CarRecallWatchJanuary 30, 2015
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Reduce Braking
Kenworth K270 2015Kenworth K370 2015Kenworth T660 2015+5 more models
Some 2015 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks built between July 21, 2014 and September 16, 2014 may have brake caliper bolts that were not properly torqued.
Leaking oil can soak a heat shield and raise fire risk
Ford F-550 2011
A pressure switch on the power take off (PTO) assembly may leak oil onto the thermal blanket that covers the exhaust system.
January 28, 2015
Door May Unlatch in a Side Impact Crash
Ford Taurus 2010–2013Lincoln MKS 2011–2013
The interior door handle return spring can become unseated, so the handle does not return fully to its stowed position after it is used.
Side Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly While Driving
Jeep Cherokee 2014–2015
Certain 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between January 1, 2013, and November 19, 2014, may have side curtain and seat air bags that deploy unintentionally during operation.
Brake vacuum hose can wear through, losing braking assist
Land Rover Range Rover 2013–2014Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014–2015
A brake vacuum hose may have been routed incorrectly, allowing it to rub and wear a hole through the hose.
Air bags may deploy unexpectedly while driving
Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004Toyota Avalon 2003–2004Toyota Corolla 2003–2004+1 more model
A component in the air bag control module can fail due to electrical noise.
Tires May Crack, Causing Pressure Loss and Crash Risk
Buick Enclave 2015Chevrolet Traverse 2015GMC Acadia 2015
Certain tires on these vehicles may develop tread cracks.
Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly While Driving
Honda Odyssey 2003–2004Acura MDX 2003
A component in the air bag control module may fail because of electrical noise.
Air Bags May Deploy Without a Crash
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002–2004Dodge Viper 2003–2004Jeep Liberty 2002–2003
Certain older Jeep and Dodge Viper vehicles may have an air bag control module that can fail because of electrical noise.
Trunk Subwoofer Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Toyota Avalon 2011–2012
A short circuit in the trunk-mounted subwoofer speaker can damage the audio amplifier's integrated circuit.
January 27, 2015
Ramp Label Overstates Load Limit, Risking Ramp Failure
Crossroads Z1 2015
Certain 2015 Crossroads Z1 toyhauler trailers have front loading ramps with a label stating a maximum load capacity of 700 pounds.
Stability Control May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Peterbilt 389 2015
A horn contact plate installed incorrectly on certain vehicles may damage the electronic stability control (ESC) steering angle sensor.
Owner's manual may misdescribe airbag status light
Jaguar XJ 2015
Certain 2015 model year vehicles built between July 2 and December 4, 2014 may have an incorrect description of the Occupant Sensor System (OSS) in the owner's manual.
Front parking lights may shut off, reducing visibility
Jaguar XK 2012–2015
Certain Jaguar XK vehicles built between March 2011 and March 2014 may have front side parking lamps that turn off after about five minutes.
Front Brake Hose Can Rupture, Losing Brake Fluid and Braking
Land Rover Range Rover 2006–2012
The flexible front brake hoses on these vehicles may rupture, causing brake fluid to leak out.
January 26, 2015
Rear Toe Link Can Loosen and Separate, Causing Loss of Control
Chevrolet Corvette 2015
A rear suspension toe link outer ball joint may not have been properly tightened during assembly.
Electrical Short Can Cause Fire in Nissan Rogue
Nissan Rogue 2008–2014
Road salt and melted snow or water can seep through the carpet on the driver's side floor and reach the wiring harness connector near the kick panel.
Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking Driver's View
Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2014Infiniti JX35 2013Infiniti QX60 2014+2 more models
The hood release cable on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, so the latching claw does not fully engage.
Tire placard lists wrong maximum weight
Mini Cooper 2014–2015
Some 2014-2015 MINI Cooper two-door hardtops built between December 2013 and December 2014 may have a Tire Information Placard that shows an incorrect maximum load capacity weight.
January 23, 2015
Fuel filter can separate, causing sudden engine stall
Autocar Xpeditor 2015
The fuel filter on certain trucks may have a shell that can separate from its nut plate.
Fuel Leak at Fuel Rail Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Volkswagen Beetle 2014–2015Volkswagen Jetta 2014–2015Volkswagen Passat 2014–2015+2 more models
A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Accelerator pedal may stick, raising crash risk
TOR Truck DR8490 2008
Certain 2008 TOR Truck DR8490 drilling rig carrier vehicles, built between January 1, 2008 and June 1, 2008, may have an accelerator pedal whose mechanical power spring can fail early.
RV Awning Screws May Fail and Drop the Awning
Highland Ridge FW Open Range 3X 2015
Certain 2015 Highland Ridge Open Range trailers built between August 5, 2014 and November 17, 2014 may have awnings with screws attaching the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
January 22, 2015
Brake Actuator May Trap Air and Cause Brake Drag or Fire
Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer 2015Great Dane Van 2015
Some air brake actuators on these trailers may have an internal rubber diaphragm that is not fully attached to the parking brake mechanism.
Suspension Fluid Tank May Detach, Creating Road Hazard
Ford F-450 SD 2014–2015Ford F-550 SD 2014–2015
Certain 2014-2015 Ford F-450 and F-550 Super Duty emergency vehicles modified by Life Line Emergency Vehicles with Liquid Spring aftermarket suspension kits may have a defective mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame.
Brake Actuator May Trap Air and Cause Brake Drag, Fire
Mack LEU 2015–2016Mack CXU 2016Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2015
The internal rubber diaphragm in certain air brake actuators may not be fully attached to the parking brake mechanism.
Brake Actuator May Cause Brake Drag and Fire Risk
Volvo VNL 2015–2016Volvo VNX 2015–2016
Some Volvo VNL and VNX trucks from the 2015 and 2016 model years have Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators that may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the parking brake mechanism.
January 21, 2015
Steering Can Fail and Cause Loss of Control
Polaris Slingshot 2015
A bearing in the steering rack assembly may fail, allowing the steering pinion gear to disengage from the steering rack.
January 20, 2015
Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in Hybrid Engine
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 2011–2012Porsche Panamera S Hybrid 2011–2012
The fuel injection system on these vehicles may leak fuel.
Incorrect tire label may lead to overloading and tire failure
Certain 2015 Jayco Eagle 30.5 BHLT fifth wheel trailers built between March 13, 2014 and August 1, 2014 have an incorrect tire size listed on the tire information label.