CarRecallWatchAugust 15, 2016
Rear head restraints may not stay upright in extreme cold
Certain 2016 GLE 450 AMG 4Matic vehicles built in July 2015 may have rear head restraints that do not stay locked in the upright position when temperatures are very low.
August 12, 2016
Rear Suspension Arm May Fail, Risking Loss of Control
Toyota RAV4 2006–2011Lexus HS 250 Hybrid 2010
Certain Toyota RAV4 (2006-2011) and Lexus HS 250h (2010) vehicles may have rear suspension arms, also called rear tie rods, whose adjusting lock nuts were possibly tightened improperly after servicing.
August 11, 2016
Front Ball Joint May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering
Mazda CX-7 2007–2012
Water can enter the front suspension ball joint fittings on certain Mazda CX-7 vehicles.
Air Bag Control Unit May Fail, Blocking Air Bag Deployment
Mazda MAZDA6 2009–2010
The protective coating on the air bag control unit may not have been properly applied at the factory.
Fuel line may rub engine and leak, causing fire risk
Buick Verano 2016
A fuel line assembly on certain vehicles may be misrouted so that it contacts the surface of the engine.
August 10, 2016
Loose chassis bolts may cause steering and handling loss
Chrysler 200 2016
Some 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles built in a narrow window in late May 2016 may have chassis fastener joints that were not tightened to the proper torque specification.
Loose Seat Fasteners Could Let Seats Shift in a Crash
Jeep Cherokee 2014–2016
Some seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
August 4, 2016
Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Chevrolet Equinox 2013GMC Terrain 2013
Ball joints in the windshield wiper module can corrode and wear over time.
August 3, 2016
Loose Bolts Could Cause Brake and Steering Failure
Subaru Outback 2017
Some front brake calipers, wheel hubs, and a stabilizer clamp may have been attached with bolts that were not tightened correctly.
Exhaust Tip Can Burn People Standing Behind Vehicle
Toyota 4 Runner 2010–2015
Some 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles may have accessory exhaust tips installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors or its dealers.
August 2, 2016
Brake lights may stay on; car can shift out of Park
Hyundai Elantra 2013
A worn brake pedal stopper pad can let the brake light switch plunger stay extended after the pedal is released.
Instrument Cluster May Show Wrong Speed or Warning Lights
Hyundai Genesis 2015
The instrument cluster display in certain vehicles may show an incorrect vehicle speed, may light up all of the warning lights, or may fail to light a warning light that should be on.
July 28, 2016
Transmission May Delay Acceleration, Raising Crash Risk
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015–2016Mitsubishi Lancer 2016Mitsubishi Outlander 2016
Certain CVT-equipped vehicles may experience a delay in acceleration under some driving conditions.
July 26, 2016
Steering may respond poorly if front bracket separates
Certain 2015 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets.
July 25, 2016
Side curtain airbags may not inflate as intended
Mini Clubman 2016–2017
Certain 2016-2017 vehicles may have side curtain airbags for the front seats that do not deploy in their intended positions during a crash.
July 22, 2016
Transmission Hose Can Detach and Leak Fluid, Risking Stall or Fire
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015
A clamp on a continuously variable transmission (CVT) cooling hose may not have been properly secured during assembly.
July 20, 2016
Trailer Hitch May Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Jeep Renegade 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles with the factory-installed optional trailer hitch package may have been built with only one fastener per side for the hitch assembly, instead of the three per side that are required.
July 19, 2016
Driveshaft may fracture, causing loss of rear-wheel drive
A driveshaft in certain 2015 BMW M5 and M6 vehicles may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.
July 12, 2016
Engine can shut off while driving, raising crash risk
Infiniti M35 Hybrid 2012–2013
A system overheat condition in the hybrid propulsion system can cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine while the vehicle is being driven.
Engine May Stall From Failed Crankshaft Bearing Part
Honda CB300F 2015–2016Honda CBR300R 2015–2016
Certain 2015-2016 Honda CB300F and CBR300R motorcycles may have a crankshaft that was improperly machined.
Transmission May Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral, Raising Crash Risk
Jeep Cherokee 2014–2015Chrysler 200 2015Fiat 500X 2016+2 more models
The transmission sensor clusters in these vehicles, which use 9-speed automatic transmissions, may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness.
July 11, 2016
Side marker light may fail, reducing visibility to other drivers
Honda Civic 2016
A circuit board inside the taillight assembly may be damaged, which can make the LED side marker light stop working.
July 8, 2016
Driver's Seat Belt May Not Restrain in a Crash
Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit 2014–2016Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014–2016
The driver's seat belt tensioner cable can be bent repeatedly over the seat side shield each time the driver gets in and out of the vehicle.
Front airbags may deploy with excessive force
Audi Q7 2017
A software problem in the airbag control module can cause the front airbags to deploy with more force than necessary in certain crashes.
Seat belts may not stay anchored in a crash
Porsche 918 Spyder 2015
Incorrect screws may have been used when the front seat belt mount or seat belt reel was reinstalled or re-secured during service.
Hybrid Battery Switch May Disconnect Power While Driving
Some 2016 Malibu Hybrids built between October 2015 and June 2016 have a manual service disconnect switch for the high-voltage battery that may not be properly installed.
July 7, 2016
Wrong Load Limit Label Could Lead to Overloading
Buick Envision 2016–2017
Some vehicles built between February 4, 2016 and April 25, 2016 may have a Tire and Loading Information label that shows an incorrect maximum weight.
Chafed Seat Wiring Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Buick Regal 2011
Some vehicles have an 8-way power front seat wiring harness that may rub against the seat frame.
July 5, 2016
Key Can Be Removed Before Park Is Engaged, Risking Rollaway
Chevrolet Cruze 2011–2016Buick Verano 2013–2014, 2016–2017Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2013+4 more models
The electronic park lock lever on these vehicles may allow the ignition key to be removed while the transmission is not in PARK.
Airbags May Fail to Deploy or Stay Disabled in a Crash
Chevrolet Impala 2009–2010
Certain 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles built between April 25, 2008 and February 16, 2010 may have a front passenger seat frame that contacts and damages the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.