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NHTSA Announces Recalls for GM, Ford, Jeep and Other Vehicles

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced eight recalls affecting vehicles from General Motors, Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen, Audi and Hyundai.

The recalls include:

  • General Motors recall 26V539: The rearview camera may display a distorted or blank image. The recall affects 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles.
  • Ford recall 26V580: A bracket may tear the side curtain air bag. The recall affects 2026 Ford Bronco vehicles.
  • Ford recall 26V581: The passenger air bag may deploy improperly. The recall affects 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles.
  • Ford recall 26V582: Incorrect battery energy control module software may cause a loss of power or create a fire risk. The recall affects 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
  • Chrysler recall 26V584: Roof rack crossbars may detach. The recall affects 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles.
  • Volkswagen recall 26V587: The body control module may reset unexpectedly. The recall affects 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles.
  • Hyundai recall 26V588: Power rear seats may trap a person. The recall affects 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 vehicles.
  • Volkswagen recall 26V590: A bolt failure may cause a loss of steering control. The recall affects 2019-2021 Audi Q3, 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles.

Vehicle owners can enter their license plate number or vehicle identification number in the NHTSA Recall Lookup Tool to determine whether their vehicle is included. Recall repairs are available free of charge through authorized dealerships.

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