Trucking Safety Archives

Ford Recalls Econoline School Buses, Ambulances for Weld Issue

Alan Adler

June 13, 2019

Ford recalls Econoline-based buses and ambulances because a bad clutch weld could stall vehicles, forcing schoolchildren to change buses and delay patient medical treatment.

Ford Recalls 1.2 million Explorer SUVS to Fix Suspension

Jerry Hirsch

June 12, 2019

Ford Motor Co. issued a large recall for more than 1.2 million Explorer SUVs that could be prone to a rear suspension toe link fracture.

Ford Recalls Older F-150 Pickup Trucks to Fix Transmission

Jerry Hirsch

June 12, 2019

2013 Ford F-150s with 5- and 6.2-liter gasoline engines can shift suddenly into first gear, potentially resulting in potential loss of control.

FCA Recalls Ram Pickups to Repair Air Bags, Seat Belt Software

Alan Adler

June 10, 2019

FCA is recalling Ram pickup trucks to reprogram software that could disable air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Faulty Mirror Glass

Alan Adler

June 10, 2019

: Paccar Inc. has recalled 2020 models of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because outside mirror glass can fall to the ground and cause a crash.

Ram 4×4 Pickups Recalled for Fractured Rear Drive Shafts

Alan Adler

June 4, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has recalled 2018-2019 Ram 1500 4x4 pickups because an incomplete rear drive shaft weld can separate and lead to a crash.

FMCSA Accepting Interstate Trucking Applications from Young Vets

Alan Adler

June 4, 2019

Young military veterans welcomed by FMCSA to apply for credentials in experiment to allow teens to shore up shrinking ranks of interstate truck drivers.

Sprinter Vans Recalled for Malfunctioning High-Beam Headlights

Alan Adler

June 4, 2019

Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are recalled because their high-beam headlights can stick in on position and blind oncoming drivers.

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Metris Vans in 23 States for Bolt Corrosion

Alan Adler

May 28, 2019

Mercedes-Benz has recalled Metris vans in cold-weather states where road salt could corrode and fracture aluminum bolts, leading to power steering failure.

FCA Recalls 410,000 More Ram Pickups for Tailgate Lock Defect

Alan Adler

May 21, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles now has recalled 1.5 million older Ram pickup trucks because a defective lock mechanism allows the tailgate to drop suddenly.

Peterbilt Recalls Model 520 Trucks That Stall from Melted Wires

Alan Adler

May 21, 2019

Peterbilt Motor Co. has recalled its Model 520 used in refuse hauling and off-highway construction because melted wires can lead to a stall and crash.

Kenworth T680Advantage with 52-inch Mid-Roof Sleeper

Kenworth Recalls Trucks That Lurch Forward in Cold Temperatures

Alan Adler

May 20, 2019

Kenworth Truck Co. is recalling models with automated transmissions, tandem axles and a single parking brake that can lead to unexpected movement in cold temperatures.

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Ford Recalls 1.2 million Explorer SUVS to Fix Suspension

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