The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Diesel Modification Center is recalling certain 2018-2019 Isuzu NQR, NRR and NPR vehicles modified to be equipped with dual steering. The keystock may become dislodged from the steering cross shaft and cause unexpected loss of right hand steering. Unexpected loss of steering increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 136 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Isuzu Technical Center of America is recalling certain 2017-2019 N-GAS HD and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles and 2018-2019 Isuzu FTR and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD vehicles. The power supply bolt in the relay box may not have been properly tightened during harness production at the supplier. This may lead to melting of the power wire and/or a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, which can lead to a stall. A stall can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 16,766 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2013-2018 Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, Model 49 Autoreach Side Loader, Model 48 Zero Radius Side Loader, Model 78 Meridian Front Loader, Model 29 Atlantic Front Loader, Model 87 Contender Front Loader, Model 42 Manual Automated Side Loader, Model 16 3.5 yard TG Rear Loader, Model 11 Heavy Duty Rear Loader, Model 66 40.60 Split Body Rear Loader, Model 10 Standard Rear Loader, Model 12 Tailgate Tag Axle Rear Loader, and Model 13 High Compaction Rear Loader vehicles. The vehicles are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire. If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury. NHTSA says potentially 331 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Transportation Power is recalling certain 2017-2018 electric trucks built on Peterbilt 579 chassis. The vehicles do not have stabilization hardware and software that interacts with the braking system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, “Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles.” Without an Electronic Stability Control system, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, which increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 12 vehicles are affected by this recall.
