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August 2017 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know

Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in August 2017. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.

20
Recalls This Month
12
Brands Affected
5
Critical Recalls

Top Components Affected

Seat Belts 4Engine 2Fuel System 2Air Bags 1Steering 1

Most Critical Recalls

17V541000Aug 31, 2017Dodge2017 DURANGO
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.

Risk: If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.
17V543000Aug 31, 2017Jeep2018 CHEROKEE
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
17V542000Aug 31, 2017Chrysler2018 PACIFICA
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.

Risk: Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
17V532000Aug 28, 2017Hyundai2017 IONIQ ELECTRIC
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.

Risk: If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
17V526000Aug 28, 2017Ford2017 F-150
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk: If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Recalls by Brand

Ford5 recalls
17V526000Aug 28, 20172017 F-150

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

17V529000Aug 28, 20172017 F-150

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

17V530000Aug 28, 20172017 EXPLORER

STEERING

17V528000Aug 28, 20172017 FOCUS

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

17E048000Aug 28, 20172017 EXPLORER

WHEELS:HUB

Dodge2 recalls
17V541000Aug 31, 20172017 DURANGO

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

17V496000Aug 8, 20172017 CHARGER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Jeep2 recalls
17V543000Aug 31, 20172018 CHEROKEE

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

17V485000Feb 8, 20172017 RENEGADE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

GMC2 recalls
17V516000Aug 22, 20172018 ACADIA

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

17V487000Mar 8, 20172017 SIERRA 1500

CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP

BMW2 recalls
17E052000Aug 21, 20172017 S1000 RR

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

17V507000Aug 16, 20172018 430I

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Chrysler1 recall
17V542000Aug 31, 20172018 PACIFICA

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Hyundai1 recall
17V532000Aug 28, 20172017 IONIQ ELECTRIC

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Toyota1 recall
17V520000Aug 23, 20172017 HIGHLANDER

EQUIPMENT

Audi1 recall
17V508000Aug 16, 20172018 A3 CABRIOLET

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Ram1 recall
17V499000Oct 8, 20172017 3500

WHEELS

Land Rover1 recall
17V490000Apr 8, 20172017 RANGE ROVER

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Jaguar1 recall
17V491000Apr 8, 20172017 F-PACE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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