Recalls & Defects
Improving Safety On Our Highways
NHTSA encourages complaints from vehicle owners and drivers, conducts defect investigations and administers safety recalls to support its mission to improve safety on our nation's highways.
NHTSA encourages complaints from vehicle owners and drivers, conducts defect investigations and administers safety recalls to support its mission to improve safety on our nation's highways.
Latest Recalls Announced by Manufacturers
- May 17: 695 Kovatch emergency vehicles from 2009-2013, including Predator and Panther II models, Recalled for grease fitting in the steering column shaft which may get caught in the column cover, tearing the cover and causing loss of steering while driving.
- May 17: Heartland Recreational 2013-2014 Sundance travel trailers, Recalled for axles that are mounted too far forward, causing improper trailer balance. The trailer may sway while in transit, causing a crash.
- May 15: 5,379 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles from 2013, Recalled for possible disengagement between the inner and outer shafts of the steering column, leading to a loss of steering and causing a crash.
- May 15: 2,694 Spartan motorhomes from 2006-2011, including the K2 and MM models, Recalled for possible cracking and detaching of the steering gear mounting brackets, leading to a loss of steering and causing a crash.
- May 15: 890 Heartland recreational vehicles from 2013-2014, including Elk Ridge and Prowler models, Recalled for possibly damaged awning motors that could lead to the awning unfurling while in transit, causing a crash.
- May 15: 293 Tiffin motorhomes from 2013, Recalled for possibly damaged awning motors that could lead to the awning unfurling while in transit, causing a crash.
- May 13: 295,345 Chrysler Jeeps from 2005-2010, including Grand Cherokee and Commander vehicles, Recalled for possible transfer case electrical failure that may cause an unintentional shift to the neutral position, causing the vehicle to roll away and leading to a crash.
- May 13: 5,440 Chrysler Jeep Wranglers right-hand drive vehicles from 2008-2012, Recalled for broken airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits, causing the driver’s side frontal airbag to not deploy.
- May 13: 498 Chrysler Dodge Ram 1500 trucks from 2013, Recalled for the coolant bypass valve that may stick in a position which does not allow coolant to flow to the heater core, preventing defrosting and causing a buildup of ice and moisture, leaving the driver unable to see.
- May 13: Certain Dutchmen Manufacturing 2013 Breckenridge recreational vehicles, Recalled for possibly damaged awning motors that could lead to the awning unfurling while in transit, causing a crash.
- May 13: 1,186 Triumph Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles from 2012-2013, Recalled for incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data labeling, which could lead to the motorcycle rider overloading the motorcycle and result in handling issues and tire failure.
- May 9: 111 Newmar motorhomes from 2013, including Baysport and Ventana models, Recalled for possibly damaged awning motors that could lead to the awning unfurling while in transit, causing a crash.
- May 9: 103 Newmar Canyon Star motorhomes from 2012-2013, Recalled for missing reflectors on the rear cap, leaving it less visible to other motorists and potentially causing a crash.
- May 8: 2,330 Cequent Pro Series Translite bike racks, Recalled for possible tears in the bike rack cradle when excessive force is applied, which could cause bikes to fall off while in transit.
- May 7: 42,081 BMW vehicles from 2002-2003, including 325i and M3s, Recalled for passenger side frontal air bags that may produce excessive internal pressure and cause the inflator to rupture when deployed.
- May 7: 42,904 GM vehicles from 2012-2013, including Buick LaCrosses and Chevrolet Malibus, Recalled for possible engine stalling and fire from generator control modules not functioning properly. This causes gradual battery loss, resulting in the engine stalling and a possible fire in the trunk.
- May 7: 11,992 Kumho passenger car tires, Recalled for possible cracking in the sidewall, resulting in air loss.
- May 6: 2,491 Jayco motorhomes from 2013-2014, including the Jay Flight and Pinnacle models, Recalled for possible awning motor damage due to improper installation. The awning could then unfurl at any time in transit, resulting in a crash.
- May 6: 272 Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 2013, including GL350 BlueTEC and GL450 4MATIC, Recalled for second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts that may not have been properly torqued and could loosen.
- May 3: 11,489 Toyota FJ Cruisers from 2007-2013 with Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits installed, Recalled for exceeding the maximum light output allowed for upper beam headlamps, which could blind oncoming drivers and result in a crash.
- May 3: 523 Winnebago motorhomes from 2012-2014, including Vista and Suncruiser models, Recalled for awning motors that may have been damaged due to improper installation. This could cause the awning to unfurl while the motorhome is in transit, resulting in a crash.
- May 3: 427 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes from 2013-2014, including Challenger and Four Winds models, Recalled for awning motors that may have been damaged due to improper installation. This could cause the awning to unfurl while the motorhome is in transit, resulting in a crash.
- May 2: 1,927 Winnebago motorhomes from 2012-2014, including the Sightseer and Journey models, Recalled for possibly missing a range enclosure, allowing propane gas to continue flowing without a flame, potentially leading to a fire.
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