AUDI
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V601000
- Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential Number of Units Affected 7,499
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.
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-23V601-5026.PDF 219.348KB
- Recall 573 Report - August 31, 2023 RCLRPT-23V601-9768.PDF
BENTLEY
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V592000
- Manufacturer Bentley Motors, Inc.
- Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 3,527
Summary
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Bentayga vehicles. The fuel supply module wiring can overheat and melt the flange, resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the flange and fuel supply module wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/19.
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-23V592-6261.PDF
FORD
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V596000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 8,523
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.
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-23V596-6533.PDF
- Miscellaneous Document - Chronology - 23S48 – MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES WITH DIGITAL REARVIEW CAMERA Chronology RMISC-23V596-7124.pdf
FORD/LINCOLN
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Potential Number of Units Affected 169,277
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
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.
- Miscellaneous Document - Chronology RMISC-23V598-8079.pdf 30.986KB
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V598-1280.PDF
KIA (2)
- #1: NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V610000
- Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
- Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Potential Number of Units Affected 144,979
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
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-23V610-7150.PDF
- Chronology Report 2022-2023MY Sorento, Sorento Hybrid & Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Rearview Camera RMISC-23V610-3698.PDF
- #2: NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V594000
- Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
- Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Potential Number of Units Affected 319,436
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
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-23V594-5942.PDF
- Chronology Report RMISC-23V594-6029.PDF
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