December 2023 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in December 2023. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.
Recalls by Brand
Mercedes-Benz9 recalls
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
STRUCTURE:BODY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SUSPENSION:FRONT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford4 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
STEERING:COLUMN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
Volvo3 recalls
STEERING
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Audi3 recalls
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Toyota3 recalls
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Porsche3 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW2 recalls
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
ENGINE
Land Rover2 recalls
STRUCTURE:BODY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Tesla2 recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Honda2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Hyundai1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Kia1 recall
AIR BAGS
Nissan1 recall
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
GMC1 recall
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Chevrolet1 recall
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Volkswagen1 recall
STRUCTURE
Infiniti1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
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