The International Recalls Thread

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Ford recalls nearly 42K F250 and F350 Super Duty trucks over concern with rear axle shaft

A Ford rear axle shaft recall affects about 41,500 model year 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks. The recalled trucks are equipped with single rear wheels and 10.5-inch rear axle shafts.

According to Ford, the left rear axle shaft may break due to improper electromagnetic induction heat treatment during manufacturing. A busted rear axle shaft can cause a truck to stop moving and could allow it to roll away if the parking brake isn't engaged when parking the truck.

A Kentucky truck plant found the problem through warranty claims, and engineers determined the axle shafts were not manufactured according to Ford's specifications. Ford learned each of the warranty returned parts had fractured at about 44 mm from the flange.

Engineers discovered the failed components were limited to "one induction heat machine where maintenance personnel entered an incorrect offset value for the 10.5-inch left rear axle shaft. This incorrect value led to the incomplete induction heat treating process."

If the truck is equipped with four-wheel-drive (4WD), a customer can place the vehicle into 4WD to get the truck moving. Ford says it is not aware of any reports of crashes or injuries.

Ford axle shaft recall letters will be mailed October 16, 2023. Ford dealers will look for certain date codes and replace affected rear axle shafts.
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Ford 360-Degree Rearview camera recall anncounced

A Ford rearview camera recall has been announced for dealerships to replace the 360-degree rearview cameras in about 170,000 of these vehicles.

• 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator
• 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator
• 2022-2023 Ford Transit
• 2021 Ford Bronco

The backup cameras may not display any rearview images when the vehicles are shifted into REVERSE. Instead, a driver may see a black or blue screen. Between April 24, 2018, and August 3, 2023, there were 3,486 warranty reports regarding rearview camera failures, two alleged crashes but no reports of injuries.

In September 2021, Ford recalled the Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair for rearview camera failures, and in January 2023 the same vehicles were recalled again. Owners reported their backup camera images were blue or black even though the vehicles had been repaired.

Then in May, Ford recalled more than 422,000 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles due to problems with the 360-degree rearview cameras. This latest recall includes models not previously recalled.

Ford's engineers now believe the backup camera failures can occur due to the image processing module software. In addition, there can be problems with the camera hardware and the wiring retention.

Ford expects to mail rearview camera recall letters October 2, 2023.

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Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 recalled over Turn Signals

A Subaru turn signal recall has been issued for about 9,000 model year 2022 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 cars. Both models were jointly created by Toyota and Subaru, with the Toyota GR86 built by Subaru. The rear turn signals may work part of the time and fail part of the time.

Subaru received a report in December 2021 about the rapid blinking of the turn signal indicator. Subaru began a joint investigation with supplier and in February 2023 received an inquiry from Transport Canada.

That report said a customer noticed the rear turn signals failed when exposed to intense direct sunlight. This was followed by an inquiry from U.S. safety regulators regarding turn signal failures.

Testing indicates the condition isn't very common but could indeed occur. As of August 24, Subaru was aware of two field reports and two warranty claims. However, there are no crash or injury reports relating to the turn signals.

Dealers will replace both rear combination tail light assemblies once dealers have the replacement parts. Interim recall letters will be mailed October 29, 2023, and second notices will be mailed when dealers are ready to repair the vehicles.

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VW Jetta Ignition Switch recall: 2,654 Warranty Claims

Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch problems caused VW to announce a recall of about 48,000 cars equipped with conventional ignition switches.

The 2019-2020 VW Jetta ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments. A failed polyfuse can cause the engine to stall and the electrical system can shut down. Engineers are still trying to determine the root cause of the problem, but a Jetta driver may receive warning of a problem.

According to VW, there are two warnings that will appear in the instrument cluster: "Ignition switch off, safely stop the vehicle," and "Starter system faulty, please service vehicle."

Volkswagen discovered the problem during routine monitoring of the field when a Jetta ignition switch failed. VW continued to monitor the field and saw a "large number of field claims" regarding failed Jetta ignition switches. That "large number" refers to 2,654 warranty claims filed between August 2019 and August 2023.

VW Jetta ignition switch recall letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Volkswagen dealerships will replace the ignition switches.

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Toyota recalls 21K Tundra and Tundra hybrid vehicles

Toyota announced Wednesday that the auto maker is conducting a non-compliance safety recall involving certain 2023 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles in the United States. Approximately 21,780 vehicles are involved in this recall.

The problem stems from system errors, specifically in vehicles equipped with a Toyota Genuine spray-on bed liner accessory. These vehicles may have been provided with a load-carrying-capacity modification label that does not adhere to federal standards. When a vehicle exceeds its designated load-carrying capacity, it can potentially heighten the risk of an accident.

