INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unleashed a sweeping series of urgent safety recalls impacting millions of vehicles nationwide. The latest notices flag severe hazards across major automakers—including Jeep, Ford, Honda, and Chrysler—ranging from catastrophic component failures to immediate fire risks that have triggered mandatory outdoor parking warnings.
If you own any of the vehicles listed below, federal safety officials advise checking your vehicle identification number (VIN) immediately to secure free repairs at local dealerships.
Major Fire Risks: The ‘Park Outside’ Directives
The most critical safety directives target more than one million Jeep SUVs and trucks, alongside thousands of Chrysler minivans. Owners of these specific models are urged to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until official dealership repairs are performed, as electrical short-circuits and thermal runaways can cause vehicles to catch fire even while parked with the ignition turned off.
Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators (Over 1 Million Vehicles Affected)
- NHTSA Recall ID: 26V363
- Vehicles: 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and Jeep Gladiator
- The Threat: An out-of-specification electrical connection in the electric hydraulic power steering pump can trigger high-resistance electrical activity. This causes extreme localized heat, melting wiring insulation and creating an active fire hazard. Drivers may notice a “Service Power Steering” warning dashboard light or a sudden loss of steering assist before an incident.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans
- NHTSA Recall ID: 26V362
- Vehicles: 2020–2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
- The Threat: Internal cell failures within the high-voltage traction battery packs—specifically those produced on a specialized alternative assembly line by LG Energy Solution—can suffer sudden thermal runaway, igniting fires. Stellantis/Chrysler has instructed owners to cease charging their hybrid minivans immediately until a software update and battery inspection can be completed by a dealer.
Critical Structural & Mechanical Failures
Honda and Acura Rear Suspension Failures (Nearly 900,000 Vehicles Affected)
- NHTSA Recall ID: 26V365
- Vehicles: 2014–2020 Acura MDX, 2016–2022 Honda Pilot, 2019–2023 Honda Passport, and 2017–2023 Honda Ridgeline
- The Threat: Chronic exposure to winter de-icing road salts and environmental humidity causes heavy corrosion at the rear subframe suspension mounting points. The underlying metal can thin, fracture, and completely separate while driving. This structural failure causes an immediate loss of vehicle control, raising crash risks. Dealerships will inspect the rear subframe and install structural reinforcement kits or replace broken parts entirely free of charge.
Ford Focus Engine Stalls (Over 250,000 Vehicles Affected)
- NHTSA Recall ID: 26V369
- Vehicles: 2012–2018 Ford Focus
- The Threat: This massive recall represents a secondary action for more than a quarter-million vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under an older campaign. A canister purge valve can stick wide open, causing severe vacuum pressures that cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. This issue can also manifest via inaccurate fuel gauge readouts or a Check Engine light. Dealerships will deploy a fresh powertrain control software update to permanently mitigate the defect.
Comprehensive Summary of New Recalls
The federal tracking list covers an array of consumer, commercial, and enthusiast transportation systems:
| Manufacturer | Affected Model(s) & Years | NHTSA ID | Primary Core Defect |
| Braun Corporation | 2023–2026 Chrysler Pacifica & Voyager | 26V358 | Upfitted wheelchair vehicles feature air bags that may fail to deploy during a crash. |
| Aston Martin | 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie | 26V359 | Master brake cylinder seals can deform, resulting in a sudden drop in hydraulic braking pressure. |
| International Motors | 2027 IC Bus CESB School Buses | 26V364 | Retractor components on specialized wheelchair restraints may fail to lock securely. |
| American Honda | 2023–2026 Accord Hybrid, 2023–2026 CR-V Hybrid, 2025–2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV | 26V366 | The fluid bottle cap on standard-issue tire repair kits can detach, causing pressurized chemical leaks. |
| Yamaha Motor Corp. | 2025 Yamaha XTZ690 Motorcycles | 26V367 | Do Not Ride Directive: Turn signal lamp assemblies fail to meet federal illumination visibility standards. |
| Ford Motor Company | 2018–2024 Ford Expedition | 26V368 | Internal trim pieces on the center console can warp and peel, exposing occupants to laceration hazards. |
| Ford Motor Company | 2017 Ford F-150 Pickups | 26V370 | Total digital instrument cluster failures blind drivers to safety alerts and current speed gauges. |
| Ford Motor Company | 2024 Ford Explorer | 26V371 | Transmission software bugs can result in vehicle rollaways when shifted into Park. |
| Ford Motor Company | 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln Navigator | 26V372 | Main instrument clusters frequently go entirely blank upon engine start-up. |
| Vermeer Manufacturing | 2002–2026 Vermeer BC1800XL Wood Chippers | 26V379 | Commercial hydraulic stabilizer jacks can drop or extend unexpectedly during transit or operations. |
| International Motors | 2026–2027 International HV Heavy Trucks | 26V382 | Air braking systems experience dangerously delayed release times when departing. |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2026 Great Dane Champion Trailers | 26V383 | Structural pins holding heavy rear liftgate decks can snap, causing heavy cargo drops. |
How to Protect Yourself and Get Fixed for Free
Under federal law, every safety defect cataloged by the NHTSA must be repaired by authorized factory technicians completely FREE of charge to the consumer. Dealerships cannot bill you for parts, labor, or diagnostics associated with an open recall.
To verify whether your exact automobile, commercial truck, or trailer is bound to one of these active campaigns, visit the official government recall portal at NHTSA.gov/recalls. Input your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), found on the driver-side dashboard corner or your state registration paperwork—or use the simplified License Plate search tool. If an open notice appears, immediately call your local brand dealership service lane to schedule a dedicated repair appointment.
For an in-depth breakdown of the massive subframe rusting issues causing wheels to lose alignment, check out this broadcast on the Honda Rear Suspension Recall. This video provides visual context on how road salts corrode the metal underneath affected crossovers and trucks.
