Recall Roundup: NHTSA flags safety defects in trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles
Key Highlights
- NHTSA recalls affect Altec, Freightliner, Ram, Rosenbauer, and Terex vehicles across several model years.
- Reported defects include power steering failures, faulty airbags, tire pressure monitoring issues, and cracked wheel welds.
- Recall remedies include inspections, component replacements, and, for certain Rosenbauer fire engines, a do-not-drive warning.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Altec, Chrysler, 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.
Altec models’ platform access step may separate from vehicle
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable-mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, allowing the step to separate from the vehicle. A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use increases the risk of a fall or injury.
This recall potentially affects 6,780 vehicles. Altec will replace the steps. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3374.
Freightliner models’ insulation may catch fire
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components. Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
This recall potentially affects 24 vehicles. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.
Ram ProMaster models’ loss of power steering assist
Chrysler is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ram 1500 ProMaster, Ram 2500 ProMaster, Ram 3500 ProMaster, and 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric (EV) vehicles. Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 265,512 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness and electronic power steering gear, as necessary. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 17. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 92D.
Ram 1500 models’ driver and front passenger side airbags may not deploy
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A connector for the driver and front passenger side airbags may not be secured properly, which can cause the airbags not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 214, "Side Impact Protection." A side airbag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
This recall potentially affects 5 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 94D.
Ram 1500 models’ tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may fail
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System." A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 16,385 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 51D.
Rosenbauer models’ do not drive warning: Cracked weld may cause wheel and/or tire failure
Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2024-2025 Commander and 2024 Warrior fire engines. The rim weld may crack, causing the wheel to separate and the tire to deflate. Wheel and/or tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 10 vehicles. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the wheels and tires as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 651-462-1000.
Terex models’ rear bumper hitch plate may bend
Ring Power is recalling certain 2020 Terex General 65, 2020-2021 C6000, 2020-2022 C4000, and TC55 vehicles. The incorrect pintle hitch may have been installed without reinforced bracing, resulting in the rear bumper hitch plate bending. The pintle hitch may fail, causing a loss of trailer control and increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 100 vehicles. Ring Power will inspect, replace the pintle hitch, and install bracing. Damaged bumpers will be replaced. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16. Owners may contact Ring Power's customer service at 904-613-0035. Ring Power's number for this recall is 23402.
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