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Weekly Recalls: BMW, Jeep, Ford, Ford/Lincoln
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. 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.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V409-4358.PDF
JEEP
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V412000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components ENGINE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 12,458
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L PHEV engines. The engine may shut down due to a loss of communication between the transmission control module and the hybrid control processor.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 65A.
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-23V412-3623.PDF
FORD
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V418000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 16,375
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S30.
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-23V418-7566.PDF
FORD/LINCOLN
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V420000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components EQUIPMENT
- Potential Number of Units Affected 979,797
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 SuperCab and three-passenger front bench seat regular cab vehicles. The owner’s manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, “Head Restraints.”
Remedy
Ford will mail the Owner’s Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23C20.
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-23V420-6070.PDF
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