Manufacturer Recalls
Modified: May 14, 2012
Every Effort Has Been Made To Ensure The Accuracy Of The Recall Information Provided In This System. However, Due To The Variations And Complexities Of The Recall Process Used By The Vehicle Manufacturers, We Cannot Be Held Responsible For Interpretations, Errors Or Omissions. The Advisements Provided Are Listed In General Context And May Not Apply To All Makes And Models Shown. If A Recall Notice Applies To A Vehicle, The Notice Will Be Sent Directly From The Manufacturer To The Drivers Address Of Record.
| Manufacturer Notification Date | Make | Model | Situation | Recall # (Click for Details) |
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| May 2012 | Chrysler | Charger, 300 | ABS/ESC wiring |
M10
M10Affected vehicles: 2011 – 2012 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 Situation: The power distribution center bus bar on certain affected vehicles may overheat. This could cause a loss of the antilock brake system (ABS) and/or electronic stability control (ESC). A lost of ABS/ESC under certain driving conditions could cause a crash without warning. |
| May 2012 | Chrysler | Grand Caravan, Town & Country | Power liftgate pinch sensor |
M17
M17Affected vehicles: 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Situation: The right side power liftgate pinch sensor on certain affected vehicles may not function as intended, resulting in an increase in force required to stop the power liftgate during the final closing stages. This could cause an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a liftgate pinch situation. |
| May 2012 | GM | Aveo, G3 | Emission recall |
11290
11290Affected vehicles: 2009-2011 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009-2010 Pontiac G3 vehicles equipped with a 1.6L gas engine (LXV) Situation: In certain affected vehicles, a degraded connection between the spark plug boots on the ignition coil assembly and the spark plugs may cause the illumination of the Check Engine Soon light, rough engine operation, and lack of engine power. |
| May 2012 | Ford | Multiple | Transmission Range Sensor inspection and/or replacement |
12C23
12C23Affected vehicles: 2011 – 2013 F-150, Expedition, Navigator and Mustang vehicles equipped with a 6R80 automatic transmission Situation: Some of the affected vehicles may not conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) section 102 S.3.1.4.1 requiring indication of transmission gear selected and FMVSS section 108 S.7.6.5. requiring activation of the backup lamps when reverse is engaged. This may be due to a faulty Transmission Range Sensor which is integral to the transmission lead frame assembly.
If this concern is present, customers may experience the following intermittent symptoms when the transmission gearshift lever is placed in reverse: |
| May 2012 | Ford | F-150 | Occupant Classification Sensor Module replacement |
12S31
12S31Affected vehicles: 2012 F-150 Situation: In some of the affected vehicles, incorrect software was programmed into the Occupant Classification Sensor Module. Vehicles that have incorrect software may temporarily experience an inaccurate occupant classification which may or may not result in an unexpected passenger airbag disable light function or beltminder chime actuation. Occupant misclassification may increase the risk of injury to a front seat passenger in the event of a crash. |
| Apr 2012 | Chrysler | Grand Caravan, Town & Country | Right rear wheel hub and bearing |
M13
M13Affected vehicles: 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Situation: The right rear wheel hub and bearing assembly on certain affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. The bearing could fail and cause a separation of the right rear wheel from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without warning. |
| Apr 2012 | GM | Multiple | Windshield wipers may become inoperative |
12036
12036Affected vehicles: 2011-2012 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles registered in CT, DE, DC, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WV, WI, WY and Canada. Situation: In certain affected vehicles registered in areas with moderate to heavy annual snowfall, if a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the wiper arm nut may loosen and cause that wiper to become inoperative. If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash. |
| Apr 2012 | Ford | Focus | Passenger side windshield wiper motor inspection |
12S29
12S29Affected vehicles: 2012 Ford Focus Situation: In some of the affected vehicles, a seal plug on the passenger side windshield wiper motor electrical connector may be missing, allowing water into the electrical connection of the motor and potentially resulting in an inoperative wiper motor. The seal plug condition only affects the passenger side motor. Any wiper motor electrical connector that has a missing seal plug may cause the wiper motor to become inoperative and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mar 2012 | GM | Multiple | Steering gear pitman shaft fracture |
12055
12055Affected vehicles: 2012 Chevrolet Express, Suburban; 2012 GMC Savana, Yukon XL Situation: In certain affected vehicles, the steering gear pitman shaft may not have been properly hardened and could fracture. If a fracture occurs and progresses completely through the pitman shaft, it could result in the loss of steering. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur. |
