The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Autocar, Mack, 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.
Autocar Xspotter models’ misrouted alternator ground cable may start fires
Autocar is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACTT vehicles. The alternator ground cable may be misrouted and contact the alternator positive stud, damaging the cable. A damaged cable can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
This recall potentially affects 224 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the cable as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 13. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2502.
General Motors' models' engine failure
General Motors is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 597,630 vehicles. Dealers will inspect the engine and repair or replace it if necessary. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install a new oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 9. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Mack Anthem models’ idler gear may detach causing engine stall
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2025 Anthem vehicles. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine. A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
This recall potentially affects three vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed April 24. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0477.
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Motiv models’ electrical shorts can cause loss of drive power
Motiv Power Systems is recalling certain 2020-2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short. An electrical short can shut down the high-voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall potentially affects 139 vehicles. Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 13. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 650-458-4804.
Volvo models’ idler gear may detach causing engine stall
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine. A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
This recall potentially affects 102 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 11. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
