The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Chrysler FCA USA is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving. If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,103,479 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer and 2019-2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger’s manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, “Head Restraints” and 207, “Seating Systems.” A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 482,520 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2015 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non Drive Front Steer Axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture. Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially eight vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Manac is recalling certain 2011-2020 Flatbed trailers. The Buffers USA Twistlock configuration may unintentionally rotate to the unlock position, potentially allowing the container that the trailer is transporting to become unstable or detach from the trailer. A container that is not securely attached to the trailer can increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 44 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is recalling certain Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB7 vehicles. The rocker arms may have been manufactured incorrectly and may break as a result. If the rocker arms break the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 2,015 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Paccar is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. The brake treadle valves may have loose compression fittings, which can cause the air supply hose to separate from the valve. A separated hose may cause reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 139 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture. Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 20 vehicles are affected by this recall.
