Recall Roundup: A Closer Look at Safety Risks in Vehicles
Published: October 16th, 2024.
The NHTSA recently announced a comprehensive recall affecting various vehicle models due to serious safety concerns. Here’s a summary of the recalls, organized by manufacturer and covering all vehicles involved:
Volkswagen Group: Battery issue
- Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT (2022-2024)
- Recall ID: 24V726
- Issue: Potential short circuit in high-voltage batteries that could lead to a fire risk
Bombardier: Engine shaft failure
- Can-Am Spyder F3, Spyder RT (2017-2019)
- Recall ID: 24V728
- Issue: The engine output shaft may break, which could lead to sudden engine failure
Porsche: Battery and rearview camera issues
- Porsche Taycan (2020-2024)
- Recall IDs: 24V731, 24V732
- Issue: High-voltage battery short circuits pose a fire hazard
- Porsche Taycan (2025)
- Recall ID: 24V730
- Issue: The rearview camera image may fail to display, increasing the risk of an accident when reversing
General Motors: Door, airbag, and structural concerns
- Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV (2025)
- Recall ID: 24V737
- Issue: Vehicle doors may open unexpectedly during operation
- Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD (2024)
- Recall ID: 24V738
- Issue: Inactive airbags that may not deploy during a crash
BMW: Integrated brake system malfunction
- BMW Models (2023-2024): Includes 530i, 530i xDrive, 740i, 750e xDrive, 760i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 M70, i7 xDrive60, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM.
- Recall ID: 24V739
- Issue: Brake system malfunction may reduce braking power, posing a collision risk
Terex: Hydraulic cylinder rod failure
- Terex TL-Series, TM-Series (2023-2024)
- Recall ID: 24V740
- Issue: Jib extension cylinder rod weld can fail, compromising structural integrity
Volvo Trucks: Acceleration issue
- Volvo VN (2022-2024)
- Recall ID: 24V741
- Issue: Unintended acceleration in limp mode can make it difficult to control the vehicle’s speed
Winnebago: Seat belt issue
- Winnebago Navion, View (2025)
- Recall ID: 24V742
- Issue: Screws may damage the seat belt retractor, reducing seat belt effectiveness
Altec: Hydraulic overheating
- Altec AT200 Series (2024)
- Recall ID: 24V743
- Issue: Hydraulic hoses may overheat, posing a fire risk
Honda: Steering and battery terminal issues
- Honda Models (2022-2025): Includes Civic, Civic Hatchback, Civic Hybrid, Civic Type-R, CR-V, CR-V Fuel Cell EV, CR-V Hybrid, and HR-V.
- Recall ID: 24V744
- Issue: Steering gearbox damage leading to steering difficulties
- Honda CR-V Hybrid (2023)
- Recall ID: 24V745
- Issue: A high-voltage battery terminal may break, potentially causing electrical problems
Nissan: Rearview camera issue
- Infiniti QX80, Nissan Rogue (2024-2025)
- Recall IDs: 24V747, 24V748
- Issue: The rearview camera image may not be displayed, increasing the backup accident risk
Quality Van Sales: Seat back malfunction
- Ford Transit 350 (2023)
- Recall ID: 24V749
- Issue: Seatback may fail to meet safety standards, posing an occupant risk
Vehicle owners are encouraged to check their vehicle identification numbers (VIN) through the NHTSA’s website to confirm whether their car or truck is affected by any of these recalls. Affected vehicles can be repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships. Taking prompt action is essential to address these issues and ensure road safety.