In October 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

Chrysler

• Recall Number: 81D
• Vehicles: 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
• Potential Units Affected: 97,349
• Component: Structure
• Breakdown: The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.
• Solution: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
• Recall Number: 54D
• Vehicles: 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee
• Potential Units Affected: 201,975
• Component: Tires
• Breakdown: Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended.
• Solution: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning Sept. 17, 2026.
• Recall Number: 83D
• Vehicles:  2025-2026 Ram 1500
• Potential Units Affected: 239,130
• Component: Back over prevention
• Breakdown: A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
• Solution: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Sept. 24, 2026.
• Recall Number: 69D
• Vehicles: 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric
• Potential Units Affected: 2,017
• Component: Electronic stability control
• Breakdown: The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control.
• Solution: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Sept. 17, 2026
• Recall Number: 89D
• Vehicles: 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X
• Potential Units Affected: 328,381
• Component: Suspension
• Breakdown: The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
• Solution: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed Sept. 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.

Ford

• Recall Number: 26C42
• Vehicles: 2026 Ranger
• Potential Units Affected: 11,405
• Component: Back over prevention, equipment
• Breakdown: The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image.
• Solution: The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed Oct. 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available.
• Recall Number: 26S64
• Vehicles: 2026 Bronco
• Potential Units Affected: 2,711
• Component: Air bags
• Breakdown: The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
• Solution: Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed Sept. 15, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026.
• Recall Number: 26S65
• Vehicles: 2026 Explorer
• Potential Units Affected: 7
• Component: Air bags
• Breakdown: The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
• Solution: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Sept. 16, 2026.
• Recall Number: 26S68
• Vehicles: 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E
• Potential Units Affected: 86
• Component: Electrical system
• Breakdown: The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high-voltage battery fire after repeated DC fast charging cycles.
• Solution: Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed Sept.18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.
• Recall Number: 26S63
• Vehicles: 2026 F-150
• Potential Units Affected: 37
• Component: Powertrain
• Breakdown: Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
• Solution: Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Sept. 21, 2026.
• Recall Number: 26S66
• Vehicles: 2026 F-150
• Potential Units Affected: 17
• Component: Suspension
• Breakdown: The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.
• Solution: Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Sept. 18, 2026.
• Recall Number: 26S69
• Vehicles: 2023-2027 F-150
• Potential Units Affected: 223,472
• Component: Fuel system, gasoline
• Breakdown: The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
• Solution: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Sept. 21, 2026.
• Recall Number: 26S67
• Vehicles: 2026-2027 Transit
• Potential Units Affected: 1,945
• Component: Seat belts
• Breakdown: The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
• Solution: Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed Sept.21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.
• Recall Number: 26S61
• Vehicles: 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger
• Potential Units Affected: 10,001
• Component: Engine and engine cooling
• Breakdown: The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
• Solution: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed Sept. 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.
• Recall Number: 26S60
• Vehicles: 026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport
• Potential Units Affected: 23
• Component: Structure
• Breakdown: This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
• Solution: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 21, 2026.

Rivian

• Recall Number: FSAM-1866
• Vehicles: 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2
• Potential Units Affected: 98,828
• Component: Back over prevention
• Breakdown: The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse.
• Solution: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 9, 2026.

Toyota

• Recall Number: 26TA18
• Vehicles: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner
• Potential Units Affected: 135
• 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 Oct. 18, 2026.

Medium- & Heavy-Duty Recalls

Altec

• Recall Number: CSN-3360
• Vehicles: 2021-2023 Service Body
• Potential Units Affected: 280
• Component: Equipment
• Breakdown: Water can leak into the strobe lights, which may cause an electrical short circuit.
• Solution: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 23, 2026.

Daimler Truck

• Recall Number: F1039
• Vehicles: 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X
• Potential Units Affected: 2,404
• Component: Service brakes, air, electronic stability control
• Breakdown: The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
• Solution: Dealers will replace the brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026

Paccar

• Recall Number: 26PACF
• Vehicles: 2027 Peterbilt 548
• Potential Units Affected: 58
• Component: Service brakes, air
• Breakdown: The front brake valve and hoses may be the incorrect size, which can delay the rear service brake application and release, as well as the trailer gladhand application times.
• Solution: Dealers will replace the front brake valves and hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 31, 2026.

Terex

• Recall Number: UTC0001
• Vehicles: 2019-2026 Terex C4000, C5000, C6000, and General 65 digger derrick trucks
• Potential Units Affected: 73
• Component: Equipment
• Breakdown: An insufficient weld on the plate weldment may crack, causing the retaining pin to separate.
• Solution: Ring Power will inspect and replace the weldment plate as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 2026.