CarRecallWatchOctober 16, 2015
Spare Tire Can Fail From Exhaust Heat, Risking Crash
RAM 1500 2016
Certain trucks may be missing a heat shield that protects the spare tire from the exhaust system.
Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes
Itasca Suncruiser 2015–2016Itasca Sunova 2015–2016Itasca Sunstar 2015–2016+5 more models
Some motorhomes built on Ford chassis can be shifted out of PARK without the brakes being applied.
Front Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Buick Lacrosse 2015Cadillac XTS 2015Chevrolet Camaro 2015+3 more models
Certain vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture when the bag deploys.
Ramp Can Rub Brake Line, Causing Brake Fluid Loss
A ramp on the undercarriage of certain 2012 Walk-In Vans, built between September 26, 2011 and June 25, 2012, may rub against a hydraulic brake line.
Warning lights may not appear when a safety system fails
Honda Pilot 2016
Some 2016 Honda Pilots have an instrument panel that may fail to light the warning lamp when the tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking, or electronic stability control system malfunctions.
Water Heater Warning Light May Fail, Risking Gas Buildup and Fire
Starcraft RV TT Launch Ultra Lite 2016Starcraft RV TT Travel Star 2016
On certain 2016 Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers built from August 7 to October 6, 2015, the water heater may be wired incorrectly.
October 15, 2015
Loose Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Airstream Interstate Grand Tour EXT 2015–2016Airstream Interstate Lounge EXT 2015–2016
Some 2015-2016 Airstream Interstate Grand Tour and Lounge Extended vehicles built between mid-2014 and September 2015 may have electrical wiring connections that were not properly tightened, and an interior wiring harness grounding wire that was installed in the wrong location.
Wiring may lack breaker protection, risking melted wires and fire
The power supply wire for the room slide mechanism may have been installed incorrectly, so it does not pass through a circuit breaker.
Loss of steering assist can make steering harder at low speed
Mini Cooper 2002–2005Mini Cooper S 2002–2005
Certain 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles, including 2005 Convertible models, may temporarily or permanently lose electro-hydraulic steering assistance.
Rear Axle Shafts May Break, Risking Wheel Separation
RAM 1500 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks built between June 17, 2015 and September 28, 2015 may have rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated during manufacturing.
October 14, 2015
Engine May Stall When Coasting to a Stop, Risking a Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC 2015–2016Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2014
A software error in the engine control unit can cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.
Second-row seat bracket may break in a crash
Avion Azure 2015–2016
Some Avion Azure motorhomes may have an improperly placed weld on the underfloor bracket that holds the second-row seats.
Tag axle wheel bearings can overheat and cause fire
Newmar Dutch Star 2007–2008Newmar Essex 2007–2008Newmar Mountain Aire 2007–2008
Certain 2007-2008 motorhomes may have rear tag axle wheel bearings adjusted too tight.
Electric drive can shut down, causing sudden loss of power
Mercedes-Benz B 250e 2014–2015Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric 2014–2015
The electric drive system in certain 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles may have a communication error.
Driver's knee airbag may not perform properly in a crash
Toyota Tacoma 2016
Some 2016 trucks built between August 20 and September 10, 2015 were assembled with the wrong bolts holding the driver's knee airbag module in place.
Front seat belts may be swapped, weakening crash protection
Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2015Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 2015Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC 2015
Left-side and right-side front seat belts may have been installed on the wrong sides in certain vehicles.
October 13, 2015
Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway or Fire
Newmar BAY Star 2016Newmar BAY Star Sport 2016Newmar Canyon Star 2016
Certain 2016 Newmar motorhomes built between July 8 and September 14, 2015 may have a parking brake actuator that is out of calibration.
Trailer May Detach From Truck Due to Fifth Wheel Lock Failure
Volvo VAH 2011–2013Volvo VNL 2011–2013Volvo VNM 2011–2013
Certain 2011-2013 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks built between June 2010 and December 2012 have Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel connectors.
Trailer May Detach From Truck Due to Fifth Wheel Lock Failure
Mack Pinnacle (Chu) 2011–2014Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2011–2014
Certain 2011-2014 Mack Pinnacle trucks (CHU and CXU models, built between September 10, 2010 and June 17, 2013) are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel connectors.
Incorrect tire and rim placard can cause towing instability
Forest River Salem 2016Forest River Wildwood 2015
The tire and wheel information label on these trailers lists the wrong wheel rim and tire size.
Front airbag may not deploy in a crash
E-One Cyclone II 2014–2015E-One Quest 2014–2015E-One Typhoon 2014–2015
Some emergency response vehicles may have left the factory with a wiring harness for the front airbag system disconnected.
Engine May Fail to Restart After Electric Driving, Causing Stalls
Mercedes-Benz S550E 2015
On certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid vehicles built between May 13, 2013 and April 22, 2015, the fuel pump may not deliver enough fuel to restart the gasoline engine after the car has been driven in electric mode.
Brakes May Stick and Drag, Risking Loss of Control
Autocar Xpeditor 2014–2016
On certain Xpeditor trucks built between January 2014 and August 2015, the right-side brake plunger in dual-drive, right-hand stand configurations may stick, causing the brakes to drag.
Loose Axle Nut Clips Can Cause Wheel Loss and Crash Risk
Great Dane Converter Dolly 2016Great Dane DRY Freight Semi-Trailer 2016
Some trailers and converter dollies built between June 19, 2015 and September 22, 2015 may have had axle nut retaining clips that were not properly seated or were left out during production.
Trailer Placard Lists Wrong Tire and Axle Specs, Risking Overload
Forest River Cherokee 2013–2014
Certain 2013-2014 Cherokee recreational trailers (model T19V, built February 18, 2013 to August 14, 2013) have a Federal placard with incorrect vehicle information.
Worn Front Ball Joints Can Cause Loss of Steering
Volvo VN 2009–2015
Certain 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks built between April 2008 and December 2014 may have front suspension ball joints whose seals are compromised.
October 9, 2015
Air Bag May Deploy Too Forcefully, Raising Injury Risk
Chevrolet Caprice 2014Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014
Certain 2014 Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles received replacement seat base assemblies during repair service, but the seat position target bracket may not have been transferred from the old seat to the new one.
Side stand may break, causing motorcycle to fall
Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015–2016Ducati Multistrada 1200S 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 motorcycles have a side stand support tube that is the wrong length.
Frame defect can cause tire rubbing and possible tire failure
Starcraft RV TT Autumn Ridge 2016
Certain travel trailers built between March 27, 2015 and September 22, 2015 may have an incorrectly built frame.
Truck May Roll Backward After Shifting Out of Reverse
Kenworth T680 2016Kenworth T800 2016Kenworth T880 2016+4 more models
Certain 2016 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions may keep the reverse gear engaged after the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral.