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Weekly Recalls: Chrysler/Dodge, GMC, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz (4), Nissan

Written by CarPro | Jul 21, 2021 4:00:00 PM

CHRYSLER/DODGE 

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V516000

ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 21,258

 

 Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

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

GMC 

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V497000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 7,199

 

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy

GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge. Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340735.

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

HYUNDAI (FIRE DANGER

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V524000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 15,752

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 6, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

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

KIA (FIRE DANGER

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V519000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 21,575

 

Summary

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.

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

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V499000  

Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Components SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 603

 

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Defender vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable front seats. The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front seat tracks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N609.

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

MERCEDES-BENZ (4 RECALLS) 

 
#1 - NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V509000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,467

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. 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 replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2021. 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.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

 

#2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V527000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 542

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 10, 2021. 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

 

#3- NHTSA Campaign Number:  21V526000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA LCC 

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,690

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The accessory power outlet for the second-row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the voltage converter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 3, 2021. 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

 

#4- NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V527000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 542

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 10, 2021. 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

NISSAN ROGUE 

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V525000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 13,215

 

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A7.

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