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Weekly Recalls: BMW, Cadillac/Chevy/GMC, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Ram Trucks, Range Rover, Toyota

Written By: CarPro | Oct 28, 2020 12:00:00 AM

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BMW


NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V598000
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 312

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall is expected to begin November 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.safercar.gov.



GMC - CHEVROLET - CADILLAC


NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V603000
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,620

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

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.safercar.gov.



FERRARI


NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V614000
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
Components: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,063

Summary

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018-2020 812 Superfast vehicles. The rear window on these vehicles may have been bonded incorrectly, which may lead to decreased, long-term adhesion.

Remedy

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear window, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 5, 2020. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 73.

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.safercar.gov.



MERCEDES-BENZ


NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V626000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY, STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,799

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.safercar.gov.



RAM TRUCKS


NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V622000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,075

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 2500 and 1500 vehicles. The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror glass, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 27, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W70.

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.safercar.gov.



RANGE ROVER


NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000
Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,834

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The upper cover on the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply a new adhesive to secure the upper spoiler cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 30, 2020. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N499.

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.safercar.gov.



TOYOTA


NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V633000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components: AIR BAGS, SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,121

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 13, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-442-8696. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB14 / 20TA14.

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.safercar.gov.
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