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Weekly Recalls: Acura/Honda, Aston Martin, BMW (2), Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ram Trucks, Volkswagen

Written by CarPro | Oct 9, 2024 6:04:18 PM

**ACURA/HONDA**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000
  • Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
  • Components STEERING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,693,199

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Link to NHTSA Documents→

**ASTON MARTIN**

FIRE AND CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V712000
  • Manufacturer Aston Martin The Americas
  • Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,095

Summary

Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DBX707, 2024-2025 DB12, and 2025 Vantage vehicles. The engine oil cooler hose may split during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-03-1973.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Link to NHTSA Documents→

**BMW (2)**

CRASH RISK

  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V714000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components STEERING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 982

Summary

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 15, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Link to NHTSA Documents →

FIRE RISK

  • #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V716000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 5,048

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

Remedy

As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Once the final remedy is available, dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Link to NHTSA Documents →

**MERCEDES-BENZ**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V724000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 10,655

Summary

Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Link to NHTSA Documents →

**NISSAN**

FIRE RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000
  • Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 23,887

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in October 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated in November 2024. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B2.

Notes

Owner's 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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Link to NHTSA Documents →

**PORSCHE**

FIRE RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000
  • Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 27,527

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Remedy

Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. Porsche will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them to only charge the vehicle to 80% capacity until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, dealers will perform a diagnostic test and replace the battery module assembly, if necessary and advise owners to only charge to 80% capacity. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's numbers for this recall are ARB6 and ARB7. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 23V-840, 24V-215, and 24V-217.

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.

Link to NHTSA Documents → 

**RAM TRUCKS**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V729000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 129,313

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. 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

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Link to NHTSA Documents →

**VOLKSWAGEN**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V723000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,467

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Link to NHTSA Documents →

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