Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai And Mitsubishi Are Recalling Several Of Their Models

1. Brand Emblem and Securing Nuts May be Projectiles

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components STEERING, AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 925,239

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

2. Accessory Power Outlet May Overheat

An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V393000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 272,126

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

Remedy

Hyundai is currently developing a remedy. The remedy procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

3. Inoperative Right Rear Seat Belt Buckle

An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V403000

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 177,000

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin September 11, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.