Its Shop Time Mondays: BMWs, Chryslers and Fords Are Being Recalled

1. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V362000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 259,182

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be
made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.

2. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V349000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 106,182

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin July 2, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine Stall or Loss of Power Steering Assist

A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.

3. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V348000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 198,731

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.