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Weekly Recalls:  Ford, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Mazda (2), Nissan, Porsche

Written By: CarPro | Nov 9, 2023 9:30:43 AM

**FORD**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V727000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 187,922

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

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-23V727-9504.PDF 


**HONDA**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V735000
  • Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
  • Components STEERING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 519

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FFX.

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-23V735-4055.PDF


**JEEP**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V716000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 97,066

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The third-row seat belts may not allow occupants to properly access or fasten the seat belt to the buckle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is A7A.

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-23V716-5715.PDF 


**KIA**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V724000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 6,262

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.

Remedy

Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC287. This recall expands and replaces recall number 20V-389. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-389 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.


**MAZDA (2)**

  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V718000
  • Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 11,903

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear 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 update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.

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-23V718-8025.PDF

  • #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V719000
  • Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 4,252

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the engine and electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module and engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6323J.

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-23V719-7656.PDF 


**NISSAN**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V725000
  • Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 988

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may loosen, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C8.

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-23V725-5094.PDF 

**PORSCHE**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V715000
  • Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,923

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.

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.

 

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