To address this issue, Toyota will take corrective action for all affected vehicles. Toyota dealerships will replace the non-compliant load carrying capacity modification label with an updated one, and owners will not incur any expenses for this service. Toyota aims to notify all impacted customers by mid-November 2023.

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Nissan Altima and Sentra Sedans recalled to fix broken backup Cameras

A Nissan backup camera recall has been issued for more than 168,000 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.

The recalled 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra rearview camera harnesses may be damaged. The rearview camera harness can become damaged from vibrations during driving due to the design and routing of the harness.

The damage can cause the backup camera display image to distort or completely fail. Nearly 15,000 of the Nissan vehicles are recalled in Canada.

Nissan dealerships will inspect the cameras and harnesses and replace them if necessary once recall notices are mailed October 19, 2023.

However, Nissan dealers will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harnesses if no damage is found.

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Kia recalls 18,000 Stingers over bad Fuel Pump

A Kia Stinger recall involves more than 18,200 cars equipped with fuel pumps that may fail. Kia says the 2018-2021 Stinger high-pressure fuel pumps have fuel control valve plungers that may stick.

This can cause the Kia Stinger to lose drive power from over-pressurization of the pump. The Kia Stinger fuel pump issue was discovered in May during a routine review which found an increase in replacement claims for the high-pressure 2018-2021 Stinger fuel pumps.

Kia collected failed fuel pumps and found "vehicle hesitation followed by ability to accelerate with 2,000 RPM engine speed limitation noted. Loss of motive power while driving at highway speed could not be duplicated."

Later, engineers did confirm a loss of motive power could occur while driving at highway speeds. A Stinger driver may notice an illuminated Check Engine Light if the fuel pump problem occurs.

Kia Stinger fuel pump recall letters will be mailed November 10, 2023. Kia dealers will update the software logic of the engine control units to prevent power loss if the fuel pumps have trouble while driving. In addition, the fuel pumps will be inspected and possibly replaced.

Owners should ask about reimbursements if they paid for fuel pump repairs or replacements.

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New Mercedes GLC 300 recalled over incorrectly manufactured front Tow Eye Receiver

More than 12,000 model year 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 SUVs are recalled because they may need new front crossmembers. According to Mercedes, the GLC300 front tow eye may not be properly threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.

At the beginning of April 2023, Mercedes launched investigations based on reports of tow eyes which could not be seated correctly. Mercedes and the supplier saw a need to recall the vehicles. However, there are no warranty claims, field reports or injuries caused by the problem.

The automaker says a driver will have no warning of a problem. Mercedes recall letters will be mailed November 10, 2023, and dealers will check to see if the front crossmembers need to be replaced.

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Nearly 273K Ram trucks recalled over rear view camera image issue

A Ram truck backup camera image recall has been issued because the rearview camera images may not display when the Ram trucks are shifted into REVERSE. The recall involves more than 337,000 of these trucks in the U.S. and Canada.

• 2022-2023 Ram 1500
• 2022-2023 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab (Gross weight rating less than 10,000 lbs.)
• 2022-2024 Ram 2500

In June 2022, Fiat Chrysler recalled Ram trucks equipped with R1Low radios. The software in the radios caused the backup camera images to display black or blank rearview images. According to Chrysler, at the time there was no evidence R1 High radios caused any problems with the backup cameras.

But in April 2023, FCA learned about 2022-2023 Ram trucks that experienced backup camera image failures and those trucks were equipped with R1 High radios. Engineers learned the backup cameras can fail internally and cause black or blank rearview camera screens.

Ram truck recall letters are expected to be mailed November 17, 2023. Ram dealers will fix the camera image problems by updating the radio software.

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Chevrolet Cruze and Buick Verano are recalled for dangerous Airbags

More than 11,000 Buick Verano and Chevy Cruze vehicles at risk of the roof-rail airbag inflators blowing apart. The recalled 2014 Buick Verano and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze roof-rail airbags are located above the headliners, but the airbag inflators could rupture at the weld joints.

General Motors continues to investigate the problem, but an airbag inflator rupture at the weld joint could injure people both inside and outside the vehicle.

On April 26, 2023, a potential airbag inflator rupture involving a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze was reported to GM. An investigation found three incidents related to the roof-rail airbags. All incidents occurred while the cars were parked and unoccupied.

