Driving a vehicle that is part of a recall can be dangerous. In the past few weeks, almost half a million cars have been found to have serious defects that put you and other drivers at risk.
Fortunately, there are ways to find out if your car has been towed. Tap or click here for five easy ways to find out.
Read on for recent recalls and to see if your vehicle is on the list. In most cases, the manufacturer will fix the problem free of charge.
Cadillac
Cadillac, owned by General Motors, is sending notices to specific vehicle owners about a fuel tank rollover valve that can fail in a rollover crash. This can cause fuel to leak, which is a serious fire hazard.
The recalled 2022 models are:
- Cadillac XT5
- Cadillac XT6
- GMC Acadia All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Take your vehicle to a GM dealer to have it inspected. They may have to replace the fuel tank housing free of charge if the rollover valve is displaced or missing. You can read more about this download on the NHTSA website.
You can contact Cadillac Customer Service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service in 1-800-462-8782. The GM number for this recall is N222366070.
Ford
Unfortunately, Ford is no stranger to recalls. This time, the company is recalling six models for various reasons.
- In the first notice, 2022 Bronco and Ranger models have a problem with the windshield sticking. This can cause the windshield to pop out during a crash.
- Then some 2022 F-150 BEV models with 20-inch or 22-inch all-season tires have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) problem. The problem is that the light may not come on when it should without warning you of low tire pressure.
- The following download notice includes some 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. Inspections found that some had motor rails that had not been properly heat treated.
- Finally, Ford pulls them all out Escape, Maverickand Corsair models produced between 2020 and 2022 with a 2.5-liter/plug-in hybrid engine due to the risk of fire under the hood. When the engine breaks down, engine oil and fuel vapors can ignite.
You can read more about this download on the NHTSA website. You can also contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. The Ford number for this recall is 22C13.
Honda
Honda is recalling some 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles with manual transmission. There is an issue with the ignition timing software that can cause the engine control unit (ECU) to reduce engine performance and possibly stall.
You can read more about this download on the NHTSA website. You can also contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
Hyundai
In one of the heavier recalls, sure 2020-2022 Venue vehicles have a problem with the seat belt pretensioners on the driver or passenger side. In a crash, they can explode upon deployment, causing more injuries.
For the second time, Hyundai is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles. The Power Relay Unit (PRA) can overheat under the rear seats.
You can read more about this download on the NHTSA website. You can also contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-855-371-9460. The Hyundai number for this recall is 232.
Kia
If you drive a Kia 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid or 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, you should check it with a dealer. This is because they suffer from the same problem with the seat belt pretensioners on the driver or passenger side as the Hyundai.
You can read more about this download on the NHTSA website. You can also contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. The Kia number for this recall is SC241.
Lincoln
The Ford-owned company is recalling some 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles due to a problem with the headlight control module software. This can cause damage to the side marker lights and daytime running lights.
You can read more about this download on the NHTSA website. You can also contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. The Ford number for this recall is 22C14.
Nissan
Almost 200,000 Border and Titan vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2022 may have an issue with the transmission park thumb. It may not engage when the car is set to park, causing it to roll over. We advise you to apply the parking brake every time you park your vehicle.
You can read more about this download on the NHTSA website. You can also contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. The Nissan number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
In a separate recall, Nissan is recalling over 300,000 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles where the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in an unlocked, unsecured position when the hood is closed.
Toyota
Completion of the recall list is certain Toyota 2022 Tundra and Tundra hybrid vehicles. Toyota is recalling these vehicles because the flange nuts on the rear axle assembly can loosen and sometimes fall off. When this happens, it can cause separation from the axle housing.
For questions about the recall, contact Customer Support at the Toyota Brand Engagement Center (1-800-331-4331) for Toyota cars.
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