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Weekly Vehicle Recall Roundup: Toyota, Daimler, Chrysler, & More Announce Recalls
Published: August 14th, 2024
This week saw a series of vehicle recalls issued by various manufacturers due to safety concerns, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Here’s a roundup of the most significant recalls:
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Toyota Issues Recall for Incorrect Weight Capacity Labels
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. has recalled a broad range of Toyota models due to incorrect weight capacity labels, which fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110. This recall affects the following models:
- 4Runner (2024)
- BZ4X (2023-2024)
- Camry Hybrid (2025)
- Corolla (2024)
- Corolla Cross Hybrid (2023-2024)
- Crown (2023-2025)
- GR Corolla (2023-2024)
- GR Supra (2023)
- GR86 (2023-2024)
- Grand Highlander (2024)
- Grand Highlander Hybrid (2024)
- Highlander (2023-2024)
- Highlander Hybrid (2023-2024)
- Land Cruiser Hybrid (2024)
- Prius (2023-2024)
- Prius Prime (2023-2024)
- Sequoia Hybrid (2023-2024)
- Tacoma (2024)
- Tacoma Hybrid (2024)
- Tundra (2023-2024)
- Tundra Hybrid (2023-2024)
- Venza Hybrid (2023-2024)
Daimler Trucks Recalls School Buses & Freightliners
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has announced multiple recalls affecting their Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner models due to potential overheating in ground connections and a possible loss of steering control from tie rod failures. The models affected include:
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2024-2025)
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley (2024-2025)
- Freightliner 108SD (2025)
- Freightliner 114SD (2025)
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2025)
- Freightliner Cascadia (2025)
- Western Star 47X (2025)
Chrysler Recalls Jeep & Dodge Models for Various Issues
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued several recalls involving their Jeep and Dodge models. These include a loss of drive power in 2021 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler models and issues with seat locks in 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger models:
- Jeep Gladiator (2021)
- Jeep Wrangler (2021)
- Dodge Challenger (2023)
- Dodge Charger (2023)
General Motors Recalls Cadillac & Chevrolet for Incorrect Manuals
General Motors, LLC has recalled certain Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles due to incorrect owner’s manuals being placed in the glove box, a violation of FMVSS 225:
- Cadillac XT4 (2024)
- Chevrolet Malibu (2024)
BMW Recalls Multiple Models for Potential Starter Motor Failures
BMW of North America, LLC has recalled several models due to potential starter motor failures that could lead to overheating. The models affected include:
- BMW 340XI (2020)
- BMW 740I (2020-2021)
- BMW 740XI (2020-2021)
- BMW 840I (2020)
- BMW 840XI (2020)
- BMW M340I (2020)
- BMW M340XI (2020)
- BMW X5 (2019-2020)
- BMW X6 (2020)
- BMW X7 (2019-2020)
Jayco, Inc. & Doosan Bobcat Recalls Due to Fire & Detachment Hazards
Jayco, Inc. has recalled its Entegra models due to overheating battery cables that may cause a fire, while Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. recalled its Portable Air Compressor for the potential of wheel detachment due to loose lug nuts:
- Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, Reatta XL (2024-2025)
- Doosan Portable Air Compressor (2023)
Other Noteworthy Recalls
- TAXA LLC has recalled Mantis (2021-2024) models due to a potential freshwater tank detachment
- Nissan North America, Inc. has announced recalls for the Titan (2021, 2024) due to unsecured airbag control units and the Frontier (2024) for missing headlight aim markings
- Hyundai Motor America has issued recalls for the Sonata (2024) due to brake lights that may flash during braking and for the Genesis GV60 and GV80 (2024-2025) due to potential rearview camera display issues
Consumer Action
Vehicle owners are encouraged to check if their vehicle is affected by any of these recalls by visiting the NHTSA website and entering their vehicle identification number (VIN). Prompt attention to these recalls can prevent potential safety hazards.
This roundup highlights the importance of staying informed about vehicle recalls to ensure the safety and reliability of your vehicle.