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Weekly Recalls: Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Jeep (2), Kia, Tesla

Written By: CarPro | Dec 23, 2024 6:22:08 PM

**ALFA ROMEO**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V943000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,021

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the brake booster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is E0B.

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


**CHEVROLET**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V925000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 7,606
  • Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Remedy

Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242479760.

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


**JEEP (2)**

FIRE RISK

  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V926000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STRUCTURE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 631

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The radiator crossmember bolts may not be properly secured, which can lead to improper air bag deployments and a fuel leak during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the crossmember bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D1B.

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

CRASH RISK

  • #2-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V944000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 79,365

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Incorrect software in the rearview camera module may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D5B.

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


**KIA**

FIRE RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V920000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,385

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC328.

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


**TESLA**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V935000
  • Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
  • Components TIRES
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 694,304

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

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

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