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September 2016 Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know

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

11
Recalls This Month
9
Brands Affected
5
Critical Recalls

Top Components Affected

Suspension 1Lighting 1Steering 1Air Bags 1Electrical 1

Most Critical Recalls

16V700000Sep 29, 2016Chevrolet2017 EXPRESS
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans manufactured January 28, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles were manufactured without an inside rearview mirror and with a right-hand convex exterior review mirror. These vehicles are required to have either an inside rearview mirror or both left and right-hand flat exterior rearview mirrors. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: If the driver does not have a clear unobstructed view to the back of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
16V698000Sep 28, 2016Ford2017 FOCUS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Risk: With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
16V686000Sep 23, 2016Jeep2017 GRAND CHEROKEE
EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.

Risk: If the tow bracket is loose, the bracket may detach from the vehicle while being it is being driven, possibly becoming a road hazard. If the bracket detaches during a vehicle recovery, there may be a loss of control of the towed vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
16V680000Sep 20, 2016Porsche2017 MACAN
SUSPENSION:FRONT

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.

Risk: Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
16V675000Sep 19, 2016Mitsubishi2017 MIRAGE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Without the horizontal adjustment locking clip being secured, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver's visibility or blind oncoming vehicles. Both conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalls by Brand

Audi3 recalls
16V648000Aug 9, 20162017 Q7

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

16V642000Jun 9, 20162017 Q7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

16V641000Jun 9, 20162017 Q7

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Chevrolet1 recall
16V700000Sep 29, 20162017 EXPRESS

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Ford1 recall
16V698000Sep 28, 20162017 FOCUS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Jeep1 recall
16V686000Sep 23, 20162017 GRAND CHEROKEE

EQUIPMENT

Porsche1 recall
16V680000Sep 20, 20162017 MACAN

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Mitsubishi1 recall
16V675000Sep 19, 20162017 MIRAGE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

BMW1 recall
16V653000Sep 9, 20162017 M3

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

GMC1 recall
16V651000Aug 9, 20162017 SIERRA 1500

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Nissan1 recall
16V636000Feb 9, 20162017 MURANO

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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