The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Autocar, VTNA, 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.
Autocar Legend models’ blower motor may short-circuit
Autocar is recalling certain 2020-2026 DC (Legend) vehicles. The incorrect blower motor fuse may have been installed. An incorrect fuse may fail to trip, allowing the blower to short-circuit and increasing the risk of a fire.
This recall potentially affects 1,000 vehicles. Dealers will replace the fuse. 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 DC-2503.
Autocar Legend models’ insufficient air volume in brake system
Autocar is recalling certain 2023-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects five vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 29. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2504.
Blue Arc models’ high-voltage battery may short-circuit
Shyft Group is recalling certain Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles equipped with Aries LFP battery packs. The battery pack may be improperly sealed and allow liquid to enter the battery. Liquid intrusion into a battery pack can cause a loss of electrical isolation or short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire or shock hazard.
This recall potentially affects 23 vehicles. Shyft will work with Our Next Energy to inspect and repair or replace the battery packs as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 25-08.
See also: Recall Roundup: Safety recalls for commercial vehicles
Isuzu models’ loss of drive power from cooling pump failure
Isuzu Motors is recalling certain 2025 NRR EV trucks. Due to a mix of incompatible coolants, debris may build up in the cooling system and cause the cooling pump to fail. A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 73 vehicles. Dealers will replace the cooling pump, flush the cooling systems, and update the owner's manual. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 30. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2502.
Volvo VN models’ hazard switch back lighting may fail
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays." A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
This recall potentially affects 5,257 vehicles. Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 1. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