| Mar 2012 | Chrysler | Charger | Headlamp and ABS/ESC wiring |
M01
M01Affected vehicles: 2011 2012 Dodge Charger equipped with (AHB) Police Group Situation: The headlamp wiring harness connectors on certain affected vehicles may overheat. This could cause a loss of low beam headlamp function without warning. A loss of headlamps during nighttime driving could cause a crash without warning. |
| Mar 2012 | Chrysler | Liberty | Rear suspension lower control arms |
L27
L27Affected vehicles: 2004 - 2005 Jeep Liberty vehicles registered in “Salt Belt” states (where large amounts of road salt are used for snow and ice removal). Situation: The rear suspension lower control arm on all affected vehicles may corrode and could break without warning. A broken rear suspension lower control arm could cause a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash. |
| Mar 2012 | Chrysler | Wrangler | Airbag system clockspring L37 |
L37
L37Affected vehicles: 2008 – 2012 Jeep Wrangler Situation: The airbag system clockspring assembly that connects the driver’s side airbag to the electrical system on certain affected vehicles could experience a compromised driver’s airbag circuit. This could cause the airbag light to illuminate or flash intermittently, which indicates the airbag may not deploy and increase the risk of an injury in the event of a frontal crash. |
| Mar 2012 | Ford | F650/750 | Traction control relay valve repair |
12S28
12S28Affected vehicles: 2004 - 2011 Ford F-650/750 vehicles equipped with Air Brakes and Traction Control Situation: In some of the affected vehicles, the traction control relay valve could allow air pressure to enter the rear service brake system when ambient temperatures are at or below zero degrees Fahrenheit. This condition could cause intermittent or, in isolated cases, continuous un-commanded rear service brake application during these cold temperatures, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mar 2012 | GM | Regal | Parking lamps do not activate |
12048
12048Affected vehicles: 2012 Buick Regal equipped with HID Headlamps Situation: Certain affected vehicles, equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps, fail to conform to Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for activation of the parking lamps. On these vehicles, the parking lamps do not activate when either the headlamps or the parking lamps are turned on, as required in the standard. |
| February 2012 | Chrysler | Journey, Fiat 500 | Contaminated brake fluid |
L39
L39Affected vehicles: 2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 Situation: The brake fluid in certain affected vehicles may be contaminated. Contaminated brake fluid could cause the brake components to rapidly deteriorate leading to a potential loss of brakes and cause a crash without warning. |
| January 2012 | Ford | F-159 Stripped Chassis, F-53 Motorhome | Transmission PRNDL indicator/cable and shift lever arm replacement |
12S27
12S27Affected vehicles: 2011 and 2012 Ford F-59 Stripped Chassis and F-53 Motorhome Situation: In certain affected vehicles, it is possible that over time, the cable for the transmission PRNDL indicator on the instrument cluster may be cut due to a sharp edge on the shift lever arm. If the PRNDL indicator cable is cut, the PRNDL indicator will remain in the “1” position (first gear) regardless of what gear is selected. With no gear indication, the operator may inadvertently select an incorrect gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
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| January 2012 | Ford | Expedition, Navigator | 2nd row seat backrest frame inspection and repair |
12C22
12C22Affected vehicles: 2012 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Situation: In certain affected vehicles, the passenger side second row seat may not conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 202a – Head Restraints. On these seats, the guide sleeves that retain the headrest may have inadequate weld penetration, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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| January 2012 | GM | Captiva | Power steering system overheat |
11333
11333Affected vehicles – 2011-2012 Chevrolet Captiva Situation: GM has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2011 and 2012 model year Chevrolet Captiva vehicles equipped with a V6 engine (LF1/LFW). Driving with the transmission in manual mode, and in first gear, causes the engine and power steering pump to operate at higher speed than is typical. The increased pump speed generates heat that is transferred to the power steering fluid. Operating the vehicle with engine speeds in excess of 4,000 RPM in manual mode, coupled with the relatively low vehicle speed, for an extended period of time, can result in power steering fluid temperatures that approach the power steering pump reservoir’s melting point. After prolonged exposure to elevated fluid temperatures, the reservoir may leak. This may result in loss of power steering assist, thermal damage and, possibly, a fire. |
| January 2012 | Ford | F-650 Super Duty | Front axle steering arm bolt inspection and repair |
11S26
11S26Affected vehicles: 2011 F-650 Super Duty Situation: In certain affected vehicles, there may be insufficient torque of the bolts that retain the steering arm to the driver side steering knuckle. Insufficient torque can result in the steering arm loosening and exhibiting steering play. If left uncorrected, the bolts may break which could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| January 2012 | Ford | Freestar, Monterey | Torque converter replacement |
