**CHEVROLET/BUICK**
2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V674000
- Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
- Components AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 9,264
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 6, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232408490.
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-23V674-3190.PDF
**FORD (2)**
#1: 2020-2022 Explorer
- #1 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V675000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 238,364
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt. They will also inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole location and replace with a new cover if any damage is found. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 6, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-8669-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S55.
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-23V675-3320.PDF
- Recall 573 Report - 10/13/23 RCLRPT-23V675-7191.PDF
#2: 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V687000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 34,762
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 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.
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V687-1334.PDF
- Miscellaneous Document - Chronology of Defect RMISC-23V687-5070.pdf
**MERCEDES-BENZ**
2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V676000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 5,326
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly, which can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power or cause the harness to overheat.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 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-23V676-5799.PDF
**TESLA**
2021-2023 Model X
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V679000
- Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential Number of Units Affected 54,676
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-005.
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-23V679-9146.PDF
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