**BMW** **FIRE RISK**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000
- Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
- Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 720,796
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 4, 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-24V608-7082.PDF
- Chronology RMISC-24V608-5107.pdf
**FORD/LINCOLN (4)**
**FIRE RISK FOR POLICE VEHICLES**
- #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V598000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components ENGINE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 85,238
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 19, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V598-3756.PDF
**CRASH RISK**
- #2-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V591000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components STEERING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 1,902
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S48.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V591-7109.PDF
**CRASH RISK**
- #3-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V593000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components SUSPENSION
- Potential Number of Units Affected 4,595
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S49.
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-24V593-3301.PDF
- #4-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V597000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components VISIBILITY
- Potential Number of Units Affected 70,483
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Remedy
Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C24.
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-24V597-8956.PDF
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