DODGE RAM - DO NOT DRIVE RECALL
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V312000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected : 438,156
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R26. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V770.
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.safercar.gov.
MERCEDES-BENZ (3)
LOSS OF DRIVE POWER
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V462000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 8,178
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.
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-23V462-3630.PDF
ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATING
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V463000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 1,552
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.
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-23V463-7891.PDF
SEAT BELT ISSUE
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V464000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components SEAT BELTS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 6
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.
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-23V464-5291.PDF
*TOYOTA/LEXUS (2)**
PLUG-IN HYBRID FIRE RISK
Toyota is conducting a safety recall in the U.S. involving certain 2021-2022 model year Toyota RAV4 Prime and certain 2022 model year Lexus NX450h+ vehicles. Approximately 43,000 vehicles in the U.S. are involved in this recall.
- 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime vehicles
- 2022 Lexus NX450h+ vehicles
A component that converts electricity voltage could be damaged in manufacturing and experience a short circuit, generating excessive heat. Under certain conditions, this short circuit can generate enough heat to increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
For all applicable vehicles, Toyota and Lexus dealers will replace the DC-DC converter with an improved part at no cost to customers. Toyota will notify affected owners about this issue by early September 2023.
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ISSUE
Also this week, Toyota is conducting a non-compliance safety recall in the U.S. involving certain 2023 model year Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross hybrid, Highlander, Highlander hybrid, Tacoma, as well as Lexus RX and RX hybrid and 2024 model year NX and NX hybrid vehicles. Approximately 110,000 vehicles in the U.S. are involved in this recall.
- 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross hybrid, Highlander, Highlander hybrid, Tacoma
- 2023 Lexus RX and RX hybrid
- 2024 Lexus NX and NX hybrid
In the affected vehicles, the spiral cable assembly in the steering column may lose its electrical connection on the circuit controlling the driver’s airbag. If this occurs, the airbag warning light will illuminate, and the driver’s airbag may not deploy in a crash. As a result, the vehicle will not comply with certain federal motor vehicle safety requirements and may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
For all involved vehicles, Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect the serial number of the spiral cable and, if necessary, replace it with a new cable at no cost to customers. Toyota will notify affected owners about this issue by early September 2023.
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