 AUDINHTSA Campaign Number: 19V737000 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 174,278 SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.RemedyAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi�s number for this recall is 66K8.NotesOwners 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.safercar.gov.CHEVY/GMCGeneral Motors is recalling 638,000 trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could activate the braking system and increase the risk of a crash. The issue has to do with the wheel-speed sensor that could fail and cause unintended brakingNo accidents have been reported, but Reuters reports that GM says it found �150 field claims alleging the condition caused unintended braking or lateral-vehicle motion.� Here are the models covered:
The vehicles are equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. GM says it will reprogram the software for free. According to the The Detroit News, the automaker says the risk can be eliminated by driving in two-wheel drive mode until the repair is made. FORDNHTSA Campaign Number: 19V726000 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected 17,965 SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.RemedyFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford�s number for this recall is 19S34.NotesOwners 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.safercar.gov.MERCEDES-BENZNHTSA Campaign Number: 19V709000 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 13,799 SummaryMercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLS580 4MATIC vehicles. The rear door window trim may detach.RemedyMBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and fasten the rear door window trim, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.NotesOwners 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.safercar.gov.SUBARU (2)#1NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V743000 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 466,205 SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.RemedySubaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru�s number for this recall is WUQ-02.NotesOwners 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.safercar.gov.#2NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V744000 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 205,000 SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.RemedySubaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru�s number for this recall is WUP-01.NotesOwners 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.safercar.gov.TOYOTA/LEXUSNHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000 Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 928,203 SummaryToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles.These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. RemedyToyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the driver or front passenger air bag inflator or the air bag assembly using an alternate inflator , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota�s numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus� numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.NotesOwners 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.safercar.gov. |
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