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.
Mercedes-Benz has recalled Metris vans in cold-weather states where road salt could corrode and fracture aluminum bolts, leading to power steering failure.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles now has recalled 1.5 million older Ram pickup trucks because a defective lock mechanism allows the tailgate to drop suddenly.
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.
