Fleet managers, are any of your vehicles or equipment among those included in the latest recalls announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)?
Government Fleet has a roundup of recalls announced during the month of November.
Altec Cranes: Crane Outrigger Shoes May Crack and Fail
Altec is recalling certain 2022-2024 AC series cranes. The crane outrigger shoes may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause them to crack and fail under load, reducing the cranes stability.
Altec will replace the outrigger shoes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 30, 2024.
Autocar Terminal Trucks: Speed Governor Limit Can Be Circumvented
Autocar is recalling certain 2023-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) terminal trucks. A software error may allow the vehicle to exceed the speed governor limit.
Dealers will update the vehicle and drive motor software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 27, 2024.
Chrysler Minivans: Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy
Chrysler is recalling 26 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager minivans. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying.
Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed Oct. 22, 2024.
Chrysler SUVs: Vehicle Rollaway Due to ABS Malfunction & Inoperative Trailer Lighting & Incorrect Vehicle Speed Displayed
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Dodge Durango SUVs. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC).
In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Dec. 5, 2024.
Separately, Chrysler is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wranglers. The incorrect dash wiring harness was installed, which can result in inoperative trailer lighting.
Dealers will inspect and replace the dash wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 7, 2025.
Additionally, certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs are included in a separate recall. A software error in the instrument panel cluster may cause the speedometer to display the incorrect vehicle speed.
Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel cluster software as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 17, 2024.
Diamond C Trailers: Axle Frame Bracket Assembly Weld May Fail
Diamond C is recalling certain 2023-2024 MFG and Pacesetter trailers. Those include the following models:
MFG HDT208
HDT208-GN
HDT208 Pacesetter
HDT210
HDT210-GN
HDT210 Pacesetter HDT307
HDT307-GN
The weld between the axle frame bracket assembly and frame may fail, reducing the trailer's stability while being towed.
The remedy is currently under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.
Ford SUVs: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display & Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater.
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 2, 2024.
Separately, Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape SUVs. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 16, 2024.
Ford Trucks: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display and Bracket May Damage Fuel Line and Cause Leak
Ford is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks. Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.
Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed Nov. 14, 2024.
A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
In a separate recall, Ford is recalling 65 2024 Ranger trucks. The fuel vapor line bracket may have insufficient clearance to the fuel vapor line, which can result in fuel vapor line damage that can lead to a fuel vapor leak.
Dealers will inspect for a fuel vapor line bracket and install a tie strap to secure the fuel vapor line to the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Nov. 20, 2024.
Ford Trucks and SUVs: Incorrectly Installed Engine Cup Plug May Leak Oil & Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator trucks and SUVs equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine.
The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak. Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 2, 2024.
In a separate recall, Ford is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator trucks and SUVs.
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 16, 2024.
Ford Vans: Rear Wheel May Lock Up or Separate from Axle
Ford is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vans previously repaired under recall number 24V-102. Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle shaft bolts, replace incorrect bolts as necessary, and fill the differential fluid if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 9, 2024.
Ford Mustangs: Blank Instrument Panel Display
Ford is recalling certain 2024 Mustangs. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed Nov. 11, 2024.
GM Cutaway Vans: Missing Rear Vision Camera Video Display
GM is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Express Commercial Cutaway and GMC Savana Commercial Cutaway vans.
These vehicles may be missing the required rear vision camera video display because an incorrect inside rearview mirror was installed.
Dealers will inspect and replace the inside rearview mirror as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 30, 2024.
GM Trucks and SUVs: Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure
GM is recalling certain certain trucks and SUVs equipped with diesel engines. Those include:
2020-2022: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500
2021: Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL
The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 9, 2024.
GM Vans: Incorrect Software in Transmission Control Module
GM is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans.
Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh shifting, reduced power, unintended deceleration, rear wheel lockup, or cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction.
Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 23, 2024.
GM EVs: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
GM is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed.
Owners are advised to take the following interim steps:
Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%.
Charge the vehicle more frequently.
Avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining.
Park outside after charging.
Do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight.
Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 16, 2024.
International Motors Trucks: ECU Malfunction May Impact Safety Systems
International Motors is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU).
Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 23, 2024.
Orange EV Yard Trucks: Incorrect High Voltage System Lockout Instructions
Orange EV is recalling certain 2017-2024 T-Series and 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER terminal trucks.
The Emergency Response Guide (ERG), operator, maintenance, and service manuals incorrectly state that the emergency stop button in the vehicle cab will shut off and lock out the high voltage system.
OEV will provide corrected ERG, operator, and maintenance manuals and add additional warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 20, 2024.
PJ Trailers: Air Ride Brake Axle Installed Incorrectly
PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2024-2025 LD trailers. The air ride suspension brake axles may be installed incorrectly, resulting in reduced braking ability.
PJ Trailers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 30, 2024.
Ram Pickups: Disabled Electronic Stability Control
Chrysler is recalling 33,777 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge.
Rivian Trucks and SUVs: Deactivated Exterior Lighting
Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S trucks and SUVs. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 18, 2024.
Spartan Fire Trucks: Cab Tilt Cylinder May Overextend and Drop the Cab
Spartan Fire is recalling 50 2024-2025 Metro Star, FC-94, 2025 Gladiator, and KME Panther fire trucks. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Nov. 19, 2024.
Tesla Trucks: Inverter Fault May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Tesla is recalling certain 2024 Cybertrucks. A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels.
Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 4, 2025.
