The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA says potentially 13,854 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation. If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash. NHTSA says potentially 319 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Paccar Incorporated is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T370 long wheelbase vehicles with larger rear axle spacing. The vehicles may be missing a second R12 relay valve, causing increased brake activation timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, “Air Brake Systems.” Increased brake activation timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially four vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Terex Advance Mixer is recalling certain 2020 FDC300, FD4000, FD5000GL, and FD7000B vehicles. The axle output shafts were incorrectly heat treated, possibly causing them to fracture. The fracturing of the output shaft would result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 34 vehicles are affected by this recall.
