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.
2007-2013 BMW X5; 2008-2014 BMW X6
BMW of North America LLC is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid 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 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.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, fee of charge.
2015 BMW X1 SAV
BMW of North America LLC is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i vehicles.
These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver’s frontal air bag module, free of charge.
2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz C250; 2010-2014 Mercedes-Benz C300; 2010-2015 Mercedes-Benz C350, C63 AMG, GLK350; 2010, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350; 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz E400; 2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz E550; 2013-2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250; 2011-2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS; 2011-2012, 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe; 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD; 2015-2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe; 2014-2017 E550 Cabrio; and 2014-2016 E550 Coupe 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, MBUSA is recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio; 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe; 2011 C300; 2011-2014 C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Coupe; 2015-2016 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe; 2011-2016 E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe; 2011-2015 GLK350 4Matic, GLK350 RWD; and 2013-2015 GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Washington DC, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia or “Zone B.” MBUSA is also recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio; 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe; 2010-2011 C300; 2010-2014 C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 Coupe; 2011-2014 E350 Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe; 2015-2016 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe; 2016-2017 E550 Cabrio; 2010-2016 E550 Coupe; 2010-2015 GLK350 4Matic, GLK350 RWD; and 2013-2015 GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, 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 air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge.
2010-2013 Subaru Forester; 2010-2011 Subaru Impreza; 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Tribeca, WRX
Subaru of America Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester; 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy; and 2010-2011 Impreza 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. 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 explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge.
2014-2015 Ferrari 458, 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Spider; 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider; 2014 Ferrari California; 2015-2018 Ferrari California T; 2014-2017 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta; 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 TDF; 2016 Ferrari F60 America; 2014-2016 Ferrari FF; 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso; 2015 Ferrari Speciale A
Ferrari North America is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California; 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider; 2014-2016 Ferrari FF; 2014-2017 Ferrari F12; 2015-2018 Ferrari California T; 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A; 2016 Ferrari F60 America; 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 TDF; 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider; and 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso vehicles nationwide.
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.
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge.
2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500; 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500
Daimler Vans USA LLC is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver 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.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge.
2011-2017 Kia Optima; 2012-2017 Kia Sorento; 2011-2018 Kia Sportage
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall No. 17V-224, warranty or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high-pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge.
2011-2013 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge.
2019 Ram 1500
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from the pedal assembly.
If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge.
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The steering shaft that connects to the steering gear may disconnect without warning. The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Vans will notify owners, advising them to stop driving the vehicle immediately. Dealers will inspect the bolts connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear, fully tightening and/or adjusting them, as necessary, free of charge.
2016-2018 Acura MDX; 2015-2019 Acura TLX; 2015-2017 Honda Accord
Honda is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine.
Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge.
2014-2017 Ram 2500; 2013-2017 Ram 3500
Chrysler is recalling certain 2013-2017 Ram 3500 and 2014-2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles.
The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge.
2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline
Honda is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks.
Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking. A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge.
2019 Ram 1500
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles.
The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge.
2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being over-pressurized.If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge.
2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport; 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall No. 15V-568 and No. 17V-226.
The high-pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge.
2017-2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Honda is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V-068.
The previous software remedy may have been incomplete. As a result, the fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have a partial or complete loss of power. A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Honda has notified owners, and dealers will update the FC-ECU software, free of charge.
2019 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
The instrument cluster may fail, resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages and gauges. Without the activation of warning chimes, messages and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge.
2009 Nissan Murano
Nissan of North America Inc. is recalling certain 2009 Murano vehicles.
The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly. If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid. The HCU will then be tested to detect a possible stuck-valve condition. If necessary, the HCU will be replaced, free of charge.
2015-2017 Nissan Altima
Nissan North America Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall No. 17V-040.
The door-latch cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered. If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge.
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450, CLS53
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC is recalling certain 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4Matic and CLS53 AMG vehicles.
The horizontal adjustment screw may not be effectively sealed, allowing the headlights to be improperly adjusted. 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 adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the horizontal headlight adjustment screws, sealing them as necessary, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on February 13, 2019, notifying them of the issue. A second notification letter will be sent when the repair is available.
2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C300 4Matic vehicles.The headlights on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted. 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 low-beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the setting of the headlights and adjust them, as necessary, free of charge.
2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas; 2015 Volkswagen Golf; 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles.
The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge.
2019 Cadillac XTS
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles. The front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable-mounting strap.If the securing rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the cable mounting strap in the event of a crash, preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies, replacing them if the rivets are missing, free of charge.
