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NHTSA Announces Multiple Vehicle Recalls Affecting Jaguar, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo Models

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced multiple vehicle recalls affecting several manufacturers and model years.

Recall 26V067
Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Subject: Park Outside – High Voltage Battery May Overheat
Models Affected:

  • 2020–2021 Jaguar I-PACE

Recall 26V068
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Subject: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Models Affected:

  • 2025–2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
  • 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

Recall 26V069
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Subject: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly
Models Affected:

  • 2026 Hyundai KONA

Recall 26V070
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Subject: Air Bags May Not Deploy
Models Affected:

  • 2020, 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris

Recall 26V072
Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Subject: Doors May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 206
Models Affected:

  • 2017 Volvo S60L

Recall 26V073
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Subject: Park Outside – High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Models Affected:

  • 2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
  • 2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC
  • 2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC

Recall 26V076
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Subject: Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force
Models Affected:

  • 2024–2027 Volvo VNL (4)

Vehicle owners can check if their vehicle is included in a recall by entering their license plate number or vehicle identification number in the NHTSA Recall Look-up Tool. If a vehicle has an unrepaired recall, owners should contact their local dealership to schedule a free repair.

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