New Car Recalls This Week: November 27 to December 3, 2023

Which cars were recalled the week of November 27, 2023?

• 2024 Ford Mustang Brake Pedal Recall (23V800) Do not drive
  November 28, 2023 · 66 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024 Ford Mustang

  The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.

  Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

• 2023 Ram 1500 Steering Control Module Recall (23V799) Repeat recall
  November 28, 2023 · 185,251 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023 Ram 1500; 2023-2024 Ram 2500; 2023-2024 Ram 3500

  The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used.

  Risk: Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford F-150 Lighting Control Module Recall (23V802) Repeat recall
  November 28, 2023 · 18,527 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022 Ford F-150

  The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

  Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

• 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Stability Control Recall (23V801)
  November 28, 2023 · 5,118 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev

  The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle.

  Risk: Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC Stability Control Software Recall (23V807)
  December 1, 2023 · 2,797 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC

  Due to a software error in the electronic stability program (ESP), the force required to stop the vehicle may increase, possibly requiring an extended distance to stop.

  Risk: Extended stopping distance can increase the risk of a crash.

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

• 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Body Panel Recall (23V806)
  December 1, 2023 · 131 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500; 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

  The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.

  Risk: An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?

Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?

• EA23-003: Momentary Increased Steering Effort in 2023-2024 Acura Integra, 2022-2024 Honda Civic, 2022-2023 Honda Civic SI and 3 more

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 6 recalls, about the same as the 2023 weekly average of 6.2.

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 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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