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Weekly Recalls:  Ford (2), Hyundai, Jeep, Kia

Written by CarPro | Sep 29, 2021 1:00:00 PM

FORD (2)


#1

  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V711000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components VISIBILITY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 17,692

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. 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 reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C22.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

#2

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V712000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components VISIBILITY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 13,544

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The vehicle's panoramic roof glass panel may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach.

Remedy

Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S42.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Defect Notice 573 Report

 

KIA


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725000
  • Manufacturer Kia Motors America
  • Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 88,576

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

Remedy

Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Defect Notice 573 Report

HYUNDAI


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V727000
  • Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
  • Components ENGINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 95,515

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Defect Notice 573 Report

JEEP 


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V729000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components VISIBILITY, BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 56,180

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

FCA US LLC will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y67.

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 https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report