Fuel System, Diesel:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source raises the risk of a fire.
open safety recalls on record
fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source raises the risk of a fire.
fire raises the risk of injury.
electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and raises the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and raises the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
short circuit raises the risk of a fire.
Unexpected Vehicle movement can raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Without the reflective strips, a truck operating without a trailer at night may be less visible, raises the risk of a crash.
Unintended spring brake application may occur, raises the risk of a crash.
misidentified electrical cable may be mistaken for a de-energized cable by a technician or first responder, raises the risk of electrical shock and injury.
parking brake that does not hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and raises the risk of a crash or injury.
ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could raises the risk of a crash.
Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, raises the risk of a crash.
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, raises the risk of a crash.
loss of outer brake pad function can extend the vehicle's stopping distance, raises the risk of a crash.
Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, raises the risk of a crash.
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.