October 9, 2015
Ignition may stick or snap to Accessory, risking loss of power
Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015GMC Sierra 2014–2015Chevrolet Suburban 2015+1 more model
The ignition lock actuator in certain trucks and SUVs may bind, making the key hard to turn or causing the ignition to stick in the "Start" position.
Trailer May Detach From Truck, Risking a Crash
Peterbilt 579 2012–2013Peterbilt 587 2012–2013Kenworth T700 2011
The fifth wheel connector on these trucks, a Fontaine Ultra LT, can suffer cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism.
October 8, 2015
Engine control module may short circuit and stall engine
International Durastar 2016International Lonestar 2016International Paystar 2016+1 more model
The engine control module (ECM) in certain 2016 heavy-duty trucks built in August 2015 may short circuit.
Loose Front Ball Joints Can Cause Loss of Steering
KME Predator 2013–2015
Some KME Predator emergency vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies with ball joints that may be loose.
Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering
Spartan K2 1997–2005Spartan MM 1997–2005
Certain motorhome chassis have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack.
Auxiliary power unit may detach from truck, creating crash risk
Volvo VNL 2012–2014
Certain Volvo VNL trucks built between December 2011 and September 2013 may have an electric auxiliary power unit (APU) with a metal housing whose mounting points can crack and tear.
Loose Front Ball Joints Can Cause Loss of Steering
Tiffin Breeze 2014–2016
Certain motorhomes from these model years may have front suspension ball joints that were not installed correctly and could be loose.
October 7, 2015
Passenger airbag may fail to deploy or deploy wrongly in a crash
Volkswagen E-Golf 2015Volkswagen Golf 2015Volkswagen Jetta 2015
A sensor system that detects whether a front passenger seat is occupied may have been built incorrectly.
Passenger airbag may not deploy properly in low-speed crash
Mini Cooper 2014–2016Mini Cooper S 2014–2016BMW I3 2014–2015+1 more model
The passenger-side frontal airbag in these vehicles may not deploy properly in a low-speed crash.
Corroded Front Springs Can Fracture and Puncture Tires
Hyundai Elantra 2011Hyundai Sonata 2011
Road salt can corrode the front coil springs on certain 2011 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata vehicles.
Headlights may not light the road well enough, raising crash risk
Volvo VAH 2015–2016Volvo VHD 2015–2016
Some trucks built between April 2014 and August 2015 may have headlights that do not meet the minimum light intensity required by federal lighting standards.
October 6, 2015
LP Propane Hose May Harden and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Itasca Elipse 2013–2016Itasca Meridian 2013–2016Itasca Navion 2013–2016+9 more models
The high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose in certain motorhomes may harden over time, which can cause a propane leak at the crimp fitting.
Vehicle Can Shift Out of Park Without Brake Pressed
Kia Sorento 2011–2013
On certain 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles built between October 2009 and January 2013, the brake-shift interlock mechanism can chip or crack if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever.
October 5, 2015
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2016
Certain 2016 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, built between August 6 and August 20, 2015, with Cummins ISB6.7 engines may have an engine control module (ECM) that can short circuit and blow a fuse.
Wrong tire pressure label may lead to tire blowout
Retro Travel Trailer 2016
Certain 2016 travel trailers built between May and July 2015 and equipped with Coker whitewall tires have Tire and Loading labels that list incorrect tire pressure information.
October 2, 2015
Trailer Axle Weld Can Fail, Risking Wheel Separation
C&B Quality Trailer Works Horse Trailer 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 C&B Quality Trailer Works horse trailers, built between February 25, 2015 and September 15, 2015 and equipped with 3500 lb-capacity torsion axles, may have a weld securing the torsion arm assembly that can fail.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Freightliner 108SD 2016Freightliner 114SD 2016Freightliner 122SD 2016+6 more models
Certain 2016 heavy-duty trucks and buses with specific Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines may have an engine control module (ECM) that can short circuit and blow a fuse.
Fuel Leak and Engine Stall Risk: Fire and Crash Hazard
Mazda MAZDA3 2015–2016
Certain vehicles built between May 21, 2015 and August 25, 2015 have a fuel tank shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter the fuel tank emissions system.
Trailer Axle Weld Can Fail, Wheel Could Separate
Snake River Horse Trailer 2015–2016
Certain horse trailers built between February 25, 2015 and September 15, 2015, equipped with 3500 lb torsion axles, may have a weld securing the torsion arm assembly that can fail.
October 1, 2015
Torn Front Ball Joint Boots Can Cause Wheel Separation
Pierce Arrow XT 2006–2007Pierce Dash 2006–2007Pierce Enforcer 2006–2007+3 more models
Torn protective boots on the front lower and upper ball joints can let dirt and contamination into the joints, which may cause premature ball joint failure.
Trailer May Detach From Truck, Raising Crash Risk
Freightliner Business Class M2 2011–2014Freightliner Cascadia 2011–2014Freightliner Columbia Glider 2011–2014+1 more model
Certain heavy trucks with Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel connectors may have a locking mechanism that fails to operate or properly engage.
Truck May Roll Backward After Shifting Out of Reverse
Freightliner 108SD 2015–2016Freightliner 114SD 2015–2016Freightliner Business Class M2 2015–2016+2 more models
Certain 2015-2016 Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions built between January 4 and April 24, 2015 may have a problem where the reverse gear stays engaged after the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral.
Fuel Tank May Crack in Crash, Raising Fire Risk
Ford Fusion 2016Lincoln MKZ 2016
Certain vehicles produced in September 2015 may have a fuel tank with insufficient wall thickness.
September 30, 2015
Trailer A-Frame Weld Can Fail, Risking Loss of Handling
Keystone Residence 2016Keystone Retreat 2016
Certain 2016 Keystone Residence and Retreat recreational trailers may have been built with an insufficient weld on the rear mounting plate that holds the detachable A-frame.
Truck Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Crash
Certain stripped chassis trucks built between June 1 and August 11, 2015 may have an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improperly adjusted shift cable.
Exhaust pipe too close to floor can cause fire
Tiffin Phaeton 2010–2012
Certain 2010-2012 Tiffin Phaeton motorhomes built on Powerglide chassis, with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH made between July 1, 2010 and August 1, 2011, have an exhaust pipe mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
Steering Arm Bolts May Loosen, Risking Loss of Steering
Freightliner 108SD 2016Freightliner 114SD 2016Freightliner 122SD 2016+4 more models
Certain 2016 Freightliner heavy-duty trucks built between June 29, 2015 and September 7, 2015 may have steering arm bolts that were not properly tightened at the factory.
Adaptive cruise control may brake unexpectedly
Ford F-150 2015
Some vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control can falsely detect an obstacle in the road ahead and apply the brakes on their own.
September 29, 2015
Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away
Ford Escape 2001–2008Mercury Mariner 2001–2008
On certain 2001-2004 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with a remanufactured CD4E transmission installed, the bolt securing the manual shift lever may not be properly tightened.
Trailer May Detach from Truck Due to Faulty Fifth Wheel Lock
International Prostar 2011–2014International Lonestar 2012–2014International Transtar 2011–2013
Certain International ProStar, LoneStar, and TranStar trucks built between 2010 and 2013 have Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel connectors.