The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued multiple safety recall alerts for several vehicle models due to identified safety risks that could potentially lead to injury or death if not addressed. Vehicle owners are urged to take immediate action to ensure their safety and compliance with the recalls.
Recall Details:
- BMW of North America, LLC has announced two separate recalls:
- Recall ID 24V608: Affects BMW models including 228I, 228XI, 328I, 328XI, 428I, 428XI, 528I, X1, X3, X4, X5, and Z4 from various model years ranging from 2012 to 2018. The issue involves a water pump connector that may short circuit.
- Recall ID 24V611: Specifically targets the 2024 models of BMW I4 and I4 M50. The concern is a potentially cracked left-side longitudinal beam.
- Recall ID 24V612 by BMW of North America, LLC for the MINI COOPER SE spanning model years 2020 to 2024. The high voltage battery may short circuit.
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has released Recall ID 24V614 for the 2024 model of ACURA ZDX, addressing a defect that could cause a loss of brakes due to unexpected ABS activation.
- Tesla, Inc. has identified a defect under Recall ID 24V615 affecting the MODEL X 2016. The issue involves a missing primer that could lead to roof trim separation.
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. under Recall ID 24V621 has cited a critical flaw in the AUDI E-TRON 2019, where the brake pedal may detach from the brake booster.
What to Do:
Owners of the recalled vehicles should verify if their vehicle is affected using the NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool. It is crucial for safety to address these recalls immediately. Owners will receive a notification letter from the manufacturer with details on the repair process, which will be carried out at no cost.
For further assistance, vehicle owners can contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or reach out to their vehicle manufacturer or local dealership directly.