11S25
11S25Affected vehicles: 2004 – 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey Situation: Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit a loss of forward and reverse power while driving due to worn pump drive insert lines within the torque converter. Because the engine continues to run, steering and braking are unaffected, and the vehicle’s electrical system and directional signals remain functional. Further, the transmission park system remains fully functional. |
| January 2012 | Ford | Escape | ABS relay installation and master cylinder reservoir cap replacement |
11S24
11S24Affected vehicles: 2001 -2002 Ford Escape models equipped with ABS Situation: Certain affected vehicles may have a master cylinder reservoir cap that could allow brake fluid to leak from the reservoir and potentially reach the ABS module connector. If the module connector is not sealed properly, brake fluid may enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short. An electrical short might cause an ABS malfunction that could illuminate the ABS warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated. Ford has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of this Safety Recall, and has advised that parts are not currently available to complete the required repair. Ford will be mailing Owner Letters to customers in mid-January advising them to park their vehicle outdoors away from structures to prevent a potential fire from spreading until the recall is performed. |
| Dec 2011 | GM | Sonic | Front brake pad missing |
11354
11354Affected vehicles: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Situation: In certain affected vehicles, the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing. A missing pad could result in reduced brake system performance, require a longer distance to stop the vehicle, and produce a noise when the brakes are applied. If stopping distance is increased, a vehicle crash could occur. |
| Dec 2011 | Ford | Fusion, Milan | Wheel stud and rear brake disc inspection, lug nut replacement |
11S23
11S23Affected vehicles: 2010 – 2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Situation: In some of the affected vehicles, manufacturing variability can lead to reduced wheel clamp load and may result in multiple wheel stud fractures and /or wheel separation. Wheel separation may cause a loss of steering control. |
| Dec 2011 | Ford | F-150, Super Duty | Brake shift interlock actuator inspection |
11C21
11C21Affected vehicles: 2011 F-150, 2012 F-Super Duty Situation: Some of the affected vehicles may not conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. The brake Shift Interlock Actuator may bind due to internal contamination, allowing an operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, potentially resulting in a crash. |
| Dec 2011 | GM | SRX | Transmission shift cable not installed properly |
11348
11348Affected vehicles: 2010 – 2011 Cadillac SRX Situation: Certain affected vehicles may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly installed and may come out of the transmission bracket. This could prevent the driver from shifting the transmission in or out of gear, resulting in no motion or unexpected vehicle motion. If this condition were to occur, the PRNDL position indicator in the instrument panel would be correct but the console shifter may not display the correct gear position and the driver may not be able to restart the vehicle or shift the vehicle into PARK. This could allow the vehicle to roll away if the driver has exited the vehicle without applying the park brake and cause a possible crash without warning. |
| Dec 2011 | GM | Colorado, Canyon | Safety belt warning light or chime |
11322
11322Affected vehicles: 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Situation: Certain affected vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent. With this condition, the driver may not receive a visual or audible warning when the driver safety belt is not fastened. The safety belt will function properly when the latch plate is inserted. |
| Dec 2011 | Chrysler | Wrangler | Reprogram PCM |
L35
L35Affected vehicles: 2011 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.8L engine Situation: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on certain affected vehicles may have been inadvertently programmed with software that may fail to illuminate the MIL after detection of a Downstream Oxygen Sensor Slow Response Monitor or EGR monitor fault. This can allow in improperly operating Oxygen Sensor or EGR system to go undetected and result in excessive exhaust emissions which may exceed EPA and California Emissions Standards. |
| Dec 2011 | Chrysler | Wrangler | Reprogram PCM |
L34
L34Affected vehicles: 2010 – 2011 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.8L engine Situation: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on certain affected vehicles may have been inadvertently programmed with software that may not run the Downstream Oxygen Sensor Slow Response Monitor as frequently as required by regulations. This can allow an improperly operating Oxygen Sensor to go undetected and result in excessive exhaust emissions which may exceed EPA and California Emissions Standards. |
| November 2011 | Chrysler | Multiple | Engine block debris |
L33
