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November 2016 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know

Here's a rundown of vehicle safety recalls reported to NHTSA in November 2016. If your vehicle is on this list, contact your dealer for a free repair.

6
Recalls This Month
5
Brands Affected
5
Critical Recalls

Top Components Affected

Fuel System 1Electrical 1Brakes 1Seat Belts 1Air Bags 1

Most Critical Recalls

16V862000Nov 30, 2016Kia2017 SPORTAGE
TRAILER HITCHES

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
16V849000Nov 23, 2016Jeep2017 WRANGLER
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
16V842000Nov 21, 2016Hyundai2017 SANTA FE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
16V802000Apr 11, 2016GMC2017 ACADIA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.

Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
16V798000Feb 11, 2016Volvo2017 S60
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recalls by Brand

Jeep2 recalls
16V849000Nov 23, 20162017 WRANGLER

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

16V799000Feb 11, 20162017 CHEROKEE

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Kia1 recall
16V862000Nov 30, 20162017 SPORTAGE

TRAILER HITCHES

Hyundai1 recall
16V842000Nov 21, 20162017 SANTA FE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

GMC1 recall
16V802000Apr 11, 20162017 ACADIA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volvo1 recall
16V798000Feb 11, 20162017 S60

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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