SUBARU ASCENT **Fire Risk, Park Outside Warning**
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- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V907000
- Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 271,694
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V907-5845.PDF
GM: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V903000
- Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
- Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 740,108
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
- Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V903-6333.PDF
- Recall 573 Report - 12/14/22 RCLRPT-22V903-5558.PDF
CADILLAC
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V868000
- Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
- Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Potential Number of Units Affected 10,194
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
Remedy
Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
- Recall 573 Report - 12/5/22 RCLRPT-22V868-4469.PDF 213.843KB
- Recall 573 Report - 12/5/22 RCLRPT-22V868-2344.PDF 213.843KB
- Recall 573 Report - 12/5/22 RCLRPT-22V868-7861.PDF 213.843KB
- Recall 573 Report - 12/5/22 RCLRPT-22V868-9946.PDF 213.843K
DODGE
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V866000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 5,834
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB3.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V866-3094.PDF
FORD
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V880000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 18,808
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V880-1443.PDF
RAM TRUCKS
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components STRUCTURE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 1,234,657
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V904-2829.PDF
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This post was updated December 16th with added information.