BMW
Consumer Alert: BMW Upgrades Takata Recall to "Do Not Drive" Warning, Targeting Older, Most Dangerous Air Bags.
- Affects approximately 90,000 vehicles built between 2000 and 2006 already under recall.
- The vehicles remain unrepaired despite intense customer outreach efforts since 2016.
- Owners of these vehicles should park them immediately and contact BMW for more information.
Notification emails will be sent to owners of these vehicles starting in May with letters to follow in June.
“We cannot state strongly enough just how urgent it is for our customers to take this warning seriously. We know these airbags only become more dangerous over time, which is why we are taking yet another step to get these parts out of our vehicles. Customers must park these vehicles immediately and take a few moments to check if their vehicle is safe for them and their family members to drive”, said Claus Eberhart, Vice President of Aftersales BMW NA, “Repairing these vehicles is quick, easy to arrange, and is completely free of charge.”
Read the full BMW press release.
Read the NHTSA press release (copied below) on the NHTSA website.
BMW has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning today for 90,000 vehicles built between 2000 and 2006 that are already under recall for a defective Takata air bag. Owners of these vehicles should park them immediately and contact BMW for more information.
If you own one of these vehicles and still have an open Takata air bag recall, do not drive it until this urgent, lifesaving recall has been completed. Replacement parts are available now for free for this recall. Check your vehicle for recalls at NHTSA Safety & Recalls.
These vehicles are 17 to 22 years old, and the risk to vehicle occupants is dire. These are some of the oldest Takata air bags under recall and have an extremely high probability of failure during a crash. If the inflators rupture, the metal fragments ejected toward the driver’s face could kill or leave them with devastating, life-altering injuries.
“If you have a model year 2000-2006 BMW with a recalled Takata air bag, get it repaired immediately – for free. These inflators are two decades old now and, with every day that passes, they become even more dangerous as they can rupture even in a minor crash,” NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman said.
Replacement parts are available now for free for this recall. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall. If it does, owners need to contact their dealership or BMW customer service to schedule a FREE repair as soon as possible, as well as free towing or mobile repair.
Models involved in this recall include: 2000-2006 BMW 3 Series (E46) including M3, 2000-2003 5 Series (E39) including M5, and 2000-2004 X5s (E53) equipped with certain driver’s front airbag inflators manufactured by Takata.
To learn if your vehicle requires repair right now, you may:
- Visit www.bmwusa.com/recall.
- Call BMW Customer Relations Recall Services at 1-866-835-8615.
- Contact your preferred BMW service center. Do not drive your vehicle—BMW will come to you.
BENTLEY
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V314000
- Manufacturer Bentley Motors, Inc.
- Components STRUCTURE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 1,659
Summary
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Flying Spur vehicles. The rear entertainment screen retention bracket, located in the rear of the front seats, may have been incorrectly installed.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retention brackets in both front seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/06 (RC71).
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-23V314-4573.PDF
FORD
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V306000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 231,942
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-125.
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-23V306-8525.PDF
GENESIS
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V300000
- Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 1,790
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles equipped with an all-wheel drive powertrain system. The rear driveshafts may fracture, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right rear driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 25, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 014G.
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-23V300-6564.PDF
JEEP (2)
- #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V302000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 25,980
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Remedy
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
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-23V302-2068.PDF
- #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V303000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 2,564
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22V-768.
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-23V303-2820.PDF
MERCEDES-BENZ
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V309000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 3,823
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
Remedy
Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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-23V309-8362.PDF
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