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.
PASSENGER VEHICLES
2014 Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte
Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to February 28, 2014.
The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may mislead owners about which gear the vehicle is in and may not adequately warn the driver when the driver’s door is opened and the vehicle is not in Park, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Drivers thinking that their vehicle’s transmission is in the Park position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge.
2014-2016 Infiniti Q50, Q50 Hybrid
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015.
The direct adaptive steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle’s steering responsiveness and turning radius. If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the direct adaptive steering ECU software, free of charge.
2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Trax; 2015-2016 Chevrolet Spark
General Motors LLC is recalling certain vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 “Occupant Crash Protection” and No. 114 “Theft Protection.”
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge.
2015-2016 Scion FR-S, TC; 2016 Toyota Camry, Highlander; 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain vehicles because the load carrying capacity modification label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.
As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars.” An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge.
2006-2012 Kia Sedona
Kia Motors Corporation is recalling certain vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012, and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
2011 BMW X5, X5 Diesel SAV, X6, X6
ActiveHybrid SAC
BMW of North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive 35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles manufactured April 15, 2010, to November 17, 2010.
The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its 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.
2011-2017 BMW X3; 2015-2017 BMW X4
BMW of North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010, to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 X4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to April 15, 2016.
The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector child restraint system. Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child’s risk of injury in the event of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge.
2013 Kia Forte
Kia Motors America is recalling certain Forte vehicles manufactured September 10, 2012, to October 31, 2012.
The screws that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened, and as a result, the seatbelt retractor retaining plates may break in a crash. If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace both front seatbelt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
2016 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to March 14, 2016.
In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately to secure the hood and prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge.
2005-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, Sienna; 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, Tundra; 1988-1990, 2005-2010 Toyota Camry; 2006-2008 Toyota Camry, Solara; 1989, 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla; 2007-2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2010-2012 Toyota Prius; 2006-2011 Toyota Rav4, Tacoma; 2009-2010 Toyota Venza
Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) is recalling certain vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper-strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. If damaged, the copper-strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory.
2006-2014 Kia Sedona
Kia Motors Corporation is recalling certain vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 4, 2014.
In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle’s location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC is recalling certain vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016.
In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.” Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge.
2016 Ram 1500
Chrysler is recalling certain trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016.
The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning. A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge.
2016 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015.
The left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning. A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left halfshaft, free of charge.
2016 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain vehicles manufactured October 3, 2015, to March 22, 2016.
The right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning. A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right halfshaft, free of charge.
2004-2008 Audi A4; 2005-2011 Audi A6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4 and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4 and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Lastly, unless included in “Zone A” or “Zone B,” Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2007-2011 BMW X5; 2008-2011 BMW X6; 2010-2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid SAC
BMW of North America is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, and 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge.
2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe; 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL
General Motors is recalling certain vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall but may be covered under recall 16V-381 depending on the vehicle model year and the vehicle’s sale and registration locations.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
GM has not yet determined a remedy plan nor provided a notification schedule.
2007-2010 Ford Edge; 2005-2006 Ford GT; 2006-2011 Ford Fusion; 2005-2011 Ford Mustang; 2007-2011 Ford Ranger; 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX; 2006-2011 Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr; 2006-2011 Mercury Milan
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Any vehicle not included in Zone A or Zone B is not included in the safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator may result in fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2009-2011 Jaguar XF
Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC is recalling certain vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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.
Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge.
2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover
Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC is recalling certain vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Any vehicle not included in Zone A or Zone B is not included in the safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator may result in fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge.
2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz C300, C350, C63; 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz E350, GLK350; 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550, SLS
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 sedan, C300 4matic sedan, C350 sedan, C63 AMG sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4matic and E350 coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 convertible, E550 coupe and E550 convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” MBUSA is recalling certain model year 2008 C300 sedan, C350 sedan, C63 AMG sedan and C300 4matic sedan vehicles vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Any vehicle not included in Zone A or Zone B is not included in the safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator may result in fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge.
2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013.
The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This may result in the relay remaining in the On position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the Park position, without depressing the brake pedal. If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shifts the vehicle out of the Park position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge.
2015 Toyota Yaris
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 27, 2015.
The front strut mounting bearings can be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as driving over a large bump. A damaged strut mounting bearing may cause the strut rod to separate, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the strut mounting bearings and, as necessary, replace the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly, free of charge.
2016 Chrysler Town and Country; 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Chrysler is recalling certain vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016.
The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose. If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge.
