Its Recall Mondays: Hyundai, Jeep And Mercedes-Benz Are In The Hot Seat

1. AUTOMAKER: Hyundai Motor America

 

NO. OF AFFECTED CUSTOMERS: 155,000

     
SUMMARY:

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.

                                        

2. AUTOMAKER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

 

NO. OF AFFECTED CUSTOMERS: 60,000

     

SUMMARY:

 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68.

NOTES:

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.safercar.gov.


3.Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

NO. OF AFFECTED CUSTOMERS: 28,452
     
SUMMARY:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans manufactured January 27, 2014, to December 1, 2014. Due to an error in the electric power steering control unit software, the affected vehicles may have a loss of electric power steering assist.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.