L33Affected vehicles: 2012 Dodge Journey, Avenger, Charger, Grand Caravan and Durango; 2012 Chrysler 200 and Town & Country; 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Situation: The engine in certain affected vehicles may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to engine block debris. Connecting rod bearing failure could result in a loss of engine power and/or engine seizure. Engine seizure under certain driving conditions could cause a crash without warning. |
| November 2011 | Ford | Focus | Reprogram PCM |
11E04
11E04Affected vehicles: Certain 2012 Focus vehicles equipped with a Manual Transmission Situation: Under certain circumstances, some of the affected vehicles may fail to illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) as required by CARB and EPA regulations. Certain OBD monitors require the vehicle speed signal from the Anti-lock Brake System in order to operate. If this signal is lost, warning indicators (brake, ABS, traction control) may appear along with loss of speedometer function. The PCM will not set DTC P1934 nor illuminate the MIL, which is required to inform the driver of the loss of OBD monitoring. |
| November 2011 | Ford | Econoline | Misbuilt fuel tank |
11S22
11S22Affected vehicles: Certain gasoline Mid-Ship Fuel Tanks used for service on 2004-2008 Econoline Vans and Wagons Situation: Certain service replacement fuel tanks sold through Ford Dealers for affected vehicles were misbuilt. These fuel tanks have an additional sensor mounting hole that is not used on these applications. A fuel tank that has a sensor hole that is not properly sealed may leak fuel. Fuel in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
| November 2011 | Ford | Focus | 50-state calibration non-compliance |
11E03
11E03Affected vehicles: Certain 2012 Focus vehicles equipped with a non-PZEV engine Situation: Certain affected vehicles were produced with a calibration that meets Federal emission standards but does not meet California/Green States diagnostic standards. Both the Monroney Label and the Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label may incorrectly state the vehicle meets 50-state standards. Also, the original MSO may incorrectly state that the vehicle was certified for sale in California. |
| October 2011 | Chrysler | Grand Caravan, Town & Country | Occupant restraint controller module |
L01
L01Affected vehicles: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Situation: The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module on certain affected vehicles may have been contaminated by water leaking from the HVAC drain grommet. Water in the ORC module could cause the illumination of the airbag warning light and/or a potential inadvertent airbag deployment without warning. |
| September 2011 | Ford | Five Hundred, Montego | Fuel tank replacement |
11S20
11S20Affected vehicles: 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego Situation: In some of the affected vehicles, the fuel tank may have an improper weld between the plastic fuel tank and the plastic fuel filler inlet device. In the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle, the weld may not provide the expected strength and could result in a fuel leak. A sufficient fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
| September 2011 | Chrysler | Sprinter | Second row seatbelt retractors |
L17
L17Affected vehicles: 2008-2009 Dodge Sprinter Situation: The second row seatbelts on certain affected vehicles were not certified to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 – Occupant Crash Protection and No. 209 Seatbelt Assemblies. This could increase the risk of injury to a second row seat occupant during certain crash conditions. |
| September 2011 | Chrysler | Ram 1500/2500/3500 | Left tie rod |
L16
L16Affected vehicles: Multiple Dodge Ram and Ram Truck model configurations built from 2003-2011 Situation: The left tie rod ball stud on certain affected vehicles may fracture under certain driving conditions. This could cause a loss of directional control and/or a crash without warning. |
| September 2011 | Chrysler | Ram 3500 Chassis Cab | Reprogram ECM |
L30
L30Affected vehicles: 2011 Ram Truck 3500 Chassis Cab equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine (ETJ) and a 50 State EMS (NAS) Situation: Certain affected vehicles may have been built with a software error that prevents the Diesel Exhaust Fluid diagnostic from running after detecting a pending fault, disabling DEF dosing without illuminating the MIL. This may cause the vehicle’s exhaust emissions to exceed the allowable limit for oxides of nitrogen. |
| July 2011 | Ford | Multiple | Multifunction switch |
11C18
11C18Affected vehicles: Certain 2004-2011 Ford Ranger; 2002-2005 Ford Excursion, 2002-2007 Ford F-Super Duty serviced with a multifunction switch from January 17, 2011 through June 22, 2011. Situation: Certain affected vehicles may not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 – Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. Ford’s supplier shipped switches with a plastic subcomponent that may experience deformation. A multifunction switch with this deformation may become inoperative and result in any combination of the following conditions, which may increase the risk of a crash:
Note: In all cases, center high mount stop lamp is operational. |
| July 2011 | Chrysler | Grand Caravan, Town & Country, Journey | Wireless ignition node module detents |
L25