2007-2011 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, Mazda6
Mazda North America Operations is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Mazda6, 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator may result in fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2003-2008 Mazda Mazda6; 2006-2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6; 2004-2006 Mazda MPV; 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 RX-8, 2004-2006 MPV, 2003-2008 Mazda6 and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Mazda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8, 2004-2006 MPV and 2003-2008 Mazda6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Lastly, unless included in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain model year 2004 Mazda RX-8 and MPV and 2003-2004 Mazda6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator may result in fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2005-2012 Chrysler 300; 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen; 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger; 2006-2012 Dodge Charger; 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota; 2004-2009 Dodge Durango; 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum; 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500; 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500; 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 3500; 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 4500, Ram 5500; 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider; 2010 Ram 4500, 5500; 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Ram 1500, 2005-2009 Ram 2500, 2006-2009 Ram 3500, 2007-2010 Ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 Ram 1500, 2005-2009 Ram 2500, 2006-2009 Ram 3500, 2007-2009 Ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2009 Ram 4500 and 500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Washington D.C., 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.” Lastly, unless included in Zone A or Zone B, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 Ram 2500, 2006-2008 Ram 3500, 2007-2008 Ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 and used as the original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram owners. Sterling and Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their respective companies. Dealers will replace the frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2006-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Evolution
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2007-2011 Lexus ES350; 2010-2011 Lexus GX460, IS250C, IS350C; 2006-2011 Lexus IS250, IS350; 2008-2011 Lexus IS F; 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe; 2008-2011 Scion xB; 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner; 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla, Matrix; 2011 Toyota Sienna; 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GS460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus E350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator may result in fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.
2005-2008 Infiniti FX35, FX45; 2003-2004 Infiniti I30, I35; 2006-2010 Infiniti M35, M45; 2007-2011 Nissan Versa
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Nissan is also recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX 45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Washington D.C., 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.” Lastly, unless included in Zone A or Zone B, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 and used as the original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2009-2011 Acura TSX; 2011 Acura TSX Sportwagon; 2010-2011 Acura ZDX; 2008-2011 Honda Accord; 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour; 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic GX, Civic Hybrid; 2007-2011 Honda CR-V; 2010-2011 Honda FCX Clarity, Insight; 2009-2011 Honda Fit, Pilot
Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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.” Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator may result in fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge.
2003-2006 Acura MDX; 2005-2011 Acura RL; 2005-2006 Honda CR-V; 2003-2011 Honda Element; 2007-2008 Honda Fit; 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey; 2003-2008 Honda Pilot; 2006-2011 Honda Ridgeline
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 included in “Zone A,” Honda is also recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura FL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Washington D.C., 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.” Lastly, unless included in Zone A or Zone B, Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 and used as the original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2006 Saab 9-2x; 2003-2006 Subaru Baja; 2008-2011 Subaru Forester; 2006-2011 Subaru Impreza; 2003-2004, 2009-2011 Subaru Legacy, Outback; 2006-2011 Subaru Tribeca
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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.”
These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia; 2009-2011 Ferrari California
Ferrari North America is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California vehicles manufactured February 16, 2009, to July 8, 2011, and model year 2010-2011 458 Italia vehicles manufactured March 5, 2010, to July 29, 2011.
These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge.
2003-2004 Subaru Baja, Outback, Legacy
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback and Baja vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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 may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V-358 for Zone A or 16V-359 for Zone B.
2006 Saab 9-2x; 2003-2006 Subaru Baja; 2006-2008 Subaru Impreza, Tribeca; 2003-2004 Subaru Legacy, Outback
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Washington D.C., 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.”
These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. This recall is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
2012-2016 Fiat 500
Chrysler is recalling certain vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission.
The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears. If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch.
2013-2016 Fiat 500e
Chrysler is recalling certain vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016.
The power inverter module may experience voltage spikes, which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power. Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PIM software, free of charge.
2013-2014 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014, equipped with 3.5L engines.
The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster. Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge.
2016 Lincoln MKX
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015.
An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover on the second row, free of charge.
2016 Volvo XC90
Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to April 23, 2016.
The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed. When pressed, the sunroof may fully close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 118, “Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems.”
If the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software upgrade that disables the auto-close function, free of charge.
2009-2012 Ford Flex; 2008, 2010-2012 Ford Taurus; 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X; 2009, 2011 Lincoln MKS; 2008 Mercury Sable
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles.
The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high-speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver’s frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
2014-2016 Forest River Charleston
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain Class A motorhomes manufactured from September 16, 2013, through September 25, 2016, and built on Daimler Trucks North America LLC chassis.
On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released. If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. As a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome’s actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge.
2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Tuscany ZTE, Venetian
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain motorhomes manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 7, 2016. The isolator relay cable for the chassis battery was improperly installed, which could cause sudden, unexpected loss of power. If the motorhome experiences an unexpected loss of power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correctly install the isolator relay cable, free of charge.
2015-2016 Itasca Ellipse; 2015-2016 Winnebago Tour
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain motorhomes manufactured August 29, 2014, to November 4, 2015, and built on a Freightliner chassis.
In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle. The steering wheel’s connection to the front axle could fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks of North America will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge.
2015-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain Tuscany motorhomes manufactured July 28, 2014, to July 27, 2015.
The affected vehicles are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle. The steering wheel’s connection to the front axle could fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
TMC will notify owners, and Freightliner Custom Chassis dealers will inspect and replace the steering box as necessary, free of charge.
2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain Berkshire recreational vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to April 26, 2016, and built on Daimler Trucks chassis.
The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle, causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen. If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the mounting of the sway bar, free of charge.
2007-2014 Prism Coachmen; 2007-2014 Forest River Solera
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Solera and Coachmen Prism vehicles, built on Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter chassis.
Upon deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Forest River will notify owners, and either Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 3500; 2009-2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 3500; 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 3500
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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. Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger air bag modules and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
DVUSA will notify the Freightliner owners, Mercedes-Benz will notify their owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge.
