Recall Roundup: Fuel leaks, landing gear, and wheel bearing defects prompt recalls
Key Highlights
- Fuel filter hose defects in Battle Motors, Kenworth, and Peterbilt trucks can cause fires and engine stalls.
- Ford’s tailgate cable recall affects more than 30,000 trucks, creating potential injury risks.
- Great Dane and Wabash trailer recalls highlight the importance of inspecting landing gear and wheel bearing components.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Battle Motors, 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.
Battle Motors models’ fuel filter hoses may disconnect and leak fuel
Battle Motors is recalling certain 2021-2023 Crane Carrier LET2 and LNT vehicles. 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 4 vehicles. Cummins will replace the fuel hoses. Owners may contact Cummins' customer service at 800-286-6467. Battle Motors' number for this recall is Cummins C7311.
Ford models’ tailgate cable may fail
Ford is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy-load conditions. Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 30,123 vehicles. Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 14. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S78.
Great Dane models’ trailer landing gear assembly welds may fail
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2027 Champion and Everest van trailers. The trailer landing gear k-brace welds may fail, resulting in the landing gear collapsing. A trailer landing gear that collapses increases the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 6,810 vehicles. Great Dane will inspect and replace the landing gear k-brace as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 877-369-3493.
Kenworth, Peterbilt models’ fuel filter hoses may disconnect and leak fuel
Paccar is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. 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 26,729 vehicles. Dealers will replace the fuel hoses. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 20. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 26PACJ.
Wabash models’ incorrect wheel bearing lubrication
Wabash is recalling certain 2027 Van Trailers. Incorrect wheel bearing lubricant may cause the wheel end to seize, which can result in wheel lock-up. Wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 475 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bearing lubrication as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 765-771-5404.
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