FCA Recalls 660,000 Ram HD Pickups for Possible Steering Loss
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has recalled 660,000 Ram HD pickups and chassis cabs because steering linkage could separate over time, resulting in steering loss.
Ford Recalls 1.5 Million F-150 Trucks for Transmission Defect
Ford Motor Co. will recall nearly 1.5 million older F-150 pickup trucks because they could unexpectedly shift into first gear.
Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Faulty Seat Belt Buckles
Paccar Inc. has recalled Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy-duty trucks whose seat belt buckles could fail in a crash if they were glued instead of sewn.
FCA Recalls Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks for Adjustable-Pedals Defect
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks because adjustable-pedal assembly could fail, leading brake pedals to detach.
Ford Recalls New 2019 Ranger for Transmission-Shifting Defect
Ford has recalled its new 2019 Ranger pickup trucks because the transmission can shift out of park when the vehicle is turned off.
More Mail Trucks Burn Up; Letter Carriers Union Issues Warning
National labor union for letter carriers issues a new warning about the increasing threat of mail truck fires in aging fleet tagged for replacement by Postal Service.
Toyota Recalls Tacoma Pickups to Fix Brake Cylinder Defect
Toyota recalls thousands of 2018-19 Tacoma pickups to replace an improperly machined brake master cylinder that could diminish braking performance and lead to a crash.
Ford F-Series Engine Block Heater Fires Lead to Massive Recall
Ford recalls hundreds of thousands of F-Series and Super Duty pickups because engine block heaters can catch fire while plugged in.
Truckers Died in Record Numbers on the Job in 2017
New federal data show driving a big rig is among the most dangerous occupations, with record number of heavy-duty trucking deaths in 2017.
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Metris to Fix Leaky Fuel Hose Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-17 Metris Vans following an NHTSA probe into customer complaints of odor from leaking fuel hoses.
Major Truck and Equipment Makers Got Faulty Eaton Clutch Parts
Eaton Corp. shipped 76,512 faulty clutch parts to major truck makers including Freightliner, Volvo, Navistar and Paccar, and engine maker Cummins.
