December 2019 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in December 2019. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC 300 4MATIC coupe, AMG GLC 43 Coupe, AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 63, GLC 300, GLC 350e 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, AMG GLC 63 Coupe, and AMG GLC 63 S Coupe vehicles. The passenger side sun visor may have incorrect air bag warning labels, written in a foreign language. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
Recalls by Brand
Mercedes-Benz4 recalls
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
EQUIPMENT
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Subaru3 recalls
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford3 recalls
TIRES:BEAD
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
GMC2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Porsche2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Toyota2 recalls
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jeep1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mazda1 recall
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Chrysler1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ram1 recall
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Volkswagen1 recall
WHEELS
Honda1 recall
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Lincoln1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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