The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Chrysler, Kenworth, Peterbilt, 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.
Kenworth, Peterbilt models’ loss of ABS and electronic stability control
Paccar is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning. Safety systems that depend on the ECU may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 220,972 vehicles. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 940-591-4220. Paccar’s numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.
Jeep Grand Cherokee models’ front seat side airbags may not deploy
Chrysler is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side airbags may prevent the airbags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." An airbag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 14 vehicles. Dealers secured the connector. While Chrysler said all affected vehicles have been remedied, owner notification letters are still expected to be mailed December 19. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
Jeep Renegade models’ reduced visibility of reverse lights
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 2,135 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 30. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.
See also: Recall Roundup: New recalls issued for commercial trucks, pickups
Oshkosh S-Series models’ throttle pedal assembly may stick
Oshkosh Corp. is recalling certain 2022-2023 S-Series vehicles. The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick. A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 571 vehicles. Oshkosh will replace the throttle pedal. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 888-686-7278.
