Bendix Recalls 200,000 Parts; Several Trailer Manufacturers Affected
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is recalling approximately 200,000 SR-5 brand spring brake valves manufactured between Jan. 1, 2014, and March 4, 2016, because of a defect that could affect parking the tractor-trailer. The recall affects only brakes on trailers, not on tractors, according to Bendix.
Volvo Trucks Issues Recall for Defective Meritor Steer Axles
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 129 of its 2013 models in the United States because the steer axles may have been incorrectly heat treated.
July 22, 2016NHTSA Recalling Trailers for Suspension Problem
Stoughton Trailers is recalling more than 1,200 trailers made between Oct. 1 and Dec. 18, 2013, because of a problem with the pivot bolts in the suspension system, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
June 16, 2016Daimler Trucks North America to Recall Nearly 9,000 Trucks With HVAC Units That Could Overheat
Daimler Trucks North America announced that it will voluntarily recall nearly 9,000 model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured from March 24, 2014, through November 9, 2015, over the possibility of an overheated connection on Bergstrom Parksmart HVAC auxiliary units.
April 12, 2016Volvo Starts Interim Repair Process for 15,835 Recalled Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has begun distributing interim repair information to address the recall of 15,835 of its 2016 and 2017 models in the United States for a steering shaft defect that has prompted both the manufacturer and the U.S. government to urge that the units be taken out of service immediately.
All Truck OEMs Recall Vehicles With Discontinued Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel
In response to an earlier recall by the manufacturer of the now-discontinued Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel, all U.S. truck manufacturers recently said they have recalled their trucks with the product over issues with the device’s connector.
October 30, 2015Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.73 Million Trucks in 3 Safety Campaigns
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling about 1.73 million trucks for defects, including a wiring harness that may short-circuit and set off an air bag.
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Some Ram Pickups to Defend Against Hacks
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling about 1.4 million cars and trucks, including some 2015 Ram pickups, equipped with radios that are vulnerable to hacking.
July 24, 2015Paccar Recalling Some Kenworths Over Wiper-Fluid Defect
Paccar Inc. is recalling more than 100,000 Kenworth model-year 2011-2016 trucks because water may leak into the windshield wiper motor, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
Daimler Recalls Some Model Year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling some model year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to possible damage from water leaks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall announcement.