April 2019 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in April 2019. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mirage G4 vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations, such as from poor road conditions or a flat tire, as a malfunction and disable all the vehicle's air bags.
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 S60 vehicles. The rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Recalls by Brand
Ford4 recalls
SEATS
ENGINE
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Ram3 recalls
SEATS
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SEATS
Mercedes-Benz3 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Honda3 recalls
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jeep2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota2 recalls
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Chevrolet2 recalls
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BMW2 recalls
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mitsubishi1 recall
AIR BAGS
Volvo1 recall
SUSPENSION:REAR
GMC1 recall
ENGINE
Nissan1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Hyundai1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Lexus1 recall
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Audi1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Mazda1 recall
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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