Editor's note: This post was updated November 17th to include a new Subaru recall.
**BMW**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000
- Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
- Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 155,627
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 12, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
- Recall Acknowledgement RCAK-23V707-5734.pdf 736.758KB
- Recall 573 Report - 11/8/2023 RCLRPT-23V707-8195.PDF
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V707-1152.PDF 221.567KB
- Recall 573 Report - 11/13/2023 RCLRPT-23V707-5401.PDF
**MERCEDES-BENZ**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V732000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EQUIPMENT
- Potential Number of Units Affected 42,742
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. 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 install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 31, 2023. 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 RCLRPT-23V732-8766.PDF
**SUBARU**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V755000
- Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected 95,830
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
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.safercar.gov.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V755-1084.PDF
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