L25Affected vehicles: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey; Chrysler Town & Country Situation: The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Module on certain affected vehicles may have unintentional movement of the Frequency Operated Button Ignition Key from the “ON” to the “Accessory” position while driving. This could cause unintended engine shut off and increase the risk of a crash under certain driving conditions. |
| July 2011 | Chrysler | Multiple | Steering column pivot rivets |
L23
L23Affected vehicles: 2011 Dodge Avenger, Journey, Nitro, Caliber, Grand Caravan; 2011 Chrysler 200, Town & Country; 2011 Jeep Wrangler, Liberty, Compass, Patriot Situation: The steering column pivot rivets on certain affected models may have been improperly installed and/or missing. This could cause compromised steering column performance in the event of a crash. |
| April 2011 | Ford | F-650/750 | ABS module replacement |
11C17
11C17Affected vehicles: 2011 F-650/750 vehicles equipped with air brakes and trailer ABS or Tractor Package Situation: Affected vehicles may not conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121 Air Brake Systems. Affected vehicles were built with the Power Line Carrier (PLC) parameter disabled, resulting in no illumination of the trailer ABS warning lamp to the vehicle operator if a trailer ABS fault occurs. |
| April 2011 | Ford | F-Super Duty | Reprogram PCM and TCM |
11E02
11E02Affected vehicles: 2011 Ford F-Super Duty Situation: In certain affected vehicles, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration may not meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA emission requirements. |
| April 2011 | Ford | Econoline | Power seat |
11C16
11C16Affected vehicles: 2011 Ford Econoline Situation: Certain affected vehicles may not conform to requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 207 S4.2 Seating Systems. During unusually high loads, such as during a crash, the driver seat track worm gear may fracture. A seat with a fractured gear may not comply with FMVSS No. 207, which may increase risk of injury in a crash. |
| April 2011 | Chrysler | Ram Truck | Rear axle fluid drain-back flow restrictor |
K36
K36Affected vehicles: 2011 Dodge Ram Truck Situation: The rear axle pinion bearing on certain affected vehicles may not receive adequate lubrication under certain driving conditions. This lack of lubrication condition could cause the pinion bearing to seize and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or cause a crash without warning. |
| Mar 2011 | Chrysler | Wrangler | Axle fastener torque |
L09
L09Affected vehicles: 2010 – 2011 Jeep Wrangler Situation: Select suspension fasteners on certain affected vehicles may not have been tightened properly during the vehicle manufacturing process. Under certain driving conditions loose suspension fasteners could cause a crash without warning. |
| March 2011 | Chrysler | Sprinter | “A” pillar trim covers |
L07
L07Affected vehicles: 2007 Dodge Sprinter Situation: The “A” pillar trim covers on a small number of affected vehicles may increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants if the vehicle is involved in a crash under certain conditions. Accordingly, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 201 “Occupant Protection in Interior Impact”. |
| Feb 2011 | Ford | F-150 | Front airbag wiring harness |
11S18
11S18Affected vehicles: 2005 – 2006 F-150 Situation: On certain affected vehicles, it may be possible for the clockspring to driver side frontal air bag wire harness to chafe on the horn mounting plate. This may cause the air bag warning lamp to illuminate in the cluster indicating service is required. If the air bag warning lamp is ignored, this chafing may cause the driver side frontal air bag to inadvertently deploy and may result in personal injury. |
| Feb 2011 | Chrysler | Ram 4500/5500 CC | Left tie rod end |
K28
K28Affected vehicles: 2008 – 2011 Ram Truck 4500/5500 Chassis Cab Situation: The left outer tie rod end on certain affected vehicles may fracture due to a misalignment condition. Under certain driving conditions, this may lead to a weakening and eventual fracture of the left outer tie rod ball stud. A fractured tie rod end could cause a loss of directional stability and a crash without warning. |
| Feb 2011 | Chrysler | Journey | Front door wiring harness |
K07
K07Affected vehicles: 2009 Dodge Journey Situation: The front door wiring harness in certain affected vehicles may fatigue and break. Broken wires could interrupt the circuits for the side impact sensor(s) located inside the front doors. This could result in the illumination of the airbag warning lamp and loss of side crash sensing capability. |
| Feb 2011 | Chrysler | Ram Truck | Reprogram ECM |
K34
K34Affected vehicles: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Truck Situation: The Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain affected vehicles may have been built with a software error that prevents the EGR cooler bypass valve diagnostic from running after detecting a pending fault, disabling deNOx without illuminating the MIL. This may cause the vehicle’s exhaust emissions to exceed the allowable limit for oxides of nitrogen. |
| Jan 2011 | Ford | F-150 | Door handle reinforcement |
1S15
1S15Affected vehicles: 2009 – 2010 F-150 Situation: In certain affected vehicles, the spring retainer located in the interior side door handle may fracture. If the retainer fractures, the spring could rotate and may cause loss of tension on the door handle. In the event of a side impact crash, a side door handle may unlatch and potentially allow the door to open, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant. |
