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Important recall

Ford F-150 recall: Tailgate cable failure under heavy loads

Certain Ford F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD and F-450 SD pickups have a left-side tailgate cable that may fail under certain heavy load conditions; the specified remedy is a free cable replacement.

30,123 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Lexus NX recall: Missing instrument-panel warnings

Affected Lexus NX, NX HYBRID and NX PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles may fail to display instrument-panel warnings; the specified remedy is a free dealer software update.

68,356 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS recall: Wheels may detach

Certain Porsche 911, 718 CAYMAN GT4 RS and 718 SPYDER RS vehicles have center lock wheel bolts that may fracture, with inspection and replacement of incorrectly manufactured parts as needed at no charge.

548 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Subaru Crosstrek recall: Front ball joint may separate

Subaru CROSSTREK and FORESTER vehicles may have an improperly fastened front ball joint connection; the remedy is a free dealer inspection and replacement as necessary.

8 vehicles3 min read
Urgent recall

Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid recall: Fuel connection may leak

Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles may have a fuel tube connection that disconnects and leaks; the specified free dealer remedy includes inspection, a supplemental clamp and fuel tube replacement as necessary.

105,794 vehicles3 min read
Urgent recall

Ford F-150 recall: Erratic gauge readings

Affected Ford trucks may have analog gauges that stick or move erratically and provide inaccurate readings; the instrument cluster module will be replaced without charge.

102,159 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

KME CV515 SFA 4X4 recall: Lights and pump mode may fail

KME CV515 SFA 4X4 and SEVERE SERVICE emergency vehicles may lose exterior lighting or pump-mode functionality if a node becomes unresponsive; KME plans to replace the node free of charge.

2 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

NHTSA’s 2027 Test List Changes What 5 Stars Mean

NHTSA’s latest model-year test selections put crashworthiness, pedestrian protection and driver-assistance verification side by side. For shoppers, that is useful—but a vehicle’s presence on the list is not yet a safety-

6 min read
Important recall

MCI D4020 recall: Hazard-light reminder may stay dark

MCI D4020, D4020ISTV, D4520 and related coaches may lack an instrument-panel reminder for active hazard warning lights; MCI will update the software free of charge.

683 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Spartan Fire MetroStar recall: Unresponsive control node

Spartan Fire Metrostar emergency vehicles may lose exterior-lighting or pump-mode functions when a control node stops responding; the affected node will be replaced at no charge.

1 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Ram 2500 recall: Electronic stability control loss

Certain Ram 2500 pickups may lose electronic stability control because of a steering column control module; dealers will replace the module at no charge.

8,329 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

VW ID.4 Recall Brings 80% Charge Limit for Some EVs

Volkswagen’s 22,524-vehicle ID.4 battery recall advises an 80% charging maximum until repair completion; NHTSA’s record lists the remedy as under development.

22,524 vehicles6 min read
Important recall

Ford Transit Connect recall: rear camera image display failures

Certain Ford TRANSIT CONNECT vehicles may show a distorted, inverted, intermittent or blank rear camera image, reducing the view behind the vehicle; the listed camera remedy will be provided without charge.

506 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid recall: Power loss

Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may experience reduced power or a plug-in-hybrid system shutdown at higher speeds; dealers will update the ECU software free of charge.

30,978 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Honda Accord Hybrid recall: Tire sealant bottle cap detachment

Honda Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles may have a tire repair kit whose sealant bottle cap can detach under pressure; dealers will inspect and replace the nozzle as needed at no charge.

4,804 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Ford F-650 SD recall: Liftgate platform may fall

Ford F-650 SD liftgate deck pins may break and allow the platform to fall; the platform bushings and hydraulic systems will be inspected, and the deck pins replaced free of charge.

1 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Ford Explorer recall: Passenger air bag vent malfunction

Certain Ford Explorer vehicles have a passenger air bag vent that may not open as intended, which can prevent proper deployment; dealers will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge.

7 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Ram 1500 recall: Side air bag connector issue

Certain RAM 1500 vehicles may have unsecured side air bag connections that could prevent intended deployment; dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections free of charge.

5 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Rosenbauer Commander recall: Cracked wheel-rim welds

Rosenbauer Commander and Warrior fire engines may have rim welds that can crack, potentially leading to wheel or tire failure; affected wheels and tires will be replaced as needed without charge.

10 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Rivian R2 recall: Battery fastener drive-power loss

Rivian R2 vehicles may lose drive power because a high-voltage battery fastener was not tightened correctly; Rivian will inspect the connection and repair it or replace damaged components without charge.

14 vehicles3 min read
Safety briefing

Steering, camera, suspension and fuel-system safety campaigns

This week’s records include Jeep Grand Cherokee, Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Ram ProMaster, Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 vehicles with concerns involving suspension retention, rear visibility, power steering and a

9 min read
Important recall

Ram 1500 recall: missed low tire-pressure warnings

Certain RAM 1500 trucks may not provide the intended low tire-pressure warning; dealers will inspect the sensors and replace them when needed at no charge.

