CarRecallWatchApril 6, 2015
Mounting brackets may fail, letting a crossmember detach
Autocar ACX 2013–2015
On certain garbage trucks built between March 2013 and September 2014, the aluminum mounting brackets for the first crossmember behind the engine may fail.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Mini Cooper Convertible 2005–2008Mini Cooper S Convertible 2005–2008Mini Cooper 2005–2006+1 more model
The seat occupant detection mat under the front passenger seat may not work properly because of manufacturing, installation, and exposure problems.
April 3, 2015
Rear axle may starve wheel bearings of lubricant, risking fire or crash
Kenworth T680 2015–2016Kenworth T880 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks built between November 17, 2014 and January 5, 2015 have Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may not circulate enough lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine without warning
Nissan Rogue 2014
Certain 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles built between January 2 and June 4, 2014, may have a fuel pump with improperly nickel-plated internal components.
Entry Steps Can Break, Risking a Fall
Heartland BIG Horn 2015Heartland Cyclone 2015Heartland ELK Ridge 2015+4 more models
Certain 2015 Heartland fifth wheel and travel trailers have a rivet on the quad entry steps that may shear and fail.
Slide-Out Room Can Extend While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Heartland Landmark 365 2015–2016Heartland BIG Country 2016Heartland BIG Horn 2016+9 more models
Certain Heartland recreational trailers and fifth wheels from model years 2015 and 2016 may have bolts that attach the expanding room to its sliding mechanism chain.
Sunroof May Keep Closing After Engine Is Off
Audi Q3 2015
If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may keep closing instead of stopping.
April 1, 2015
Air Brakes May Lack Enough Air to Stop, Raising Crash Risk
Oshkosh S-Series 2014–2015
Some concrete mixer trucks may have air tanks that are too small for their brake chambers.
Ignition Can Shift Off Mid-Drive, Disabling Airbags
Volkswagen Routan 2009–2010
The ignition switch can move out of the run position from road conditions or a jarring event, shutting off the engine.
Loose Engine Timing Chain Bolt Can Leak Oil and Seize Engine
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 2012–2015Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 2014–2015
A lower engine timing chain bolt on certain Fuso trucks may not have been tightened enough during assembly.
March 31, 2015
Rear reflectors may not reflect enough light, raising crash risk
BMW 528 XI 2013–2014BMW 528i 2013–2014BMW 535i 2013–2014+6 more models
The rear reflex reflectors on these 2013 BMW 5 Series and M5 vehicles may not reflect enough light.
Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning
BMW 428i 2014–2015BMW 428xi 2014–2015BMW 435i 2014–2015+10 more models
Improper nickel plating on components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.
Doors May Be Hard to Open After a Front Crash
Airstream Interstate 2015
Some 2015 Airstream Interstate motorhomes built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis may have a part called an abutting wedge installed incorrectly.
Doors May Be Hard to Open After a Front Crash
Thor Motor Coach Citation 2015Thor Motor Coach Siesta 2015
Some 2015 motorhomes built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis may have an abutting wedge installed incorrectly.
Steering Bolts May Break, Raising Crash Risk
Smart Fortwo Convertible 2014–2015Smart Fortwo Coupe 2014–2015Smart Fortwo Convertible Electr 2014+1 more model
Certain model year 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo coupes and convertibles, including 2014 electric versions, may have steering gear mounting bolts that can break during vehicle operation.
March 30, 2015
Driver Seat Belt May Not Lock, Risking Injury in a Crash
MCI E4500 2007–2010MCI J4500 2007–2010
Certain 2007-2010 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches, built between November 21, 2006, and August 27, 2009, may have Recaro Ergo M driver seats that were manufactured in a way that lets the seat's tether bar press into the retractor panel door.
Loose tie rod nuts can cause loss of steering control
MCI D4000 Istv 2014–2015MCI D4005 2014–2015MCI D4500 2014–2015+2 more models
Certain motor coaches built between August 26 and December 3, 2014 have front and steerable tag axles whose tie rod nuts may not be properly torqued.
Brake Drag Can Cause Loss of Control on Highways
Freightliner 108SD 2015Freightliner 114SD 2015Freightliner 122SD 2015+5 more models
Certain 2015 heavy trucks built between October 2014 and February 2015 may have brake chambers with an improperly seated diaphragm.
Slide-Out Room Can Extend While Trailer Is Moving
Crossroads Cameo 2016Crossroads Cruiser 2016Crossroads Cruiser Aire 2016+2 more models
Certain 2016 Crossroads recreational trailers built between March 4 and March 20, 2015 may have screws that attach the expanding room to its sliding mechanism cable that can fail.
Door May Be Hard to Open After Severe Front Crash
Coachmen Prism 2015
A component called the abutting wedge, attached to the door jamb to help the doors open after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly on certain vehicles built between July and October 2014.
March 27, 2015
Door May Open Unexpectedly While Driving
Dodge Viper 2013–2014
Moisture can get into the door switch on certain 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles built between October 1, 2012, and February 6, 2014.
Propulsion may shut down, causing a stall and crash risk
Fiat 500e 2013–2015
Certain 2013-2015 Fiat 500E electric vehicles built between March 27, 2012 and November 1, 2014 may have incompatible software between the Electric Vehicle Control Unit and the Battery Pack Control Module.
Heater Panel Inverter Can Fail and Cause Smoke or Fire
Blue Bird Vision 2015–2016
The voltage inverter that powers the lighting for the driver's heater control panel may fail in certain 2015-2016 Blue Bird Vision non-school transit buses built between June 19, 2014 and December 11, 2014.
Bus Heater Control Inverter Can Fail, Producing Smoke and Fire Risk
Blue Bird Vision 2015–2016
A voltage inverter that powers the lighting for the driver's heater control panel may fail in certain school buses built between June 19, 2014 and December 11, 2014.
Fire extinguisher may not fully discharge in a fire
Western Star 4700 2014–2015Western Star 4900 2014–2015Western Star 5700 2014–2015+1 more model
Some 2014-2015 Western Star trucks built between July 2013 and December 2014 are equipped with Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
March 26, 2015
Reversed Brake Wiring Can Cause Instability and Crashes
Kalmar Ottawa T2 2014–2015
Certain 2014-2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors, built between September 15, 2014 and February 10, 2015, have the rear axle antilock brake (ABS) components wired incorrectly.
March 25, 2015
Rear Spring Block May Crack, Risking Crash
Pierce Enforcer 2015Pierce Impel 2015Pierce Saber 2015+1 more model
Certain 2015 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Saber, and Velocity vehicles built between December 4, 2014 and March 23, 2015 have a rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block that may crack and fracture.
Engine May Shut Off and Won't Restart, Delaying Emergency Response
Ford F-350 SD 2011–2015Ford F-450 SD 2011–2015Ford F-550 SD 2011–2015
Certain 2011-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages may incorrectly detect an Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor fault, falsely indicating the vehicle is overheating.
Shifting May Fail on Motorcycles, Raising Crash Risk
Yamaha FJ-09 2015Yamaha FZ-09 2015Yamaha FZ6R 2015+3 more models
A shift cam segment stopper on certain motorcycles may have been made with a sharp edge on the inside of its bend instead of a smooth curve.
March 24, 2015
Front driveshaft joint may seize, risking separation and crash
International 4800 1999–2002
Certain 1999-2002 International 4800 4x4 trucks with Fabco TC-200 transfer cases have a front driveshaft fitted under an earlier recall.