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Weekly Recalls:  Alfa Romeo/Dodge, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Honda, Nissan/INFINITI, Toyota

Written By: CarPro | Oct 17, 2024 4:11:36 PM

**ALFA ROMEO/DODGE**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V752000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 21,069

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.

Remedy

Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.

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 →


**AUDI**

FIRE RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V726000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 6,499

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 E-TRON GT, and RS E-TRON GT 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 free of charge, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025.  For vehicles where on-line data is available (Audi recall number 931A), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. Where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at an authorized Audi dealer, free of charge. For vehicles where online-data is not available (Audi recall number 931B), as an interim measure, dealers will perform diagnostic procedures and, if necessary, replace battery module assemblies, free of charge. Owners of these vehicles will also be advised to only charge their vehicle up to 80% charging capacity, and the inspection may have to be repeated before the software becomes available.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 931A and 931B. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 24V-229, and 24V-228. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

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 →


**BMW**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V739000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 11,579

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

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: 24V737000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 731

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.

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 →


**HONDA**

CRASH, FIRE RISK

  • Defective fuel pump part can cause fuel leak; fuel smell while idling or driving; and risk of fire, crash, or injury.
  • Authorized Honda dealerships will perform a free inspection and, if necessary, replace the high-pressure fuel pump
  • American Honda has not received any confirmed reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue

October 15, 2024 - American Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 720,000 2023-2025 Honda vehicles in the U.S. for a free inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump if the inspection indicates the presence of a defective part.

Due to a defective high-pressure fuel pump core, cracks may form inside the fuel pump. During vehicle operation, these cracks can grow, leading to possible fuel leaks; fuel smell while idling or driving; and the risk of fire, crash, or injury.

Registered owners of all affected models will be contacted by mail in December and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer for a free inspection. The dealer will replace the high-pressure fuel pump if it is found to be defective.

American Honda is announcing this recall to encourage owners of affected vehicles to take them to an authorized dealer for repair as soon as they receive notification. Owners of these vehicles can also determine if their vehicles require repair by visiting www.recalls.honda.com, or by calling (888) 234-2138.

List of recalled U.S. models (confirm inclusion by checking specific VINs):

Honda Models
2023-2024 Honda Accord and Accord Hybrid
2025 Honda Civic Sedan and Civic Sedan Hybrid
2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

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**NISSAN & INFINITI**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V748000
  • Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 37,236

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated by an over-the-air (OTA) software update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B3 and R24B4.

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

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V747000
  • Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 3,230

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with an Around View Monitor (AVM). A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze and display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the AVM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B5.

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 →


**TOYOTA**

CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V708000
  • Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 42,199

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.

Remedy

Dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA11.

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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