FORD
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V595000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 41,555
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S49.
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-23V595-8061.PDF
HYUNDAI
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V589000
- Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Potential Number of Units Affected 37,997
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
Remedy
Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 248.
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-23V589-6822.PDF
KIA
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V594000
- Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
- Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Potential Number of Units Affected 319,436
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
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-23V594-5942.PDF
VOLKSWAGEN
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V593000
- Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 2,018
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen’s customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 13i6.
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-23V593-1156.PDF
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