Category: Recalls

Blue Bird Body Company is Recalling Certain 2022-2023 Vision Transit Buses

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V740000

Manufacturer Blue Bird Body Company

Components ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 25

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird’s customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird’s number for this recall is R22CB (NSB).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Blue Bird Body Company is Recalling Certain 2022-2023 Vision School Buses

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V739000

Manufacturer Blue Bird Body Company

Components ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,559

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird’s customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird’s number for this recall is R22CB (School Bus).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Volvo Trucks is Recalling Certain 2022-2023 VNRE Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V705000

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 8

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNRE vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

Remedy

Volvo will inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicles are within the manufacturer’s control and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks’ customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Micro Bird is Recalling Certain 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII Transit Buses

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V714000

Manufacturer Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 45

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII transit buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the defect, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird’s customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird’s number for this recall is 22-096-VUC.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Micro Bird is Recalling Certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series School Buses

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V715000

Manufacturer Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,753

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro) is recalling certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the defect, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird’s number for this recall is 22-096-VUS.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Kia is Recalling Certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number of Units Affected 70,887

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC249.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Forest River is Recalling Certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun, and 2023 Coachmen Prism Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V694000

Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 284

Summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun, and 2023 Coachmen Prism motorhomes. The auxiliary LPG quick disconnect may be improperly tightened, causing a gas leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the quick disconnect, and tighten if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River’s number for this recall is 210-1556.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Micro Bird is Recalling Certain 2018-2019 G5 Electric School Buses

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V692000

Manufacturer Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 7

Summary

Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 G5 electric school buses. Electrical wires in the vehicle charging port may have been improperly crimped.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive these buses until the repair has been completed. Micro Bird will work coordinate with the manufacturer of the charging port, Ecotuned, to replace the charging port and the air conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Micro Bird’s customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird’s number for this recall is 22-095-CUS.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Ford is Recalling Certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V685000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 69

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.

Remedy

Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S60.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Nissan is Recalling Certain 2022 Rogue vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V660000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 190

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Rogue vehicles. The fuel tank may have been punctured when vehicle modifications were performed.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan’s number for this recall is PC912.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.