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What NHTSA safety recalls might impact your fleet in July 2025?
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In July 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: N/A
Vehicles: 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, 2022-2025 Voyager, and 2024-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
Potential Units Affected: 1,580
Component: Seat belts
Breakdown: The occupant restraint tie-down puck fasteners may have been improperly tightened.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2025.
Recall Number: 34C
Vehicles: 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager
Potential Units Affected: 140
Component: Back over prevention
Breakdown: 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager
Solution: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2025.
Recall Number: 06C, 54C, and 55C
Vehicles: 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager
Potential Units Affected: 250,651
Component: Airbags
Breakdown: The right and left side curtain airbags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and replace the side curtain airbags, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Recall Number: 25C17
Vehicles: 2025 Maverick
Potential Units Affected: 63,898
Component: Airbags
Breakdown: The air bag indicator light on the dashboard may be loose or dislodged, and not visible to occupants.
Solution: Dealers will install air bag indicator light retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S58
Vehicles: 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator
Potential Units Affected: 8
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Solution: Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S57
Vehicles: 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature.
Potential Units Affected: 10
Component: Exterior lighting
Breakdown: An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.
Solution: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S53
Vehicles: 2016-2017 Explorer
Potential Units Affected: 492,145
Component: Structure
Breakdown: The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Solution: The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Recall Number: 25S56
Vehicles: 2020 Expedition and Navigator
Potential Units Affected: 426
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software error.
Solution: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S54
Vehicles: 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick
Potential Units Affected: 1,797
Component: Engine
Breakdown: In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Solution: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S55
Vehicles: 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer
Potential Units Affected: 156
Component: Engine and engine cooling
Breakdown: The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Solution: The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available.
Recall Number: 25S52
Vehicles: 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport
Potential Units Affected: 6,781
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Solution: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have an alternative option to replace the engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Recall Number: 25C20
Vehicles: 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV
Potential Units Affected: 192
Component: Tires
Breakdown: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.
Solution: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S60
Vehicles: 2025 Explorer
Potential Units Affected: 3
Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Breakdown: The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary. If bolts are missing, the brake caliper and pads will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2025.
Recall Number: 25C26
Vehicles: 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD
Potential Units Affected: 2,345
Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Breakdown: The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function.
Solution: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025.
Recall Number: 25C23
Vehicles: 2025 Ranger
Potential Units Affected: 45
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately.
Solution: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 27, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
Recall Number: 25S63
Vehicles: 2025 F-150
Potential Units Affected: 40
Component: Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
Breakdown: Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.
Solution: Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025.
Recall Number: 25S67
Vehicles: 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer
Potential Units Affected: 304,662
Component: Seats
Breakdown: The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Solution: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 26, 2025, and June 27, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available.
Recall Number: FSAM-1681
Vehicles: 2022-2025 R1T and R1S
Potential Units Affected: 536
Component: Seat belts
Breakdown: The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
Solution: Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 16, 2025.
Recall Number: FSAM-1693
Vehicles: 2025 R1S and R1t
Potential Units Affected: 27,882
Component: Exterior lighting
Breakdown: One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash.
Solution: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 25, 2025.
Recall Number: CSN-3229
Vehicles: 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series
Potential Units Affected: 965
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit may experience a voltage spike, which can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) and disrupt chassis functions, including the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.
Solution: Altec will install a diode to the ignition hot circuit free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 8, 2025.
Recall Number: N/A
Vehicles: 2024-2025 Let2
Potential Units Affected: 34
Component: Steering
Breakdown: The steering wheel retaining nut may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering shaft.
Solution: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs are completed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel retaining nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025.
Recall Number: N/A
Vehicles: 2020 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes
Potential Units Affected: 3
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Solution: Custom Truck will work with Weldon to update the firmware, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired.
Recall Number: N242482680
Vehicles: 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD
Potential Units Affected: 62,468
Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Breakdown: The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
Solution: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Interim
Recall Number: 25507
Vehicles: 2019-2025 CV
Potential Units Affected: 6,814
Component: Parking brake
Breakdown: The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
Solution: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch/fuse harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 11, 2025.
Recall Number: SC0472
Vehicles: 2026 Granite
Potential Units Affected: 5
Component: Equipment, service brakes, air
Breakdown: The incorrect drive axle brake drums were installed, resulting in an incorrect load rating on the door jamb label.
Solution: Dealers will replace the brake drums, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025.
Recall Number: SC0480
Vehicles: 2025 Anthem and Granite
Potential Units Affected: 8
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The power cables may have been improperly routed, which can cause an electrical short.
Solution: Dealers will re-route the power cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025.
Recall Number: SC0481
Vehicles: 2024-2026 Mack MD
Potential Units Affected: 148
Component: Vehicle speed control, electrical system
Breakdown: When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted, the throttle signal from the electro mobility control unit may retain the last known throttle setting, and the engine will not return to idle as intended.
Solution: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 19, 2025
Recall Number: N/A
Vehicles: 2023-2025 HUSK-e, e-TRIEVER, and 2022-2024 T-Series
Potential Units Affected: 968
Component: Steering
Breakdown: The bolts securing the upper steering shaft clamp may have been improperly tightened.
Solution: Orange EV service will replace the upper steering shaft clamp bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed July 29, 2025.
Recall Number: 2025-SRC-04
Vehicles: 2023-2025 Husk-e
Potential Units Affected: 47
Component: Electrical system
Breakdown: The high-voltage short-circuit protection system may have an inadequate fuse.
Solution: OEV will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2025.
Recall Number: 25PBE
Vehicles: 2024 Peterbilt 367, 2026 Peterbilt 548, 589, and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 567
Potential Units Affected: 315
Component: Service brakes, air
Breakdown: The rear brake piping assembly may have insufficient clearance, which can result in a loss of service brakes or anti-lock brake function.
Solution: Dealers will install new brake hoses and correct the rear brake piping assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to mailed July 27, 2025.
Recall Number: N/A
Vehicles: 2021 Rail Gear HD
Potential Units Affected: 7
Component: Structure
Breakdown: Welds may crack and fail, allowing the front rail gear to shift and contact the road.
Solution: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Reading will reweld the joints between the rail gear and chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 18, 2025.
Recall Number: 25-14
Vehicles: 2022-2024 Utilimaster Velocity
Potential Units Affected: 1,977
Component: Equipment
Breakdown: The vehicles may be missing the tire and information placard.
Solution: Shyft will mail labels and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025.
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