Category: Recalls

Ford is Recalling Certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 521,778

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

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.

E-One is Recalling Certain 2019-2021 Cyclone 2 and 2020-2021 Typhoon N Emergency Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V852000

Manufacturer E-One Incorporated

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 8

Summary

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone 2 and 2020-2021 Typhoon N emergency vehicles. Exhaust heat may build up inside the vehicle body in certain situations such as heavy engine use, possibly causing nearby components to overheat.

Remedy

Dealers will add an opening to the body top and install a protective grate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2022. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-237-1122.

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.

Coach and Equipment is Recalling Certain 2016-2023 Phoenix Transit Buses

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V851000

Manufacturer Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Potential Number of Units Affected 353

Summary

Coach and Equipment Mfg, Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Phoenix transit buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2022. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464.

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.

Chrysler is Recalling Certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 248,342

Summary

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is ZA3.

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.

Kia is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro Hybrid Electric Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V836000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 27,030

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall 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.

BMW is Recalling Certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V820000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 47

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 23, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Hyundai is Recalling Certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 44,396

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 237. This recall is an expansion of recall 22V-056.

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.

Tiffin is Recalling Certain 2022-2023 Allegro Bay, Breeze, Phaeton, Red 360, 2023 Allegro and Red 340 Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V814000

Manufacturer Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 295

Summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Allegro Bay, Breeze, Phaeton, Red 360, 2023 Allegro and Red 340 motorhomes. The fitting on the non-leaching hose connected to the LPG regulator may leak at the swivel joint.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the LPG hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-127.

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.

Kia is Recalling Certain 2008-2009 Sportage Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V800000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 71,704

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC253.

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.

Winnebago is Recalling Certain 2020-2023 View and Navion Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V795000

Manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,616

Summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion vehicles. The LP fuel line is routed near the rear wheel well, which may allow the fuel line to contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a gas leak.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the LP line with secondary cable ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 170.

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.