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Edition: 2026-10-03 (October 3, 2026).
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Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and 2025-2027 Pioneer PR (4) vehicles. The intake and grille bezels may detach from the vehicle.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Super Lite Maxx travel trailers. The fasteners may fail, causing the fresh water tank to detach.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Range Lite Air travel trailers. The fasteners may fail, causing the fresh water tank to detach.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Grech Motors Inc. (Grech) is recalling certain 2027 Strada, Terreno, and 2026-2027 Turismo motorhomes equipped with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The mounting screws may be too short, stripping the threads and causing the bike rack to detach.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles. A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.
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Read at NHTSA ↗IIHS has recognized Fruehauf’s rear underride protection with a Toughguard award. The recognition covers the company’s 53-foot enclosed freight trailers manufactured after September 30, 2026. To qualify, a rear guard must keep a midsize car from passing underneath the trailer in three rear-impact configurations, including a difficult test where only one corner of the guard takes the impact.
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Read at IIHS ↗The latest IIHS evaluations give its highest safety award to the redesigned Kia Telluride for 2027 and Tesla Model Y for 2026–27. The Telluride’s eligibility is limited to vehicles manufactured after June 2026, when improved headlights were fitted. The awards consider crash protection, lighting and standard crash-prevention systems; the article also reports results for five other vehicles that did not qualify.
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