We begin this week's recalls with an urgent DO NOT DRIVE WARNING from GM involving certain 2026 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. The reason for the recall is that the front and/or rear wheels may lockup increasing the risk of a crash.
**GENERAL MOTORS**
DO NOT DRIVE WARNING - PARK IT IMMEDIATELY
CRASH RISK
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NHTSA ID Number: 26V289000
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Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
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Components POWER TRAIN
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 66
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
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**MERCEDES-BENZ**
CRASH RISK
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NHTSA ID Number: 26V281000
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Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 144049
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 26, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
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**RAM**
CRASH RISK
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NHTSA ID Number: 26V288000
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Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Components POWER TRAIN
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 12736
Summary
Chryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
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**WAYMO***
CRASH RISK
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NHTSA ID Number: 26E026000
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Manufacturer Waymo LLC
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Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 3791
Summary
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th and 6th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to slow and then drive into standing water on higher speed roadways.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. As an interim remedy, Waymo modified the scope of vehicle operations to increase weather-related constraints and updated the vehicle maps. All affected vehicles received the interim update by April 20, 2026.
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