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Vehicle Recalls

Browse all NHTSA safety recalls affecting consumer vehicles, ordered by date reported.

Campaign # Reported Description Affected Vehicles
12V420000 8/28/2012

Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

12V419000 8/29/2012

Worn or failed suspension assemblies may lead to a loss of vehicle stability and compromised structural integrity, which can increase the risk of a crash.

12V418000 8/28/2012

If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.

12V417000 8/28/2012

If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.

12V416000 8/28/2012

Without correctly tightened mounting bolts, the ambulance compartment box can detach from the vehicle chassis, which in the event of a crash, may result in the passengers having an increased risk of injury.

12V415000 8/28/2012

A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.

12V414000 8/23/2012

If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.

12V413000 8/22/2012

A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire.

12V412000 8/21/2012

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

12V411000 8/21/2012

If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

12V410000 8/21/2012

The oil may leak out of the wheel end caps and if the condition is not corrected, the loss of oil could result in unexpected wheel bearing failure which may increase the risk of a crash.

12V409000 8/20/2012

In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbags may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

12V408000 8/20/2012

A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

12V406000 8/16/2012

A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

12V405000 8/16/2012

Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

12V404000 8/14/2012

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.

12V402000 8/10/2012

The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

12V401000 8/10/2012

The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.

12V400000 8/10/2012

The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

12V399000 8/10/2012

The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.