Ford, Jeep, Hyundai among 131K vehicles recalled

By: Ahjane Forbes
USA Today

..... The National Highway Trafic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, [04/10/2024] including for nearly 43,000 ford Broncos and Escapes over a fuel leak in the engine that could pose a fire risk.
..... Here is what to know about the vehicle recalls published by the government agency for March 31 to April 13. [2024]

Aston Martin recall for loose electrical cables

..... Aston Martin is recalling 2,902 of its 2021-2024 DBX vehicles. The company said that the electrical cables in the battery fuse box may be loses, which can cause the engine to stall or a loss of headlights and/or power steering.
..... To repair the issue, Aston Martin dealers will inspect the fuses and cables for damage. All parts, including the fasteners, will be replaced for free necessarily. Notification letters are expected to be sent out on April 22. [2024] Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-63-1832.

Diamer Truck recall for Cracked wheel flange

..... Daimler Truck is recalling 29,092 of its vehicles. the steer axle wheel flanges may crack and cause damage to the ties, which can cause a loss of vehicle control, according to the NHTSA report.
..... Right now, a remedy is still being completed to resolve this issue. Recall notification letters are expected to be mailed out June 2. [2024] Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL999.

Recalled vehicles:

* 2023 Freightliner 122SD
* 2023-2024 Freightline 108DS
* 2023-2024 Freightliner113SD
* 2023-2024 Frightliner Business Class M2
* 203-2024 Frightliner Cascadia
* 2023-2024 Western star 57X

Hyundai recall for rear-view camera obstruction

..... Hyundai is recalling 17,206 of its 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The automaker said that the rear-view camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message, reducing a driver's visibility.
..... The NHTSA report said the Hyundai recalled vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number III: "Rear Visibility."
..... As a solution, Hyundai dealers will update the software for the rear-view camera system free of charge for the affected drivers. Notifications letters are expected to be delivered by June 1. [2024] Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number of this recall is 258.

Jeep recall for turn signal malfunction

..... Chrysler is recalling 12,221 of this 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. failing to indicate the driver's decision to change direction will increase the risk of a crash.
..... The NHTSA report said these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated equipment.
..... Drivers who ave a 2022 jeep Grand Cherokee can bring their vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. Mechanics will replace the steering column control module for free. Recall notification letters are expected to be delivered by May 17. [2024] Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 24B.

Chrysler recall for traction control deactivation

..... Chrysler is recalling 26,776 of its 2024 Pacifica and 2024 Voyager vehicles. The automaker said the traction control system (TCS) does not function when the cruise control is activated.
..... Chrysler dealers will update the TCS software on all affected vehicles for free. Notification letters are expected to be sent out on May 17. [2024] Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-8531403. FCA's number for this recall is 22B

Ford recall on Broncos, Escapes over fuel leak

..... Federal auto regulators released a summary report Thursday [04/11/2024] announcing an investigation into a Ford recall of nearly 42,652 vehicles following an error with cracked fuel injectors they say can case gas leaks and ignite engine fires.
..... According to the report, owners of a 2022-2023 Bronco Sport or 2022 Escape can take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln declare to have a drain tube installed in the vehicle at no cost.
..... The remedy also includes a free engine control software update to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system, the federal regular reported. Should that occur the software will disable the high pressure fuel pump, reduce engine power and cut temps in the engine compartment. Owners also will get a 'seek service' message, documents show.
..... Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall" 22V-859,. For more information. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

..... Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today

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