The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Ford, Volvo, General Motors, and more.
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.
Chevrolet, GMC models’ inoperative low brake fluid warning
General Motors is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 449,671 vehicles. The Electronic Brake Control Module software will be updated through an over-the-air update or by a dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
Freightliner, Western Star brake lights may fail to illuminate
Daimler Truck North America is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist event. Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 16,889 vehicles. Dealers will update the ABA software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
Ford F-150 parking lights may flicker
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 16,543 vehicles. Dealers will replace the LED Driver module. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C30. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under 22V-686 and will need to have the new remedy performed.
Ford Maverick rearview camera image may freeze
Ford is recalling certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with Connected Touch Radios. The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 144,516 vehicles. Dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S59.
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GMC Canyon headlights may flicker
General Motors is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 13,241 vehicles. Dealers will replace a module in the headlight. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242468880.
Great Dane Champion improperly welded rear impact guard
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly. A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
This recall potentially affects 10 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and repair the rear impact guard as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 12. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 877-369-3493.
Volvo VN, VHD improperly tightened wheel lug nuts
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened. Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 156 vehicles. Dealers will tighten the left-side lug nuts. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 11. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2407.
