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NHTSA Issues Multiple Vehicle Recalls for Safety Hazards Including Ford

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued multiple recall notices for several vehicle models across different manufacturers due to potential safety risks that could lead to injuries or fatalities if not addressed. Vehicle owners are urged to check if their vehicles are affected and to seek repairs immediately, which will be provided at no cost by dealers.

Recall details include:

  1. North Central Emergency Vehicles has recalled the 2021 Ford E450 due to an overloaded electrical system that may cause a fire (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V406).
  2. Hyundai Motor America reports a loss of power steering assist in the 2024 models of Hyundai Santa Cruz and Tucson, which could affect vehicle handling (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V412).
  3. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued recalls for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler due to inoperative trailer lighting, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 108) (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V414). Additionally, the 2021-2024 RAM Promaster is recalled for a missing door beam and incorrect labeling, risking safety and information accuracy (FMVSS 214 & 110) (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V416).
  4. General Motors, LLC has identified inaccessible front seat belts in the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette models, which could impair passenger safety in the event of a crash (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V418).
  5. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. warns of insufficient load ratings on tires for the 2022-2024 Toyota Highlander, posing a risk of tire failure (FMVSS 110) (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V419).
  6. Kia America, Inc. also reports a loss of power steering assist in the 2024 Kia Sportage, similar to the Hyundai issue, impacting steering control (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V422).
  7. Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, Inc. have both found potential loss of steering control due to tie rod failures in their 2025 models, including Volvo VN and Mack Anthem (AN) and Pinnacle (PI/PN) (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V423, 24V424).
  8. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has discovered an issue with over-tightened brake lines in the 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron and Q8 Sportback E-Tron, which may lead to brake line failure (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V428).
  9. Another recall from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) involves improperly tightened seat belt bolts in the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee (FMVSS 210) and a failure of the rearview camera image to display in the 2022 RAM 1500 (FMVSS 111), affecting driver visibility and safety (NHTSA Recall ID: 24V434, 24V437).

Vehicle owners can use the NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool to check if their specific vehicle is included in any recall and follow up with their manufacturer or dealership for repair services. For more information or to report a problem, owners may contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

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