INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a substantial wave of new vehicle recall alerts spanning major automakers, commercial equipment manufacturers, and recreational vehicle builders. The notices highlight a variety of safety risks, including fire hazards, component fractures, software failures, and non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Ford Motor Company and Alliance RV are among the manufacturers facing widespread recalls across multiple model years.
Major Automaker Recalls: Ford and Lincoln
Ford Motor Company has issued six separate recall notices affecting hundreds of thousands of popular trucks, sedans, and SUVs:
- Ford F-150 (2018–2020): Recalled due to daytime running lights that may fail to dim, violating FMVSS 108 (Recall ID: 26V373).
- Ford F-150 (2018): Separately flagged for a risk of unintended vehicle movement (Recall ID: 26V375).
- Ford F-150 (2014): Subject to a dangerous transmission defect where an unexpected downshift can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control (Recall ID: 26V378).
- Ford Focus (2015–2018) & Ford Fusion (2013–2016): Facing recalls over transmission clutch assemblies that may fracture and leak fluid (Recall ID: 26V376).
- Ford Escape (2017): Cited for a malfunctioning window automatic reversal system, violating FMVSS 118 (Recall ID: 26V374).
- Lincoln Nautilus (2019): Recalled because steering wheel “hands-off” detection alerts may fail to sound or trigger properly (Recall ID: 26V377).
Widespread RV and Specialty Van Recalls
Alliance RV, LLC, has announced an expansive recall across dozens of its Midwest Automotive Design luxury van lines. The manufacturer warns that an undersized ground cable may cause a fire (Recall ID: 26V380). Affected models include:
| Brand / Line | Affected Models & Years |
| Midwest Automotive Design | Luxe Cruiser (2020–2026), Ultimate Coach (2021–2026), G-55 (2021–2026), Patriot Cruiser (2022–2026), Professional Series (2022–2025), Ultimate Cruiser (2022–2026), Ultimate Traveler (2022–2026), Revolution (2022–2024), Ultimate Entertainer (2022), Athletic Series (2023–2024), Daycruiser (2023–2026), G-45 (2023–2026), Ultimate Freedom (2023–2026), Signature (2023), Business Class (2024–2026), Ultimate Weekender (2024–2026), Ultimate Limo (2022–2026) |
Additionally, Winnebago Industries is recalling its 2026–2027 Revel and Revel Sport models due to incorrect tire size information printed on the certification labels (Recall ID: 26V385). Storyteller Overland has issued a recall for its 2024–2026 GXV Hilt over an alternator pulley failure that could cause an immediate loss of power brakes and power steering (Recall ID: 26V392).
Electric Vehicles, Motorcycles, and Commercial Trailers
The federal sweep also caught electric vehicles, commercial buses, and freight trailers:
- Denago EV Corporation: Multiple models—including the Nomad (2024–2025), Nomad XL (2024–2026), Rover XL/XL6/XXL (2024–2026), and Scout 2/4 (2026)—are missing mandatory pedestrian warning sounds, violating pedestrian safety standards under FMVSS 141 (Recall ID: 26V381).
- Kawasaki Motors Corp.: The 2025–2026 Kawasaki W230 motorcycle has been recalled over turn signal light bulbs that are susceptible to damage (Recall ID: 26V387).
- Thomas Built Buses: The 2027 Saf-T-Liner HDX commercial bus line was flagged for insufficient interior joint strength, a violation of school/transit bus safety rule FMVSS 221 (Recall ID: 26V388).
- Wabash National Corporation: Its 2027 Van Trailers are being recalled for failing to provide sufficient rear impact protection, violating FMVSS 223 (Recall ID: 26V391).
- Altec Industries: Recalling the AT Series (2014–2026) utility trucks because a vital transmission park interlock may be entirely missing (Recall ID: 26V386).
- Forest River, Inc.: Flagged for displaying an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label of its 2023–2024 XLR Toyhauler (Recall ID: 26V390).
What Consumers Should Do Next
Drivers can check if their specific vehicle is included in these actions by visiting the NHTSA official website and entering their license plate or 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Recall Look-up Tool.
If your vehicle has an open, unrepaired safety recall, contact a local authorized dealership immediately. By federal law, manufacturers are required to schedule an appointment and repair the defect completely free of charge.
