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Weekly Recalls: Ram, Jeep, Volkswagen (2)

Written by CarPro | Sep 12, 2024 3:17:20 PM

 

**RAM TRUCKS** **CRASH RISK**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,227,808

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

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-24V653-8509.PDF

**JEEP** **CRASH RISK**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 32,863

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

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-24V652-8636.PDF 

**VOLKSWAGEN**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V651000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 98,806

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.

Remedy

Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57J9. This recall expands previous recall numbers 23V-312 and 23V-213. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-312 and 23V-213 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-24V651-4313.PDF 

 
 
  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V643000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 837

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October

18, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VolkswagenÂ’s number for this recall is 69E8.

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-24V643-5167.PDF

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