CarRecallWatchMay 19, 2015
Slide-Out May Extend While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Tiffin Allegro 2015Tiffin Phaeton 2015
Moisture can get into the slide-out controller in certain 2015 Tiffin motorhomes built between April 22, 2014 and May 8, 2015.
May 18, 2015
Parking Brake May Engage Unexpectedly While Driving
Autocar Xpeditor 2011–2016
The parking brake control valve (synchronization valve) on certain trucks can cause the parking brake to engage if the driver tries to release it without first firmly pressing the service brake.
Tires May Fail at High Speeds, Raising Crash Risk
RAM 4500 2014–2015RAM 5500 2014–2015
Certain 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks with 6.4L Hemi engines were built between August 20, 2013 and January 27, 2015.
Fiat 500 EV May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly
Fiat 500 2013–2015
Certain Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles built between March 8, 2013, and March 7, 2015, may set a diagnostic trouble code in the Electric Vehicle Control Unit.
Engine Oil Leak Can Cause Bus Fire
New Flyer C40LF 2008–2013New Flyer C40LFR 2008–2013New Flyer C35LFR 2009–2012+5 more models
Excessive crankcase pressure in certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines can cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather.
May 15, 2015
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
Nissan Sentra 2002–2006Infiniti FX35 2003–2005Infiniti FX45 2003–2005+5 more models
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause it to rupture.
Engine oil may leak onto hot parts, raising fire risk
Orion VII 2007–2012
Excessive crankcase pressure can cause a 90-degree elbow on the engine's vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather.
May 13, 2015
Oil Leak Near Hot Parts Can Cause Engine Fire
Autocar Xpeditor 2008–2016
Excessive crankcase pressure can cause a vent tube elbow to detach from the crankcase breather.
Engine oil leak can cause fire risk
Autocar Xpert 2014–2016Autocar Xspotter 2014–2016
Excessive crankcase pressure can cause a hose fitting on the engine's vent tube to detach from the crankcase breather.
Loose air curtain bolt may weaken side crash protection
Dodge Challenger 2015
Some 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles built between March 28 and April 1, 2015 may have a loose or missing rear mounting bolt for the driver's side inflatable curtain air bag.
Loose Steering Nut Can Cause Loss of Control
Glaval Bus Concorde II 2014–2015Glaval Bus Entourage 2014–2015Glaval Bus Legacy 2014–2015+3 more models
Some transit buses built between April and October 2014 may have a tie rod jam nut left loose during wheel alignment.
Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
Toyota RAV4 2004–2005
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can be affected by moisture over time, which may cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
Lexus SC 2002–2007Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007+3 more models
The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash
Lexus SC 2002–2007Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007+3 more models
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
May 12, 2015
Engine oil leak can cause fire in motorcoaches
MCI D4000 2011–2012MCI D4500 2014–2015
A vent tube elbow on the engine can detach from the crankcase breather when crankcase pressure runs too high.
School Bus Seat Foam May Not Resist Fire
Blue Bird ALL American 2016Blue Bird Vision 2016
Certain 2016 school buses built between February and April 2015 may have seat bottoms whose foam core does not meet federal flammability requirements for interior materials.
Front Brake Calipers May Leak Fluid, Longer Stopping
Chevrolet Colorado 2015GMC Canyon 2015
The front brake calipers on these trucks may leak brake fluid.
Steering Shaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Control
Ford F-150 2015
Some trucks built in late March 2015 may have a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.
May 11, 2015
Loose Rear Wheels Could Separate and Cause a Crash
Kenworth T660 2016Kenworth T680 2016Kenworth T800 2016+2 more models
Some 2016 Kenworth heavy trucks built between February 1, 2015 and April 20, 2015 may have rear wheels that were not properly torqued during assembly.
Entry Steps Can Break Loose, Risking Falls
Forest River Dynamax 2013–2015Forest River Cardinal 2014Forest River Cedar Creek 2015+2 more models
A rivet holding the quad entry steps on these trailers may shear and fail.
Engine oil can leak onto hot parts and cause fire
Volvo VNM 2012–2016
Certain 2012-2016 Volvo VNM trucks built between March 2011 and April 2015 may have a problem with the vent tube assembly.
Oil leak near hot engine parts can cause fire
Mack LEU 2011–2016Mack MRU 2011–2016Mack LR6 2015–2016
A vent tube elbow on the engine's crankcase ventilation breather can detach when crankcase pressure runs too high.
May 8, 2015
Seat May Not Be Anchored, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Chevrolet Colorado 2015GMC Canyon 2015
Certain 2015 trucks built between January 2014 and April 2015 may have seat-frame attachment hooks for the driver or front passenger seat that were not properly secured to the vehicle body during assembly.
Rear Shock Nut May Loosen, Risking Loss of Motorcycle Control
Ducati 1199 Panigale 2014Ducati 1199 Superleggera 2014
Some motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber that may not be manufactured correctly.
Seat Belt Cable May Break, Weakening Crash Protection
Chevrolet Malibu 2011–2012
Certain front seat belts may have flexible steel cables at the outside of the driver and front passenger seats that can bend repeatedly when occupants sit down while entering the vehicle.
Alternator cable can chafe and cause a fire
Peterbilt 386 2011–2016Peterbilt 389 2011–2016Peterbilt 567 2011–2016+5 more models
The alternator charge cable on these trucks may rub against a metal freon discharge line.
Water Can Disable Wipers and Cause Electrical Fire
Kenworth 963 2011–2016Kenworth C500 2011–2016Kenworth C540 2011–2016+8 more models
Water can leak into the windshield wiper motor on certain heavy trucks built between November 2010 and April 2015.
May 7, 2015
Co-Pilot Seat May Loosen in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2016Thor Motor Hurricane 2016
Certain 2016 motorhomes built between March 10 and March 24, 2015 may have their co-pilot seats attached to a floor area that is not properly reinforced.
Entry Steps Can Break Loose, Risking a Fall
Jayco Eagle Premier 2013–2014Jayco Seismic 2013–2014Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle Premier 2015+1 more model
A rivet securing the quad entry steps on certain Jayco recreational trailers from model years 2013 to 2015 may shear and fail.
May 5, 2015
Oil Leak Can Drip on Hot Engine and Cause Fire
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2015Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2015
Certain 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 diesel vehicles built between February 28, 2014 and January 22, 2015 may leak oil from around the chain tensioner gasket area.