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Weekly Recalls: BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Kia

Written by CarPro | May 2, 2024 2:16:16 PM

**BMW**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V288000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 5,761

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 14, 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.

Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-24V288-7983.PDF

**FORD**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V293000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 242,669

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.

Remedy

Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.

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-24V293-4308.PDF

**JAGUAR**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V278000
  • Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,409

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-Pace vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H491.

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.

**KIA**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V287000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 95

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 7, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.

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.

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