May 9, 2019
Knee airbag may not deploy properly in crash
BMW 230i 2019–2020BMW 430i 2019–2020BMW 440i 2019–2020+4 more models
The driver and passenger knee airbag assemblies in these BMW vehicles may have been improperly folded and assembled during manufacturing.
Brake lights may light up without the pedal pressed
Ford L9000 1994–1995Freightliner M2 2016–2017
Certain trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
May 3, 2019
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Ford E-350 2017–2018Ford E-450 2017–2018Ford F-450 2017–2018+2 more models
Some 2017-2018 ambulances built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-450, and F-550 chassis, and GMC G3500 chassis, were equipped with Whelen brake lights that, depending on how the vehicle is wired, may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
May 2, 2019
Passenger Front Airbag May Be Wrongly Turned Off
Suzuki Kizashi 2010–2013
The passenger seat's occupant detection system on certain Suzuki Kizashi vehicles may mistake an adult passenger for a child.
April 29, 2019
Rear Seat May Not Lock in Crash or Sudden Stop
RAM Promaster 2014–2019Ford Transit 2014–2018
Certain vans with aftermarket Freedman Go-ES Foldaway rear seats may have a seat cushion that does not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
April 26, 2019
Fold-Down Seat May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Ford Transit 2015–2018
Certain vehicles were modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, and the back seat cushion may not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
Air bags may be disabled by road vibrations
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 2017–2018
The internal acceleration sensor in the airbag control module can mistake vibrations from rough roads or a flat tire for a malfunction.
April 25, 2019
Front Suspension Rust Can Cause Steering Misalignment
Mazda MAZDA6 2011–2013
Road salt can cause corrosion of the front cross member on certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles.
Rear driveshaft may crack or break, risking loss of power or crash
RAM 1500 2018–2019
Some 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickups may have an incomplete weld between the rear driveshaft tube and tube yoke.
Passenger Airbag May Wrongly Deploy Against a Child
Jaguar F-Type 2014–2015
A wiring connector linking the seatbelt tension sensor to the occupant classification module may not have been wired correctly.
Rear suspension nuts may loosen, risking sudden handling change
Volvo S60 2019
Certain vehicles have rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts that may not have been properly tightened.
Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2017–2019Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2017–2019GMC Sierra 2500 2017–2019+4 more models
The engine block heater cord, or the terminals connecting it to the engine block heater, may short circuit and fail.
April 24, 2019
Water Can Short Circuit A/C Blower Unit, Risking Fire
Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2016Porsche Panamera S 2010–2016Porsche Panamera 2011–2016+5 more models
Water can get into the air conditioning blower control unit, which can cause an electrical short circuit.
April 23, 2019
Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly or Fail to Deploy
Toyota Sienna 2019
Incorrect welds inside the passenger front door may interfere with the air bag sensor readings for the passenger side front seat air bag and the curtain shield air bags.
Side and curtain airbags may fail to deploy in a crash
Toyota Yaris 2015–2017
Wiring harnesses for the side airbag sensors inside the front doors can crack and corrode.
Roof Tent Cover May Crack and Detach While Driving
Jeep Wrangler 2018
The top cover of an aftermarket roof top tent installed on certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles may crack or break.
April 18, 2019
High Beams May Stay On and Blind Oncoming Drivers
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019+1 more model
Certain 2019 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans, sold under both the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz names, have a software error in the control unit for the high-beam assist feature.
Front Control Arm May Break and Affect Steering
Chevrolet Trax 2017–2019
A joint in one or both front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
Rear Seat May Not Lock Upright, Raising Injury Risk
Ford Transit 2014–2018RAM Promaster 2014–2018Ford E-350 2014–2015+3 more models
Certain vans modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when it is rotated to the upright position and put under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
Brake pedal may bend, reducing braking and raising crash risk
Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019
A welding defect in the brake pedal assembly can cause the pedal plate to bend.
Water Pump Can Corrode and Stall the Engine
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles may have water pump internal components that corrode.
Fuel pump ring can loosen, risking leaks and fire
Nissan Altima 2019
On certain 2019 Nissan Altima vehicles with front-wheel drive and the 2.5-liter engine, the fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged.
April 17, 2019
Coolant Hose Can Crack and Leak, Creating a Fire Risk
Volvo XC90 2016
A coolant bleeder hose on the engine can crack after long exposure to heat and humidity, causing a coolant leak.
Circuit Board Fault Can Cut Power and Cause Crash Risk
BMW I3 2018
A circuit board in the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module can fail, which may shut down the supply of high-voltage electrical power to the vehicle.
Driver's door can open in side crashes, risking ejection
Hyundai Veloster 2019
In certain side-impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged.
April 12, 2019
Timing Belt Teeth Can Separate, Risking Engine Stall
Acura MDX 2018–2019Honda Pilot 2018–2019Acura RLX 2019+4 more models
Certain vehicles may have timing belts whose teeth can separate from the belt.
Loose Battery Can Cause Unexpected Transmission Shift to Park
Honda Odyssey 2018–2019
Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the transmission control unit to reboot unexpectedly.
April 11, 2019
Shifter cable can detach; vehicle may roll away in Park
Dodge Dart 2012, 2014–2016
The shifter cable bushing in certain Dodge Dart vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions may fail.
Ignition Switch May Turn Off Engine, Disabling Airbags
Subaru Legacy 2005–2014Subaru Outback 2005–2014Subaru WRX 2008–2014+3 more models
The ignition switch on these vehicles may have a ball spring inside that can break, weakening the switch.
April 10, 2019
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
North Central Emergency Ford E-350 2016–2018North Central Emergency Ford E-450 2016–2018North Central Emergency Chevy G4500 2016–2017+1 more model
Certain 2016-2018 ambulances built on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis, equipped with Whelen brake lights, may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.