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.
2012-2018 Ford Focus
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary.
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7; 2010-2015 Mazda CX-9; 2010-2013 Mazda Mazda6
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or “Zone A.” Additionally, unless covered in “Zone A,” Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7 and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or “Zone B.” Additionally, unless covered in “Zone A” or “Zone B,” Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7 and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming, or “Zone C.”
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.
2010-2011 Mazda RX-8
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Mazda is also recalling certain 2010-2011 RX-8 vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge.
2019 Toyota C-HR
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.
If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge.
2019 Freightliner Cascadia; 2019 Western Star 5700
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge.
2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300; 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E, GLC63 AMG; 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge.
2019 BMW X6, X6M
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge.
2017-2019 Acura MDX; 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid; 2016, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V; 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey
Honda is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles.
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.” A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge.
2010 Ford Fusion; 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ; 2010 Mercury Milan
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046.In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge.
2018 Subaru Legacy, Outback
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level, and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.
The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge.
2013 Scion FR-S; 2013 Subaru BRZ; 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza; 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles.
The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge.
2019 Kia Forte
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. 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 headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge.
2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C43 AMG, CLS450, CLS53, G550, G63, E450, E53
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, G550 and G63 AMG vehicles.
The central powertrain controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge.
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles.
The driver’s floor mat may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly preventing the pedal from returning to the idle position. If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge.
2013-2018 BMW 328D; 2014-2016 BMW 535D; 2015 BMW 740LD; 2015-2017 BMW X3; 2014-2017 BMW X5
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold. The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge.
2018 Kia Stinger
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles.The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel. The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be repaired and a cover will be installed, free of charge.
2019 Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash.As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.” If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge.
2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 3500; 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 3500
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge.
2018 Ford Explorer
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engines. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge.
2018-2019 Honda Odyssey
Honda is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles.The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers. If the power sliding doors fail to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge.
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.
If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge.
2018 Lotus Evora
Lotus Cars Limited is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge.
2004-2006 Scion xA
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles.The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy or become deactivated.
If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge.
2019 Buick Encore; 2019 Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, Trax
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse and Trax vehicles.The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) on these vehicles may not have been turned off of “manufacturing mode,” preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge.
