The following safety recalls were issued Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Bravo Trailers is recalling certain 2021 Hero, Scout, and Star trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle. Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 565 units are affected by the recall.
- Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 19,937 units are affected by the recall.
- Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2019 Freedom Platform trailers. The platform trailers may have been produced without a rear impact guard (RIG) certification plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 223, "Rear Impact Guards", and 224, "Rear Impact Protection." Rear impact guards with missing plates may not be identified in the event of a safety recall, potentially resulting in an un-remedied safety issue and an increased risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA says potentially 72 units are affected by the recall.
- Navistar is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC EV school buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft. A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 5,173 units are affected by the recall.
- Navistar is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE and 2023 IC 1300FBC transit buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft. A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 139 units are affected by the recall.
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022 Utilimaster Walk-in vans. The tire size and tire pressures on the tire placard and certification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the FMVSS number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Incorrect tire information may result in improperly inflated tires and overloading of the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,826 units are affected by the recall.
- Spartan Fire is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, and 2022-2023 FC-94 fire trucks. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail. Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 27 units are affected by the recall.
