Month: December 2022

GM is Recalling Certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V930000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components STRUCTURE, SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 111,242

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s number for this recall is N222383790.

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.

Polestar is Recalling Certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V926000

Manufacturer Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 66

Summary

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become ready by June 2023. As an interim repair, owners will need to take their vehicle to a dealership for a software update. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar’s number for this recall is R10202.

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.

Ford is Recalling Certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V925000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 11,074

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S76.

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.

Easymile is Recalling Certain 2018-2019 EZ10 Autonomous Passenger Shuttles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V924000

Manufacturer Easymile Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 4

Summary

Easymile Inc. (Easymile) is recalling certain 2018-2019 EZ10 autonomous passenger shuttles. The 48-volt battery may be defective, allowing the battery to catch fire while charging.

Remedy

Owners were advised not to operate their vehicles until the remedy had been completed. Easymile has replaced the 48-volt battery, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by December 2022. Customers may contact Easymile at Info@easymile.com.

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.

Forest River is Recalling Certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood Travel Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V920000

Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 262

Summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.

Remedy

Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River’s number for this recall is 22-1580.

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.

Braun is Recalling Certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V911000

Manufacturer Braun Ambulances

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,321

Summary

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun’s customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun’s number for this recall is 2022-02.

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.

McLaren is Recalling Certain 2023 Artura Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V908000

Manufacturer McLaren Automotive Incorporated

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 164

Summary

McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2023 Artura vehicles. The nuts for the high pressure fuel pipe may loosen, which can result in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pipes, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.

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.

Subaru is Recalling Certain 2019-2022 Ascent Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V907000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 271,694

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver’s footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the “Off” position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru’s customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WRL-22.

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.

Chinook is Recalling Certain 2020-2022 Bayside Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V889000

Manufacturer Chinook Motor Coach, LLC

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 10

Summary

Chinook Motor Coach, LLC (Chinook) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Bayside motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2022. Owners may contact Chinook customer service at 1-574-584-3756.

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.

Holiday House is Recalling Certain 2021-2022 27RQ, 24TB, and 18RB Travel Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V882000

Manufacturer Holiday House, LLC

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 26

Summary

Holiday House, LLC (Holiday House) is recalling certain 2021-2022 27RQ, 24TB, and 18RB travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the quick disconnect and perform a leak test, and replace the quick disconnect, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Holiday House customer service at 1-574-206-0016.

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.