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Weekly Recalls: Kia, Mazda;  Nissan/INFINITI Issue *Do Not Drive* Warning Related To Recalled Takata Air Bags

Written by CarPro | May 30, 2024 2:05:21 PM

**KIA** FIRE RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V358000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,209

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.

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.

**MAZDA**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V349000
  • Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
  • Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 9,914

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. The brakes may activate suddenly due to the automatic braking system falsely detecting certain objects while driving.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM) with updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6724E.

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-24V349-6099.PDF 

**NISSAN/INFINITI**

URGENT:  Nissan Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning for Certain 2002-2006 Models with Recalled Takata Air Bags

  • 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra
  • 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
  • 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4

On Wednesday, May 29th, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued a consumer alert involving certain older model year Nissan and INFINITI vehicles in regards to the ongoing Takata air bag recall.

A Do Not Drive warning impacts 83,920 model year 2002-2006 vehicles equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags. NHTSA says if you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced.

The warning covers certain model year 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles that are subject to open Takata air bag recalls under NHTSA recall campaigns 20V-008 and 20V-747.

NHTSA is urging all vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall. If it does, owners should contact their dealership to schedule a free repair as soon as possible and follow any warnings from the vehicle manufacturer. Nissan and Infiniti are offering free towing, mobile repair, and in select locations, loaner vehicles.

Nissan customers with questions or concerns can reach the automaker at 800-647-7261 or visit Nissan’s recall website. INFINITI customers can reach the automaker at 800-662-6200 or visit its website.

Read the notice on the NHTSA website here.

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