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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.

27
Recalls This Month
12
Brands Affected
5
Critical Recalls

Top Components Affected

Suspension 3Seat Belts 3Fuel System 2Engine 2Steering 1

Most Critical Recalls

21V407000May 29, 2021Ford2021 F-150
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

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.

Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
21V406000May 28, 2021Mercedes-Benz2021 AMG C43
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

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.

Risk: Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
21V398000May 27, 2021Ram2021 3500
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

Risk: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
21V402000May 27, 2021Nissan2020 MURANO
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

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.

Risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
21V390000May 25, 2021Ford2021 F-450 SD
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

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.

Risk: A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalls by Brand

Ford8 recalls
21V407000May 29, 20212021 F-150

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

21V390000May 25, 20212021 F-450 SD

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

21V381000May 24, 20212021 F-150

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

21V377000May 24, 20212021 EDGE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

21V379000May 24, 20212021 F-450 SD

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

21V376000May 24, 20212021 TRANSIT CONNECT

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

21V324000Jul 5, 20212019 TRANSIT

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

21V316000May 5, 20212019 EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY

Mercedes-Benz4 recalls
21V406000May 28, 20212021 AMG C43

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

21V359000May 17, 20212020 SPRINTER 2500

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

21V354000May 14, 20212021 AMG GT63

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

21V353000May 14, 20212021 AMG G63

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Tesla3 recalls
21V387000May 25, 20212021 MODEL Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

21V388000May 25, 20212021 MODEL Y

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

21V389000May 25, 20212021 MODEL Y

SEAT BELTS

Porsche3 recalls
21V362000May 17, 20212021 PANAMERA

SUSPENSION:FRONT

21V341000Dec 5, 20212021 CAYENNE GTS

ENGINE

21V318000May 5, 20212021 CAYENNE

SEATS

Nissan2 recalls
21V402000May 27, 20212020 MURANO

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

21V373000May 20, 20212021 ARMADA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Ram1 recall
21V398000May 27, 20212021 3500

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Honda1 recall
21V382000May 24, 20212020 GROM125

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Audi1 recall
21V339000Dec 5, 20212021 SQ7

ENGINE

BMW1 recall
21V342000Dec 5, 20212021 M240I

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Volkswagen1 recall
21V321000May 5, 20212017 TIGUAN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Jeep1 recall
21V310000Apr 5, 20212021 CHEROKEE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS

Hyundai1 recall
21V308000Mar 5, 20212021 SANTA FE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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