November 16, 2015
Turbo Oil Line May Leak and Cause an Engine Fire
International Transtar 2014–2015
A turbocharger oil supply line on certain engines may contact or rub against nearby parts, including the turbocharger inlet elbow, the clean air intake clamp, or the air fuel control tube.
Rear differential bolts can loosen, causing loss of drive power
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2013–2015
On certain manual-transmission Genesis Coupes, the rear differential may not have been properly aligned with the rear suspension crossmember during assembly.
Wheelchair lift platform may detach when doors open
Champion American 2006–2015Champion American Coach 2006–2015Champion American Crusader 2006–2015+9 more models
Certain transit buses built from 2006 to 2015 have wheelchair lifts with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too large.
Water Heater Can Overheat and Scald Users
Winnebago Adventurer 2015–2016Winnebago Journey 2015–2016Itasca Meridian 2015+1 more model
Certain motorhomes built between March 2014 and November 2015 are equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters (models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW) that have a water and gas valve that may cause the water to overheat at the hot water tap.
Brake lights may stay on or shifter may leave Park
Hyundai Sonata 2011–2012
A worn brake pedal stopper pad can keep the brake light switch plunger extended after the brake pedal is released.
Fire Hose Pressure May Surge Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
Pierce Arrow XT 2013–2015Pierce Impel 2013–2015Pierce Quantum 2013–2015+2 more models
Certain fire-fighting vehicles built between June 2013 and July 2014 have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input.
November 13, 2015
Water Heater May Overheat and Scald Occupants
Fleetwood Southwind 2016
Certain 2016 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes equipped with an Atwood Model 0D50 on-demand water heater may have a gas valve defect that causes the water heater to overheat the water at the hot water supply tap.
Engine Fan Can Detach and Injure Nearby People
Newmar Essex 2004–2007Newmar London Aire 2005–2007Newmar Mountain Aire 2007–2008
The engine cooling fan on certain Newmar motorhomes may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Trailer Axle Weld Can Fail, Risking Wheel Separation
Trails West Classic 2015–2016Trails West Classic II 2015–2016Trails West HOT Shot 2015–2016+5 more models
Certain 2015-2016 Trails West trailers built between February 18, 2015 and August 25, 2015, and equipped with 3500 lb-capacity torsion axles, have a weld securing the torsion arm assembly that may fail.
Loose Alternator Cable Can Arc and Cause Fire
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2016
A wiring harness on certain 2016 Minotour DRW school buses may have been routed incorrectly when the alternator was relocated during manufacturing.
November 12, 2015
Water Heater May Overheat Hot Water, Causing Scalding
Newmar Canyon Star 2014–2016
The water heater valve in certain motorhomes may not be properly set.
Wheelchair lift platform can fall out when doors open
Goshen Commander 2006–2015Goshen Connection 2006–2015Goshen G-Force 2006–2015+10 more models
Certain wheelchair lifts made by Ricon, installed in these buses, have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.
Wheelchair lift platform may fall out when doors open
Winnebago Vista 2010, 2012Winnebago Aspect 2008
The wheelchair lifts on these motorhomes have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform May Fall Out When Doors Open
Eldorado Advantage 2006–2015Eldorado Aero Elite 2006–2015Eldorado Aerolite 2006–2015+4 more models
Certain shuttle buses and their Ricon wheelchair lifts may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
November 10, 2015
Parking brake may fail to hold, risking rollaway
Coachmen Mirada 2016
The parking brake actuator on certain motorhomes may be out of calibration.
Air brakes may release slowly, causing drag, fire risk
Van Hool TD925 2015–2016Van Hool TDX25 2015–2016
Certain Van Hool motorcoaches from 2015 and 2016 may take too long to release their air brakes.
Passenger Door Latch May Fail in a Crash, Opening the Door
Maserati Granturismo 2016
Some vehicles were built with a passenger side door latch that was not heat treated, so the latch may not hold up as intended.
Motorhome entry steps may detach and cause falls
Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2011–2016Thor Motor Coach Citation 2011–2016Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2011–2016+30 more models
Certain motorhomes built with Lippert Coachstep electric entry and exit steps may have a bolt that attaches the steps' fan gear assembly.
Loose axle nuts can let driveshaft disconnect and cause crash
Spartan Defense DEPT. Chassis Cab 2014–2015Spartan Metro Star 2014–2015
Certain 2014-2015 Spartan MetroStar chassis cabs built for emergency response use and ILAV chassis cabs built for Department of Defense use may have hex nuts on the flange yoke of the drive axle that were not properly tightened.
November 9, 2015
Passenger Air Bag May Activate or Shut Off Incorrectly
Mini Cooper 2014–2015Mini Cooper S 2014–2015
Replacement front passenger seat cushions installed during service on certain 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles may have sensors that were calibrated incorrectly.
Tires May Fail at High Speed, Raising Crash Risk
Peterbilt 365 2009, 2011–2016Peterbilt 388 2009–2015Peterbilt 348 2011–2016+6 more models
Certain Peterbilt heavy trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires whose speed rating is lower than the top speed the vehicle is governed to.
Wrong tire size on label can cause poor handling and crash risk
Forest River Surveyor 2010–2016
Certain 2010-2016 Surveyor recreational trailers have a Federal Certification Placard that lists a tire and rim size different from what is actually installed on the trailer.
November 6, 2015
Pinched LP Lines and Wires Can Cause Fire
Outdoors RV Glacier Peak 2015–2016Outdoors RV Timber Ridge 2015–2016Outdoors RV Black Stone 2016+1 more model
Some trailers may have liquid propane hoses and electrical wires that are not adequately secured.
November 5, 2015
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Collins DE416WR 2006–2016Collins DH416WR 2006–2016Collins DH516WR 2006–2016
The wheelchair lift's folding link arms may have pivot holes that are too large, which allows the bearings to shift out of position.
Loose Front Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Nissan Altima 2015Nissan Maxima 2016
Some front brake calipers may have mounting bolts that were not properly tightened at the factory.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Dodgen Mobile TECH. Mobility RV 2006–2014
The wheelchair lift's folding link arms may have pivot holes that are too large, which lets the bearings shift out of position.
Passengers' arms can be pinched in bus doors
Nova Bus LFS 2013–2015Nova Bus LFS Artic 2013–2015Nova Bus Nova LFS 2010–2012
Certain Nova LFS transit buses from model years 2010 through 2015, including LFS Artic models for 2013 through 2015, have an optical sensor for the passenger counter system.
November 4, 2015
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Ford E-150 2006–2014Ford E-250 2006–2014Ford E-350 2006–2014
Some wheelchair lifts installed in these Ford E-Series vans may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair lift platform can fall out when doors open
Blue Bird ALL American 2007–2015Blue Bird Vision 2007–2015Blue Bird Micro Bird 2007–2011+1 more model
Certain Ricon wheelchair lifts installed in these school buses may have link arm pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Blue Bird ALL American 2007–2015Blue Bird Vision 2007–2015Blue Bird Micro Bird 2007–2011
Some wheelchair lifts installed on these transit buses have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.