16,385 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Terex C4000 recall: Pintle hitch plate bending

Terex C4000, C6000, General 65 and TC55 vehicles may have an incorrectly installed pintle hitch that can bend the rear bumper hitch plate; the manufacturer plans a free inspection, hitch replacement and bracing work.

100 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Ford F-150 recall: Loose rear stabilizer rod fasteners

Ford F-150 vehicles may have rear stabilizer rod fasteners that were not properly tightened, allowing the rod to shift and affect handling; dealers will replace the fasteners at no charge.

17 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

CAFE Credit Trading Ends, Changing 2028 Car Plans

NHTSA’s new fuel-economy rule does more than slow the path to 2031: ending inter-manufacturer credit trading in 2028 shifts compliance pressure back onto each automaker’s own lineup.

6 min read
Important recall

Tesla Model Y recall: front suspension link fasteners

Tesla Model Y vehicles may have front suspension lateral-link fasteners that were not properly tightened; Tesla Service will address the fasteners and check wheel alignment without charge.

19 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Altec Digger Derrick recall: Boom stow safeguard may not engage

Affected Altec Digger Derrick and TA Series Aerial Device vehicles may have wiring that leaves the boom-stow safeguard inactive, allowing travel with an elevated boom; the wiring will be corrected free of charge.

143 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

Rivian’s 98,828-Vehicle Camera Recall Is an OTA Test

Rivian’s rear-camera software recall reaches R1T, R1S and R2 vehicles. A rapid over-the-air fix is encouraging, but owners still need to verify that their truck or SUV actually received it.

98,828 vehicles5 min read
Safety briefing

Rear-camera, suspension and fuel-system safety campaigns

This week’s filings cover rearview-camera display problems across several Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Buick and Chevrolet vehicles, rear spring installation concerns in certain Jeep SUVs, and fuel-tank securement concerns in F-

7 min read
Important recall

Ford Expedition recall: Contaminated headlight LED chips

Ford Expedition and Super Duty vehicles may lose key exterior lighting functions because of a contaminated headlight LED chip; dealers will inspect and replace affected headlight assemblies when needed at no charge.

41,748 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Cadillac Optiq recall: Window obstruction detection failure

Cadillac OPTIQ front windows may not detect an obstruction during key-fob express-up closing; the body control module software will be updated free of charge by a dealer or through an over-the-air update.

29,347 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

New CAFE Rule Slows the 2031 Fuel-Economy Climb

NHTSA’s final standards for model years 2027 through 2031 ease the prior federal trajectory. The change matters most in automakers’ product planning, while buyers should still assess each vehicle’s actual fuel costs and

6 min read
Safety briefing

Weekly Vehicle Recall Briefing (September 19–25, 2026)

This week’s official notices cover rearview-camera display problems, an instrument-cluster display failure, and rear coil springs that may detach, with software updates, inspection or component replacement offered at no,

7 min read
Important recall

Lexus RX recall: Front steering knuckle cracking

Affected Lexus RX and TX and Toyota Grand Highlander vehicles may have front steering knuckles that can crack and break; dealers will inspect and replace them as necessary at no charge.

617 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

NHTSA’s New Pedestrian Test Is Useful—With a Catch

Federal pedestrian-protection results now give 2027-car shoppers a new safety signal, but the first list is a pass/fail screen, relies initially on manufacturer data and can vary by trim.

6 min read
Important recall

Terex C4000 recall: Plate weld may crack

Terex C4000, C5000, C6000 and General 65 digger derrick trucks may have a plate weld that can crack and allow a retaining pin to separate; the weldment plate will be inspected and replaced as needed at no charge.

73 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Rivian R1S recall 26V597000

The official recall record describes a software issue that can obstruct the rearview camera image while the vehicle is in reverse.

98,828 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Hyundai Ioniq 9 recall: Rear seat entrapment risk

Certain Hyundai IONIQ 9 vehicles may have second-row power seats that do not detect a person, allowing seat movement to continue after contact; seat software will be inspected and updated at no charge when necessary.

5,360 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Jaguar E-PACE recall 26V599000

A reported issue involving the vehicle’s DC-DC converter can affect charging for the low-voltage electrical system and may lead to a loss of drive power.

23,677 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

Why Automakers Want Chinese Car Factories Kept Out

Six major US auto-industry groups are urging the White House not merely to retain barriers on Chinese vehicle imports, but to block Chinese automakers from building connected vehicles in America. The dispute shows that a

6 min read
Important recall

Forest River Rockport recall 26V589000

The official recall record describes wiring that may be routed in a way that allows contact with the underside of the hood.

155 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Volkswagen Tiguan recall: Body-control software resets

Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles may experience body-control software resets that can switch off the ignition, disrupt vehicle functions and increase crash risk; dealers will provide a free software update.

49,958 vehicles3 min read
Urgent recall

Audi Q3 recall 26V590000

An official recall addresses a steering rack mounting concern in certain Audi Q3, Volkswagen Atlas, and Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles.

208,724 vehicles3 min read
Safety briefing

RecallWire Weekly Recall Report

A plain-language overview of newly listed safety recalls involving seat-belt anchorage, rearview-camera, display, and rear-suspension concerns.

