NHTSA defect investigations · 2018
Investigations opened in 2018
34 actions NHTSA opened in 2018, newest first: 2 still open, 15 became recalls. All investigations →
Investigations
| Action | Stage | Status | Opened | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE18016 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Dec 17, 2018 | Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection | 2018 Ram 2500, 2017 Ram 2500, 2016 Ram 2500 +9 |
| PE18015 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Dec 17, 2018 | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly, Seat Belts › Front | 2011 IC BUS BE, 2011 IC BUS CE, 2011 IC BUS RE |
| PE18014 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Dec 1, 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings, Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque |
| PE18013 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Dec 1, 2018 | Suspension › Rear | 2018 Nissan Altima, 2017 Nissan Altima, 2016 Nissan Altima +3 |
| AQ18006 | Audit Query | open | Dec 1, 2018 | Seats | 2015 Chevrolet Express |
| PE18012 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Nov 20, 2018 | Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2016 Cadillac Escalade, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, 2016 Chevrolet Suburban +16 |
| EA18006 | Engineering Analysis | closed | Nov 16, 2018 | Steering › Column, Steering | 2008 Toyota Highlander, 2009 Toyota Highlander, 2010 Toyota Highlander +9 |
| DP18004 | Defect Petition | closed | Nov 16, 2018 | Steering, Structure › Frame And Members | 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 Jeep Wrangler |
| RQ18002 | Recall Query | closed | Nov 2, 2018 | Visibility, Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, 2016 GMC Terrain, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox +9 |
| AQ18005 | Audit Query | closed | Oct 22, 2018 | Communication | 2011 Volvo 780, 2016 Volvo 780, 2009 Volvo VAH +61 |
| AQ18004 | Audit Query | closed | Oct 22, 2018 | Unknown Or Other | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| PE18011 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Oct 12, 2018 | Electrical System › Wiring, Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge And Attachments | 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty +6 |
| PE18010 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Aug 21, 2018 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission | 2016 Ford E-Series, 2015 Ford E-350, 2015 Ford E-450 +7 |
| PE18009 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Aug 21, 2018 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel, Electrical System | 2003 Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder, 2004 Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder, 2005 Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder +17 |
| DP18003 | Defect Petition | recall | Aug 21, 2018 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables, Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery | 2011 Hyundai Santa FE, 2012 Hyundai Santa FE, 2013 Hyundai Santa FE +31 |
| DP18002 | Defect Petition | closed | Aug 17, 2018 | Structure › Frame And Members | 2002 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER +2 |
| PE18008 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Aug 3, 2018 | Seat Belts › Pretensioner | 2018 Ford F-150, 2017 Ford F-150, 2016 Ford F-150 +1 |
| AQ18003 | Audit Query | closed | Jul 19, 2018 | Child Seat | Diono |
| PE18007 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 16, 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2013 Ford Escape, 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid |
| EA18005 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Jul 3, 2018 | Seat Belts › Front, Seat Belts › Front › Webbing | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan |
| EA18004 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Jul 2, 2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch, Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover, 2014 Land Rover Range Rover +4 |
| DP18001 | Defect Petition | closed | May 23, 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting | 2001 Honda Passport, 2002 Honda Passport, 2002 Isuzu Axiom +6 |
| PE18006 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | May 21, 2018 | Suspension › Front, Suspension | 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 |
| PE18005 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | May 4, 2018 | Steering › Column, Steering | 2008 Toyota Highlander, 2009 Toyota Highlander, 2010 Toyota Highlander +9 |
| PE18004 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Apr 23, 2018 | Electrical System, Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2013 Freightliner Cascadia +3 |
| AQ18002 | Audit Query | closed | Apr 23, 2018 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch, Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections | 2011 Fccc XBR, 2012 Fccc XBR, 2013 Fccc XBR +194 |
| RQ18001 | Recall Query | closed | Apr 18, 2018 | Steering, Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections | 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5 +8 |
| EA18003 | Engineering Analysis | open | Apr 18, 2018 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette, Air Bags › Frontal | 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2009 Volkswagen CC, 2010 Volkswagen CC +42 |
| EA18002 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Apr 18, 2018 | Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module | 2007 Ford Fusion, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion +6 |
| EA18001 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Apr 18, 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2009 Nissan Murano |
| AQ18001 | Audit Query | closed | Apr 2, 2018 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | 2017 Ford Transit, 2016 Ford Transit, 2015 Ford Transit |
| PE18003 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Mar 16, 2018 | Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module, Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 2013 Hyundai Sonata +12 |
| PE18002 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Mar 13, 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris |
| PE18001 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jan 10, 2018 | Seat Belts › Front › Webbing | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan |