New Car Recalls This Week: February 6 to 12, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of February 6, 2023?

• 2021-2023 Ram 2500 Relays and Solenoids Recall (23V060) Park outsideRepeat recall
  February 9, 2023 · 302,067 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ram 2500; 2021-2023 Ram 3500

  7L Turbo Diesel engine.

  Risk: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2023 Subaru Solterra Wheel Hub Recall (23V064) Do not driveRepeat recall
  February 9, 2023 · 1,182 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Subaru Solterra

  Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle.

  Risk: Wheel detachment while driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been completed.

• 2021-2023 Ram 1500 Backup Camera Display Recall (23V059) Repeat recall
  February 9, 2023 · 77,079 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ram 1500; 2023 Ram 2500

  The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ford Explorer Transmission Control Module Recall (23V069)
  February 10, 2023 · 3,674 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Explorer

  3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission.

  Risk: A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Ford Transit Fuel Tank Recall (23V071)
  February 10, 2023 · 1,159 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Ford Transit

  The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Transmission Recall (23V070)
  February 10, 2023 · 1,138 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Bronco; 2022-2023 Ford Explorer; 2022-2023 Ford F-150; 2022-2023 Ford Mustang; 2023 Lincoln Aviator

  The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK.".

  Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge.

• 2023 Ford F-150 Front Air Bag Recall (23V072)
  February 10, 2023 · 321 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Ford F-150

  The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover, free of charge.

• 2022 Jeep Compass Instrument Cluster Recall (23V058)
  February 9, 2023 · 90 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Jeep Compass

  The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions.

  Risk: An instrument panel display that is not visible to the driver may result in the inability to see safety-critical information, such as the fuel gauge and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, add a light sensor module, and add a wiring jumper harness to allow the instrument panel center cluster display backlighting to function correctly, free of charge.

• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 Camera and Sensor Recall (23V074)
  February 10, 2023 · 3 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

  The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach, impairing front passenger air bag deployment and various assistance systems, including Adaptive Cruise Control (DISTRONIC) with active steering assist, Brake Assists with pedestrian detection, Lane Keeping Assists, Traffic Sign Assist, Augmented Reality function and Rain and Light Sensors.

  Risk: Impaired deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury. Impaired driver assistance safety systems can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror as necessary, free of charge.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?

How does this week compare?

Recalls on 2021 and newer passenger vehicles reported to NHTSA, this week and the four weeks before it, with the 2023 weekly average so far.

This week had 9 recalls, 2.2 more than the 2023 weekly average of 6.8.

Are owners saying these recalls fixed the problem?

For each recall this week, the number of NHTSA owner complaints about the same part on the same vehicles filed since the recall date, and how many describe the problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. Complaints are unverified owner reports; automated text matching can miss or misread some.

What other recalls do these vehicles have?

Earlier recalls on the same models as this week’s recalls. Owners with more than one recall on the same vehicle should keep every repair order.

• 2023 Subaru Solterra Wheel Hub Recall (22V444) (June 23, 2022)
• 2022 Jeep Compass Head Restraint Recall (22V248) (April 14, 2022)

What should I do if my car is on this list?

1. Confirm with your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Schedule the free recall repair at an authorized dealer and ask whether parts are available.
3. Keep the repair order from every visit.
4. If the problem comes back after the repair, talk to a lemon law attorney.

Can a recall or defect investigation make my car a lemon in California?

Not by itself. What matters is whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps your vehicle at the dealer, and a federal investigation or recall is strong evidence that the problem is real.

Under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, a manufacturer that cannot fix a warranty defect that substantially impairs a vehicle’s use, value or safety within a reasonable number of attempts may have to repurchase or replace it (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)). Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, the law presumes a reasonable number of attempts after two repairs of a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four repairs of the same defect, or more than 30 days out of service (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)).

An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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