As a service to your customers, please note the following vehicles that have been recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or by their manufacturers.
Note these recalls apply only to items that could affect vehicle occupancy safety. Items listed under separate manufacturer technical service bulletins are not always covered by warranty.
2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 17, 2016.
The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge.
2017 Toyota 86
Toyota Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, through August 11, 2016, equipped with an automatic transmission and ignition key.
Vehicles with a push-to-start button or manual transmission are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in “Park” position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, “Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.”
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge.
2016 BMW X5
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015.
The affected vehicles have a digital motor electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition that would result in the transmission shifting to neutral.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge.
2017 BMW 430i, 440i, 640i, 650i, i3, i8, M4, M6, X1 SAV; 2016 BMW 528i, 535d, 550i, M5; 2016-2017 BMW 535i, 2017 Mini Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S; 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive 28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles.
The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge.
2009 Audi A3; 2009 Volkswagen Eos, GTI, Jetta SportWagen, Rabbit; 2010 Volkswagen Golf; 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles.
The antilock brake system (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or electronic stability control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module’s self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge.
2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL550, GLE350, GLE43, GlE450, GLE63; 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE550E, GLE300D, GLE350D, GLE400D, GLE63S; 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS63
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic coupe and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016.
The front passenger seat occupant classification system (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will up date the OCS software, free of charge.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain vehicles manufactured December 14, 2012, to April 24, 2013, equipped with gasoline engines.
The affected vehicles have a fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster that may break, causing increased force to be needed to apply the brakes.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector end fitting at the brake booster, free of charge.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL450, GL550, ML250, ML350, ML400; 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Bluetec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014, through March 27, 2015.
The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge.
2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E350; 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz E400; 2014-2015 Mercedes-Benz S550; 2016 Mercedes-Benz S600; 2013-2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550; 2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz SL63
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 cabriolet, E350 coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 coupe and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015.
The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge.
2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport; 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016.
The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge.
2011-2016 Honda Odyssey
Honda is recalling certain vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015.
The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge.
2017 Ford Explorer, Explorer Police Intercept; 2016-2017 Ford Flex; 2016 Ford Taurus; 2016-2017 Lincoln MKT
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines.
Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge.
2016 Buick Envision
General Motors LLC is recalling certain vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016.
The master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge.
2016 Honda Odyssey
Honda is recalling certain vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016.
The affected vehicles have a second row center seat with a horizontal adjuster bar that may stick in the unlocked position, allowing the seat to unexpectedly slide. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, “Seat Systems.”
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar, as necessary, free of charge.
2017 Honda Ridgeline
Honda is recalling certain Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016.
Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.
2008-2009 Sterling Bullet
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles manufactured November 1, 2007, to November 7, 2008.
The affected vehicles have a 220-amp alternator that may develop a short circuit. If the alternator develops a short circuit, there is an increased risk of a fire.
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015.
The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint. A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge.
2013-2015 Nissan Altima; 2015-2016 Nissan Rogue; 2016 Nissan Maxima
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015.
An incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant. If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge.
2017 Kia Sportage; 2016-2017 Kia Sorento
Kia Motors America is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016.
The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.” If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge.
2017 Ram ProMaster
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured October 1, 2016, to December 7, 2016.
The seat mounted side air bag inflator may fail to ignite during a crash. If the air bag inflator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat mounted side air bags, free of charge.
2016 Dodge Journey; 2016 Jeep Compass, Patriot
Chrysler is recalling certain vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016.
The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall. If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor, free of charge.
2016 Toyota Avalon; 2017 Toyota Camry
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016.
The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners. If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge.
2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, 587
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016.
The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.” If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2016-2017 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016.
The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.” If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge.
2017 Ford Fusion
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016.
The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded. During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge.
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors LLC is recalling certain vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016.
The right-hand rear side air bag inflator may have insufficient welds. Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge.
2011-2012, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016.
The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration. If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge.
2017 Volvo S60, V60, XC60
Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016.
The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted air bags with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection,” and No. 214, “Side Impact Protection.” If the air bag inflator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge.
