Several Car Manufacturers Announce Recalls Of Vehicles
Several car manufacturers have announced recalls of multiple models of vehicles due to faults within said vehicles. Some of these manufacturers are as follows Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, BMW and Porsche.
Honda has issued a recall on over 124,077 vehicles including five models from 2020 to 2023 due to brake issues. The issue lies in a loose fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder. This could cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly, possibly causing loss of brake function and risk of a crash.
The recalled vehicles are as follows:
- 2020-2021 Civic
- 2020-2023 Ridgeline
- 2021-2023 Passport
- 2021-2022 Pilot
- 2020 Acura MDX vehicles
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall on 8,178 of its 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 sedans, produced between June 24, 2021 and Sept. 27, 2022, because the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power, and increase the risk of a crash.
Additionally Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,552 of its 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 sedans, produced between July 9, 2021 and June 6, 2023, because the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating. That can lead to a fire.
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2023; owners may also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.
The recalled vehicles are as follows:
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C300
Ford is recalling 14,452 of its 2019-2020 Fusion Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) because the battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow. A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, the company said in a report to NHTSA.Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy, currently under development, is completed. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023 and second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S33.
The recalled vehicles are as follows:
- 2019-2020 Fusion
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 366 of its 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles because the rear shock absorbers may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in damage to the rear brake hose, rear axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, as well as stabilizer bar end links. A damaged brake hose can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S32.
The realled vehicles are as follows:
- 2023 Lincoln Nautilus
Porsche is recalling 700 of its 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles because a software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 mph. Simultaneous activation of both lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash, the company stated.
Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’s number for this recall is APA8.
The recalled vehicles are as follows:
- 2022-2023 911 GT3
Porsche is recalling 37 vehicles including certain 2016-2020 Macan S and 2017-2020 Macan SUVs, 2017 Panamera Turbo sedan, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo crossovers and Panamera 4 sedans, 2018 Macan Sport Edition SUVs, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo sedans. The reason: the screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly. If the screw loosens over time, in the event of a crash, the seatbelt anchor could detach from the affected seat, increasing the risk of an injury, the company said in a safety report.
Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche’s customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’s number for this recall is APA9.
The recalled vehicles are as follows:
- 2016-2020 Porsche Macan S
- 2017-2020 Porsche Macan
- 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2018 Porsche Macan Sport Edition
- 2018 & 2020 Porsche Macan Turbo
- 2018 & 2020 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
- 2019 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
BMW recalling 69 of its 2022-2023 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 SUVs, i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 coupes, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric sedan because the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, which could interrupt electrical power while driving and result in stalling. If stalling occurred, this could increase the risk of a crash, the company stated.
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The recaled vehicles are as follows:
- 2022-2023 BMW i4 (54)
- 2022-2023 BMW iX (14)
- 2023 BMW i760 (1)
