Category: Recalls

Coolant Leak in Engine Compartment May Cause Fire: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2019-2020 600LT Coupe and Spider vehicles.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V484000

Manufacturer McLaren Automotive Incorporated

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 652

Summary

McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2019-2020 600LT Coupe and Spider vehicles. The joint between the temperature sensor housing and the hose from the outboard radiator may not be sealed properly, which can result in coolant leaking into the engine compartment.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the coolant hose, temperature sensor housing, and constant pressure clamp, 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.

Improperly Secured Electrical Wiring Harness: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V463000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,552

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.

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.

Loss of Power or Fire from Damaged Control Module: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 14,452

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S33.

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.

Alternator Positive Cable May Chafe and Cause Fire: PACCAR, Incorporated is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V423000

Manufacturer PACCAR Incorporated

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,914

Summary

PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators. A fastener on the front spring bracket may have been installed with the head on the outside of the frame rail, which can chafe and damage the alternator positive cable.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the frame fastener and secure the alternator cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt’s customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR’s number for this recall is 23PBD.

Engine Failure May Cause Fire: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 125,322

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. The remedy is currently under development. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 12, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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

High-Voltage Battery May Overheat: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V369000

Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 6,367

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Remedy

The battery energy control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. In addition, battery modules will be replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar’s customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar’s number for this recall is H441.

Electrical Short in Power Liftgate Module: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 132,099

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed

Control Module in Footwell May Short Circuit: BMW of North America

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 97,933

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

The electronic control module in the driver’s side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.

Remedy

The remedy is currently being developed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

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.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: High-Voltage Battery Software Error

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V309000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,823

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, “Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection.”

Remedy

Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Condensation Pan Overflow May Cause Fire: Certain 2020-2023 Tiffin Breeze Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V308000

Manufacturer Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 242

Summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Breeze motorhomes. The condensation pan under the refrigerator may overflow and leak into the Molex electrical connections on the floor.

Remedy

Dealers will relocate the Molex connectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 26, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-130.

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.