| Jan 2011 | Ford | Explorer | 2nd row seat recliner replacement |
11C15
11C15Affected vehicles: 2011 Ford Explorer Situation: Certain affected vehicles may not conform to the requirements specified by Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 207 S402 Seating Systems – General Performance Requirements. Certain 2011 Explorer vehicles are equipped with a 2nd row 60% inboard recliner that may not provide the intended seatback strength. In the event of a crash, a seatback that does not provide the required strength increases the risk of injury. |
| Jan 2011 | Chrysler | Minivans | HVAC drain tube grommet |
K25
K25Affected vehicles: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Situation: The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) drain tube and grommet in certain affected vehicles may leak water onto the passenger compartment carpeting and/or the Occupant Restraint Control module. This can lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and the potential for an inadvertent airbag deployment without warning. |
| Jan 2011 | Chrysler | Ram Truck | Power steering reservoir cap |
K33
K33Affected vehicles: 2010 – 2011 Ram Truck Situation: The power steering reservoir cap in certain affected vehicles may cause excessive vent pressure levels in the power steering/hydraulic brake booster system. This may cause the vehicle to have brake lights that remain illuminated for an extended period of time after the brake pedal has been released. Brake lights that are slow to turn off could increase the risk of a crash. |
| Jan 2011 | GM | Express, Savana | Emissions |
10402
10402Affected vehicles: 2010 - 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cutaway vans Situation: Certain affected vehicles may be releasing air pollutants in excess of the standards due to an incorrectly wired chassis harness. Certain wires in the harness may have been reversed and can affect proper control of the emission control systems and could damage certain emission control components. |
| Dec 2010 | Ford | Multiple | Body control module inspection |
10S14
10S14Affected vehicles: 2011 Ford Edge, F-150 and F-Super Duty; and 2011 Lincoln MKX Situation: In certain affected vehicles, the Body Control Module (BCM) may have a contaminated power circuit board. The contamination may lead to a short circuit which can lead to many different failure modes including potential for a fire. |
| Dec 2010 | GM | Multiple | Rear axle cross pin fracture |
10426B
10426BAffected vehicles: 2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT; 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe; 2011 GMC Canyon, Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL Situation: Certain affected vehicles have a condition in which the rear axle cross pin was not manufactured to specification. The pin was improperly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. If this were to occur, the driver may hear a banging noise coming from the axle. If the pin shifts out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock. The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning. |
| Dec 2010 | Chrysler | Multiple | Power steering pressure hose |
K26
K26Affected vehicles: 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 300; Dodge Avenger, Journey, Charger and Challenger; and 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Situation: The power steering pressure hose in certain affected vehicles may separate and cause a loss of power steering fluid. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire. |
| Dec 2010 | Chrysler | Wrangler | Front inner fender liners |
K13
K13Affected vehicles: 2007 – 2010 Jeep Wrangler Situation: The front inner fender liners on certain affected vehicles may detach or sag allowing the fender liner to contact one or more brake tubes. Continuous fender liner contact with the brake tube(s) could result in a hydraulic leak and reduced braking performance. The loss of braking performance could cause a crash without warning. |
| Nov 2010 | Chrysler | Liberty | Windshield wiper motor |
K24
K24Affected vehicles: 2008 Jeep Liberty Situation: The windshield wiper motor in certain affected vehicles may fail without warning. A loss of windshield wipers could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions and cause a crash without warning. |
| Oct 2010 | Ford | Edge, MKX | Disabled liftgate lock |
10C14
10C14Affected vehicles: 2011 Edge and MKX Situation: Certain affected vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic modules and may not meet the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 206 Section 4.3 – Door Looks. As a result, the liftgate lock may be disabled and customers may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons. All other door locks will function to customer expectation. |
| Oct 2010 | Chrysler | Minivans | Power sliding door wiring |
K14
K14Affected vehicles: 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Situation: The right and/or left power sliding door wiring harnesses on certain affected vehicles may chafe on the sliding door hinge when operating the sliding door. This could cause the sliding door latch to overheat and cause a fire inside the sliding door. |
| Oct 2010 | Chrysler | Dakota | Reprogram occupant restraint controller module |
K29
