The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices, for about 450,000 General Motors Co. vehicles, including new Escalade and Tahoe models, because of ineffective brake-fluid warnings.
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Here’s what you need to know about vehicle recalls announced by NHTSA from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21.
Ford recalls more than 144,000 Mavericks due to frozen rearview cameras
Kia recalls EV9 due to Remote Smart Parking Assist defect
Kia is recalling 12,400 2024 EV9 vehicles. In an NHTSA report, the automaker said, “A software error could cause the Remote Smart Parking Assist feature, which allows an operator to remotely control the vehicle, to miscalculate stopping distances.” As a result, the Remote Smart Parking Assist feature miscalculates stopping distances and could increase the risk of a crash, the report said.
To resolve this issue, dealers will update the Integrated Electronic Brake software free of charge. Recall notification letters are expected to arrive by October 18. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s phone number for this recall is SC324.
Recall affected vehicles:
Daimler Trucks recalled for brake lights not working
Daimler Trucks is recalling 16,889 vehicles that may have been equipped with a Body Lighting Interface Controller and replacement brake lights, the NHTSA report said. The heavy-duty truck manufacturer said the brake lights “may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during brake assist operation.” The brake lights that do not illuminate do not properly notify the driver that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash, the report said.
To fix the issue, dealers will update the Active Brake Assist software free of charge. Recall notification letters are expected to arrive by November 9th. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. The DTNA phone number for this recall is F1009.
Recall affected vehicles:
2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD2022- 2025 Freightliner 114SD2025 Freightliner eM22022-2025 Freightliner Business Class M22021-2025 Western Star 47X2020-2025 Western Star 49X2022-2025 Western Star 57X
Ford recall
Mavericks rear view camera freezes
Ford is recalling 144,516 2022-2024 Ford Mavericks equipped with Connected Touch Radio, according to an NHTSA report released Thursday. The company said “the image from the rearview camera may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse.” If the rearview camera doesn’t work properly, it could reduce the driver’s visibility and increase the risk of a crash, the report said.
To fix the issue, dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio software free of charge. Recall notices are expected by September 30. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s phone number for this recall is 24S59.
Recall affected vehicles:
2022-2024 Ford Maverick
F-150 for parking lights that may flicker
Ford also announced it was recalling 16,543 2022 F-150 vehicles.
“When the headlights are turned on, the vehicle’s parking lights may flicker,” the NHTSA report states. The report also states that flickering vehicle parking lights may reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA said the F-150 “does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, ‘Lamps, Reflectors, and Related Equipment.'”
As a workaround, Ford dealers will replace the LED driver module. This service will be free of charge. Recall notices will be sent out on October 7th. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24C30. These vehicles were previously recalled for the same issue under 22V-686 and require new workarounds to be implemented.
Recall affected vehicles:
General Motors Recall
Canyon vehicles may experience headlight flickering
General Motors is recalling 13,241 2024 GMC Canyons, according to a NHTSA report. The company says “headlights may flicker while driving or parked. Headlight flickering can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash,” the report said.
NHTSA said the GMC Canyon “does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, ‘Lamps, Reflectors, and Related Equipment.'”
Dealers will replace the headlight modules free of charge. Recall notices are expected to be sent out on Oct. 28. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM’s phone number for this recall is N242468880.
Recall affected vehicles:
Escalade and Tahoe low brake fluid warning not working
General Motors is recalling 449,671 vehicles, including the new Escalade and Tahoe, because of a safety issue where the low-brake-fluid warning doesn’t work.
GM said in a recall issued by NHTSA last week that electronic brake control module software in affected SUVs and pickup trucks may not display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs.
According to the NHTSA report, without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which could reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The “Electronic Brake Control Module” software will be updated free of charge via over-the-air update or through your dealer.
Notification letters to owners will be mailed by Oct. 28, the NHTSA reported.
Affected owners are asked to contact their local dealer for more information.
Recall affected vehicles:
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 15002023 GMC Sierra 15002023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe2023-2024 Suburban2023-2024 GMC Yukon2023-2024 Yukon XL2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade2023-2024 Escalade ESV
Contributor: Natalie Neisa Alund, USA TODAY.
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