Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Jeep Are Recalling Over 330,000 Bronco Sports, Cherokees And Mavericks

1. Loss of Drive Power from Battery Failure

Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Its Shop Times Monday: Chrysler, Dodge And Jeep Are Recalling Over 1-Million Model Years 2021-2023 Vehicles

 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

'Auto Trends' Goes Behind The Scenes Talking To The Host And EP Of The Program

It's been eight years since Auto Trends with JeffCars.com landed on the airwaves. For the first time, Jeff Fortson, the host and executive producer of the only syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, allows the listeners to go behind the scenes, learning more about him and his program. 

Automotive News Discusses The UAW Historic Contract Negotiations On 'Auto Trends'

Michael Martinez is an automotive news reporter.  (Photo Credit: LinkedIn)

This year could be dubbed as the year of the workers. Everyone from the railroad laborers to Kaiser Permanente healthcare employees to UPS workforce have stood up to their employers, demanding that they be fairly compensated, after years of sacrificing, as the companies they have worked for racked up record profits.

The automotive industry also joined the fight this fall. Since 2009, assemblers have made major sacrifices, saving 'The Detroit Three,' General Motors, Ford and Chrysler during the Great Recession. Automotive News reporter Michael Martinez talks to Auto Trends with JeffCars.com about the United Auto Workers (UAW) historic contract negotiations. Martinez, who is based in Detroit, has been covering the UAW extensively for the past 10 years. In an eye-opening conversation, we'll examine the pros, cons and more of the historic UAW Stand Up Strike. 

The Detroit News Discusses The Historic UAW Strike With 'Auto Trends'

Breana Noble is an automotive and business reporter for The Detroit News. (Photo Credit: Linkedin)

As the United Auto Workers enter its third weekend of striking against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis simultaneously, The Detroit News' Breana Noble joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a syndicated multicultural automotive program for a wide-ranging conversation.

During the in-depth discussion, we'll cover everything from both President Biden and President Trump visits to Michigan this week to how UAW's Shawn Fain leadership style and strike strategy differs from previous leaders, since its founding in 1935, to why Ford is pausing construction of one of its EV plants in Michigan to the strikes potential impact on car transaction prices.

Noble's breadth and depth of knowledge about the Detroit-based automakers will give listeners insight, as to how all three automakers have found themselves using a variety of unconventional communication means in their frustrated attempt to negotiate with the UAW.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler, Ford And Lincoln Are Recalling 2017 And Newer Minivans And Crossovers

 

1. Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V022000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Its Shop Time Mondays: General Motors, Ram And Subaru Are Recalling Approximately 2.2 Million Vehicles

Tailgate May Open While Driving

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,234,657

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited S AWD: A Plug-In Minivan

 

Highlight: This is the segments only plug-in minivan.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $59,407 (Base Model: $50,595)

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Features): airbags; ABS; a stability control system; hill descent control; a hill start assist system; a 360-degree camera; an electronic blind spot system; a lane departure warning system; a pedestrian braking system; a radar activated cruise control system; and a tire pressure system

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD: The Town & Country Of The Minivan Segment

Highlight: A suede headliner is available in the all-new top of the line Pinnacle trim.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $49, 885 (Base Model: $37,315)

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; forward collision warning system-plus; a radar activated cruise control system with stop-and-go; a lane departure warning system; automatic high beams; pedestrian automatic emergency braking; a back up camera; an electronic system;  and a tire pressure monitoring system

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

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

Its Recall Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Lexus, Ram And Toyota Are In The Hot Seat

1. Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V005000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,299,448

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge, Ram And Jeep Are Being Recalled For Malfunctioning Cruise Controls, While Some Chevy Cruzes Could Have Fuel Leaks

1. Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash
.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V332000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Its Shop Time Mondays: Jeeps And Smart Cars Are In The Hot Seat

1. Rear Lower Control Arm Fracture

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash
.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V278000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler And Hyundai Are In The Hot Seat

Engine Stall Due to Software Issue

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V049000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 153,859

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge And Ram Are In The Hot Seat

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire
.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V824000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 62,042

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge, Honda And Jeep Are Being Recalled

1. Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,148,550

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

Its Recall Mondays: Toyota And Ram Are In The Hot Seat

1. Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components Powertrain

Potential Number of Units Affected 227,732

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

Its Recall Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge And Jeep Are In The Hot Seat

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

COMPONENTS: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NUMBER OF IMPACTED VEHICLES: 43,071

SUMMARY: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

Its Recall Mondays: Hyundai And Jeep Are In The Hot Seat

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NO. OF IMPACTED CUSTOMERS: 182,308

SUMMARY:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).