8 min read
Important recall

Jeep Grand Cherokee recall 26V529000

The official recall record describes a body-control-module software issue that may cause the windshield wipers to fail in certain Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

81 vehicles3 min read
Urgent recall

Buick Encore GX recall: Distorted or blank rearview images

Buick Encore GX, Envista, Chevrolet Trailblazer and Trax vehicles may show a distorted or blank rearview camera image; dealers will inspect and replace the camera if necessary at no charge.

306,511 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Jeep Grand Wagoneer recall 26V584000

The official recall record describes roof rack crossbar pivot bolts that may not have been tightened properly, allowing a crossbar to detach.

97,349 vehicles3 min read
Important recall

Ford Mustang Mach E recall 26V582000

The official recall record describes a software concern involving the battery energy control module in certain Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles.

86 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

Ford F-150 Fuel-Tank Recall Puts Straps in Focus

Ford has recalled 223,472 F-150 pickups after finding that an improperly secured fuel tank could leak or detach. Here is what the campaign means for affected 2023–2027 trucks and why the repair deserves prompt attention.

223,472 vehicles5 min read
Urgent recall

Ford F-150 recall: fuel tank mounting failure

Ford F-150 vehicles may have a fuel tank that is not secured properly; dealers will inspect and replace the tank straps as needed at no charge.

223,472 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

Jeep’s 201,976-Vehicle TPMS Recall Is a Software Test

A newly reported Jeep recall covers nearly 202,000 SUVs whose tire-pressure warning may not alert drivers. The defect is software-based, but the owner response should be practical rather than casual.

201,976 vehicles5 min read
Safety briefing

Vehicle Recall Briefing: September 11, 2026

September 11, 2026 recall briefing covering Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and other vehicles, with affected models, repair plans and dated owner-notification updates.

8 min read
Urgent recall

Jeep Cherokee recall: Tire-pressure warning may not appear

Certain Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Wagoneer and Wagoneer L vehicles may not alert the driver to low tire pressure; dealers will provide a software update at no cost

201,975 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

NHTSA’s Tesla Cybercab Audit Tests the AV Rulebook

NHTSA’s September 4 Cybercab audit examines Tesla’s self-certification after Austin deployment. The case shows why driverless capability and federal compliance are separate questions.

6 min read
Analysis

NHTSA’s DTN Airbag Warning Is Not a Normal Recall

An 11th death tied to a banned replacement airbag inflator turns a used-car repair-history question into an immediate safety check—one that a VIN recall search cannot answer.

6 min read
Urgent recall

Ram 1500 recall: rearview camera image loss

RAM 1500 vehicles may lose the rearview camera image because of a radio software error; the software update is provided at no charge.

239,130 vehicles3 min read
Safety briefing

Vehicle Recall Briefing: September 4, 2026

September 4, 2026 recall briefing covering Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and other vehicles, with affected models, repair plans and dated owner-notification updates.

8 min read
Analysis

Kia EV9 Airbag Recall Requires a VIN Check

Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs over a front-passenger occupant-detection issue. The recall underscores why family-SUV owners should verify repair status by VIN rather than rely on model year alone.

21,290 vehicles6 min read
Important recall

Ford Bronco recall: Piston failure and drive-power loss

Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang and Ranger vehicles may have incorrectly manufactured engine piston domes that can fail and cause a loss of drive power; dealers will inspect the pistons and replace the long-

10,001 vehicles3 min read
Analysis

Lucid Air Recall Shows the Limits of an OTA Safety Fix

A recall covering 27,185 Lucid Air sedans pairs a fire warning with an over-the-air remedy. For owners, the important question is whether the update has actually finished.

27,185 vehicles5 min read
Safety briefing

Vehicle Recall Briefing: August 28, 2026

August 28, 2026 recall briefing covering Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and other vehicles, with affected models, repair plans and dated owner-notification updates.

8 min read
Analysis

Dodge Durango Spoiler Recall Revisits Earlier Repairs

A new 74,578-vehicle recall covers 2021-2023 Dodge Durangos whose rear spoilers can be damaged during liftgate use and detach on the road—including SUVs repaired in two earlier campaigns.

74,578 vehicles6 min read
Safety briefing

Vehicle Recall Briefing: August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026 recall briefing covering Ford, Kia, Ram and other vehicles, with affected models, repair plans and dated owner-notification updates.

7 min read
Analysis

NHTSA’s AV Shift Opens a Faster Path for Robotaxis

Federal actions now give automated-vehicle developers a clearer route to limited U.S. deployment. The unresolved question is whether oversight and public evidence will keep pace.

7 min read
Safety briefing

Vehicle Recall Briefing: August 14, 2026

August 14, 2026 recall briefing covering Ford, Lincoln, Ram and other vehicles, with affected models, repair plans and dated owner-notification updates.

7 min read
Analysis

Subaru’s 541,000-Vehicle Weight-Label Recall Explained

Subaru’s recall concerns incorrect axle-weight information on the doorjamb label. It is not a mechanical repair, but the corrected label matters when owners load their vehicles heavily.

541,237 vehicles5 min read