The recall was ordered even though GM is still looking into the root cause of the inflator ruptures.
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Ford recalls more than 238,000 Explorers over potential rear axle bolt failure

A Ford Explorer axle bolt recall has been announced for nearly 248,000 vehicles, a recall which follows two previous Explorer rear axle bolt recalls and a federal investigation.

This latest recall involves 2020-2022 Ford Explorer vehicles with rear axle horizontal mounting bolts that may fracture and cause the driveshafts to disconnect.

Two Ford Explorer axle bolts were issued, one recall in April 2022 and another in March 2023. The recalls involved 2020-2022 Explorers built from October 2, 2019, to April 11, 2022.

The axle bolt is more likely to break after numerous "peak torque events" such as when taking off from a stop. Once the rear axle bolt fractures, the axle housing will move out of position. Customers and dealer technicians describe hearing loud, grinding, binding or clunking noises. A busted axle bolt will also allow the Explorer to roll while in PARK.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Ford Explorer fractured rear axle bolts after receiving complaints from Explorer owners who said the bolts broke. And those vehicles had been repaired during the previous recalls.

More than 9,300 of the Explorers are recalled in Canada. Ford Explorer axle bolt recall letters will be mailed November 6, 2023, and dealers will replace the subframe bushings and rear axle bolts.

Dealerships will also inspect the rear axle covers for damage near the bolt hole location and replace them with new covers if any damage is found.

Ford has agreed to reimburse owners who paid their own money for repairs.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs recalled again to fix battery issue

Ford is recalling nearly 35,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs from the 2021 and 2022 model years to fix a battery problem that can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power while driving. Only extended-range battery and GT models are included in the recall. Some of these vehicles received a software update as part of a recall last year, but they will still need to go to a Ford dealer for an additional free repair.

Today’s announcement follows 107 reports of vehicles losing power while driving after the software update and an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The problem has to do with an overheating battery contactor, a kind of switch that determines which vehicle components the battery sends power to. The battery contactor may overheat after the vehicle has been plugged into a DC fast charger and/or what Ford calls “wide-open pedal events” (putting the accelerator to the floor for quick acceleration).

If this problem occurs, the vehicle may not start, or the vehicle may lose power while driving after a “Stop Safely Now” warning message appears in the gauge cluster behind the steering wheel. Power brakes and steering will still remain functional.

As part of this recall, Ford dealerships will replace faulty battery components, free of charge. According to Ford, there have been no crashes or injuries related to this issue.

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Tesla to recall 58000 Model X EVs over controller issues

Tesla has recalled 58,000 Model X SUVs because the vehicle controllers may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. The recalled 2021-2023 Tesla Model X SUVs can allegedly be repaired through an over-the-air software update which has already been released.

Tesla noticed the problem in September when several models weren't showing warning lights for low brake fluid levels. Engineers determined incorrect settings for the vehicle controllers. Tesla says the vehicle controller that detects the sensor voltage that indicates brake fluid levels may not have a sufficient threshold range at low fluid levels.

More than 3,000 of the recalled Model X vehicles are in Canada. Tesla is not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the Model X problem.

Software release 2023.32.7 began deploying over-the-air on September 28, 2023.

For Model X vehicles operating FSD Beta software releases, the update will be included in an upcoming regularly scheduled FSD Beta software release.Tesla will mail Model X recall letters December 12, 2023.

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Toyota recalls more than 800,000 Highlanders for a Bumper Fix

A Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid recall includes 800,000 SUVs to fix possible problems with the bumpers. The recalled 2020-2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles are equipped with a resin front lower bumper cover assemblies connected with mounting tabs.

Toyota says even a minor impact to the lower front bumper cover assembly could cause the mounting tabs to detach from the Highlander. One or more parts of this assembly could detach and become a road hazard to other drivers.

Toyota Highlander owners will be notified about the recall by late-December 2023, and dealerships will inspect the front bumper cover mounting tabs and slots for damage. Dealers will install improved retention hardware if no damage is found.

Dealers will replace the upper and/or lower front bumper covers and install retention hardware if damage is found.

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176,000 Honda Civic vehicles recalled for power steering issue

A Honda Civic power steering rack recall affects about 176,500 Civic 4-door and 5-door cars in the U.S. and Canada. The Honda steering rack recall includes 2022-2024 Civics that received replacement power steering racks as part of service repairs.

Honda says the steering racks may not have been put together correctly. This can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage. The tire or snow chains could suffer damage or punctures if contact is made.

A Honda Civic driver may hear strange noise from the front-end when turning. As of October 12, 2023, Honda has not received any warranty or injury reports.

Honda Civic power steering rack recall letters will be mailed December 4, 2023. Dealerships will replace the electric power steering racks if necessary.
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