Recall Roundup: Ford, Mack, and Volvo trucks face recalls tied to wiper, airbag, and signal failures
Key takeaways
- NHTSA recalls impact multiple OEMs, including Ford, Mack, Isuzu, Autocar, and Volvo in key safety areas.
- Common issues include wipers, wiring harnesses, airbags, and turn signals affecting visibility and crash risk.
- Fleets should track recall notices closely to avoid downtime, compliance issues, and increased safety exposure.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Autocar and Mack.
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.
Autocar Xpeditor models’ winter front cover may interfere with forward collision warning system
Autocar is recalling certain 2025-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The winter front cover may interfere with the forward collision warning (FCW) system. Interference may cause the FCW system to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 189 vehicles. Autocar will replace the cover. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 29. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2602.
Ford F-series models’ windshield wipers may fail
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 422,613 vehicles. If necessary, dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were expected to be mailed April 13. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.
Ford models’ front passenger airbag may not deploy
Ford is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the airbag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
This recall potentially affects 3,170 vehicles. Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 10. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19.
Isuzu models’ improperly secured chassis and cab wire harness
Isuzu Motors is recalling certain 2025-2027 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5500XD, 4500XD, Isuzu NRR, NPR HD, NPR XD, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500HD, and Isuzu NRR EV vehicles. The chassis and/or cab wire harnesses may chafe against metal components, leading to harness failure. Harness failure may cause an engine stall or the brake lights and parking brake to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Damaged wires may also melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
This recall potentially affects 14,028 vehicles. Dealers will add additional fasteners, inspect, and replace the harnesses as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2602.
Mack models’ turn signal failure
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2025-2027 Pioneer (4) and 2027 Anthem (4) trailers. The trailer turn signals may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 86 vehicles. Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 31. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0493.
VTNA models’ turn signal failure
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The vehicle turn signals may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 336 vehicles. Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 31. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2604.
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