Latest vehicle recalls

New recall campaigns filed with NHTSA, newest first.

  • Recall 11V521000Oct 20, 201132,084 vehicles

    This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

  • Recall 11V520000Oct 20, 2011237 vehicles

    If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

  • Recall 11V509000Oct 20, 20111,917 vehicles
    • PJ Trailers DD 2011
    • PJ Trailers FD 2011
    • PJ Trailers FY 2011
    • PJ Trailers LD 2011
    • PJ Trailers LY 2011
    • PJ Trailers TD 2011

    Axle detachment could result in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 11V519000Oct 19, 2011106 vehicles

    If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

  • Recall 11V511000Oct 19, 201133,964 vehicles

    Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Underinflated tires can also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy.

  • Recall 11V506000Oct 19, 2011250,757 vehicles

    The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V518000Oct 18, 20113 vehicles
    • Champion CTS 2011
    • Champion M1235 2011

    If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

  • Recall 11V508000Oct 18, 201120,611 vehicles

    A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V505000Oct 18, 2011700 vehicles

    A brake fluid leak may reduce braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V504000Oct 18, 201159 vehicles

    If the handle is actuated during a non-emergency situation and detaches, the emergency window cannot be re-secured, posing a risk that children may fall or climb out. However, if the handle were to detach during an emergency, the exit window will open and egress through the window will not be hindered.

  • Recall 11V503000Oct 18, 20113,109 vehicles

    An electric fault or short circuit of an un-fused power cable may result in a vehicle fire.

  • Recall 11V516000Oct 17, 20111,294 vehicles

    If the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or if the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware, they may have reduced control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V513000Oct 17, 201130 vehicles

    In the event that an emergency evacuation is necessary, the absence of an egress window will increase the risk of personal injury.

  • Recall 11V510000Oct 14, 20115,041 vehicles
    • Lotus Elise 2005–2007
    • Lotus Exige 2005–2006
    • Lotus Exige S 2007

    A detached oil line could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 11V502000Oct 14, 201111 vehicles

    If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.

  • Recall 11V499000Oct 14, 201154 vehicles

    The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 11V515000Oct 13, 201117 vehicles
    • American Lafrance Eagle 2010

    This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the esc. If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V514000Oct 13, 20119,689 vehicles

    The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V512000Oct 13, 2011226 vehicles
    • Great Lakes Crib Drop 2005–2007
    • Great Lakes Economy 2005–2006
    • Great Lakes PUP 2005–2007
    • Great Lakes Rail Chasis 2005–2007
    • Great Lakes Single Drop 2005–2006
    • Great Lakes Wallboard 2005–2006

    The purpose of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) for air brake systems, no. 121, is to insure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions. The msqr 5000, which was installed in the trailers subject to the recall to satisfy fmvss no. 121's abs requirements, does not meet the definition of an abs as required by fmvss no. 121. Also, the trailers do not have a light to warn the operator of an abs malfunction as required by fmvss no. 121 these deficiencies increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V500000Oct 13, 2011799 vehicles

    This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the esc. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V507000Oct 12, 2011104 vehicles

    This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the esc. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V495000Oct 11, 20112,444 vehicles
    • Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather LGT 2008
    • Jayco Travel Trailers Redundant JAY Feather LGT 2007

    This could allow the tires to contact the wheel well increasing the risk of a crash, injury, or death.

  • Recall 11V494000Oct 11, 2011502 vehicles
    • Jayco Greyhawk Class C 2010–2011

    This could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

  • Recall 11V498000Oct 5, 201122 vehicles

    Failure of the platform leveling system can result in unintended platform movement increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

  • Recall 11V497000Oct 5, 20111,362 vehicles

    Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications because of a misprinted label could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V496000Oct 3, 20116,872 vehicles
    • Mercedes-Benz E 2011
    • Mercedes-Benz GL 2011
    • Mercedes-Benz ML 2011
    • Mercedes-Benz R 2011
    • Mercedes-Benz S Class 2012

    Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.

  • Recall 11V493000Oct 3, 2011158 vehicles

    If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not automatically repeat on subsequent ignition cycles, failing to remind the driver that the system is offline. Driving unknowingly with incorrectly inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V492000Oct 3, 2011444 vehicles

    Images in cross view mirrors do not accurately show another vehicle's location, improper use of mirrors may reduce the clear and reasonably unobstructed view to the rear, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V491000Oct 3, 20115,755 vehicles

    The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 11V490000Oct 3, 2011168,275 vehicles

    Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology