Author Carina Ockedahl

North American production of trucks in the heaviest Class 8 weight segment reached an 18-month high in May, according to trucking industry consulting firm ACT Research.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling nearly 740 Freightliner trucks because an issue with the airline hose and the engine block coolant heater wire could increase the risk of a fire.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling nearly 700 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because the axle assembly output shaft could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mack Trucks is recalling nearly 3,300 vehicles because the alternator cable could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 113,896 Ram ProMaster vans because of incorrect airbag information that could increase risk of injury in a collision.

Navistar is recalling nearly 3,000 International trucks because an issue with the air dryer mounting bracket could affect the brake system, increasing the risk of a collision.

Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for nearly 50,000 F-250 pickup trucks in the U.S. because a defective park rod could result in unintended vehicle movement.

Roush CleanTech is recalling over 430 modified Ford trucks because an issue with the fuel control valve solenoid coils could stop the flow of propane to the engine, increasing the risk of a crash.

Daimler Vans USA is recalling around 1,300 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles because a piece supporting the drive shaft could become loose.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 450 Western Star 4900 vehicles because a defect with the aluminum air tanks could increase the risk of a crash.