Automotive Recalls

April 27, 2017
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 Buick LaCrosse General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the electronic power steering (EPS) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power

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 Buick LaCrosse General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the electronic power steering (EPS) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering. A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals, free of charge.

2015-2014 Mercedes-Benz C300, CLA250, CLA45 AMG; 2016 Mercedes-Benz C350E; 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz C450, GLC300; 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, E400, E43 AMG, GLA250 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic cabrio, C300 4Matic coupe, C300 cabrio, C300 coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle. If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge.

2017 BMW 430i, 440i, M4; 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge.

2017 Volvo S90, V90CC, XC90 Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90 and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the inflatable curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 226, “Ejection Mitigation.” If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T880, T680; 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567, 579 PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain trucks because the plastic fuel tee fittings on them may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge.

2015-2017 Isuzu NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR, NRR Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. is recalling certain trucks because during manufacturing, the stamping equipment may have created burrs on the frame crossmember that the transmission is mounted to. These burrs may cause the transmission mounting studs to break. If the studs break, the transmission may not be properly supported, preventing it from shifting correctly and increasing the risk of a crash. Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a metal shim to prevent stress on the mounting studs, free of charge.

2013-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500; 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500 Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain vans because they were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact. If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge.

2016-2017 Winnebago Travato Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially damaging it and causing it to leak propane. A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire or an explosion. Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, repositioning and securing the LP hose to avoid contact with the brake cable, free of charge.

2014-2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Tuscany XTE, Palazzo Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain motorhomes because the windshield wiper systems on them may have been improperly installed or secured, causing the wipers to fail during operation. If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system, tightening the wiper nuts to the proper specifications, as necessary, free of charge.

2012 Nissan Versa Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain Versa vehicles. Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed. If the curtain and seat-mounted airbags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new jumper harness and replace the side impact satellite sensors, free of charge.

2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic; 2016-2017 Fleetwood Flair, Storm; 2015-2016 Fleetwood Terra; 2016-2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE; 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE REV Recreation Group is recalling certain motorhomes equipped with an Onan 5.5 Kilowatt Generator. They have an external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter that may be improperly secured to the chassis. If the fuel pump or filter detach or become loose, a fuel leak may result, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire or explosion. REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the generator’s external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter, securing them as necessary, free of charge.

2011-2013 BMW X5; 2011-2014 BMW X6; 2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid SAC BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive 35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive 50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft’s universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint’s failure. If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge.

2017 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.” Overloading the vehicle may affect handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge.

2017 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.” Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge.

2017 Subaru Impreza Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain vehicles due to a software problem — the rearview camera display may not work properly. A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge.

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 911 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S cabriolet, 911 Carrera S cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo cabriolet, 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, “Windshield Mounting.” In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge.

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, 911 Carrera, 911 Targa 4; 2016 Porsche 911, 911 GT3 RS Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge.

2017 Porsche Macan GTS; 2015-2016 Porsche Macan S, Macan Turbo Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain vehicles because the passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge.

2017 Volvo S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, XC60 Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60 Cross Country, V60, V60 Cross Country and XC60 vehicles. 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.

2016-2017 Ford Edge; 2017 Lincoln Continental; 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX Ford Motor Company is recalling certain vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver’s frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge.