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16 open recalls
Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
The unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
The label on the B-pillar may state a higher maximum vehicle load capacity than the vehicle is designed for. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
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The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.
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The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
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