May 2021 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know
Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in May 2021. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.
Top Components Affected
Most Critical Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG S Cabriolet, E450 Cabriolet, and E53 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels and front wheel hub extenders. The front wheel hub extenders may be improperly attached to the front rotor hub assemblies, which could result in separation of the wheels and wheel extenders from the vehicle.
Recalls by Brand
Ford8 recalls
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mercedes-Benz4 recalls
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Tesla3 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELTS
Porsche3 recalls
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ENGINE
SEATS
Nissan2 recalls
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Ram1 recall
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Honda1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Audi1 recall
ENGINE
BMW1 recall
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Volkswagen1 recall
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jeep1 recall
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
Hyundai1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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