NHTSA defect investigations · 2021
Investigations opened in 2021
35 actions NHTSA opened in 2021, newest first: 4 still open, 12 became recalls. All investigations →
Investigations
| Action | Stage | Status | Opened | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP21005 | Defect Petition | closed | Dec 23, 2021 | Electrical System › Cybersecurity, Electrical System | 2006 CLASS-8 Semi-Tractor CLASS-8 Semi-Tractor, 2001 School BUS School BUS |
| EA21003 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Dec 22, 2021 | Engine | 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 2017 Hyundai Tucson +50 |
| PE21023 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Dec 21, 2021 | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › 120/240 Vac Electrical System › Receptacle | 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3 +15 |
| PE21022 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Dec 9, 2021 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch | 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder +3 |
| DP21004 | Defect Petition | closed | Nov 17, 2021 | Structure › Underride | Generic Manufacturer |
| DP21003 | Defect Petition | closed | Nov 12, 2021 | Vehicle Speed Control › Throttle | 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2016 Kia Optima +49 |
| DP21002 | Defect Petition | closed | Nov 12, 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Pressure/Temperature Sensor, Engine | 2017 Kia Sorento, 2016 Kia Sorento, 2015 Kia Sorento |
| PE21021 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Oct 14, 2021 | Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump | 2020 Ram 2500, 2019 Ram 2500, 2020 Ram 3500 +5 |
| EA21002 | Engineering Analysis | open | Sep 17, 2021 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module, Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | 2017 Acura RDX, 2016 Acura RDX, 2017 Acura RLX +1224 |
| PE21020 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Aug 13, 2021 | Electrical System › Adas | 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3 +24 |
| RQ21002 | Recall Query | open | Aug 3, 2021 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | 2020 Ford Edge, 2020 Ford Escape, 2020 Ford Expedition +11 |
| PE21019 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Aug 2, 2021 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| PE21018 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 16, 2021 | Parking Brake › Driveline › Air › Chamber | 2015 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T680, 2017 Kenworth T680 +3 |
| PE21017 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 9, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Abs Warning Light, Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module | 2016 Triumph Speed Triple, 2017 Triumph Speed Triple, 2018 Triumph Speed Triple +11 |
| PE21016 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 9, 2021 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock | 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan |
| PE21015 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 2, 2021 | Seats | UPPAbaby |
| PE21014 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jul 2, 2021 | Insert, Padding | Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. |
| PE21013 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | May 17, 2021 | Electrical System, Electrical System › Propulsion System | 2021 Porsche Taycan, 2020 Porsche Taycan |
| PE21012 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | May 17, 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap | 2010 Ferrari 458, 2011 Ferrari 458, 2012 Ferrari 458 +18 |
| PE21011 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | May 13, 2021 | Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2010 Prevost H3, 2011 Prevost H3, 2012 Prevost H3 +147 |
| EA21001 | Engineering Analysis | closed | May 6, 2021 | Steering | 2013 Honda Accord, 2014 Honda Accord, 2015 Honda Accord +1 |
| PE21010 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Apr 9, 2021 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module, Air Bags › Frontal | 2021 Cadillac CT4, 2020 Cadillac CT4, 2021 Cadillac CT5 +19 |
| EQ21001 | Equipment Query | recall | Apr 7, 2021 | Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion | Key Safety Systems, Inc. - (DBA Joyson) |
| PE21009 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Mar 29, 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger, Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Filter/Screen | 2016 Audi A8, 2016 Audi RS 7, 2016 Audi S6 +17 |
| PE21008 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Mar 29, 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors, Fuel System, Gasoline | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Volkswagen Atlas |
| PE21007 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Mar 11, 2021 | Seats | Britax Child Safety, Inc. |
| PE21006 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Feb 25, 2021 | Exterior Lighting › Headlights | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2019 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020 Freightliner Cascadia |
| PE21005 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Feb 25, 2021 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery | 2018 Toyota RAV4, 2017 Toyota RAV4, 2016 Toyota RAV4 +3 |
| PE21004 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Feb 25, 2021 | Electrical System, Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2019 Freightliner Cascadia +2 |
| AQ21001 | Audit Query | open | Feb 23, 2021 | Child Seat | UPPAbaby |
| PE21003 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Feb 18, 2021 | Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp | 2012 Ducati Diavel, 2013 Ducati Diavel, 2014 Ducati Diavel +91 |
| RQ21001 | Recall Query | closed | Jan 15, 2021 | Structure › Body › Door, Structure › Body › Tailgate | 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty +18 |
| PE21002 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jan 15, 2021 | Electrical System › Wiring, Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 2016 Arboc Spirit OF America, 2017 Arboc Spirit OF America, 2018 Arboc Spirit OF America +9 |
| DP21001 | Defect Petition | closed | Jan 15, 2021 | Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights › Switch | 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera |
| PE21001 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jan 8, 2021 | Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars | 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class +39 |