New Car Recalls This Week: July 17 to 23, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of July 17, 2023?

• 2021-2023 Ford F-150 Parking Brake Electrical Recall (23V509)
  July 21, 2023 · 870,701 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ford F-150

  Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

  Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf Cruise Control Recall (23V494)
  July 17, 2023 · 66,159 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf

  The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

  Risk: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge.

• 2023 Ford Escape Instrument Cluster Recall (23V506)
  July 21, 2023 · 38,695 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Ford Escape; 2023 Ford F-250 SD; 2023 Ford F-350 SD; 2023 Ford F-450 SD

  The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating.

  Risk: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Nissan Versa Steering Power Steering Recall (23V496) Repeat recall
  July 18, 2023 · 11,824 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Nissan Kicks; 2021 Nissan Versa

  An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

  Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Ford F-250 SD Body Door Recall (23V507)
  July 21, 2023 · 1,339 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Ford F-250 SD; 2023 Ford F-350 SD; 2023 Ford F-450 SD

  If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.

  Risk: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.

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

• 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel Line Recall (23V500)
  July 20, 2023 · 967 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Chrysler Pacifica

  The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ford Transit Fuel Line Recall (23V499)
  July 19, 2023 · 10 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Transit

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  Risk: A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps 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 7 recalls, about the same as the 2023 weekly average of 6.6.

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 Nissan Leaf Foundation Components Line Recall (23V362) (May 22, 2023)
• 2021-2023 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual Recall (23V048) (February 2, 2023)

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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