1,774 Isuzu, Chevy, and GMC Trucks Recalled Over Fire Hazard
Isuzu N-Series and FFR trucks and Chevy and GMC WT5500 and W-Series trucks of various model years ranging from 2001 through 2013 are being recalled by Isuzu. Each of the 1,774 or so affected vehicles will have an oil pan heater that can accumulate debris in the area where the extension cord meets the heater… read more
Over 30,000 Ram Trucks Recalled By Chrysler Over Turn Signal Issue
Ram 3500, 2500, and 1500 trucks of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Chrysler. More than 30,000 vehicles that contain premium tail lamps are potentially affected by the recall, which was issued because there’s a possibility that the trucks are out of compliance with federal standards regarding lamp equipment. When a turn signal… read more
Braking Issue Prompts Mack Trucks to Recall 5,203 Vehicles
Given their large size when compared with other types of vehicles on the highway, semi trucks need to have their safety assured in order to protect travelers along the roads. Thus, owners of the vehicles involved in this next recall must make sure to get the necessary repairs as soon as possible, lest a runaway… read more
Injury Risk Leads Altec to Recall Over 1,000 Digger Derrick Trucks
DL/DM Digger Derrick Utility Trucks of the 2007 through 2012 model years have been recalled by Altec Industries. More than 1,000 vehicles that contain a winch drum from Tulsa Winch Group could experience fracturing or deformation of that component. This could lead to a failure while the winch is being used, and persons in the… read more
6,143 Dodge Ram 2500s and 3500s Recalled By Chrysler Over Fire Risk
The Chrysler Group has announced the recall of Dodge Ram 3500 and 2500 trucks because of a potential fire hazard. 6,143 vehicles are potentially impacted by the issue, which stems from the potential for heat to build up to an unsafe degree beneath the engine cover. When this occurs, a fire under the hood becomes… read more
Door Opening Risk Leads Pierce to Recall 1,237 Fire Trucks
Persons across the country rely on emergency personnel to respond promptly so as to initiate a rescue. But what happens when a defect compromises the safety of those very vehicles that allow rescue workers to get to the scene of an incident hastily? Emergency workers and those in need of aid are both put at… read more
Fuel Leak Risk Prompts Daimler to Recall 1,600 Sterling 360 Trucks
Sterling 360 trucks of the 2007 model year are being recalled by Daimler Trucks North America. Just over 1,600 trucks are affected by a potential issue in which a manufacturing error could lead to cracking of the fuel lines. There’s also a possibility that inadequate tightening may not have taken place in the fuel pipe… read more
Fuel Leak Threat Prompts Mitsubishi Fuso to Recall 13,664 Trucks
Truck recalls are always particularly disappointing. Although a defect present on any vehicle could possibly pose a significant safety hazard, but large trucks, should they suffer from some sort of defect, could affect many different vehicles on the road given their size. It’s therefore imperative that all owners of recalled trucks take note and react… read more
Mitsubishi Fuso Recalls 6,520 Trucks Because of a Fuel Leak Risk
Thousands of trucks have had to be recalled because of a defect that might lead fuel to emanate from the vehicle. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced the recall of the trucks. In particular, FGB72, FEC52, FEC72, and FEC92 trucks of the 2012 and 2013 model years might suffer from the defect which necessitated the… read more
Crash Threat Prompts Kenworth to Recall T370 and T270 Trucks
15 T370 and T270 medium duty trucks of the 2012 and 2013 model years have been recalled by Kenworth. The air brake lines between the Eaton Ultrashift transmission and the cab can become pinched, which could lead to wear and tear should there be an excess of movement between those two portions of the vehicles. … read more
VN and VHD Trucks Recalled by Volvo Over Seatbelt Tightening Error
Numerous trucks are being recalled due to an issue that could greatly compromise safety should a crash take place. VN and VHD trucks of the 2002 through 2013 model years have been recalled by Volvo, equating to a total of just under 1,500 vehicles. Each vehicle comes with a bench passenger seat and was produced… read more
279 International ProStar Commercial Trucks Recalled by Navistar
The improper heat treatment of the tow hooks has led to the recall of 279 International ProStar commercial trucks of the 2013 model year. Navistar announced the recall, which affects those vehicles that contain 01570 as a feature code on the tow hooks. The tow hooks could be weakened due to the inadequate heat treatment,… read more