INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a new batch of safety recalls affecting a wide range of vehicles, including popular passenger cars, luxury SUVs, electric vehicles, motorhomes, and transit buses.
The safety notices cover defects ranging from potential steering and drive power loss to rearview camera display failures that violate Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Here is a breakdown of the latest recalls issued by manufacturers:
Passenger Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Recall ID: 26V598
- Issue: Loss of steering control due to a cracked steering knuckle.
- Affected Vehicles:
- 2026 Lexus RX and RX Hybrid
- 2026 Lexus TX and TX Hybrid
- 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander and Grand Highlander Hybrid
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Recall ID: 26V597
- Issue: Obstructed rearview camera image (FMVSS 111 non-compliance).
- Affected Vehicles:
- 2022–2027 Rivian R1S
- 2022–2026 Rivian R1T
- 2027 Rivian R2
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Recall ID: 26V599
- Issue: Loss of drive power resulting from DC-DC converter failure.
- Affected Vehicles: 2021–2024 Jaguar E-Pace, 2021–2024 Jaguar F-Pace, 2020–2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021–2024 Land Rover Discovery, 2020–2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020–2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020–2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019–2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and 2021–2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
- Recall ID: 26V607
- Issue: Powertrain control module issue causing potential loss of drive power.
- Affected Vehicles: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
- Recall ID: 26V599
- Ford Motor Company
- Recall ID: 26V605
- Issue: Rearview camera image may fail to display (FMVSS 111 non-compliance).
- Affected Vehicles: 2026 Ford Ranger
Recreational Vehicles & Motorhomes
- Forest River, Inc.
- Recall ID: 26V603
- Issue: Improperly installed engine pre-heat pump.
- Affected Vehicles: 2026–2027 Dynamax Grand Sport GT
- Recall ID: 26V608
- Issue: Sleeper sofa may obstruct the bunkroom door exit.
- Affected Vehicles: 2025–2026 Forest River Cedar Creek
- Recall ID: 26V603
- REV Recreation Group
- Recall ID: 26V602
- Issue: Improperly programmed safety system that may impair Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
- Affected Vehicles: 2026 Fleetwood Palisade
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Recall ID: 26V601
- Issue: Incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and cold-tire inflation figures on the federal placard (FMVSS 120 non-compliance).
- Affected Vehicles: 2027 Winnebago Arka
Specialty & Commercial Vehicles
- Rewaco Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH
- Recall ID: 26V596
- Issue: Potential loss of vehicle control caused by a loose shock absorber.
- Affected Vehicles: 2024–2025 Rewaco PUR3 GT, 2024–2026 PUR3 GT Touring, 2024–2026 RF1 GT Touring, 2024 RF1 ST-3, and 2024–2026 RF1 ST-3 Touring.
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Recall ID: 26V604
- Issue: Parking brake may activate unintentionally.
- Affected Vehicles: 2024–2025 Nova Bus LFS
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Recall ID: 26V600
- Issue: Incorrect emergency exit identification labeling (FMVSS 217 non-compliance).
- Affected Vehicles: 2009–2025 Volvo Bus 9700
What Drivers Should Do Next
Vehicle owners can verify if their specific VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate is included in any of these actions by using the NHTSA Recall Look-up Tool.
If a vehicle is subject to an open safety recall, owners should contact a local authorized dealership immediately. Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge to the vehicle owner.
