Exterior Lighting
short in the spotlight circuitry may raises the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
open safety recalls on record
short in the spotlight circuitry may raises the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, raises the risk of a fire.
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, raises the risk of a crash.
incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, raises the risk of a crash.
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, raises the risk of a crash.
unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, raises the risk of crash.
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which raises the risk of a crash.
In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, raises the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment.
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would raises the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and 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.