Recall Roundup: Altec, Autocar, Ford, and other brands face safety recalls
Key Highlights
- NHTSA recalls affect multiple commercial vehicle brands, with defects ranging from fuel leaks to faulty safety equipment.
- Ford's instrument cluster recall affects more than 102,000 vehicles, including several Super Duty models.
- Great Dane advises owners not to use affected Champion trailers until the upper coupler repair is completed.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Altec, Autocar, Ford, 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 Digger Derrick models’ front bumper may detach
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2023-2024 Digger Derrick vehicles. The front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts, which can cause the bumper to detach from the vehicle. A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the bolts can fail suddenly during winch operation, increasing the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 45 vehicles. Altec will install the correct bolts on the front bumper. Owner notification letters will be mailed December 4. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3375.
Altec models’ missing rearview camera
Altec is recalling certain 2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and AC Series Crane vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured without a rearview camera installed. A missing rearview camera can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 1,053 vehicles. Altec will install a camera or provide a camera kit to owners as necessary. Owner notification letters will be mailed December 4. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3376.
Autocar Xpeditor models’ fuel filter hoses may disconnect and leak fuel
Autocar is recalling certain 2022-2027 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines, part number D563027BX03. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 1,339 vehicles. Cummins will replace the fuel hoses. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 17. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 800-286-6467 or Autocar customer service at 888-218-3611. Cummins number for this recall is C7311. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2603.
Ford models’ inaccurate speedometer and tachometer display
Ford is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays." A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 102,159 vehicles. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were expected to be mailed October 26. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C46.
Great Dane Champion models’ incorrect plate in coupler may cause trailer to detach
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers. The upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed. The kingpin may protrude, preventing the trailer from coupling properly. An improperly coupled trailer may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 69 vehicles. Owners are advised not to use their trailers until the repair is completed. Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper coupler assembly as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 877-369-3493.
Kenworth, Peterbilt models’ bunk restraint webbing not secured properly
Paccar is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589, Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. The belt restraint webbing for the sleeper bunk was not secured properly during manufacturing. A bunk restraint with improperly secured webbing may fail to adequately restrain vehicle occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 310 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the bunk restraints, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 13. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 940-591-4220. Paccar’s number for this recall is 26PACH.
Volvo VNL models’ loose or missing structural bolts in truck cab
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The truck cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts. A cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 5 vehicles. Dealers will inspect for missing structural bolts and install and/or tighten the bolts, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2612.
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