K29Affected vehicles: 2008 – 2010 Dodge Dakota Situation: The Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) on certain affected vehicles may not deploy during an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety side impact test. |
| Sept 2010 | GM | CTS | Occupant crash protection |
10292
10292Affected vehicles: 2009 - 2010 Cadillac CTS All Wheel Drive and CTS-V Situation: Certain affected vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, Occupant Crash Protection – 5th Percentile Female Passenger Unbelted Femur Load. In the event of a frontal vehicle crash, if a 5th percentile female is in the front passenger seat and is not wearing a safety belt, and the seat is adjusted full forward, the risk of injury to the thigh bone (femur) is higher than permitted under federal law. In a crash conducted by the NHTSA, the passenger dummy’s knee hit the glove box door, resulting in a femur load 3% more severe than allowed by the safety standard. To avoid this risk, a front seat passenger should always properly wear the available safety belt (all occupants should wear safety belts at all times when riding in a motor vehicle). In order to comply with FMVSS 208, modifications will be required to the vehicle’s glove box and the instrument panel magnesium beam. |
| Aug 2010 | Ford | Windstar | Rear axle inspection and repair |
10S13
10S13Affected vehicles: Certain 1998 – 2003 Windstar vehicles sold in the following states: CT, DE, DC, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WV and WI. Situation: In some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle could potentially fracture when operated in high corrosion areas (where salt is used on the roadways during winter months) for an extended period of time. If the rear axle should fracture, vehicle handling may be affected which could increase the risk of a crash. |
| Aug 2010 | Chrysler | Multiple | Master cylinder brake tube[s] |
K15
K15Affected vehicles: 2010 Ram 1500; 2010 Jeep Wrangler, Liberty; 2010 Dodge Nitro Situation: The master cylinder-to-hydraulic control unit brake tube[s] on certain affected vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed flare that could cause brake fluid leakage. A brake fluid leak could increase the vehicle’s stopping distance and cause a crash without warning. |
| Aug 2010 | Chrysler | Multiple | Wireless ignition node receiver |
K08
K08Affected vehicles: 2010 Ram 1500/2500/3500, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander Situation: The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) receiver on certain affected vehicles may experience a condition where the Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key (FOBIK) may be removed prior to placing the automatic transmission gear shift lever in the “Park” position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement and cause a crash without warning. |
| Aug 2010 | Chrysler | Commander | Side airbag inflatable curtain |
K06
K06Affected vehicles: 2007 – 2010 Jeep Commander Situation: The Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) on certain affected vehicles may not position properly during inflation. This may result in the SABIC deploying behind the upper “B” pillar trim. |
| July 2010 | GM | Vibe | Floor mat interference with accelerator pedal |
10038
10038Affected vehicles: All 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe Situation: Toyota has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in all 2009 and 2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The Pontiac Vibe was manufactured by New United Motor Manufacturing (NUMMI), a joint venture between Toyota and GM. In these vehicles, there is the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver’s floor mat to interfere with the accelerator pedal and cause it to stick in the wide open (depressed) position. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury, or death. This condition does not exist in vehicles in which the carpeted or original equipment driver side floor mat is compatible with the vehicle and properly secured. |
| July 2010 | Ford | Transit Connect | Headliner Pushpin Replacement |
10C13
10C13Affected vehicles: 2010 Transit Connect Situation: On some of the affected vehicles, the headliner pushpin at the B-pillar may not absorb sufficient energy to conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201 – Occupation Protection in Interior Impact. In the event of a crash, the headliner pushpin in this location may not provide the interior impact protection intended, increasing the risk of injury. |
| June 2010 | Chrysler | Sprinter | Engine Intake Manifold |
J32
J32Affected vehicles: 2003 Dodge Sprinter (2500 and 3500 Series) Situation: The engine intake manifold on certain affected vehicles may develop corrosion in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) passage. This could lead to exhaust gas leakage onto the dash panel silencer pad. Prolonged exposure of hot exhaust gas on the dash panel silencer pad could result in an underhood fire. |
| June 2010 | Chrysler | Caliber, Compass | Sticking accelerator pedal |
K11
K11Affected vehicles: 2007 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass Situation: The accelerator pedal on certain affected vehicles may stick during vehicle operation. This could cause the vehicle to react differently than the driver anticipated and could cause a crash without warning. |
| June 2010 | GM | Express, Savana | Voltage regulator internal low resistance short |
10091
