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Weekly Recalls: Alfa Romeo/Dodge, Kia **FIRE RISK**, Nissan, Nissan/INFINITI, Porsche

Written by CarPro | Mar 14, 2024 4:01:29 PM

 

**ALFA ROMEO/DODGE**

Incorrect weight capacity on vehicle label. A vehicle with incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded which can increase risk of a crash. 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V175000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
  • Components EQUIPMENT
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 36,093

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy

Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 28B.

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-24V175-2244.PDF 

**KIA** 

FIRE RISK: Engine compartment fire from an oil leak.  An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V169000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 36,248

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

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-24V169-4902.PDF 

**NISSAN **

Seat belts may not properly restrain occupants. Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V156000
  • Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 9,720

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may have been incorrectly manufactured, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD105.

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.

**NISSAN/INFINITI**

Unsecured lap belt pretensioners. An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V176000
  • Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 12,019

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection," 209 "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD106 and PD107.

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-24V176-8903.PDF 

**PORSCHE**

Improperly secured windows may detach.  During air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of an injury during a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V155000
  • Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
  • Components VISIBILITY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 8,101

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2024 911 vehicles. The front windshield and rear window may not be properly secured and can detach.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield and rear window as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA3.

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-24V155-4707.PDF 

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