Month: September 2025

Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles.

September 2025
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 25V636000
Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat

Fire Risk Warning

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA ID Number: 25V636000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 196355

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are scheduled to be mailed November 14, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice as remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.

High Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak and Cause a Fire: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles.

September 2025
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 25V637000
High Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak and Cause a Fire

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA ID Number: 25V637000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. The one affected vehicle was repaired. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 23HD. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.

Haag Geoportal Hurricane Reports – NOAA Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season

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Haag Geoportal Offers Trusted, Court-Defensible Hurricane Reports as NOAA Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season

By Marcie Deffenbaugh, GIS Services Manager

Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company, renowned for its expertise in forensic meteorology and consulting, is offering Hurricane Reports through the Haag Geoportal—just in time for what NOAA forecasts to be an active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Despite a mid-season lull following Hurricane Erin, NOAA now predicts a 50% chance of above-normal activity, with 13 to 18 named storms, 5 to 9 hurricanes, and 2 to 5 major hurricanes expected. This updated outlook reflects warmer-than-average ocean temperatures, weak wind shear, and a neutral El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phase—conditions that favor storm development.1

As of late August, six named storms have already formed, including Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 storm with peak winds of 140 knots.2

Fred Campagna, Director of Forensic Meteorology, notes that 13 named storms, including eight hurricanes, formed after mid-September last year, and the weather pattern this season is showing signs that it may also become more active in late September and October. 

 

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  • NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet (IEM)

Covering both the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins, the reports include critical storm metrics such as wind intensity, wind swath, storm track, and high-water marks. Data spans from the 2017 hurricane season to the present, enabling users to analyze both historical and active storm events.

Unlike other products that rely on proprietary algorithms, Haag’s Hurricane Reports present raw, defensible data—making them ideal for insurance adjusters, legal professionals, and disaster recovery teams.

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Sources:

  1. NOAA’s Updated 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook (August 7, 2025)
    NOAA forecasts a 50% chance of an above-normal season, with 13–18 named storms, 5–9 hurricanes, and 2–5 major hurricanes. This outlook is based on warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures, weak wind shear, and a neutral ENSO phase.
    Source: NOAA News Release – Prediction remains on track for above-normal Atlantic hurricane season
  2. NOAA’s Initial 2025 Hurricane Season Forecast (May 22, 2025)
    NOAA initially predicted a 60% chance of an above-normal season, with 13–19 named storms, 6–10 hurricanes, and 3–5 major hurricanes. Source: NOAA News Release – NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
Marcie Deffenbaugh
Marcie Deffenbaugh is the Manager of GIS Services for Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company. Ms. Deffenbaugh oversees initiatives related to GIS planning, system design, and system administration. She also manages a staff of GIS technicians, analysts, cartographers, and project administrative assistants who provide data validation and project management services for oil and gas clients. As the primary liaison between the client management teams and Haag personnel, Ms. Deffenbaugh provides technical consulting services on a regular basis.

Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company or subsidiaries. 

Radio and Speakers May Overheat and Cause a Fire; Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2023 PL500, 2023-2024 PL700, 2023-2025 RM500, RM900, ST450, 2024-2025 PL550, PL750, 2024 PR300, 2025 RM450, RM550, and RM800.

August 2025 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 25V535000
Radio and Speakers May Overheat and Cause a Fire

Overheated radio and speakers increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA ID Number: 25V535000

Manufacturer Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 650

Summary

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2023 PL500, 2023-2024 PL700, 2023-2025 RM500, RM900, ST450, 2024-2025 PL550, PL750, 2024 PR300, 2025 RM450, RM550, and RM800. A software error may cause the radio and speakers to overheat.

Remedy

ATC will work with Maxxsonics to mail instructions and a USB with a software update. All speakers will be inspected and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2025. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342.

Fire Risk when Refueling; General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination.

August 2025 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 25V536000
Fire Risk when Refueling.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA ID Number: 25V536000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 23656

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.

Remedy

Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 6, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020