Nov 8, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints
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.
Nov 2, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints
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.
Nov 1, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints
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
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.
Oct 25, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints
Hyundai Motor America (“Hyundai”) Recalling Certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 & 2022 Genesis GV70 Vehicles
Safety Risk
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Defect
2021-2021 Hyundai Elantra
The subject vehicles include 282 model year 2021 Hyundai Elantra produced on March 8, 2021 through April 15, 2021 by Hyundai Motor Company (“HMC”) for sale in the U.S. market
2021-2021 Hyundai Elantra HEV
The subject vehicles include 41 model year 2021 Hyundai Elantra HEV vehicles produced on March 8, 2021 through March 15, 2021 by HMC for sale in the U.S. market.
2021-2021 Hyundai Venue
The subject vehicles include 208 model year 2021 Hyundai Venue vehicles produced on March 8, 2021 through March 22, 2021 by HMC for sale in the U.S. market.
2021-2021 Genesis GV80
The subject vehicles include 195 model year 2021 Genesis GV80 vehicles produced on March 9, 2021 through April 2, 2021 by HMC for sale in the U.S. market.
2022-2022 Genesis GV70
The subject vehicles include 252 model year GV70 vehicles produced on March 10, 2021 through June 17, 2021 by HMC for sale in the U.S. market.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. 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.
Oct 25, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Recalling Certain 2021-2022 RAM 3500, 2500 Pickup Trucks & RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis Vehicles Equipped With Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engines
Safety Risk
An electrical short in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
Defect
RAM 3500 (2021-2022) PICKUP TRUCKS – 39,324 AFFECTED VEHICLES
Some 2021-2022 Ram 3500 trucks equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine can experience an engine compartment fire originating from the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay (“Relay”).
RAM 2500 (2021-2022) PICKUP TRUCKS – 67,597 AFFECTED VEHICLES
Some 2021-2022 RAM 2500 trucks equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine can experience an engine compartment fire originating from the Relay.
RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS (2021-2022) – 7,317 AFFECTED VEHICLES
Some 2021-2022 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine can experience an engine compartment fire originating from the Relay.
RAM 4500, RAM 5500 CAB CHASSIS (2021-2022) – 16,939 AFFECTED VEHICLES
Some 2021-2022 RAM 4500/5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine can experience an engine compartment fire originating from the Relay.
Remedy
Owners of the subject vehicles are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021.
Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at (800) 853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is Y76. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at (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.
Oct 22, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints
Safety Risk
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (“Volvo”) Recalling Certain 2001-2007 Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70 Vehicles. Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode During Deployment, Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, High Temperatures, And High Temperature Cycling.
In the event of a crash with a driver airbag activation where a rupture occurs the driver might be struck by fragments from the inflator potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Defect
When exposed to high temperatures, moisture leaves the tablet and when cooled down is absorbed and accumulated on the tablets surface. This localization of moisture leads to volumetric changes of the tablets surface creating dust over time. Dust increases burn surface area and thereby burn rate. Higher burn rate can result in higher combustion chamber pressure and risk of inflator rupture. Deviation has been identified through component testing at the inflator manufacturer (ZF Group) and analysis of field return parts investigated together with the inflator manufacturer (ZF Group) and NHTSA. Volvo Cars investigations have identified an issue regarding the driver air bag. In the event of a crash where the driver airbag is activated, fragments of the inflator inside the air bag may, in certain cases, project out and in worst case strike you, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Volvo Cars centrally has received and is aware of one rupture incident. That one rupture incident resulted in a fatality report related to this condition.
Remedy
To remedy the concern vehicles, Volvo Cars will replace the driver air bag at no charge to the customer.
Source: NHTSA.gov
See also “Volvo recalls another 195,000 vehicles for airbags after a death” and “VOLVO V70 AND XC70 AIRBAG RECALL AFTER INFLATOR EXPLODED.”
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.
