The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Chrysler is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving. An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,234,657 units are affected by the recall.
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars." Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 49 units are affected by the recall.
- DTNA is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT50e electric walk-in vans that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-340. The transmission gear shifter indicator may not display accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect." Driving a vehicle with an inaccurate transmission gear shifter indicator can result in an unintentional gear shift, which can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 23 units are affected by the recall.
- Navistar is recalling certain 2023 IC RE, IC EV, and 2023-2024 IC CE school buses. The fasteners that connect the transverse torque arm to the rear axle housing may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the rear axle to shift side to side. A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose rear axle may cause vehicle instability during an evacuation in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 6,948 units are affected by the recall.
- Navistar is recalling certain 2023 IC CE and IN RE commercial buses. The fasteners that connect the transverse torque arm to the rear axle housing may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the rear axle to shift side to side. A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose rear axle may cause vehicle instability during an evacuation in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 46 units are affected by the recall.
- Nova Bus is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 519 units are affected by the recall.
- Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2022 9700 buses. The GPS devices may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause an accelerator pedal sensor malfunction and lead to an unexpected loss of drive power. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. NHTSA says potentially 23 units are affected by the recall.
- Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken. Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 412 units are affected by the recall.
