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**CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2) **
**FIRE RISK/PARK OUTSIDE WARNING**
- #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V536000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 15,910
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 73B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-077 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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-24V536-8355.PDF
#2 **FIRE RISK/PARK OUTSIDE WARNING**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V538000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 3,606
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 72B. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-077.
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-24V538-4452.PDF
**FORD** **CRASH RISK**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V542000
- 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 equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.
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.
Defect Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V542-2825.PDF
**Hyundai (2)**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V561000
- Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
- Components AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 49,719
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.
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-24V561-5843.PDF
- Chronology Report RMISC-24V561-1168.pdf
#2: **CRASH RISK**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V562000
- Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 12,612
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.
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.
- Chronology Report RMISC-24V562-5184.pdf 235.611KB
- Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V562-9973.PDF
**TESLA** **CRASH RISK**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V554000
- Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
- Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 1,849,638
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
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-24V554-9039.PDF 215.871KB
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1 - 07/25/2024 RCLRPT-24V554-1225.PDF
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