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Weekly Recalls: Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan

Written By: CarPro | Feb 15, 2024 2:21:51 PM

**HYUNDAI**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V065000
  • Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,165

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Genesis GV60 vehicles. The rear inner driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear inner driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 253(H), 017G(G).

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.


**KIA**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V077000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,872

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.

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.


**MERCEDES-BENZ**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V070000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 15,502

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. 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 inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2024. 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.


**NISSAN**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V071000
  • Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 57,914

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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-24V071-6647.PDF 

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