We don’t just investigate fires. Our ultimate goal is to help prevent them. Haag’s Fire Origin & Cause team carefully monitors product recalls linked to fire hazards. We update this list regularly to help you stay informed and reduce the risk of in your home & business.
Engine block heater may short circuit and cause fire. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 25V685000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 59006
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 24, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196355
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are scheduled to be mailed November 14, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice as remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. The one affected vehicle was repaired. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 23HD. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
NHTSA ID Number: 25V535000
Manufacturer Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 650
Summary: Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2023 PL500, 2023-2024 PL700, 2023-2025 RM500, RM900, ST450, 2024-2025 PL550, PL750, 2024 PR300, 2025 RM450, RM550, and RM800. A software error may cause the radio and speakers to overheat.
Remedy: ATC will work with Maxxsonics to mail instructions and a USB with a software update. All speakers will be inspected and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2025. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342.
Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23656
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.
Remedy: Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 6, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020
Fuel Line Extension May Detach and Cause Fire. A detached fuel line can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V486000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 534
Summary: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Sunseeker, Solera, Forester, Freelander, Leprechaun, and East to West Entrada motorhomes. The fuel line extension connectors may have inconsistent crimps, allowing the fuel line to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 3, 2025. Entrada owners may contact customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Leprechaun and Freelander owners may contact customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1955.
High Voltage Battery Contactor May Overheat. An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V441000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 239
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S56. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V687.
Rear Wing Hydraulic Fluid Leak may Cause Fire. A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V443000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 GT vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall 18V707. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will update the dynamics control module software and replace the rear wing check valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S74.
An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V255000
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 409
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
