Its Shop Time Mondays: BMW Is Recalling 720,000 Vehicles For Water Pump Concerns

 

Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Explorers Engine Failures Could Lead To A Fire

 

Engine Failure May Cause Fire

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V598000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 85,238

Its Shop Time Monday: BMW Is Recalling 105,000 Vehicles For Fire Risk Concerns

Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat

A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 105,588

Its Shop Time Mondays: Select Genesis And Jeep Vehicles Are Being For Safety Concerns

Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V111000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Land Rover Are Recalling Over 1.9 Million SUVs

1. Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,889,110

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Is Recalling 113,000 F-150 Model Years 2021-23 Trucks

Rear Axle Hub Bolt May Break

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Its Shop Time Mondays: RAM Is Recalling Over 142,000 2023 Model Year Trucks

Turn Signal and High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108

Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V799000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING

'Auto Trends' Talks To One Of The First High Schools In The U.S. To Create An EV Conversion Class

 

Instructor Hartman and his class pose with the 1964 Chevy Impala convertible they are converting to a lowrider electric vehicle. (Photo Credit: GCC)

This week on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com we talk to California's Gateway Community Charters (GCC). As the country slowly shifts toward electric vehicles (EV), this Northern California school system has become one of the first in the country to create an EV curriculum. What makes this program so unique is that the school system has decided to focus on lowrider vehicles, which was birthed out of the Hispanic culture. 

Being that Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy (SAVA), a GCC charter school, where the course is being offered, caters to a student population with a high concentration of Latino and Black students, this makes perfect sense that the school has chosen to convert a lowrider gasoline car to an all-electric vehicle.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Honda Is Recalling Over 176,000 Civics Due To Power Steering Concerns

Incorrectly Assembled Steering Rack

A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V704000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 176,410

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura And Honda Are Recalling 124,000 Newer Model Vehicles Due To Brake Concerns

 Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V458000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 124,077

Its Recall Mondays: Jeep Is Recalling 89,000 Newer Model Jeep Grand Cherokees

 

Steering Column Incorrectly Assembled

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V352000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 89,372

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Is Recalling Over 712,000 Nissan Rogues For Safety Concerns

 Ignition Key May Collapse and Shut Off Vehicle

Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 712,458

Its Shop Time Mondays: Porsche Is Recalling Approximately 24,000 Panameras

External Coolant Pump May Short Circuit

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V033000

Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 24,467

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

Its Shop Time Mondays: Newer Model Audis And Hyundais Are Being Recalled For Inoperable Rearview Cameras Or Loss Of Power

1. Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V742000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 170,296

Its Shop Time Mondays: Cadillac And GMC Are Recalling Their Midsize Crossovers

 Rearview Camera May Fail

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 95,231

Its Shop Time Mondays: Mitsubishi Outlanders Are Being Recalled For Rearview Camera Concerns

Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V470000

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 56,080

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-003.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Dodge, Ford And Jeep Recalling Over 3.2-Million Rollaway Vehicles

1. Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,925,968

Its Shop Time Mondays: The 2021 Ford Expedition And Lincoln Navigator Are Being Recalled

Engine Compartment Fire

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V346000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 39,013

Its Shop Time Mondays: Dodge, Ford And Ram Are Recalling Over 527,000 SUVs And Trucks

1. ESC Light May Not Indicate Malfunction/FMVSS 126

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V140000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL