Author Carina Ockedahl

Paccar is recalling more than 5,700 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because a defect in the spotlight circuit could start a fire.

Nissan North America is recalling more than 44,000 Titan and Titan XD Crew Cab full-size pickup trucks because of a defect in the rear seatbelt.

Daimler Trucks North America issued recalls for Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star trucks as well as Thomas Built school buses.

General Motors is recalling nearly 700,000 Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks to fix a power steering defect that could cause a crash.

Paccar is recalling nearly 1,800 Perterbilt and Kenworth trucks with Cummins ISX engines because a fuel pump defect could cause the engine to stall.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 1,550 Freightliner vehicles because the check valve may be missing from the air brake system, according to NHTSA.

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.