Work vehicles falter in crash avoidance tests ↗
Cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups lag behind passenger vehicles when it comes to front crash prevention.
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Vehicle safety news for 2026-10-08
Research headlines from IIHS and official NHTSA recall updates, collected daily. Read the original source for the full story.
Edition: 2026-10-08 (October 8, 2026) · Latest available edition.
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Greenpower Motor Company Inc. recall 26V643000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP ↗
Greenpower Motor Company Inc. (Greenpower) is recalling certain 2021 Nano Beast school buses. A control module interlock software error may allow the bus to move while the wheelchair lift is deployed.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Forest River, Inc. recall 26V646000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ↗
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Sunseeker, Solera, and Forester recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire inflation listed.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Rosenbauer America recall 26V640000: WHEELS ↗
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Commander and 2024 Warrior fire engines. The rim weld may crack, causing the wheel to separate and tire to deflate.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 26V631000: STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL ↗
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 recall 26V626000: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS ↗
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 recall 26V627000: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS ↗
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 ↗Trailer maker gets IIHS nod ↗
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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