10091Affected vehicles: 2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 2500/3500/4500 Series Situation: Certain affected vehicles have a condition in which the generator may develop a low resistance short within the voltage regulator. If this occurs, an open circuit could be created, which would illuminate the generator lamp in the instrument panel, or in some cases, cause an engine compartment fire. |
| June 2010 | GM | Multiple | Heated windshield washer module short circuit |
10153
10153Affected vehicles: 2006-2009 Buick Lucerne; 2008-2009 Buick Enclave; 2006-2009 Cadillac DTS; 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade (including ESV and EXT); 2008-2009 Cadillac CTS; 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; 2009 Chevrolet Traverse; 2007-2009 GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL; 2006-2009 Hummer H2; 2007-2009 Saturn Outlook – all equipped with Heated Washer Fluid System (XA7/CHW) Situation: Certain affected vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System may have been part of a recall in 2008 to add a fuse to the HWFS control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board electrical short. However, there have been new reports of thermal incidents in HWFS modules after this improvement was installed. These incidents resulted from a new failure mode attributed to the device’s thermal protection feature. Their significance varies from minor distortion to considerable melting of the plastic around the HWFS fluid chamber. In some circumstances, it is possible for the heated washer module to cause a fire. |
| May 2010 | Ford | Multiple | Transmission retaining pin inspection |
10C12
10C12Affected vehicles: 2010 Ford Fusion, Ford Escape and Mercury Milan (non-Hybrid models) Situation: Certain affected vehicles my not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114 – Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. In some affected vehicles, the retaining pin holding the park pawl rod guide may not be present in the transmission. If the retaining pin is not present when the transmission is shifted into park, the park pawl rod guide may move out of position and not allow the park pawl to engage. A vehicle parked without an engaged park pawl and without an applied parking brake may have unintended movement which may cause a crash. |
| May 2010 | Ford | Ranger | Parking brake actuator |
10S12
10S12Affected vehicles: 2010 Ranger equipped with a manual transmission. Situation: In certain affected vehicles, it is possible for the parking brake cable to become disconnected from the right rear actuator during cold weather. Due to right rear actuator orientation, this may occur when the parking brake is released if wet parking brake shoes have frozen in the applied position. Should the right rear parking brake cable become disconnected, the pedal will have extended travel and may not fully apply the parking brake. A manual transmission vehicle parked in neutral without a fully applied parking brake may have unintended movement which may cause a crash. |
| April 2010 | Chrysler | Caravan, Grand Caravan, Town & Country | Supplemental front airbag sensors |
J38
J38Affected vehicles: 2005 – 2006 Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Situation: The supplemental front airbag sensors on certain affected vehicles may crack under certain conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the vehicle’s airbag system; however, a cracked sensor may not operate properly in a frontal crash. A cracked sensor can also illuminate the airbag warning light. |
| February 2010 | GM | SRX | Install new emission label |
10022
10022Affected vehicles: 2010 Cadillac SRX equipped with (LAU) 2.8L Turbo-Charged Engine Situation: Certain affected vehicles were built with an incorrect Vehicle Emission Control Information Label. The label misidentifies the emissions test group. |
| January 2010 | GM | Multiple | Replace fuel pump module |
09226
09226Affected vehicles: 2006-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt; 2006-2007 Saturn ION; and 2007 Pontiac G5 Situation: A defect exists in certain affected vehicles registered in AZ, CA, FL, NV and TX. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly (MRA) may crack. If either of these ports develop a crack, fuel will leak from the area. The customer may notice a fuel odor while the vehicle is being driven or after it is parked. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected. If a sufficient amount of fuel were to leak out and if an ignition source were present, a vehicle fire could occur. |
| January 2010 | Chrysler | Multiple | Brake pedal linkage clip |
J37
J37Affected vehicles: 2006-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt; 2006-2007 Saturn ION; and 2007 Pontiac G5 Affected vehicles: 2010 Dodge Avenger and Nitro; 2010 Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee and Commander; 2010 Chrysler Sebring; 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 Series Pickups and Chassis Cabs; and 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 Series Pickups Situation: The brake pedal linkage clip on about 20,000 of the above vehicles, excluding Dodge Ram Trucks, may have been manufactured incorrectly. Some Dodge Ram trucks may not have the clip installed. A defective or missing brake pedal linkage clip could allow the brake booster input rod to detach from the brake pedal which will result in a loss of the vehicle’s service brakes and could cause a crash without warning. |