Recalls You Need to Know About in April 2026
If you have Altec, Braun, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Hino, Mack Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, Orange EV, Terex, Toyota, or Volvo Trucks vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.

What NHTSA safety recalls might impact your fleet in April 2026?
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In April 2026, what recalls are out there that you need to know about, and which ones might impact your fleet? Work Truck has the answers in this comprehensive overview of recent recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recalls are categorized as either pickup truck, van, and SUV recalls, or medium- and heavy-duty truck recalls, and the manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order.
Find the details below:
Pickup Truck, Van & SUV
Braun
Recall Number: N/A
Vehicles: 2023-2024 Ram ProMaster
Potential Units Affected: 13
Component: Structure
Breakdown: The installed window may have the wrong type of glass for an emergency exit.
Solution: Dealers will replace the window, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2026.
Chrysler
Recall Number: 26D
Vehicles: 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S
Potential Units Affected: 11,767
Component: Structure
Breakdown: The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.
Solution: Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2026.
Ford
Recall Number: 26S14
Vehicles: 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair
Potential Units Affected: 604,533
Component: Visibility
Breakdown: The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in May 2026.
Recall Number: 26S13
Vehicles: 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD
Potential Units Affected: 11,431
Component: Powertrain
Breakdown: The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Solution: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in late March 2026.
Recall Number: 26C11
Vehicles: 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer
Potential Units Affected: 889,950
Component: Back over prevention
Breakdown: The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Solution: The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated second quarter of 2026.
Recall Number: 26S09
Vehicles: 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge
Potential Units Affected: 849,310
Component: Back over prevention
Breakdown: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Solution: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026.
Recall Number: 26S17
Vehicles: 020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750
Potential Units Affected: 7,105
Component: Fuel system, diesel
Breakdown: Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high-pressure fuel pump.
Solution: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026
Recall Number: 26C18
Vehicles: 020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator
Potential Units Affected: 561
Component: Seat belts
Breakdown: The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Solution: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026.
Recall Number: 26S21
Vehicles: 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer
Potential Units Affected: 254,640
Component: Back over prevention, electrical system
Breakdown: The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Solution: The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026.
Recall Number: 26S18
Vehicles: 2025-2026 Maverick
Potential Units Affected: 323
Component: Visibility
Breakdown: The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Solution: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed March 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in April 2026.
Recall Number: 26C12
Vehicles: 2025-2026 Explorer
Potential Units Affected: 35,772
Component: Exterior lighting
Breakdown: The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road.
Solution: The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026.
Recall Number: 26S10
Vehicles: 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco
Potential Units Affected: 47,804
Component: Engine and engine cooling
Breakdown: The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Solution: The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026.
General Motors
Recall Number: N252542620
Vehicles: 2025-2026 Express Cutaway, and 2025-2026 Savana Cutaway
Potential Units Affected: 857
Component: Tires
Breakdown: These vehicles may be equipped with a tire with sidewall damage.
Solution: Dealers will inspect all tire sidewalls and replace tires with sidewall damage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026.
Recall Number: N262544420
Vehicles: 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500
Potential Units Affected: 11,807
Component: Fuel system, gasoline
Breakdown: The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
Solution: The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 20, 2026.
Recall Number: N262549710
Vehicles: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab
Potential Units Affected: 2,819
Component: Air bags
Breakdown: The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Solution: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 4, 2026.
Recall Number: N252540430
Vehicles: 027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL
Potential Units Affected: 5,485
Component: Equipment
Breakdown: The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.
Solution: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2026.
Toyota
Recall Number: 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07
Vehicles: 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350
Potential Units Affected: 8,230
Component: Equipment
Breakdown: The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
Solution: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 9, 2026.
Recall Number: 26TB06 and 26TA06
Vehicles: 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
Potential Units Affected: 550,007
Component: Seats
Breakdown: The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Solution: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 20, 2026.
Medium- & Heavy-Duty Recalls
Altec
Recall Number: CSN-3295
Vehicles: 2025 AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick
Potential Units Affected: 134
Component: Exterior lighting
Breakdown: The harness intended to prevent Altec-installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights.
Solution: Altec will notify owners to inspect their vehicle for the harness. If the harness is missing, a repair kit will be provided, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15, 2026.
Recall Number: CSN-3294
Vehicles: 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick
Potential Units Affected: 10,875
Component: Equipment
Breakdown: The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.
Solution: Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 2026.
Ford
Recall Number: 26S12
Vehicles: 2026-2027 E-350 and E-450
Potential Units Affected: 316
Component: Back over prevention
Breakdown: The backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up.
Solution: Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026.
Recall Number: 26C17
Vehicles: 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 commercial stripped chassis
Potential Units Affected: 2,422
Component: Exterior lighting
Breakdown: The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes.
Solution: Dealers will inspect the brake pedal and repair the brake booster push rod as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026.
Hino
Recall Number: M0490
Vehicles: 2026 NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D, and NH7G
Potential Units Affected: 661
Component: Equipment
Breakdown: The owner's manual may include incorrect maintenance instructions about how to retighten U-bolts.
Solution: Dealers will replace the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026.
Mack Trucks
Recall Number: SC0492
Vehicles: 2022-2027 TerraPro
Potential Units Affected: 775
Component: Engine and engine cooling
Breakdown: The engine control unit (ECU) software may allow the engine to start when the transmission is not in neutral.
Solution: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 2026.
Mitsubishi Fuso
Recall Number: C10136
Vehicles: 2024 Rizon FEC7K (E16), FEC9K (E18), and 2025 FECXK (E18)
Potential Units Affected: 244
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: While idling, the electrical control unit may transmit an error that prevents the truck from being driven.
Solution: Dealers will reprogram battery management system and DC-Box software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 23, 2026.
Orange EV
Recall Number: 2026-SRC-02
Vehicles: 2022-2023 T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Trucks, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2023-2026 HUSK-e
Potential Units Affected: 462
Component: Seats
Breakdown: The optional foldaway training seat may fail.
Solution: Owners are advised to limit the use of the the training seat until repairs have been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by April 24, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available.
Terex
Recall Number: SN737
Vehicles: 2019-2026 General 65, General 80, General 95, C4000, C5000, and C6000
Potential Units Affected: 2,303
Component: Equipment
Breakdown: An insufficient weld on the plate weldment may crack, causing the retaining pin to separate.
Solution: Owners will inspect the plate weldment for any cracks or abnormal welds. Dealers or owners will replace the plate weldment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026
Volvo Trucks
Recall Number: RVXX2603
Vehicles: 2025-2026 VNL
Potential Units Affected: 115
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The instrument panel may fail while driving.
Solution: Dealers will replace the instrument panel clusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 24, 2026.
Recall Number: RVXX2602
Vehicles: 2025-2026 VNL
Potential Units Affected: 222
Component: Service brakes, air
Breakdown: The service brake may take longer than expected to release.
Solution: Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026.
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