INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a new batch of safety recall notices affecting thousands of passenger cars, SUVs, trucks, and commercial vehicles across major manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Chrysler.
The safety alerts address a range of issues, from software glitches and airbag deployment concerns to fire hazards and mechanical failures.
Major Passenger Vehicle & SUV Recalls
- Ford Motor Company:
- Mustang Mach-E (2023–2025): Recalled due to incorrect Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software that could result in a sudden loss of drive power or present a fire risk (NHTSA ID: 26V582).
- Explorer (2026): Recalled over concerns that the passenger airbag may deploy improperly during a collision (NHTSA ID: 26V581).
- Bronco (2026): Recalled due to a mounting bracket that may tear the side curtain airbag during deployment (NHTSA ID: 26V580).
- General Motors, LLC:
- Buick Encore GX (2024–2026), Buick Envista (2024–2025), Chevrolet Trailblazer (2024–2026), Chevrolet Trax (2025): Recalled because the rearview camera display may show a blank or distorted image, reducing rearward visibility (NHTSA ID: 26V539).
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC):
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer (2022–2026), Grand Wagoneer L (2023–2026), Wagoneer (2022–2025), Wagoneer L (2023–2025): Recalled due to roof rack crossbars that may detach while driving, creating a road hazard (NHTSA ID: 26V584).
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. & Audi:
- Audi Q3 (2019–2021), Volkswagen Atlas (2018–2019), Volkswagen Tiguan (2018): Recalled over potential bolt failure that could lead to a sudden loss of steering control (NHTSA ID: 26V590).
- Volkswagen Tiguan (2025): Recalled due to Body Control Module (BCM) software issues causing unexpected system resets (NHTSA ID: 26V587).
- Hyundai Motor America:
- Hyundai Ioniq 9 (2026): Recalled over power rear seats that may operate unexpectedly and trap an occupant (NHTSA ID: 26V588).
RVs, Commercial Buses, and Specialty Vehicles
- Forest River, Inc. & Forest River Bus, LLC:
- Salem (2027), Wildwood (2027): Recalled due to stowed exterior griddles that can pose a fire risk when stowed (NHTSA ID: 26V586).
- Rockport (2024–2026): Wiring issues may cause damage and lead to a short circuit (NHTSA ID: 26V589).
- Lone Star Van (2019–2022): Rearview camera image failure (NHTSA ID: 26V585).
- Micro Bird USA & Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.:
- G5e School Bus & Transit Bus (2025–2026): Multiple recalls issued for wiring harness damage that can cause a sudden loss of drive power (NHTSA IDs: 26V591, 26V593, 26V594).
- Additional Specialty Recalls:
- Grand Design RV Lineage (2026–2027): Incorrect tires installed (NHTSA ID: 26V595).
- T.A. Pelsue Fiberlite & FOST Models (2024–2025): Axle mounting brackets may crack and fail (NHTSA ID: 26V542).
- Farber Specialty Vehicles: Wheelchair lifts that may move inadvertently (NHTSA ID: 26V592).
What Vehicle Owners Should Do
NHTSA advises vehicle owners to check whether their specific vehicle is included in any active recall. Drivers can visit nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate number.
If a vehicle is subject to a recall, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule a repair. By federal law, all safety recall repairs must be completed free of charge to the consumer.
