Automotive Recalls

July 1, 2018
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.

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.

2018 Ford F-650 SD, F-750 SD

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake cable may not have been adjusted properly, which may result in unexpected vehicle movement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, “Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.”

For vehicles equipped with a transmission that does not have a Park position or a transmission that has a Park position but the transmission lever is not placed in Park, an improperly adjusted park brake cable could result in unintended movement of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge.

2014-2017 Chevrolet Express; 2014-2017 GMC Savana

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver’s power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance. High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.

If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge.

2018 Jeep Cherokee

Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

2018 Chrysler 300; 2018 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango; 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler; 2018 Ram 1500

Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Dodge vehicles because an incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into Park and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge.

2018 Jeep Compass

Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation. If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge.

2004-2007 Jeep Liberty

Chrysler is recalling certain Jeep Liberty vehicles because the rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge.

2018 Ram 4500, 5500

Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrules to corrode.

If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary.

2015-2017 Ford Transit

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring, causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioners.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver’s door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle’s wiring harness, free of charge.

2008-2009 Smart Fortwo

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.

If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear insulation mat with an improved one, free of charge.

2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL450, GL550, GL63; 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLE400, GLE450, GLE63S; 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS350D, GLS450, GLS550, GLS63; 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, ML63; 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML400; 2012-2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL 63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the active curve system (ACS).

In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.

The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, E400, E43 AMG

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG and E400 vehicles.

The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. 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 headlight’s horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.

2003-2012 Honda Accord, Pilot; 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour; 2001-2011 Honda Civic; 2002-2011 Honda CR-V; 2003-2004, 2006-2008, 2011 Honda Element; 2007, 2009-2013 Honda Fit; 2010-2012 Honda Insight; 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey; 2012 Honda Ridgeline

Honda is recalling certain vehicles because the front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge.

2017 Honda Civic

Honda is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles.

Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bay deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214, “Side Impact Protection.”

If the seat-mounted air bags cannot deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge.

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process.

If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge.

2017 Kia Niro

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro vehicles. The hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, or replace the HCA cap with additional sealant.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles.

The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, “Glazing Materials.”

If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge.

2011-2012 BMW 550i, ActiveHybrid 7; 2010-2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, X5, X5 M; 2012 BMW 650i; 2009-2012 BMW 750i, 750Li; 2008-2012 BMW X6, X6 M; 2010-2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid SAC; 2007-2012 Mini Cooper S, JCW; 2008-2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman; 2011-2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, JCW Convertible; 2010-2012 Rolls Royce Ghost

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, Mini Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles.

The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge.

2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat, Passat Wagon

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

2017 Lamborghini Centenario

Automobili Lamborghini is recalling certain 2017 Lamborghini Centenario Coupe and Centenario Roadster vehicles. The certification label on these vehicles may have an incorrect weight limit, which can cause the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

An overloaded vehicle may increase the risk of suspension or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge.