New Car Recalls This Week: July 15 to 21, 2024

Which cars were recalled the week of July 15, 2024?

• 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid Hybrid System Recall (24V538) Park outsideRepeat recall
  July 18, 2024 · 3,606 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid

  The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.

  Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired.

• 2024 Porsche Cayenne Upper Arm Recall (24V533) Do not drive
  July 16, 2024 · 2,475 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024 Porsche Cayenne

  The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.

  Risk: A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 BMW X3 Body Recall (24V534)
  July 17, 2024 · 282,387 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2021-2023 BMW X3

  The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

  Risk: Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Steering Power Steering Recall (24V542)
  July 19, 2024 · 1,902 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2023-2024 Ford Transit

  The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

  Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Maserati MC20 Label Recall (24V537)
  July 18, 2024 · 1,092 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2022-2024 Maserati MC20; 2023-2024 Maserati MC20 Cielo

  The Vehicle Capacity Weight (VCW) on the tire label may state incorrect information.

  Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install corrected labels, free of charge.

• 2024 Honda Prologue Lower Control Arm Recall (24V540)
  July 18, 2024 · 39 vehicles

  Vehicles: 2024 Honda Prologue

  The right front lower control arm may contain a manufacturing defect that can cause it to fracture.

  Risk: A right front lower control arm fracture can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right front lower control arm as necessary, free of charge.

Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?

Did NHTSA open any defect investigations this week?

• PE24-018: Engine Stall with Intermittent Restart in 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022 Ram 1500

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 2024 weekly average so far.

This week had 6 recalls, 1.1 fewer than the 2024 weekly average of 7.1.

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 Maserati MC20 Cielo Body Fastener Recall (23V570) (August 10, 2023)
• 2024 Porsche Cayenne Lighting Control Module Software Recall (23V527) (July 27, 2023)
• 2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo Windshield Fastener Recall (23V242) (April 5, 2023)
• 2022 Maserati MC20 Brake Lights Recall (22V265) (April 19, 2022)
• 2021-2022 Porsche Cayenne Rear Suspension Recall (22V040) (January 28, 2022)
• 2021 Maserati Quattroporte Pressure Sensor Recall (21V872) (November 10, 2021)
• 2021 Porsche Cayenne Steering Column Recall (21V493) (June 30, 2021)
• 2021 Porsche Cayenne Seat Recall (21V318) (May 5, 2021)

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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