INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a new round of safety recall notices covering a wide range of passenger cars, luxury sedans, commercial trucks, and recreational vehicles.
Automakers including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and BMW, alongside several major RV and heavy equipment manufacturers, are urging vehicle owners to check their safety status and schedule free repairs at authorized dealerships.
Passenger Cars & Luxury SUV Alerts
- Ford Motor Company: Issued multiple recalls affecting several popular models.
- 2026–2027 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator: Driver seats may unexpectedly recline, increasing the risk of an injury or crash (Recall ID: 26V470).
- 2021–2023 F-150 & 2023–2026 F-250 Super Duty: Obstructed rearview camera images fail to comply with federal safety standards (Recall ID: 26V489).
- 2023–2025 Mustang Mach-E: Window glass trim pieces may detach while driving (Recall ID: 26V487). PDF
- Mercedes-Benz USA: Released a large-scale recall affecting dozens of 2019–2026 sedan, coupe, and SUV models—including the A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLE, GLA, GLB, and GLC lines (Recall ID: 26V481). A door switch failure can create a rollaway risk if the vehicle fails to automatically engage park.
- Volkswagen Group of America: Recalled 2024–2026 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models due to a rearview camera display glitch that may prevent the image from showing when reversing (Recall ID: 26V473).
- BMW of North America: Recalled 2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycles because ignition locks may fail and cause the engine to stall unexpectedly (Recall ID: 26V478). PDF
- Hyundai Motor America: Issued a recall for 2027 Genesis G80 vehicles due to an improperly secured ignition coil ground bolt (Recall ID: 26V493).
RVs, Commercial Fleet & Heavy Vehicles
- Forest River, Inc.: Issued two separate safety recalls. One affects various 2027 travel trailers (Ibex, No Boundaries, Sabre, Sandpiper, Sierra, Surveyor, Unmapped) over incorrect water tank capacity labels (Recall ID: 26V476). A second recall covers 2026–2027 OG Luxury Coach and Pause models over circuit boards that may overheat (Recall ID: 26V477).
- Grand Design RV: Issued alerts for 2026–2027 Imagine and Lineage models regarding electrical wiring risks, incorrect circuit breakers, and tire label errors (Recall IDs: 26V490, 26V491, 26V492).
- Jayco & Entegra: 2024–2026 Entegra luxury motorcoaches (Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta) face unintended brake light illumination issues (Recall ID: 26V484).
- PACCAR & Commercial Fleets: 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks were recalled due to oil-contaminated power distribution centers (Recall ID: 26V485). Autocar recalled 2023–2027 E-ACTT yard tractors over potential antilock braking system (ABS) failures (Recall ID: 26V501).
Summary of Major Vehicle Recalls
| Manufacturer | Affected Models | Model Years | Primary Issue | NHTSA ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer, Lincoln Aviator | 2026–2027 | Driver seat reclines unexpectedly | 26V470 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport | 2024–2026 | Rearview camera display failure | 26V473 |
| Mercedes-Benz | A, C, CLA, CLE, GLA, GLB, GLC Lines | 2019–2026 | Door switch defect / Rollaway risk | 26V481 |
| Ford | F-150, F-250 Super Duty | 2021–2026 | Rearview camera image obstructed | 26V489 |
| BMW | S 1000 RR (Motorcycle) | 2020–2026 | Ignition lock failure / Engine stall | 26V478 |
| PACCAR | Kenworth & Peterbilt Fleet Trucks | 2027 | Oil contamination in electrical hub | 26V485 |
What Vehicle Owners Should Do
By federal law, safety recall repairs must be performed by authorized brand dealerships at no cost to the owner.
Drivers can check if their specific vehicle is included in any open safety campaign by visiting the NHTSA recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls and entering their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate number.
