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What NHTSA safety recalls might impact your fleet in February 2025?
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In February 2025, 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:
Recall Number: CSN-3206
Vehicles: 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with a AT200A devices
Potential Units Affected: 82
Component: Suspension, equipment
Breakdown: The units mounted on certain Ford E350 van chassis with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 4050 and 4200 pounds, may fail at high loads due to a defect in the front axle.
Solution: Ford dealers will install front springs, insulators, and nuts, free of charge. Additionally, a new label will be provided to indicate the upgraded gross axle weight rating. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 14, 2025.
Recall Number: 05C, 09C, and 10C
Vehicles: 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
Potential Units Affected: 6,066
Component: Airbags
Breakdown: The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Solution: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 13, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S02
Vehicles: 2022-2023 Maverick and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport
Potential Units Affected: 272,817
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed Jan. 29, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available
Recall Number: 25S03
Vehicles: 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator
Potential Units Affected: 259
Component: Powertrain, structure
Breakdown: The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Jan. 29, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S04
Vehicles: 2024 F-150
Potential Units Affected: 3
Component: Steering
Breakdown: The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Solution: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 10, 2025.
Recall Number: N242483530
Vehicles: 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV work trucks
Potential Units Affected: 46
Component: Forward collision avoidance, electrical system
Breakdown: The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce sound at a sufficient volume.
Solution: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Jan. 22, 2025.
Recall Number: N242489901
Vehicles: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV
Potential Units Affected: 5
Component: Seatbelts, seats
Breakdown: The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.
Solution: GM will tighten the bolt that attaches the center seat belt assembly to the rear seat structure, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and, therefore, no owner letters will be mailed.
Recall Number: DC-2501
Vehicles: 2023 Autocar DC (Legend)
Potential Units Affected: 2
Component: Forward collision avoidance
Breakdown: The forward collision warning (FCW) system may be inoperative due to a software error.
Solution: Dealers will reprogram the FCW software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2025.
Recall Number: DC-2502
Vehicles: 2020-2026 Autocar DC (Legend)
Potential Units Affected: 958
Component: Suspension
Breakdown: The cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may have been improperly secured, allowing the fasteners to detach.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2025.
Recall Number: F1016
Vehicles: 2022-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM, 2022-2025 Custom Chassis XCR, 2024 Custom Chassis XBS, and 2024-2025 Custom Chassis XCS
Potential Units Affected: 277
Component: Fuel system, diesel
Breakdown: The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Solution: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 11, 2025.
Recall Number: 24S78
Vehicles: 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750
Potential Units Affected: 295,449
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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed Jan. 9, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Recall Number: SC0473
Vehicles: 2024-2025 Pinnacle
Potential Units Affected: 21
Component: Service brakes, air
Breakdown: The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system.
Solution: Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2025.
Recall Number: SC0474
Vehicles: 010-2018 MRU and 2019-2025 Terrapro
Potential Units Affected: 142
Component: Service brakes, air
Breakdown: The vehicles are missing the anti-lock brake (ABS) warning light and circuitry that controls the anti-lock brake function for an attached trailer.
Solution: Dealers will add an ABS warning light and circuitry, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 21, 2025.
Recall Number: C10129
Vehicles: 2024 FEC7K and FEC9K
Potential Units Affected: 233
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The chassis harness may have been improperly sealed. Water intrusion can shut down the EV system, causing a loss of drive power.
Solution: Dealers will repair the chassis wire harness and replace the fuse terminals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed Feb. 21, 2025.
Recall Number: N/A
Vehicles: 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER and 2022-2023 T-Series trucks built with beavertail frames
Potential Units Affected: 23
Component: Structure, exterior lighting
Breakdown: The end of the beavertail frame may obstruct the center of the reverse lights.
Solution: Owners are advised to limit on-road use while operating without a trailer until the remedy is completed. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed Feb. 17, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available.
Recall Number: N/A
Vehicles: 2023-2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2024 e-TRIEVERs, and 2021-2023 T-Series trucks built with frame extenders
Potential Units Affected: 86
Component: Exterior lighting, structure
Breakdown: The frame extenders obstruct the rear turn signals, reverse, brake, and taillights.
Solution: Owners are advised to limit on-road use while operating without a trailer until the remedy is completed. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed Feb. 17, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available.
Recall Number: N/A
Vehicles: 2023-2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2017-2024 T-Series
Potential Units Affected: 1,276
Component: Exterior lighting
Breakdown: The front side marker lights may be missing, and the passenger front side reflectors may be in the incorrect location.
Solution: Owners are advised to limit on-road use while operating without a trailer until the remedy is available. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed Feb. 17, 2025.
Recall Number: 25PBA and 25KWA
Vehicles: 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180
Potential Units Affected: 1,110
Component: Vehicle speed control
Breakdown: The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2025.
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