Category: Recalls

High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit: 2015-2019 Soul EV Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V218000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,689

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.

Remedy

Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC267.

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.

Heating Element May Overheat On Front Camera: Audi 2020 Q7

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V212000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Potential Number of Units Affected 19

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.

Remedy

Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 90N7.

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.

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode: Hyundai 2023 Genesis G90

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V210000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 575

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G90 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side, passenger-side, and rear seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 013G.

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.

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product:

Model Years 2022-2023 RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles

Hazard:

The alternator can fail during operation, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:

March 30, 2023

Units:

About 200 (In addition, about 2 were sold in Canada)

Description:

This recall involves certain VINs of Model Years 2022 and 2023 RZR Pro R and RZR Pro R 4 vehicles. The recalled vehicles were sold in the following colors: black, blue, crystal and gray. The recalled vehicles were sold in two and four-seat configurations. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and RZR are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the vehicle’s frame in the left rear wheel well. A limited number of alternators could have been sold as service parts (part number 4017547) and are included in this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer will replace the alternator free of charge. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received four reports of the alternator failing, including two incidents of fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2022 through February 2023 for between $32,000 and $45,000.

Importer(s):

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota

Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:

23-740

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) Recall: Water Intrusion from AC Drain Hose May Cause Short

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V177000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 61,450

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587. MBUSA’s numbers for this recall are 2023030014 and 15.

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 Pack May Short-Circuit increasing the risk of a fire.

 

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.