Toyota recalls Prius hybrids whose doors may open unexpectedly

Toyota recalls Prius hybrids whose doors may open unexpectedly

May 16, 2024 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – May 16, 2024 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) is recalling 55,690 hybrid cars whose rear doors may open on their own, upping the risk of injury.

The recall affects the following models: 

  • 2023 – 2024 Toyota Prius
  • 2023 – 2024 Toyota Prius Prime

Recall summary

Instead of a conventional door handle, these cars’ rear doors are opened using a push button, which activates the latch mechanism.

Due to a supplier error, the outside push-button assembly was not sealed sufficiently, allowing water to enter. This can result in a short circuit and cause the doors to open unexpectedly.

Recall risks

Unexpected door opening while the vehicle is in motion or during a crash increases the risk of passenger injury.  

Warning signs

An opened door will trigger a warning notification on the instrument panel accompanied by a buzzing sound. 

Other Toyota recalls

In January 2024, Toyota recalled nearly a million cars over a passenger airbag defect. 

Multiple fires led to a massive recall of Toyota RAV4 SUVs in November 2023, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the outside door handle assemblies free of charge. 

The notifications to the owners will be sent between June 2, 2024, and June 16, 2024.    

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 55,000 hybrid cars are recalled by this Toyota rear door recall. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Nissan recalls Sentras that may lose motive power

Nissan recalls Sentras that may lose motive power

May 14, 2024 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – May 14, 2024 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 9,645 2024 Nissan Sentra sedans cars that may lose power. This ups the chances of an accident and injury.

Recall summary

Driveshafts transfer power to the wheels, allowing cars to move forward.

In the affected vehicles, the left-hand driveshaft was not fitted correctly and may lose contact with the transmission, resulting in a transmission fluid leak and potentially, a loss of power.

Recall risks

For the risks of this recall, please visit this article about a similar Mercedes-Benz recall.

Warning signs

Low transmission fluid level may cause “jerking and hesitation” and trigger the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dashboard.  

Other Nissan recalls

Back in September 2023, Nissan recalled nearly a quarter of a million Sentra sedans that could lose steering, as reported.

In March, the automaker issued two separate recalls for faulty seatbelts – one concerning Pathfinder SUVs and the other including Rogue SUVs, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the driveshaft and the transmission free of charge, if needed.

The notifications to the owners will be sent on June 20, 2024.    

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 10,000 cars are affected by this Nissan driveshaft recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls SUVs over disengaging turn signals

Stellantis recalls SUVs over disengaging turn signals

May 9, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – May 9, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 12,221 2022 Jeep Cherokee SUVs whose turn signals may disengage immediately after being turned on.

The defect augments the risk of an accident.

Recall summary

Turn signals on cars “self-cancel” after the driver returns the steering wheel to the central position. In the affected SUVs, the mechanism that ensures that was not built correctly, causing the turn signal to disengage as soon as the driver releases the stalk.  

Recall risks

With turn signals not operating, other motorists may not be aware of the driver’s intentions, which increases the risk of a crash and injury.       

Other Jeep recalls

Some of these SUVs may have been affected by a July 2023 recall caused by the loss of stability, as reported.

More recently, in May 2024, Jeep recalled hybrid Wranglers and Grand Cherokees over an issue with the windshield defrosting system, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge. 

Owners will be notified on May 17, 2024.    

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 12,000 Cherokee SUVs are affected by this Jeep turn signal recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Tesla recalls Cybertruck over unintended acceleration

Tesla recalls Cybertruck over unintended acceleration

May 2, 2024 Bojan Popic

Austin, TX – May 2, 2024 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 3,878 2024 Tesla Cybertrucks that may unexpectedly accelerate, upping the risk of crash and injury.

Recall summary

The accelerator pedal in the affected trucks has a rubber pad on its end, whose job is to provide sufficient grip for the driver’s foot. Due to a supplier error, the pad may slip and get stuck in the interior trim, pinning the accelerator pedal to the floor.    

Recall risks

All risks posed by unintended acceleration are described in this recent Hyundai recall. 

Warning signs

The driver may notice the accelerator is less responsive.

Separately, if the brake is pressed while the accelerator is jammed, there will be a warning message on the display accompanied by an audible alert. 

Safety tips

If the accelerator jams, press the brake as you normally would. This will cut the power to the wheels and stop the vehicle. 

Other Tesla recalls

Some of these Tesla Cybertrucks may have been affected by a recall from February of this year, which was caused by insufficiently visible warning messages on their display.  

On a separate note, the U.S. government is currently investigating alleged steering loss in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cars, as reported. 

The repair

Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal and repair or replace it with an updated version. The repair will be free of charge. 

Owners will be notified on June 18, 2024.    

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 4,000 Cybertruck electric pickups are affected by this Tesla jammed accelerator pedal recall. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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