October 23, 2015
Road debris can damage propane and wiring, risking fire
Starcraft RV TT Autumn Ridge 2016
Certain trailers have liquid propane lines and electrical wires routed under the travel trailer, and these may not be adequately protected from road debris.
Truck May Roll Backward After Shifting Out of Reverse
International Prostar 2016International Transtar 2016
Certain 2016 International ProStar and TranStar trucks with Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions may not fully disengage reverse gear when the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral.
Seat Belt Cable Can Break, Leaving Rear Attendant Unrestrained
AEV Type II Ambulance 2008–2014
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to the rearward-facing attendant seat can become bent when someone sits down into the seat.
Side airbags may not protect front occupants in a crash
Rolls-Royce Ghost 2015
Some side-impact (thorax) airbags in the front seats may not meet federal side-impact performance requirements.
Wipers May Stop Working Without Warning, Reducing Visibility
Blue Bird Vision 2016–2017
The windshield wiper motor harness connector in an affected vehicle may have been installed incorrectly.
Side curtain airbags may be punctured in a crash
Honda FIT 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Honda Fit LX vehicles without a sunroof were built with rear grab handle brackets that were not manufactured properly.
Transfer Switch May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Four Winds Hurricane 2009–2011Four Winds Windsport 2009–2011Four Winds Mandalay 2009–2010+2 more models
The electrical transfer switch in certain motorhomes, which is used when running on generator power, can fail when it carries high electrical loads and operates in hot conditions.
Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway or Fire
Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2016Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2016Thor Motor Hurricane 2016
Certain 2016 motorhomes built between July 31 and September 9, 2015 may have a parking brake actuator that is out of calibration.
Rear Brake May Drag and Cause Crash or Fire
Honda GL1800 2001–2010, 2012–2015Honda GL1800A 2001–2005Honda GL1800B 2013–2015
The rear brake on certain Honda GL1800 motorcycles may continue to drag after the brake is released.
October 22, 2015
Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire
Toyota RAV4 2006–2011Toyota Yaris 2006–2010Toyota Highlander 2008–2011+10 more models
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing.
Loose Axle Nuts Can Cause Driveshaft Disconnection and Loss of Power
Mack Granite (Gu) 2014
Some drive axles installed in these trucks have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been tightened to the required specification.
October 21, 2015
Undersized Mirror Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Micro Bird T-Series School Bus 2015
Some 2015 school buses built on Ford Transit chassis have a heated mirror wire on the passenger entrance door side that is connected to the same harness as the heated, remote rear view mirror.
Missing towing label can lead to overloading and crashes
Certain 2016 Jayco Eagle Half Ton fifth wheel trailers, built between May 19, 2015 and October 8, 2015, do not have warning labels on the towing hitch.
Battery Cable Can Short and Cause Fire or Stall
Maserati Quattroporte GTS 2014
A battery positive cable on some vehicles may not have its insulating cap installed properly at the starter motor, and the cable may not be adequately secured in the engine bay.
Power steering fluid can overheat and lock steering
Spartan Gladiator 2009–2014
Certain 2009-2014 Spartan Gladiator vehicles, built between January 5, 2010 and January 19, 2015, may have power steering fluid that overheats.
Loose Battery Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Bentley Continental GT Cabrio 2012–2015Bentley Continental GT 2012–2014Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2012–2013+1 more model
A battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall on certain 2012-2015 Bentley Continental vehicles.
October 20, 2015
ABS Warning Light May Fail to Signal Brake Problem
Hyundai Sonata 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Sonata vehicles built between May 28, 2014 and August 21, 2015 have an antilock braking system (ABS) warning light that may not turn on when the ABS has a malfunction.
Steering Can Momentarily Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Freightliner M2 2014–2016
Certain 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 trucks converted with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015 may have a locating pin in the dual steering linkage that can break or fall out.
Mislabeled Circuit Breakers Can Cause Electric Shock
Starcraft RV TT AR-One 2015–2016Starcraft RV TT AR-One Maxx 2015–2016Starcraft RV TT Autumn Ridge 2015–2016+4 more models
Certain 2015-2016 Starcraft travel trailers, built between July 9 and October 2, 2015, have a circuit breaker box whose breakers may be mislabeled.
Passenger Airbag May Stay Off With an Adult Seated
Nissan Altima 2013–2015Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2015Infiniti QX60 2014–2015+3 more models
The occupant classification system in these vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrect control unit during a prior repair.
Truck May Roll Backward in Reverse, Raising Crash Risk
Volvo VN 2016
Certain trucks with Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions may keep reverse gear engaged after the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral.
October 19, 2015
Wrong tire load label can lead to overloading and tire failure
Utilimaster Walk-IN Van 2014–2015
Some 2014-2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans may have a tire placard listing the wrong cargo capacity.
Trailer Bed May Lift Too Far and Fall on Occupants
Starcraft RV TT Launch Ultra Lite 2015–2016Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite 2014
Certain travel trailers have a Happy Jack bed that can try to lift higher than intended.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Volvo VN 2016
Certain 2016 Volvo VN trucks built on August 13, 2015, with specific Cummins engines may have an engine control module (ECM) that can short circuit and blow a fuse.
Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly While Driving
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004Jeep Liberty 2003
Certain vehicles have an air bag electronic control module that can be affected by electrical noise beyond its tolerance.
Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Mazda MPV 1989–1998Mazda Protege 1990–1998Mazda 323 1990–1995+4 more models
Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and cause the switch to overheat.
Water Can Disable Braking Stability Control
Dodge Journey 2012–2015
Water can enter the wiring harness for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module and leak into the module.
Misrouted A/C Hose Can Touch Exhaust, Risking Fire
Jeep Cherokee 2015
A misrouted air conditioning suction/discharge hose may contact the exhaust manifold.
Shift Lever May Detach, Allowing Vehicle to Roll Away
Mazda Tribute 2008
The shift control lever can disengage from the transmission without warning because a shift lever bolt may not be properly tightened.
October 16, 2015
Camshaft Welds May Fail, Risking Engine Stall
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2015Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2015Mercedes-Benz SLK300 2016
Some vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts with welds that may fail.