NHTSA Recalls in 2015
970 recalls found
December 2015
Water Heater May Scald Operator
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Compass Conversions will notify the owners and Atwood dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2016. Owners may contact Compass Conversion customer service at 1-254-771-9909 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
Incorrect Load Range/FMVSS 120
If the truck exceeds the load rating on the tire, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 8.25" front wheels with 9.00" wheels and re-program the maximum vehicle speed to the appropriate settings, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's recall campaign number for this recall is 1115Q.
Drain Hole Orientation in Front Brake Chamber
Corrosion, part deterioration, or frozen water in the brake chamber may reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Steering Gearbox Malfunction
A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
STOP Arm Decals may Peel Off/FMVSS 131
Absence of the reflective decal would reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Micro Bird will notify owners and recall repair kits will be available free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012.
Loose Steering Gearbox Bracket
If the bracket fasterner loosens it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastener bolts, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-404-602-0151.
Incorrect Torque of Camber Caster Kit Bolt
An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 15-065-AUC.
Incorrect Torque of Camber Caster Kit Bolt
An insufficiently torqued bolt may become loose and fall out causing vehicle misalignment. Loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will correct the torque, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 10-065-AUS.
Impaired Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Functions
Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Low Pressure Fuel Line Connection
A fuel vapor leak during engine start increases the risk of a fire.
Ferrari will replace the low pressure fuel line assembly connection, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact FNA customer service at 1-866-551-2828.
Electric Entry Steps may Become Unstable
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Power Steering Hose Clamp Incorrectly Positioned
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Electric Entry Steps May Become Unstable
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Entegra will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies. On the trip step assemblies, the Coachstep linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Entegra's number for this recall is 9903275.
Seat Belt Assembly Bolt not Properly Tightened
An insufficiently torqued bolt may prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016 Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15777.
Incorrect Tire Size on Federal Label/Part 567
Over inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-3001. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-12182015-0124.
Engine Stall from Loss of Sensor Signal
Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2016. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JW7.
Aluminum Hinges may Break
If the hinge breaks, the gate may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
H&H will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hinges, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact H&H customer service at 1-712-542-2618.
Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
ARG will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service number at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall is 151216REV.
ESC Malfunction may cause Loss of Control
If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Seat Belts may not be Anchored/FMVSS 209, 210
An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C17.
Electric Steps may Extend while Driving
If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Left or Right Rear Axle Shafts may Fracture
A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37.
Tires May Develop Cracks in Sidewall
Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
Axles may Leak Oil and Bearings may Fail
Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Kaufman has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6817.
Seats may Detach from Floor in a Crash
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 430.
Loss of Headlights
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.
Incorrect Axle Weight on Federal Placard/Part 567
Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners and mail them a corrected Federal placard label, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-12112015-0122.
Front Driveshaft may Disconnect
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Marmon-Herrington customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-699.
Rear Brake Hoses may Chafe and Leak Air
A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S38.
Tires May Develop Cracks in Sidewall
A loss of tire pressure may cause tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hankook will notify the purchasers of the replacement tires and Hankook dealers will pay or credit the cost of the tire, free of charge. Owners of affected Hyundai vehicles will be notified by Hyundai and Hyundai dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Hankook customer service at 1-800-426-5665.
Missing Reflectors on Tailgate/FMVSS 108
Missing reflectors can cause the vehicle to be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing four reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. McNeilus' number for this recall is VSR-TSB-015.
Sewer Gas Caution Label Omitted
If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Starcraft will notify owners, and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902274.
Ignition Switch Terminals may Corrode
If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover for the ignition switch connector, and any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Poor Battery Ground Conductivity
As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Engine Stall due to Tappet and Camshaft Wear
The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tappet clearance, replacing the tappets and camshafts, as necessary. All motorcycles that have less than 2500 miles will have their tappets and camshafts replaced since wear may not be evident. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A50, 2A51, and 2A52.
Wiring Harness may Rub and Short
A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Fuel Return Hose may Deteriorate and cause Leak
If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel return hose, replacing it with an improved hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008210.
Fuel Delivery Line Corrosion may Cause Fuel Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main delivery fuel line, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 300.
Seat Belt Anchor may Detach/FMVSS 210
A seat belt that is not properly anchored to the vehicle may not restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct seat belt bracket backer plate, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903273.
Wheel End may Separate from Axle
A wheel end that separates from the trailer axle increases the risk of a crash.
Vanguard will notify owners, and the affected axles will be inspected and replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000, or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E-080.
Brake Caliper Bolts may be Loose
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E083.
Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering software, free of charge. The recall began in January 15, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Obstructed Fuel Tank Breather Hose May Cause Leak
If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A49.
Seats may Tilt Rearward in a Crash/FMVSS 222
In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward and result in injuries to the passenger's knees and/or impede the exiting of the bus.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a toe-clamp on the front feet of the S3B track mounted seats, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Syntec customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-698.
Emergency Window Retention/FMVSS 217
In the event of a crash, the affected windows may not be able to retain the bus occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the windows to ensure that they meet the window retention requirements, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-697.
Caliper Bolts may be Loose
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.