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Jeep, Ford, Genesis among 300,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
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Date:2025-04-15 03:16:56
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week including Hyundai's recall of nearly 100,000 Genesis vehicles for a fire risk and recall involving nearly 200,000 Jeep vehicles for an issue with the defrosting system.
Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number or VIN.
Here is what to know about the vehicle recalls published by the NHTSA from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17.
Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for potential engine fire
Hyundai is recalling 90,907 of its Genesis vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short which can result in an engine fire while the car is parked or driving, the NHTSA said.
Genesis owners are advised to park outside and away from any buildings until the recall repair is complete. Mechanics will install a remedy relay kit for free in the engine junction box when you bring your car to the dealer. Notification letters will be mailed out on April 13. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
Recalled Vehicles:
- 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis
- 2017-2019 Genesis G80
- 2017-2019 Genesis G90
- 2019 Genesis G70
Chrysler recalls Jeep vehicles for defrost system appearing frozen
Chrysler is recalling 199,143 of its 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative, which may decrease a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHSTA. The NHTSA also says these vehicles fail to comply with federal requirements for defrosting and defogging systems.
Dealers will update the HCP software to all affected vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters will be be mailed out on April 5. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Recalled vehicles:
- 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler
- 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Ford recall for power steering pressure line leak
Ford is recalling 16,543 of its 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. A connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid. A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in the loss of steering and brake assist and increase the risk of a crash, the NHTSA reports.
Dealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line. This service will be free of charge. The NHTSA says that this vehicles have been previously recalled under 22V-089 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed. Notification letters are expected to be sent out on March 25. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S07.
Recalled vehicles:
- 2021-2022 E-350
- 2021-2022 E-450
Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles for ground cable issue
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 12,191 vehicles for an issue with the 48-volt ground cable connection, which may not be tightened correctly and could potentially overheat, NHTSA said.
If your vehicle is affected, dealerships will make the fix, if necessary, free of charge. Notification letters are scheduled to be sent April 9, but owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. The carmaker's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN, NHTSA said.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2021-2023
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 2021-2023
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 2021-2023
- Mercedes-Benz CLS450 2021-2023
- Mercedes-Benz E450 2021-2023
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