July 2018 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in July 2018. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure.
Recalls by Brand
Mercedes-Benz2 recalls
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jeep2 recalls
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
BMW2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen2 recalls
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Ram1 recall
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Genesis1 recall
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Chrysler1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Ford1 recall
WHEELS
Dodge1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mini1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Subaru1 recall
TIRES
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