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Weekly Recalls: Hyundai/Kia *Fire Risk*, Chrysler, Ford (2)

Written By: CarPro | Aug 3, 2023 9:24:37 PM

HYUNDAI/KIA 

URGENT: FIRE RISK WHEN PARKED

HYUNDAI

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V526000
  • Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 52,008

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

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: 23V531000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 39,765

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.


Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.


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.


CHRYSLER 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V500000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 967

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77A.

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-23V500-4316.PDF 


**FORD (2)**

  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V502000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 112,225

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.

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-23V502-4549.PDF

  • #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V507000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,339

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.

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-23V507-5028.PDF

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