Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Faulty Mirror Glass
: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Recalls Trucks That Lurch Forward in Cold Temperatures
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.
Ford Conducts Second Recall for a Ranger Transmission Issue
Ford has recalled its new Ranger pickup for a second transmission-related issue, this time to tighten a shift cable to prevent a roll away.
Safety Experts Alarmed by Mail Trucks Bursting Into Flames
The ongoing incidents of mail trucks erupting into flames while being driven through neighborhoods endangers the public and mail carriers, say consumer safety advocates.
GM Recalls Diesel Trucks After 19 Engine Block Heater Cord Fires
General Motors has recalled hundreds of thousands of 2017-2019 medium-duty diesel trucks after engine block heater cable fires, but the automaker doesn’t yet have a fix.
Honda Recalls Pilot SUV, Acuras, Ridgeline Pickup for Belt Flaw
Honda has recalled its Pilot SUV, Ridgeline pickup and several Acura models because a timing belt defect could cause a stall and crash.