the motorcycle from sufficiently charging the battery.
Brake drag can cause wheel-end fires on some trailers
Western Trailer Chip B-Train 2015–2016
Some 2015-2016 Western Trailer Chip B-Train trailers built between December 29, 2014 and February 26, 2015 may have an improperly seated diaphragm in a Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke air brake actuator.
January 15, 2016
Trailer Suspension Pivot Bolts May Fail, Risking Axle Separation
JET CO Grain Trailer 2014
Certain trailer suspension systems have pivot bolts that may fail.
Wheelchair lift platform may fall out when doors open
Startrans Azure Hybrid 2008–2014Startrans Candidate 2008–2014Startrans President 2008–2014+6 more models
Certain buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.
Front tires can rub fuel fill guard and deflate
Some 2016 Coachmen Cross Country vehicles built between May 26, 2015 and December 2, 2015 have a front suspension problem.
January 14, 2016
Driver seatbelt may detach from seat in a crash
Eldorado Axess 2010–2015Eldorado Ezrm 2010–2015Eldorado XHF 2010–2015+1 more model
Certain Eldorado vehicles were built with Recaro Ergo-M bus driver seats whose J-Brackets may be missing welds.
January 13, 2016
Entry steps may become unstable and cause falls
Newmar Canyon Star 2008–2015Newmar BAY Star 2008–2014Newmar Dutch Star 2008–2014+4 more models
The bolt attaching the fan gear assembly to certain electric entry steps on these motorhomes may fracture.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Turtle TOP Odyssey 2006–2014Turtle TOP Odyssey XL 2007–2008, 2010–2012Turtle TOP Odyssey LT 2008–2009, 2011+2 more models
Certain vans fitted with Ricon wheelchair lifts have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.
Driver seat belt may separate from seat, risking injury in a crash
Champion CTS RE 2009–2015Champion Crusader 2009–2015Champion Stacked Rail 2009–2015
This recall covers certain Champion buses equipped with Recaro Ergo-M driver seats.
Driver seat belt may separate in a crash
Gillig LOW Floor 2010–2015
Some transit buses built between 2010 and 2015 with Recaro Ergo-M driver seats may have J-Brackets that are missing welds.
January 11, 2016
Entry steps may detach and become unstable, raising injury risk
Gulf Stream Caribbean 2008–2011Gulf Stream Independence 2008–2011Gulf Stream Yellowstone 2008–2011+11 more models
Certain Gulf Stream recreational vehicles and trailers built between August 2007 and September 2010 are equipped with Lippert Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps.
January 8, 2016
School Bus Stop Arm May Lose Reflective Decal
Trans Tech Bus ST Aero 2015Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport 2015Trans Tech Roadstar 2015
Certain 2015 school buses have stop arms whose reflective decal can peel loose.
Stop Arm Decal May Peel Off, Reducing Visibility to Drivers
Blue Bird ALL American 2016–2017Blue Bird Vision 2016–2017
The reflective decal on certain school bus stop arms may peel loose from the stop arm.
January 6, 2016
Gear shift lever may break, leaving vehicle immobilized
Bluecar Bluecar 2016
Certain 2016 hybrid-electric vehicles built between June 7, 2015 and September 11, 2015 have a gear shift lever that may break.
January 5, 2016
Loose axle nuts may let driveshaft disconnect
HME SFO 2015
On certain 2015 fire service chassis vehicles, the hex nuts on the drive axle's flange yoke may not have been tightened to specification.
Entry Steps May Fail to Stay in Place, Risking Falls
Foretravel Nimbus 2008
The electric entry and exit steps on certain motorhomes may have a bolt that can break.
January 4, 2016
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
AEV Ambulance Wheelchair Van 2006–2013
Certain wheelchair lifts on these wheelchair vans may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
December 31, 2015
Front Tires May Fail Under Load, Raising Crash Risk
Peterbilt 388 2015
Certain trucks were built with Michelin MN295/60 R22.5 front tires on 8.25-inch wheels and certified to a front axle rating higher than the 12,350-pound maximum allowed.
Water Heater May Overheat and Scald Users
Bloomer Horse Trailer 2014Platinum Horse Trailer 2015
Some on-demand water heaters in certain horse trailers may have a gas valve that can cause the water in the hot water tap to overheat.
December 30, 2015
School bus stop arm STOP decal can peel off, reducing visibility
Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2015–2016Micro Bird MB II School Bus 2015–2016
Certain 2015 and 2016 Micro Bird G5 and MB II school buses may have a STOP decal that can peel off the plastic blade of the stop arm.
Steering Gearbox May Fail, Risking Loss of Control
BMW X1 2016Mini Cooper Convertible 2016
The steering gearbox in these vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.