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 2026-10-09
Research headlines from IIHS and official NHTSA recall updates, collected daily. Read the original source for the full story.
Edition: 2026-10-09 (October 9, 2026) · Latest available edition.
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E-One Incorporated recall 26V652000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ↗
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Typhoon N, 2025-2026 Cyclone N, and 2026 Cyclone II fire trucks. The positive power supply may be loose, causing the wiring harness and busbar to overheat.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Greenpower Motor Company Inc. recall 26V643000: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ↗
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 ↗Forest River, Inc. recall 26V647000: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:GFCI/AFCI ↗
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Surveyor recreational trailers. The exterior receptacle may not be wired to a GFCI circuit.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 26V636000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT ↗
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2027 CLA 220 vehicles. A component of the left front seat belt may have been installed incorrectly.
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Read at NHTSA ↗Altec Industries, Inc. recall 26V637000: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER ↗
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, and allow the step to separate from the vehicle.
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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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