**AUDI: FIRE RISK**
Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat in certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V867000
- Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 26,866
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.
Remedy
Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available, anticipated in 3rd Quarter 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93U9.
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-23V867-4686.PDF
- Chronology RMISC-23V867-9235.pdf
**KIA: FIRE RISK**
Engine compartment fire risk for certain 2011 Sorento vehicles.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V877000
- Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
- Components ENGINE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 79,812
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy
Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC291.
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-23V877-5210.PDF
- 2011MY Sorento Engine Compartment Chronology RMISC-23V877-8600.pdf
**HYUNDAI: FIRE RISK**
12-Volt battery cable short circuit risk for certain 2024 Kona vehicles.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V901000
- Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 10,984
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.
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-23V901-8581.PDF
- Attachment A - Chronology Report RMISC-23V901-1123.pdf
**BUICK & CHEVROLET**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V870000
- Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
- Components AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 20,712
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed February 5, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232425640.
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-23V870-3077.PDF
- Miscellaneous Document RMISC-23V870-9483.pdf
**FORD (2)**
- #1: NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V847000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components STEERING, AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 17,970
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notifications explaining the safety risk are scheduled to be mailed January 8, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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-Amendment 12/15/2023 RCLRPT-23V847-6412.PDF
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V847-5210.PDF 216.418KB
- Chronology RMISC-23V847-6440.pdf
- #2: NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 112,965
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an interim repair if they experience symptoms related to rear axle bolt breakage, such as a clicking or rattling noise. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
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.
- Chronology RMISC-23V896-9872.pdf 69.28KB
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V896-5481.PDF
**LAND ROVER**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V871000
- Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 4,347
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. Moisture may accumulate in the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, which can cause the right-side exterior vehicle lights, including the brake, outer marker, reversing, and turn indicator lights to fail to illuminate.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-side tailgate and body mounted lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N830.
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-23V871-8037.PDF 213.917KB
- Chronology Report RMISC-23V871-7969.pdf
**MERCEDES-BENZ**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 79,676
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
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-23V880-5016.PDF 232.712KB
- Chronology Report RMISC-23V880-3304.pdf
**MERCEDES SPRINTER**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V875000
- Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Components STRUCTURE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 3,739
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame members as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ROHRAH.
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-23V875-7009.PDF
**TOYOTA & LEXUS**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000
- Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 999,901
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
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-23V865-7819.PDF
**TOYOTA**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V864000
- Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 12,575
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA16. Vehicles previously inspected under 23V-384 will need to return to the dealership for additional inspection.
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-23V864-5981.PDF
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