September 29, 2015
Rear axle may fracture, risking loss of control
Ford Windstar 1998–2003
Some 1998-2003 Ford Windstar vehicles had their rear axles previously repaired to guard against cracking from corrosion.
Wiper Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Buick Enclave 2016Chevrolet Traverse 2016GMC Acadia 2016
The windshield wiper motor in certain vehicles built between August 18 and September 24, 2015 can overheat during use because of a manufacturing defect.
September 28, 2015
Fire Truck Transmission May Shift to Neutral While Driving
Spartan Metro Star 2014
Certain 2014 Spartan MetroStar emergency vehicles, built between January 5, 2015 and March 9, 2015 and equipped with a fire pump and a Hale Products K-Gearbox, may have a transmission that unexpectedly shifts into neutral while traveling to or from a fire.
Exhaust clamp can fail and leak hot gas, raising fire risk
Volvo Bus 9700 2009–2013
On certain 2009-2013 model year heavy-duty buses, built between August 28, 2008 and December 21, 2012, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail.
Fuel Tank May Detach, Raising Fire Risk
Ford Explorer 2016Ford Taurus 2015Lincoln MKS 2015
Some vehicles built on July 24, 2015 may have had their fuel tank attachment bolts insufficiently tightened during production.
September 25, 2015
Rear seat may not latch, risking belt protection in a crash
Land Rover Range Rover 2015Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015
The second-row seat back in certain vehicles may not latch properly, especially in the center section.
Door Lock May Jam, Trapping Occupants Inside Trailer
Merhow Horse Traielrs 2006–2013
Certain horse trailers from model years 2006 through 2013 are equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock.
Hybrid System May Limit Speed and Stall, Raising Crash Risk
Honda Accord Hybrid 2014–2015
Electrical interference can cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode.
September 24, 2015
Hood Can Open While Driving, Blocking View
Chrysler Town And Country 2016Dodge Grand Caravan 2016
Certain vehicles built between August 19 and August 27, 2015 may have hood striker bolts that loosen over time.
Exhaust Can Leak Into Cabin and Fire Risk
Glaval Bus Titan II 2011–2016
A screw installed during floor decking may have pierced the exhaust tube on certain Glaval Titan II low floor diesel transit buses built between October 2011 and September 2015.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Kenworth T370 2016Kenworth T660 2016Kenworth T680 2016+13 more models
The engine control module (ECM) in certain heavy trucks built in mid-2015 may short circuit.
Front Ball Joints May Loosen and Separate, Causing Steering Loss
E-One Cyclone II 2013–2014E-One Quest 2013–2014E-One Typhoon 2013–2014
Certain front independent suspension assemblies may have loose ball joints.
Driver's Window Switch Can Short and Cause Fire
Buick Rainier 2006–2007Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007GMC Envoy 2006–2007+2 more models
Fluid can enter the driver's door master power window switch module and cause corrosion.
September 23, 2015
Wheel studs can break, risking a wheel detaching
Qualitec Gooseneck 2016Qualitec Yukon 2016Stealth CAR Hauler Express 2016+12 more models
Certain 2016 trailers built between March 9 and March 23, 2015 may have wheel studs that break where the wheels attach to the axle hubs.
Trailer wiring may overheat, risking fire and brake or light failure
Forest River Vengeance 2009–2016
Certain recreational trailers have a wiring harness that may have an insufficient ground wire.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Fiat 500L 2015
Some 2015 models built between April 23 and May 10, 2015 may have a passenger-side front airbag that was not folded properly during assembly.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Blue Bird Vision 2016
Certain 2016 school buses built in August 2015 may have an Engine Control Module that can short circuit.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
RAM 2500 2016RAM 3500 2016RAM 4500 2016+1 more model
Certain 2016 Ram 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 trucks built between July 31 and August 13, 2015, with a 6.7L Cummins diesel engine may have an Engine Control Module (ECM) that can short circuit.
Cracked handlebar clamp can cause loss of steering
Certain 2015 motorcycles were built with an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp, the part that holds the handlebars and front fork together.
Air Bags May Deploy Late or Not at All in a Crash
Mitsubishi I-Miev 2012Mitsubishi Mirage 2014
Due to increased resistance in the air bag system's impact sensor, the frontal air bag may deploy late, and the side and curtain air bags may not deploy at all in a crash, particularly when the SRS warning light is illuminated.
September 22, 2015
RV Kitchen Range Can Backdraft, Risking Fire or CO
Crossroads Sunset Trail 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Crossroads Sunset Trail trailers, built between November 14, 2014 and September 1, 2015, were produced with kitchen ranges installed without a panel to isolate the range from air movement.
Front Brake Hose Can Rub Tire, Causing Brake Failure
Kymco Super 8-150 X 2015Kymco Super 8-50 X 2015
Certain 2015 Kymco Super 8-50 X and Super 8-150 X road scooters, built between February 6, 2015 and September 15, 2015, may have the front hydraulic brake hose routed improperly.
Flexible exhaust tube may tear, risking fire
Newmar King Aire 2012–2013Newmar Dutch Aire DP 2010Newmar Dutch Star 2010
Certain motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis have a flexible exhaust tube that can tear.
Rear Brakes May Contact Suspension, Reducing Stopping Power
Freightliner 108SD 2014–2016Freightliner 114SD 2014–2016Freightliner Business Class M2 2014–2016
Certain Freightliner trucks built between April 2013 and September 2015 may have rear disc brake calipers that were installed in the wrong orientation.
Power Steering Pump May Seize, Causing Loss of Steering Assist
Suzuki SX4 2012–2013
The power steering pump may seize because there is not enough clearance between the pump body and the power steering fluid control valve.
September 21, 2015
Incorrect certification label on 2011 Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011
Certain 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles built on December 3, 2010 have certification labels that were installed with incorrect information.
Fire Risk From Incorrectly Assembled HVAC Fuse Block
MCI D4000 2015MCI D4005 2015MCI D4500 2015+1 more model
The fuse block assembly that feeds the heating, ventilation and air conditioning motors, located in the battery compartment, may have been assembled incorrectly.
Pinched Wiring Can Cause Fire in Motorhome Slideout
Winnebago Sightseer 2015–2016Itasca Sunova 2016Itasco Sunova 2015
The wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted, because there is insufficient clearance.
September 18, 2015
Wipers May Stop Working, Reducing Driver Visibility
Toyota RAV4 2009–2012Toyota RAV4 EV 2012–2014
Water can drip onto the joint connecting the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
Screw in window valance may carry electrical shock risk
Triple E Libero 2016Triple E Serenity 2016
On certain RVs, the screw securing the rear driver-side window valance may become electrically charged.