2018-2019 Toyota Camry Vehicle Recall

Nov 21, 2021 | Archive

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Recalling Certain 2018-2019 Camry Vehicles

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall which MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following MAY APPLY to your vehicle if it is listed below. Please click on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) Recall ID Number below to learn more about the safety issue and the reason for the vehicle recall.  

NHTSA Recall ID: 21V890000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 227,490
Summary & Remedy

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (“Toyota”) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. 

Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, please use the NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool.
What Is A Vehicle Recall?

When a manufacturer or the NHTSA determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle at no cost to the owner. The fix, or repair, can be accomplished by repairing, replacing, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car/vehicle.

What should I do if my vehicle is included in this recall?

If your vehicle is included in a specific recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.

For additional recall information, please click Vehicle Recall FAQs.

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS. 
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Certain RAM Pickup Trucks & RAM Cab Chassis Vehicles Recalled

Nov 18, 2021 | Archive

Recalled Vehicles Include Certain 2019-2020 RAM 2500, 3500 Pickup Trucks & RAM 3500, 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis Vehicles Equipped With Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engines

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall which MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following MAY APPLY to your vehicle if it is listed below. Please click on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) Recall ID Number below to learn more about the safety issue and the reason for the vehicle recall.  

NHTSA Recall ID: 21V880000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 222,410
Summary & Remedy

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (“HPFP”) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. 

Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (“PCM”) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is Y78. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, please use the NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool.
What Is A Vehicle Recall?

When a manufacturer or the NHTSA determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle at no cost to the owner. The fix, or repair, can be accomplished by repairing, replacing, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car/vehicle.

What should I do if my vehicle is included in this recall?

If your vehicle is included in a specific recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.

For additional recall information, please click Vehicle Recall FAQs.

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS. 
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. 

Volkswagen Recalling Certain Audis – Disabled Passenger Air Bag

Nov 17, 2021 | Archive

The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (“PODS”) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 7, 2022.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 74E3.

This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit nhtsa.gov.

How Can I Check If My Vehicle Was Recalled? 

To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, click Check for Recalls. 

What Is A Vehicle Recall?

When a manufacturer or the NHTSA determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle at no cost to the owner. The fix, or repair, can be accomplished by repairing, replacing, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car/vehicle.

What Should I do If My Vehicle Has Been Recalled?

If your vehicle is included in a specific recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you.

If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.

Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. 

 

Vehicle Recalls – Nissan, Hyundai, Dodge, Mercedes-Benz, Kia

Nov 8, 2021 | Archive

Nissan Rogue (2017-2019), Hyundai Palisade (2021), Dodge Durango (2021), Mercedes-Benz S580 (2021-2022), Kia Optima Hybrid & Kia Optima Phev (2017-2018)

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall which MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following MAY APPLY to your vehicle if it is listed below. Please click on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) Recall ID Number below to learn more about the safety issue and the reason for the vehicle recall.  

Nissan Rogue (2017-2019), NHTSA Recall ID Number 21V839, Engine Harness Damage May Cause Stall

Hyundai Palisade (2021), NHTSA Recall ID Number 21V840, Brake Fluid Contamination

Dodge Durango (2021), NHTSA Recall ID Number 21V842, Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving

Mercedes-Benz S580 (2021-2022), NHTSA Recall ID Number 21V843, ECU Software May Cause Engine Stall

Kia Optima Hybrid & Kia Optima Phev (2017-2018), NHTSA Recall ID Number 21V844, Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire

To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, please use the NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool.
What Is A Vehicle Recall?

When a manufacturer or the NHTSA determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle at no cost to the owner. The fix, or repair, can be accomplished by repairing, replacing, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car/vehicle.

What should I do if my vehicle is included in this recall?

If your vehicle is included in a specific recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.

For additional recall information, please click Vehicle Recall FAQs. 

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS.  
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. 

 

 

 

Tesla S, 3, X, Y – Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake

Nov 2, 2021 | Archive

Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) Recalling Certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X & 2020-2021 Model Y Vehicles Operating Software Version 2021.36.5.2.
Safety Risk

A communication error may cause false Forward-Collision Warning (“FCW”) Or Unexpected Activation Of The Automatic Emergency Brake (“AEB”) System. Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Defect
2017-2021 Tesla Model S; 2017-2021 Tesla Model X; 2017-2021 Tesla Model 3; 2020-2021 Tesla Model Y

The subject population includes certain Model S, X, 3 and Y vehicles operating firmware release 2021.36.5.2, determined by a review of firmware release records.  A software communication error may, under a certain sequence of events, result in false FCW and/or AEB events.

If the AEB system unexpectedly activates while driving, the risk of a rear-end collision from a following vehicle may increase. Tesla is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to this condition.

On October 23, 2021, Tesla released firmware 2021.36.5.2 over-the-air (“OTA”), which introduced a software communication disconnect between the two onboard chips; specifically, when the vehicle is waking up from “Sentry Mode” or “Summon Standby Mode,” a mode where one of the chips is in a low-power ‘sleep’ state. This communication disconnect can result in the video neural networks that operate on that chip to run less consistently than expected. The inconsistency can produce negative object velocity detections when other vehicles are present, which in turn can lead to false FCW and AEB events.

Remedy

Tesla Service has released an OTA software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA.gov

VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS. 
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. 

 

Ferrari 458 & 488 Vehicle Recall – Loss Of Braking Ability

Nov 1, 2021 | Archive

Ferrari North America, Inc. (“Ferrari”) Recalling Certain 2010-2015 458 Italia, 2012-2015 458 Spider, 2014-2015 458 Speciale, 2015 458 Speciale Aperta, 2016-2019 488 GTB & 488 Spider Vehicles.
Safety Risk
Brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability. Upon total loss of brake fluid, the vehicle would lose braking capability, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants.
Defect
Model Year (“MY”) 2016–2019 Ferrari 488 GTB; MY 2016–2019 Ferrari 488 Spider

Ferrari has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety may arise in some MY 2016-2019 Ferrari 488 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a braking system that could potentially leak brake fluid, which may lead to partial or total loss of braking capability.

MY 2010–2015 Ferrari 458 Italia; MY 2012–2015 Ferrari 458 Spider; MY 2014–2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale; MY 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta

Ferrari has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety may arise in some MY 2010-2015 Ferrari 458 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a braking system that could potentially leak brake fluid, which may lead to partial or total loss of braking capability.

Remedy

The remedy is not available at this time. Owners will receive additional notification when a remedy is available. Owners are advised that if the “Low Brake Fluid” warning message appears on the vehicle dashboard, the driver should pull off the road as soon as it is safe to do so, and contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance for towing to the nearest Ferrari dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari’s number for this recall is 78.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA.gov

VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS. 
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.