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Weekly Recalls: Chevy/GMC, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota

Written By: CarPro | Aug 17, 2023 1:48:09 PM

**CHEVY/GMC**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V549000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components STEERING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 3,893

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232414720.

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-23V549-8347.PDF


**MAZDA**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V553000
  • Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
  • Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 17,600

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Software in the Approaching Vehicle Audible System (AVAS) Information Sound Box (ISB) amplifier may be missing, which can cause inaccurate, external pedestrian warning sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."

Remedy

Dealers will update the AVAS ISB amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6123H.

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-23V553-9122.PDF


**SUBARU**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V551000
  • Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 35,357

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-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-23V551-1597.PDF


**TOYOTA**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V566000
  • Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 168,179

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Remedy

As an interim repair, dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Once the final remedy is available, dealers will replace the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.

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-23V566-8199.PDF 

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