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.
2019 Lincoln Nautilus
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are equipped with adaptive front steering. The plastic cover on the driver frontal air bag module may detach during air bag deployment.
If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag module, free of charge.
2018 Ford Expedition; 2018 Lincoln Navigator
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles.
The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge.
2012-2013 Suzuki SX4
Suzuki Motor America, Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles.
The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist. A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy for this recall is still under development.
2018 Audi A3, RS3; 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf, Golf R
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles.
The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame. If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge.
2017-2019 Volvo S90, V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90
Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60 and V60 Cross Country vehicles.
The software installed in the vehicle connectivity module (VCM) may have an error causing the telematics and driver support systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel, it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge.
2002-2005 Lexus SC; 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe; 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla, Tundra; 2002-2005 Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge.
2018 Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge.
2018 Audi A3, TT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles.
The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge.
2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz C300; 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz C350E; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG; 2015, 2018 Mercedes-Benz C63S AMG; 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450, E450; 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E400
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles.
A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position. A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge.
2019 Mercedes-Benz E450, E63S AMG
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Wagon and E63S AMG Wagon vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tailgate-mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and therefore could detach while driving. If the tailgate-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the spoiler, as necessary, free of charge.
2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge.
2019 Honda Pilot, Ridgeline
Honda is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214, “Side Impact Protection,” and No. 226, “Ejection Mitigation.”
In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016-2018 Ford Focus
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge.
2018 Porsche Panamera
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles.
The brake lines installed on the front axle may corrode over time. Corrosion inside the line may affect the front braking performance. Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line, and any damaged brake components, free of charge.
2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C43 AMG, E450, E53, S450, S560, S63 AMG, S65 AMG; 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S560, S650
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG Coupe, E450 Coupe, E53 AMG Cabriolet, S450, S560, E450 Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG Coupe, S450 4Matic, S560 4Matic, S63 AMG and S65 AMG vehicles and Mercedes-Maybach S650 and S560 4Matic vehicles.
A correctly fastened seatbelt may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, preventing the seat belt pre-tensioners from activating in the event of a crash. If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge.
2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C350E, C43 AMG, C63 AMG, C63S AMG; 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC350E, GLC43 AMG, CLC63 AMG, GLC63S AMG
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-in Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, 2018-2019 GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC300 4Matic, GLC350e Plug-in Hybrid, GLC43 AMG Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC63S AMG Coupe and GLC63 AMG vehicles equipped with Audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition.
The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly. If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as “on” when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge.
2017-2018 Audi A4; 2018 Audi A5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles.
A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge.
2011-2014 Lamborghini Gallardo
Automobili Lamborghini is recalling certain 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles. The engine control unit (ECU) software may ease trouble codes after the ignition is turned off, not illuminating warning lamps and preventing drivers from being warned of safety system problems the next time that they are driving.
If the warning lamps do not indicate a safety system failure such as an engine or fuel injection system malfunction, continuing to drive the vehicle with a faulty system and no warning can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the engine software with the appropriate procedure, free of charge.
2014-2015 Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte
Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines may have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies, free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17V-045.
2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and all wheel drive (AWD). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge.
2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan; 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, “Theft Protection.”
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.
2019 Ram 1500
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.
If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased risk of an injury in the event of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.
2009-2012 Audi Q5; 2007-2012 Audi Q7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge.
2017-2018 Honda Civic
Honda is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owners guide may not properly provide required information.
If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge.
