October 2, 2019
Oil Hose Can Detach, Leaking Oil Onto Rear Tire
BMW S 1000 RR 2020
The oil cooler hoses on certain motorcycles may not be attached properly to the oil pipes.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode and Injure Occupants
BMW 323 2000–2002BMW 325 2000–2002BMW 330 2000–2002
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture or explode.
October 1, 2019
Transmission Parts May Lock Rear Wheel, Crash Risk
BMW K 1600 GT 2017–2020BMW K 1600 B 2018–2020BMW K 1600 GTL 2018–2020
Certain transmission parts on these BMW K 1600 motorcycles may not have been made to the correct hardness level.
September 30, 2019
Wiring Can Rub Against A/C Pulley, Risking Fire
Ford Explorer 2020
The wiring harness on certain vehicles may not be properly secured and can contact the air conditioner compressor pulley.
Rear axle may break, causing loss of drive and rollaway risk
Ford Redundant F-250 2019Ford Redundant F-350 2019
Certain trucks have a passenger-side rear axle shaft that may fail early because of a material problem.
September 27, 2019
Wrong rear tire size on door label may cause crash risk
Jaguar F-Type 2019–2020
Certain F-Type vehicles with 18-inch rear wheels have a tire placard label on the driver's door opening that lists an incorrect rear tire size.
Rear-view camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk
BMW 530e 2018–2020BMW 530i 2018–2020BMW 540i 2018–2020+22 more models
The rear-view camera display on these vehicles can be adjusted so the backup camera image no longer appears, and the system keeps that setting the next time the car is put in reverse.
Driver Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019–2020Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 2020Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2020
The driver's side front airbag module may not have been properly bolted down during manufacture.
September 26, 2019
Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Strap Can Break Off
Jeep Wrangler 2011–2018
On certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with right hand drive, the mounting strap for the driver's seat belt buckle may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Owner's manual misstates when passenger airbag light shows
Honda CR-V 2019
The owner's guide for certain 2019 CR-V vehicles incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate.
September 25, 2019
Front Swivel Bearings May Break, Causing Loss of Control
Some front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing.
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules
Volkswagen Jetta 2007–2009, 2011–2013, 2015, 2019Volkswagen Beetle 2008–2010, 2012–2013Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2008–2010, 2012–2013+4 more models
Volkswagen is recalling certain Jetta, Beetle and related models because modifications made while the vehicles were held for internal evaluation may cause them to not fully comply with applicable federal safety requirements.
September 23, 2019
Rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard
Mercedes-Benz E 400 2017–2018Mercedes-Benz E63S 2018–2019Mercedes-Benz E 450 2019
Certain wagon models have a rear spoiler that may come loose from its mounting while the vehicle is being driven.
September 20, 2019
Loose Steering and Suspension Bolts Can Cause Loss of Control
Toyota 4 Runner 2018–2019
Certain steering and suspension components on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened during installation of an accessory.
September 19, 2019
Fuel Tank Seam Can Leak, Raising Fire Risk
Chevrolet Equinox 2019–2020
Some tanks in these vehicles may have been made with a seam that was not sealed properly.
September 18, 2019
Keystock may loosen, causing sudden loss of right-hand steering
Isuzu NPR 2018–2019Isuzu NQR 2018–2019Isuzu NRR 2018–2019
Certain 2018-2019 Isuzu NPR, NQR, and NRR trucks that were modified with dual steering may have a keystock that can become dislodged from the steering cross shaft.
Loose brake pedal bolt can reduce braking and raise crash risk
Subaru Legacy 2020Subaru Outback 2020
Certain 2020 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles may have a brake pedal mounting bracket with a bolt that is missing or not tightened enough.
Hood Can Pop Open While Driving, Blocking View
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2018–2019Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2018–2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2018–2019+5 more models
The screw connection on the upper hood catch may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
Front Head Restraints May Detach in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2019
Some front seat head restraints may have been built without a spring pin, or with one that was improperly mounted.
September 12, 2019
Front Control Arm May Break, Risking Loss of Steering
Chevrolet Trax 2015–2018
A joint on one or both front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
Driver's seat belt may not restrain you in a crash
Toyota Supra 2020
The driver's seat belt guide loop mount may have been improperly welded.
Rear camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk
Infiniti Q50 2018–2019Infiniti Q60 2018–2019Infiniti QX30 2018–2019+23 more models
The rear-view camera and display settings can be adjusted so the backup camera image no longer appears on the screen, and the system keeps that setting the next time the vehicle is put in reverse.
September 11, 2019
Sharp Seat Frame Edges Can Cut Occupants
Ford Explorer 2017
Certain 2017 Explorers with power front seats may have seat frames with sharp edges.
September 9, 2019
Loose Relay Bolt Can Melt Wiring and Stall Engine
Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 2017–2019Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 4500 2017–2019Isuzu N-Series 2017–2019+2 more models
A power supply bolt in the relay box may not have been properly tightened during harness production.
Missing third-row headrest instructions raise crash injury risk
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020
Some 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC and GLE 450 4MATIC vehicles were built with owner's manuals that do not explain how to adjust the head restraints of the third-row seats.
September 6, 2019
Engine May Stop or Fail to Start From Software Error
Chevrolet Malibu 2018
A software error in the Engine Control Module can cause the fuel injectors to be disabled.
Cracked Frame Rail Can Reduce Crash Protection
Buick Enclave 2020Chevrolet Traverse 2020
The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked.
Seatbelt Warning Light May Delay, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Chevrolet Express 2019GMC Savana 2019
The seatbelt-unfastened warning light may not turn on for about five seconds after the ignition is switched on or started.
Reduced brake assist can lengthen stopping distance
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2018+3 more models
Over time, the vacuum pump that supplies brake assist may produce less vacuum than it should.
August 29, 2019
Power steering may fail from road salt corrosion
Ford Fusion 2013–2016Lincoln MKZ 2013–2016Ford Edge 2015–2016+1 more model
Road salt or other contaminants can corrode the bolts that hold the electric power steering motor to the steering gear.