The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued multiple safety recalls affecting a range of vehicle models due to potential safety defects that could lead to injury or death if not addressed. Vehicle owners are urged to check whether their vehicles are included in these recalls and to have any defects repaired by a dealer at no cost.
Recall Details:
- Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles from model years 2021-2024 due to software issues that may fail to detect an unlatched hood.
- NHTSA Recall ID: 24V554
- BMW of North America, LLC has issued a recall for the 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles because the starter relay may overheat.
- NHTSA Recall ID: 24V557
- Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling the 2023 Ariya due to a potential loss of drive power from an inverter software error.
- NHTSA Recall ID: 24V560
- Hyundai Motor America has two separate recalls. The first involves the 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid, where airbags may unintentionally deactivate or deploy. The second recall concerns the 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe models, which might experience unintended movement on startup.
- NHTSA Recall IDs: 24V561 and 24V562
- Forest River, Inc. is recalling its 2025 Cherokee model due to potential electrical arcing in microwaves.
- NHTSA Recall ID: 24V563
- Braun Corporation is recalling 2023-2024 RAM ProMaster vehicles due to an insufficient number of emergency exits.
- NHTSA Recall ID: 24V565
- Mack Trucks, Inc. has announced a recall for certain 2024-2025 models of Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle trucks because the driver’s seat assembly may be improperly tightened.
- NHTSA Recall ID: 24V567
What Owners Should Do:
If your vehicle is affected, it is crucial to have it inspected and repaired immediately to avoid any risks. Owners should expect to receive a notification letter from the manufacturer detailing the recall and the steps to take. Those who do not receive a letter but believe their vehicle may be affected should contact NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or their vehicle manufacturer or dealership directly.
About Vehicle Recalls:
A recall is initiated when a vehicle is found to create an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards. The manufacturer must fix the vehicle at no cost to the owner by repairing it, replacing it, or in rare cases, offering a refund or repurchasing the vehicle.
Vehicle owners can use the NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool to check if their vehicle is directly affected by these recalls.
