CarRecallWatchAugust 4, 2015
Inaccurate Weight Label Could Lead to Overloading and Crash
Cedar Creek Silver Back 2015–2016
Certain 2015 and 2016 Cedar Creek Silver Back recreational vehicles, built between October 23, 2014 and July 2, 2015, have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) lower than the rating shown on the vehicle's certification label.
Fuel tank relief valve may fail, risking tank explosion
Nabi 40LFW 2014–2015Nabi 42BRT 2014
Certain transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) may have pressure relief devices that do not work as designed.
Fuel Leak Near Tank Could Raise Crash Fire Risk
Nissan Altima 2013–2015Nissan Maxima 2016
A fuel sender o-ring may not have been seated properly during assembly.
July 30, 2015
Backup camera may show mirror-reversed image, raising crash risk
Starcraft Bus Allstar XL 2014–2016Forest River Rockport 2014–2015Starcraft Bus ALL Star 2014–2015+10 more models
The backup camera system may display its image in reverse, so an object or person on the vehicle's left can appear on the right side of the screen, and the reverse is also possible.
Parking Brakes May Drag and Overheat, Raising Fire Risk
Temsa TS45 2013–2016
Low air pressure from the inversion relay valve can leave the rear axle parking brake system with too little pressure.
Wrong weight rating label could lead to overloading and crash
Forest River Sandpiper 2014–2016Forest River Sierra 2014–2016
The certification label on these recreational vehicles may list an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
Battery equalizer can conduct electricity when hot, raising fire risk
Liftmoore 6036WX Truck Crane 2001–2006
The battery equalizer, a replacement part installed on certain 2001 through 2006 Liftmoore 6036WX truck cranes, uses an insulating potting compound that was found to be capable of conducting electricity after exposure to heat.
Tire label may give wrong inflation info, risking blowout
Heartland BIG Country 2010–2016Heartland BIG Horn 2010–2016Heartland Cyclone 2010–2016+20 more models
The tire certification labels on certain 2010 Heartland trailers may list inaccurate tire size and/or inflation information.
July 29, 2015
Fuel pump seal can cause fuel loss and sudden power surge
Harley-Davidson XG500 2015Harley-Davidson XG750 2015
Certain 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles built between early 2014 and July 2015 have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet.
Fuel Level Sensor May Fail, Risking Engine Stalls
Honda Redundant CB500 2013–2015Honda CBR500 2014–2015Honda Redundant CBR500 2013
The fuel level sensor float arm can deform from exposure to weather and road conditions and separate from the sensor body.
Missing Rear Seats and Child Tether Anchor May Raise Crash Injury Risk
Lincoln MKT 2015
Some vehicles built between February and June 2015 with the livery package were delivered without their second-row seating, which was intended to seat five passengers.
July 28, 2015
Electrical connector can cut power and stall engine
Chrysler 200 2015
Certain 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles built between January 7, 2014 and September 23, 2014 may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that can cause intermittent power loss to some electrical components.
Air Suspension May Lose Power, Risking Loss of Control
Spartan K2 2015–2016Spartan K3 2015–2016
Certain Spartan K2 and K3 vehicles built from November 19, 2013 to May 7, 2015 may lose power to the air suspension system.
Missing Tire Placard May Lead to Incorrect Tire Pressure
Honda HR-V 2016
Some 2016 HR-V vehicles built between January 12, 2015 and May 20, 2015 may be missing the tire placard that shows the "Tire and Loading Information." Without this label, the driver or owner may not know the correct pressure to inflate the tires.
Boom Can Become Unstable If Outriggers Not Deployed
Altec Aerial Device 2006–2015
Certain aerial devices may fail to detect whether the outriggers are properly deployed.
Fuel Compartment Plastic Can Burn, Raising Fire Risk
Newmar Canyon Star 2009–2016Newmar ALL Star 2007–2009
The exterior fuel dispensing compartment on certain toy haulers is wrapped in unprotected flammable plastic.
July 27, 2015
Aerial Device Frame May Crack and Fail
Spartan Gladiator 2007–2015
Certain emergency vehicles were built with aerial devices whose torque frames are prone to cracking.
Side Airbags May Deploy Unexpectedly
Dodge Charger 2011–2014
Some 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles built between May 2010 and June 2014 have side impact sensors that may be overly sensitive.
Front Suspension Weld May Fail, Risking Crash
Certain 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks built between January 30, 2015 and February 6, 2015 may have a weld on the front upper control arm that was not fully penetrated during manufacturing.
Rear control arm may crack, risking loss of control
Dodge Durango 2015Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015
Some 2015 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles built between June 12 and June 20, 2015, may have rear lower control arms that were incorrectly heat treated.
July 24, 2015
Loose Cable Can Cause Arcing and Fire Risk
Glaval Bus Titan II 2007–2015
A cable routed across the top of the fan shroud may not be properly positioned on the terminal strip.
Sunroof May Close Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
Cadillac ATS 2013–2016
Certain vehicles may have a sunroof panel that closes automatically when its switches are pressed while the panel is open.
Parking Brake May Not Fully Engage, Risking Rollaway
Ford Explorer 2015–2016Ford Flex 2015Ford Taurus 2015+2 more models
Certain 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles built during specific production windows in May 2015 may have a parking brake that does not fully engage when applied.
Passenger air bag may deploy with child seat installed
Chevrolet Impala 2014–2015
Certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles built between April 2013 and June 2015 have front vented-heated passenger seats.
July 23, 2015
Radio software flaw could let hackers control vehicle systems
Dodge Viper 2013–2015RAM 1500 2013–2015RAM 2500 2013–2015+10 more models
The radio in these vehicles contains software vulnerabilities that can allow outside parties to access certain networked vehicle control systems.
July 22, 2015
Trailer Tires May Fail Under Load, Raising Crash Risk
Trailstar Tahoe 2016
Certain 2016 boat trailers, built between March 23, 2015 and June 24, 2015, were equipped with wheels fitted with load range "C" tires instead of the load range "D" tires specified for these trailers.
Chafing Alternator Cable Can Cause Electrical Short and Fire
Peterbilt 365 2012–2016Peterbilt 367 2012–2016Peterbilt 384 2012–2016+6 more models
Certain Peterbilt trucks with extended-body Leece Neville alternators have alternator charge cables that may rub against a metal freon discharge line.
Brake Air Lines May Be Reversed, Risking Loss of Braking
Kenworth T440 2016Kenworth T470 2016Kenworth T660 2016+4 more models
Some 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks built between February 16 and March 9, 2015 may have the primary and secondary service brake air lines connected in reverse at the SR-7 spring brake valve.
Hazard lights may stop flashing after braking
Kenworth T440 2011–2016Kenworth T470 2011–2016Kenworth T660 2011–2016+2 more models
On certain Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680 and T880 trucks, the daytime running lights do not switch off when the hazard warning lights are on.
Driver airbag may deploy unexpectedly, raising injury risk
RAM 1500 2013–2014RAM 2500 2013–2014RAM 3500 2013–2014+7 more models
On certain 2012-2014 Ram pickup trucks built between January 2011 and October 2014 with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option, the steering wheel wiring harness can rub against the driver airbag module retainer spring.