Following are summaries of product recalls by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that may be of interest to fleets.
INSTRUCTIONS: To view specific recall information in its entirety, click on the link included in each entry below. When you reach the web page, enter the NHTSA ID Number in the “Safety Issues by NHTSA ID” box, check the "Recalls" box and then click “Go."
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V170000
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 International HX vehicles. The grille surround may corrode and detach from the truck.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the grille surround, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters instructing owners to inspect their grille surround before driving their vehicle are expected to be mailed May 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23507.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V204000
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5496331.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V208000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
Dealers will update the software controlling the hazard warning lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL851.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V237000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner M2 106, FCCC S2G CAB/CHAS, FCCC S2RV 106 CAB, 2021 Freightliner Sport M2 112, 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner M2 112, Freightliner Sport M2 106, and FCCC SC2 106 CAB vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V247000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Remedy
Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V248000
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 International DuraStar, WorkStar, 2017-2018 International TranStar, 2018 International ProStar, 2020 International HV, MV, and 2018 IC Bus HC Commercial buses. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may have an insufficient wiring terminal that can overheat.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor load circuit wiring terminal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23510.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V265000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 37A.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V266000
General Motors. LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium-Duty trucks. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 29, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222375270.