NHTSA Recalls in 2021
1,093 recalls found
February 2021
Master Cylinder Push Rod May Disconnect
A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.
Electric Cabling Damaged
If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will provide field modification instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-086-WUS.
Bolts May Be Missing From Front Seat Tracks
The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.
Front Seat Belts May Not Fully Retract/FMVSS 208
If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020010.
Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
Child Seat Anchoring System Missing Anchor Bar
If the anchoring bar is missing from the ISOFIX bracket, the child restraint cannot be properly secured to the seat using the ISOFIX securing system, increasing the risk of injury for a child in that seat.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right-rear ISOFIX bracket and replace the bracket, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020004.
Transmission May Shift Into Neutral While Driving
If the transmission shifts into neutral while driving, there would be loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020038.
January 2021
Loose Steering Column Shaft
A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seat Belt Wiring Harness May Chafe
The vehicle may stall and not restart, without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will route and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2101.
Locking Tabs May Break Off During Operation
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for those units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478.
Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
Detached Circlip Can Cause Steering To Lockup
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.
Loss of Steering Due To Knuckle Failure
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.
Tire and Loading Placard Illegible/FMVSS 110
Illegible tire size or loading capacity information can lead to the incorrect sized tire being installed or its overloading, increasing the risk of a crash.
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the legibility of and, as necessary, replaced the placard, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Infiniti's number for this recall is PC788.
CVT Select Lever Cable Nut Not Tightened Properly
A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
Brake Line Routing May Cause Wear and Fluid Leak
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Excellance will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy any damage and to prevent any future damage, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Excellance customer service at 1-800-882-9799.
Brake Pads May Corrode/Detach From Backing Plate
If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the stopping distance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brembo has worked with the affected motorcycle manufacturers, who have filed their own recalls and their dealers will replace all Tungaloy Pads with improved pads, free of charge. The motorcycle manufacturers filed recalls in May 2020.
Stove Saddle Valves may Leak Gas
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing manifold bolts and seals and install new seals and bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-398.
Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly
The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.
Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly
The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.
Improperly Tightened Axle U-Bolts
If the axle moves, poor vehicle handling may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-394.
Incorrect Federal Identification Tag/Part 567
Incorrect PSI information on the label could cause the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Identification Tag, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-400.
Incorrect Federal Identification Tag/Part 567
Incorrect PSI information could cause the tires to be overinflated, and increase the risk of a crash.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Identification Tag, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-399.
Brake Light Switch Relay may Stick
Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V-380.
Brake Line Routing Fluid Leak
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage, which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Custom Truck And Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected suspension systems, and rear brake caliper flexible line, free of charge. Owners may contact Custom Truck And Body Works customer service at 1-706-553-9178. Custom Truck And Body Works number for this recall is 20E-031.
Headlight Bulbs may be too Bright/FMVSS 108
Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers can increase the risk of a crash.
Guangzhou will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LED bulbs with halogen headlamp bulbs, free of charge. To qualify for such replacement, a claimant must fill out a recall request form and provide proof of purchase and agree to return the recalled bulb. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Auxbeam customer service at 1-925-276-0607 or by email at Recall@auxbeam.com.
Contaminated Washer Fluid/FMVSS 104
A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.
Microwave Circuits Connected Improperly
Being connected to the wrong amperage circuit breaker may not provide adequate circuit protection, increasing the risk of a fire.
KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 20 amp circuit breaker with a 15 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2021-01.
Missing Combined Use Capacity Chart
The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.
Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 792.
Inadequate Lubrication In Rear Drive Unit
If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Fuel Tank May Overfill Into Charcoal Canister
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Brake Line Routing May Cause Wear and Fluid Leak
A worn rear brake line may leak fluid, resulting in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Braun Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting. Any worn rear brake caliper flexible lines will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.
Incorrect Axle, Rims And Tires Were Installed
The incorrect axles, rims, and tires can cause the trailer to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle, rims, tires and the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Tire Tread Separation/Blowout
Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.
Wireless Controller Sleep Mode Disabled
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will return the affected controllers to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Helmets May Not Protect User/FMVSS 218
A helmet that does not provide adequate protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Strategic Sports will notify owners, and dealers will collect the noncompliant helmets and issue a refund. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Strategic Sports customer service at 1-619-861-8110.
Headlight Bulbs may be too Bright/FMVSS 108
Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers can increase the risk of a crash.
Ningbo will notify distributors, and owners, and will replace the bulb with halogen bulbs, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ningbo customer service at 1-812-250-8051 or by recall@hikari-led.net.
Wireless Controller Sleep Mode Disabled
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will ask the customer to return the affected controller to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 20-17.
Steering Column Support Structure May Crack
If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 520 models right hand stand-pp steering column structure and replace it if cracks are present, as well as add additional support brackets to the new (if replaced) or existing structure, free of charge. Additionally, for the 520 models, dealers will install a large gusset with triangulating support for the column bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBA.
D-Ring Installed Too Close To Mounting Flange
The improper crimping may result in partial or complete loss of effectiveness of the seat belt harness, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant in that seated position, in the event of a crash.
Braun will notify owners and dealers will inspect both seat belt anchor points and if no defect exists, no further action will be required. If the inspection shows the defect exists on one or both seat belt anchor points, your dealer will replace the defective insert(s) with nut plate(s) during the inspection, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Lift Gate License Plate Light Alignment
A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
Marion will notify the owner, and a dealers will provide a replacement kit, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Marion customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 20E-034.
SRS Control Unit Can Detach
A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.
Warning Triangle Insufficiently Visible/FMVSS 125
The warning triangles may not be sufficiently visible to oncoming vehicles, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Automann will notify its distributors offering a credit for the full purchase price for all returned or destroyed units in its inventory. Automann will request that distributors notify all purchasers, for them to return the warning triangle kits, for a credit of the full purchase price. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact Automann customer service at 1-201-529-4996. Automann's number for this recall is 0012021.