Recall Roundup: GM, Cummins, Ferrara, and Mack address vehicle safety issues
Key Highlights
- NHTSA recalls affect commercial vans, medium-duty trucks, emergency vehicles, and generator sets.
- Reported defects include steering, electrical, display, and hill start assist system problems.
- Fleet owners should monitor recall notices and contact manufacturers to confirm inspection and repair requirements.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from General Motors, Mack Trucks, 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.
Chevrolet, GMC vans’ improperly tightened steering gear assembly nut
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened. A loose nut that separates from the steering gear assembly while driving can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 12,715 vehicles. Dealers will inspect the serial number and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262579350.
Cummins generators’ loose voltage selector switch connection
Cummins is recalling certain Cummins Power Generation Trailer-Mounted Generator Sets with model numbers C275D2RE, C200D2RE, C150D2RE, and C100D2RE. The bolted connections attaching the leads to the voltage selector switch may have been improperly tightened, allowing the fasteners to loosen. A loose voltage selector switch connection can lead to a short circuit or increased heat, increasing the risk of electrical shock or a burn injury.
This recall potentially affects 479 units. Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 800-286-6467. Cummins number for this recall is 5849.
Ferrara Fire models’ touch screen display may fail
Ferrara Fire Apparatus is recalling certain 2025 KME Panther and Ferrara Cinder emergency vehicles. The display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, firefighting, and other emergency equipment. A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
This recall potentially affects 2 vehicles. Ferrara will work with Hale Products to update the firmware and install a monitor system. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 800-443-9006.
Mack MDe models’ hill start assist message incorrectly enabled
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2024-2026 Medium-Duty Electric (MDe) vehicles that were incorrectly manufactured with the hill start assist (HSA) message enabled. A false hill start assist message can lead to unexpected vehicle rollback on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 151 vehicles. Dealers will update the dashboard notification software and add a correction to the owner's manual. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 28. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0502.
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