The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating and a loss of drive power. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 99 units are affected by the recall.
- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires. Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,902 units are affected by the recall.
- Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2024-2025 LR natural gas vehicles. The methane detector may be inoperative due to a missing fuse. An inoperative methane detector can fail to detect a gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire or injury. NHTSA says potentially 106 units are affected by the recall.
- Nova Bus is recalling certain 2020-2024 LFS vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown. An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 641 units are affected by the recall.
- Reading Truck Equipment is recalling certain 2021-2024 dump body trucks. Inadequate clearance may allow the hood to contact the main electrical fuse terminal. Contact with the main fuse terminal can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA says potentially 48 units are affected by the recall.
