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Weekly Recalls:  BMW, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Subaru

Written By: CarPro | Oct 5, 2023 11:46:23 AM

**BMW**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V644000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 3,820

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2023. 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-23V644-7912.PDF 


**HYUNDAI**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V650000
  • Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,354

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.

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-23V650-5650.PDF


**JEEP**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V641000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 6,298

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.

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 Repor RCLRPT-23V641-2572.PDF 


**KIA**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V649000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components SUSPENSION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 3,866

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.

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.


**RAM TRUCKS**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V654000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 272,911

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.

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-23V654-1134.PDF


**ROLLS-ROYCE**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V645000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,305

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles. The single-layer tempered glass protecting the instrument cluster may break in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will apply a protective coating on the instrument cluster's single-layer tempered glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 13, 2023. Owners may contact Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

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-23V645-3733.PDF


**SUBARU**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V647000
  • Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 4,311

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

Remedy

Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

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-23V647-1909.PDF

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