Public sector fleet managers, check your fleets! Are any of your vehicles included in the latest recalls announced by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration?
Government Fleet has a roundup of the latest recalls of popular fleet vehicles and equipment.
Altec: Taillight Harness May Lack Circuit Protection
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2023–2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection, increasing the risk of an electrical failure.
Altec will provide instructions to inspect and update the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 13, 2026.
Altec: Missing Check Valve May Reduce Boom Insulation
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2022–2023 AA55, 2023 AM55, AN46, and AN55 vehicles. A check valve that retains oil in the boom hoses may not have been installed, allowing a vacuum to form and reducing the upper boom’s insulation.
Altec will inspect vehicles and install the check valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 20, 2026.
Autocar: Battery Cable Connections May Be Loose
Autocar, LLC is recalling one 2024 E-ACTT terminal tractor. The battery cable connections at the traction motors and power inverter may not be properly secured.
Autocar will inspect and secure the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 12, 2026.
BMW: Head Airbag Inflators May Rupture
BMW of North America is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 3 Series Sedan, and 2014–2015 2 Series Coupe vehicles. The head airbag inflator may fail at the weld joint, allowing gas to leak or causing an inflator rupture.
Dealers will replace the head airbags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 6, 2026.
BMW: Battery Cable Connection May Loosen
BMW of North America is recalling one 2025 i4 eDrive40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
Dealers will inspect and repair the connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 13, 2026.
Ford: Transmission Warning Message May Be Too Short
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V263. The “Transmission Not In Park” warning message and associated chime may be shorter than intended.
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 30, 2026.
Ford: Engine Block Heater May Crack and Leak Coolant
Ford is recalling certain 2013–2018 Focus, 2013–2019 Escape, and 2015–2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack, leak coolant, and short circuit when plugged in.
Owners are advised not to plug in the block heater until repairs are completed. Dealers will replace the heater, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 13, 2026.
Ford: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit
Ford is recalling certain 2016–2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and leak coolant, causing a short circuit when plugged in.
Owners are advised not to plug in the block heater until repairs are completed. Dealers will replace the heater, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 13, 2026.
General Motors: Pedestrian Alert Sound May Be Too Quiet
General Motors is recalling certain 2025–2026 Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient volume change between stopped and moving states, failing to meet federal requirements.
Dealers will update the body control module software, either at a dealership or via over-the-air update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 2, 2026.
General Motors: Parking Brake Harness May Be Damaged
General Motors is recalling certain 2024–2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded.
Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026.
Hyundai/Genesis: Instrument Panel Display May Fail
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Genesis G80, GV80, GV60, GV70, and electrified Genesis models. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
Owners are advised to disable the HD radio feature until repairs are completed. Dealers will update the software over-the-air or at a dealership, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 16, 2026.
Lucid: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Lucid is recalling certain 2022–2026 Air vehicles operating specific software versions. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Lucid has released an over-the-air software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13, 2026.
Lucid: Rearview Camera May Fail on Gravity Models
Lucid is recalling certain 2025–2026 Gravity vehicles operating software versions prior to 3.3.20. The rearview camera image may not display when reversing.
Lucid has released an over-the-air software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13, 2026.
Nissan: Incorrect Spare Tire May Be Installed
Nissan is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. An incorrect-size spare tire may not match the information listed on the tire placard.
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 13, 2026.
Nissan: Door Strikers May Break
Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Altima and Sentra, 2025–2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. Improperly welded door strikers may break, allowing the door to open while driving.
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13, 2026.
PACCAR: Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
PACCAR is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth L770 and 2024–2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up steering cross-shaft configuration may become stressed and fail.
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the steering components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2026.
Rivian: Rear Toe Link Bolts May Be Incorrectly Installed
Rivian is recalling certain 2022–2025 R1T and R1S vehicles that previously received service. The rear toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly.
Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 24, 2026.
Rivian: Seat Belt Retractor Bolts May Be Loose
Rivian is recalling certain 2022–2026 R1S and 2022–2025 R1T vehicles. The second-row seat belt retractor bolts may not be properly tightened.
Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026.
Spartan Fire: Ladder Lock Handle May Detach
Spartan Fire is recalling certain 2007–2026 Star Series, Legend, and UST Body emergency vehicles. A handle may detach from the ladder lock assembly, allowing ladders to fall off the vehicle.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rod and handle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 2, 2026.
Terex: Hydraulic Control Valve May Overheat
Terex South Dakota is recalling certain 2025 TL-Series, LT-Series, LTM40, HR40, HR46, and SCM55 aerial device vehicles. An incorrect plug may have been installed in the control valve, causing overheating.
Dealers will inspect and repair the control valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 30, 2026.
Volvo: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Volvo is recalling certain 2021–2025 XC40, XC60, XC90, S60, S90, V60, V90, and additional models. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Dealers will update the software via dealership or over-the-air update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 16, 2026.
Volvo: High-Voltage Battery May Overheat
Volvo is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Owners are advised to park outside and limit charging to 70% until repairs are available. The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 23, 2026.
What to Do
Owners and fleet operators should contact their dealer or manufacturer for recall repair appointments. All recall repairs are required to be completed at no cost to the owner. For more details or to check a specific VIN, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls or call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
