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Weekly Recalls: Alfa Romeo/Fiat/Jeep, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chevy/GMC, Chevy, Ford (3), Lexus, Nissan, Polestar

Written by CarPro | Jul 11, 2024 7:35:10 PM

 **ALFA ROMEO, FIAT, JEEP**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V510000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 332,000

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V510-1575.PDF

**ALFA ROMEO** CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V512000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components EQUIPMENT
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 9,037

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are 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 apply corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 81B.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V512-7767.PDF

**BMW**  TAKATA AIR BAGS

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 394,029

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 23, 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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V513-4713.PDF 

**CHEVY/GMC** FIRE RISK 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V491000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 8,622

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V491-8985.PDF 

**CHEVY** FIRE RISK 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V481000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 72

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 5, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242443000.

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.

**FORD (3)**

  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V486000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components VISIBILITY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 4,361

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, “Windshield Mounting.”

Remedy

Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24C20.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V486-3579.PDF

 

CRASH RISK

  • #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V493000 -
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components STEERING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 30,735

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver’s intentions.

Remedy

Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S44.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V493-4480.PDF 

CRASH RISK

  • #3- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V494000 -
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components STEERING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,605

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S42.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V494-8041.PDF 

**LEXUS**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V482000
  • Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components SEATS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 11,418

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V482-8101.PDF

**NISSAN** FIRE/CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V498000
  • Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components VISIBILITY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,608

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA38.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V498-2475.PDF

**POLESTAR** CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V477000
  • Manufacturer Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
  • Components EQUIPMENT, BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 25,825

Summary

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Polestar has released an over-the-air IHU software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1016.

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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V477-4021.PDF 

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