CarRecallWatchSeptember 16, 2015
LED Side Marker Lights Lack Reflectors, Reducing Visibility
Vermeer BC1800XL 2003–2016Vermeer SC802 2005–2016Vermeer BC600XL 2005–2014+5 more models
Certain Vermeer brush chippers and stump cutters have LED side marker lights whose lenses lack built-in reflectors.
Trailer hitch can detach while towing, risking loss of control
Coachmen Encounter 2011–2016Coachmen Mirada 2011–2016Coachmen Pursuit 2011–2016
Some motorhomes have trailer hitch attaching bolts and nuts that may not have been properly tightened at the factory.
September 15, 2015
Transmission Software Can Damage Drive Shaft, Causing Power Loss
Honda Civic 2014–2015Honda FIT 2015
Certain vehicles built between January and November 2014 (Civic) and March 2014 to May 2015 (Fit) have transmission software settings that can damage the transmission drive pulley shaft.
September 14, 2015
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader 2013–2015Mcneilus Autoreach 2013–2015Mcneilus Bridgemaster V Mixer 2013–2015+7 more models
Certain concrete mixers and refuse trucks built between August 2013 and May 2015 are equipped with Kidde plastic-valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
Corroded Front Springs Can Fracture and Puncture Tires
Nissan Versa 2007–2012
Road salt can corrode the front coil springs on certain Nissan Versa vehicles, and a corroded spring may fracture.
September 11, 2015
Steering may send unexpected inputs, risking loss of control
Jaguar F-Type 2016
The electric power steering system in this vehicle is still set to the supplier's factory operating mode.
Battery Gases Can Enter Motorhome, Raising Fire Risk
Triple E Unity 2015–2016
The battery compartment under the entrance step was not properly sealed, so explosive gases from the battery can enter the motorhome.
Owner's manual may misdescribe airbag warning light
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014
The owner's handbook may incorrectly describe how the Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp works.
September 10, 2015
Torn exhaust tube can cause fire in motorhomes
Entegra Cornerstone 2012–2014Entegra Anthem 2010
The flexible exhaust tube in certain Entegra Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis may tear.
Engine debris can cause sudden stalling and crash risk
Hyundai Sonata 2011–2012
Metallic debris may not have been fully removed from the engine crankshaft during manufacturing.
September 8, 2015
Brake lights may fail to turn on, raising crash risk
Hyundai Accent 2009–2011
The brake light switch in certain Accent vehicles built between March 2009 and February 2011 may malfunction.
September 4, 2015
Loose Front Ball Joints Can Cause Loss of Steering
Ferrara Igniter 2013–2014Ferrara Inferno 2013–2014
Certain 2013-2014 Ferrara Igniter and Inferno firetrucks, built between October 16, 2013, and December 10, 2014, may have loose front suspension ball joints, in either the lower or upper control arm.
Transfer Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Keystone BIG SKY 2008–2009Keystone Challenger 2008–2009Keystone Everest 2008–2009+3 more models
Certain travel trailers and fifth wheels from model years 2008-2009 are equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch, which is used on vehicles wired to be powered by a generator.
Steering Can Fail If Tie Rod Clamp Is Loose
New Flyer XN40 2013–2015New Flyer XD40 2014–2015New Flyer XDE40 2014–2015+4 more models
A front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod may not have been properly torqued during assembly.
Passenger airbag may not protect occupants in a crash
Honda Odyssey 2003
Some 2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles built in late August 2002 were fitted with the wrong passenger-side frontal airbag module.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out of Bus Doors
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2006–2015Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF 2006–2015Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX 2006–2015+1 more model
Certain Thomas Built transit buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2006–2015Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2006–2015Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF 2006–2015+3 more models
Certain Thomas Built school buses from model years 2006 to 2015 have wheelchair lifts with folding link arms whose pivot holes may be too large.
September 3, 2015
Front seat belt may unlatch unexpectedly in a crash
Eldorado Amerivan 2015
Certain 2015 Amerivan vehicles built on Toyota Sienna chassis, made between July 1, 2015 and August 20, 2015, have a defect in the front seat belt anchorage.
Trailer suspension may separate, raising crash risk
Fontaine Traverse HT 2015
Certain 2015 Fontaine Traverse HT trailers, built between March 4, 2015 and August 6, 2015, may have cracks that allow a suspension member to separate from the trailer.
Rear Defogger Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Cadillac ATS 2013–2016
The coil antenna module that powers the rear window defogger can overheat when it cycles repeatedly or runs continuously.
Ignition coil wires can overheat and stall the engine
Honda FIT 2015
Some 2015 Honda Fit vehicles built between December 2013 and August 2014 may have wires inside the plug top ignition coils that are damaged because they lack adequate protection against electrical noise.
September 2, 2015
Loose Front Ball Joints Can Cause Loss of Steering
Foretravel IH-45 2012–2016Foretravel Nimbus 2012–2016Foretravel Phenix 2012–2016
Certain 2012-2014 Foretravel motorhomes built between May 2011 and February 2014 have front suspensions with ball joints that may be loose.
Tires May Rub Wheel Wells, Risking Sudden Failure
Shasta Airflyte 2016
Certain 2016 Shasta Airflyte trailers built between September 2014 and August 2015 may have too little clearance between the tire and the wheel well, both at the top of the tread and along the inner sidewall.
Rear Window Can Loosen and Fall Out, Creating Road Hazard
Shasta Airflyte 2016
Certain trailers built between September 2014 and August 2015 have a rear exit window glass that was not adhered properly.
Engine May Fail to Restart at Stops, Raising Crash Risk
Volvo S60 2016Volvo S80 2016Volvo V60 2016+2 more models
Certain 2016 Volvo vehicles built between April 8, 2015 and August 19, 2015 may experience a blown starter motor fuse under some driving conditions when the automatic engine stop/start function is used.
September 1, 2015
Mirror Lenses Can Fall Off, Reducing Rear Visibility
Spartan Gladiator 2008–2010Spartan Metro Star 2008–2010
Certain 2008-2010 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles, built between December 12, 2008 and August 6, 2010, have rearview mirror lenses that may come loose and fall off because of vibration.
Rear Tag Axle Bearings May Overheat and Cause Fire
Spartan K2 2007–2008Spartan MM 2007–2008
Certain motorhome chassis built between March and June 2006 may have rear tag axle wheel bearings adjusted too tight.
Engine Fan Can Detach and Injure Nearby People
Spartan K2 2004–2008Spartan K3 2004–2008Spartan MM 2004–2008
Certain motorhomes built between March 2003 and March 2007 may have an engine cooling fan that separates from its fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Ignition wire can chafe and cause engine stall
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2009–2015Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 2011–2015
An ignition wire on certain Vulcan 1700 Voyager and Vaquero motorcycles may chafe against the fuel tank.
August 31, 2015
Corroded Battery Cable Stud Can Cause Fire Risk
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus 2013–2015
The positive battery feeder stud, which attaches to the positive cable in the battery box, may corrode prematurely.