INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant wave of new vehicle recalls affecting a wide range of manufacturers, from heavy-duty commercial trucks and RVs to luxury SUVs and motorcycles.
Key issues highlighted in the latest alerts include fire risks, structural seat failures, braking malfunctions, and incorrect safety labeling. Consumers are urged to check if their vehicles are affected using the NHTSA Recall Look-up Tool. All recall repairs are provided to owners free of charge by their local dealership.
The following manufacturers have been named in the recent safety alerts:
Ford Motor Company & Lincoln
Ford and its luxury division Lincoln face several critical issues across different model years:
- Engine Fire Risk: An engine oil leak may cause a fire in the 2026 Ford Explorer and Mustang, the 2025 Ford Maverick, and the 2026 Lincoln Corsair (NHTSA ID: 25V828).
- Body Component Detachment: Issues include detaching the driver and passenger door trim on the 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT (25V827) and detaching the liftgate hinge covers on the 2020-2022 and 2025 Ford Escape (25V829).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) – Ram
Ram trucks are subject to two high-priority recalls:
- Air Bag Rupture: Side curtain air bag inflators may rupture in specific 2019 Ram 1500 and 2019-2020 Ram 2500/3500 models (25V824).
- Instrument Panel Failure: A failure of the instrument panel display, which could impair various safety systems, affects 2025-2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks (25V826).
General Motors (GM) – Chevrolet & Cadillac
GM models are primarily being recalled for missing critical information:
- Missing Owner’s Manual: Several 2026 Chevrolet Silverado models (1500, 2500, 3500) and the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ are being recalled for a missing owner’s manual, which violates federal safety standards (25V815, 25V819).
Volkswagen Group – Atlas & ID.4
Volkswagen has two serious recalls on popular models:
- Battery Fire Risk: The high-voltage battery may catch fire in 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles (25V836).
- Wheel Detachment: A defect may cause the wheel to detach from the vehicle on the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 (25V835).
Additional Safety Alerts
| Manufacturer & Model(s) | Model Years | Summary of Issue | NHTSA ID |
| BENTLEY Bentayga Hybrid | 2023 | High Voltage Battery May Overheat. | 25V811 |
| GENESIS G90 | 2023-2026 | Sudden Unintended Braking may occur. | 25V833 |
| RIVIAN EDV | 2022-2025 | Driver’s Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable may become damaged. | 25V816 |
| VOLVO XC60, XC60 MHEV | 2018, 2025-2026 | Loose Front Seats due to a manufacturing defect. | 25V818 |
| KTM/HUSQVARNA Motorcycles | 2024-2025 | Loss of Drive Power across several models (390 series, Svartpilen, Vitpilen). | 25V825 |
| RV/Bus Recalls | Various | Recalls issued for Tiffin Motorhomes (labeling), Newell Coach (seat failure), Foretravel (seat failure), nuCamp (labeling), and Nova Bus (loss of drive power). | Various |
| Commercial Vehicle Recalls | Various | Recalls issued for Altec Industries (emergency stop/lockbolts) and International Motors (ECU Malfunction). | Various |
What You Must Do
The NHTSA advises all vehicle owners to immediately check if their specific vehicle is included in any recall.
Action Required:
Enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate into the Recall Look-up Tool on the NHTSA website.
If your vehicle has an unrepaired recall, contact your local car dealership to schedule an appointment. All recall-related repairs must be performed at no cost to the owner.
