Recall Roundup: Ford E-Transit, F-150 Lightning, and Super Duty among vehicles affected by new safety recalls
Key takeaways
- NHTSA recalls affect Ford, GMC, and commercial trailers, highlighting critical vehicle safety issues for fleets.
- Axle, park module, and airbag defects can lead to rollaways or injury.
- Fleet operators should monitor recall notices and schedule repairs to ensure driver safety and regulatory compliance.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Ford and GMC.
Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U.S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent owners of these vehicles can contact the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more details. More information on each recall can be found below.
Ford E-Transit models’ loss of drive power from disengaged axle shaft
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2025 E-Transit vehicles. The left rear axle half shaft may partially disengage from the power drive unit, which can result in a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a half shaft that is not fully engaged to the primary drive unit can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
This recall potentially affects 32,160 vehicles. The remedy is under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were expected to be mailed December 22. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD9.
Ford models’ vehicle rollaway risk
Ford is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 272,645 vehicles. The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed February 2. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69.
Ford Super-Duty models’ right rear axle shaft may fail
Ford is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break. A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 6,819 vehicles. Dealers will inspect the right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 5. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD8.
GMC Canyon models’ passenger airbag may deploy improperly
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second-stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection." An airbag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
This recall potentially affects 1,120 vehicles. The SDM software will be updated, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 26. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510.
Great Dane Champion models’ lift gate may fail
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2024-2025 Champion trailers. The cylinder pin in the slide liftgate may be insufficiently lubricated, which can cause the pin to seize, resulting in lift gate failure. A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 3 vehicles. Great Dane will work with Hiab to replace the lift gate cylinder pins. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 2. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 877-369-3493.
Commercial vans’ wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock
Rollx Vans is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 86 vehicles. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 19. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 800-956-6668.
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