**ALFA ROMEO/DODGE HORNET FIRE RISK**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V623000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 4,129
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed before October 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
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.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V623-5962.PDF
**BMW**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V622000
- Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
- Components AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 2,352
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's 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.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V622-2990.PDF
**FORD**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V625000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 5,795
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ford E-350, F-650, and F-750 vehicles. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to a casting defect in the transmission.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, or the valve body and extension housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S54.
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.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V625-9986.PDF
**FORD/LINCOLN**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V626000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 2,954
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Remedy
Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.
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.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V626-5018.PDF
**KIA**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V634000
- Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
- Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 18,224
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.
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.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V634-6683.PDF
**NISSAN**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V628000
- Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Potential Number of Units Affected 153,376
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.
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.
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V628-3680.PDF
**MERCEDES-BENZ**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V629000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components TRAILER HITCHES
- Potential Number of Units Affected 11,853
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300 vehicles. The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V629-4636.PDF
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