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: 23V617000
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWF and 23PBF.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V646000
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2009-2024 dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The location of the rear impact guard is too far forward from the rear of the trailer, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Remedy
Dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 24, 2023. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V653000
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V656000
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly secured.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2310.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V654000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy
Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E076000
Transfer Flow Inc-Chico, CA is recalling certain TRAX 4 Control Modules with part numbers 070-CM-34418 and 070-CM-34375. The auxiliary fuel tank control module may unexpectedly pump fuel into the primary fuel tank, which can cause the tank to overflow and leak fuel.
Remedy
Transfer Flow Inc-Chico, CA will install new firmware, free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on September 27, 2013. A second notice will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Transfer Flow customer service at 1-530-893-5209.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E079000
Allison Transmission, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain models B3400xFE_R and B400R, with part numbers B3400xFE_R and B400R. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the output yoke bolts, and if necessary, tighten loose output yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-317-242-5000. ATI's number for this recall is 2023FA04.