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Weekly Recalls: BMW, Chevrolet/GMC, Mercedes-Benz (2), Rivian

Written By: CarPro | Oct 13, 2022 12:01:10 PM

BMW


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V725000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 3,315

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 xDrive40i, and X7 M60i vehicles. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated. 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 reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 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.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V725-3863.PDF 


CHEVROLET/GMC 


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V724000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components SEATS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 7,571

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.

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-22V724-6392.PDF 


 MERCEDES-BENZ (2)


  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V732000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components SEATS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 59,574

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2022. 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-22V732-4658.PDF 

  • #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V733000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 19,968

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2022. 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.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-22V733-6456.PDF


RIVIAN


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V744000
  • Manufacturer Rivian Automotive, LLC
  • Components SUSPENSION, STEERING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 12,212

Summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.

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-22V744-5291.PDF

 

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