2023 Subaru Solterra Wheels may Detach

March 6, 2023 James Douglas

February 10, 2023, Camden, N.J. – Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) issued a “do not drive” safety recall 2023 Subaru Solterra due to service performed by a negligent third-party contractor. Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised NOT to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. The recall repair can be performed relatively quick as it only requires the replacement of original hub bolts, but repairs can only be performed by an official Subaru Dealer.

Vehicles without the original hub bolt concern and vehicles repaired at other facilities are not affected. The 2023 Subaru Solterra was previously subject to a recall requiring replacement of original hub bolts in 2021. In a press release, Subaru said

We have identified an issue with vehicles repaired at two port locations by one particular team of contractors.

The recall affects an estimated 1182 vehicles serviced at certain port locations operated by a third-party contractor. Subaru did not name the contractor in their statement, but said

The teams did not properly complete the repair procedure resulting in the potential for significantly under-torqued bolts.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra is the first vehicle of this year to be flagged as a “DO NOT DRIVE” recall, a special status the NHTSA uses to indicate the vehicle is to risky to drive. Less than half of 1% of all recalls since NHTSA’s inception in 2012 have ever been given this status.

February 10, 2023, Camden, N.J. – Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) issued a “do not drive” safety recall 2023 Subaru Solterra due to service performed by a negligent third-party contractor. Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised NOT to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. The recall repair can be performed relatively quick as it only requires the replacement of original hub bolts, but repairs can only be performed by an official Subaru Dealer.

Vehicles without the original hub bolt concern and vehicles repaired at other facilities are not affected. The 2023 Subaru Solterra was previously subject to a recall requiring replacement of original hub bolts in 2021. In a press release, Subaru said

We have identified an issue with vehicles repaired at two port locations by one particular team of contractors.

The recall affects an estimated 1182 vehicles serviced at certain port locations operated by a third-party contractor. Subaru did not name the contractor in their statement, but said

The teams did not properly complete the repair procedure resulting in the potential for significantly under-torqued bolts.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra is the first vehicle of this year to be flagged as a “DO NOT DRIVE” recall, a special status the NHTSA uses to indicate the vehicle is to risky to drive. Less than half of 1% of all recalls since NHTSA’s inception in 2012 have ever been given this status.

February 10, 2023, Camden, N.J. – Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) issued a “do not drive” safety recall 2023 Subaru Solterra due to service performed by a negligent third-party contractor. Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised NOT to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. The recall repair can be performed relatively quick as it only requires the replacement of original hub bolts, but repairs can only be performed by an official Subaru Dealer.

Vehicles without the original hub bolt concern and vehicles repaired at other facilities are not affected. The 2023 Subaru Solterra was previously subject to a recall requiring replacement of original hub bolts in 2021. In a press release, Subaru said

We have identified an issue with vehicles repaired at two port locations by one particular team of contractors.

The recall affects an estimated 1182 vehicles serviced at certain port locations operated by a third-party contractor. Subaru did not name the contractor in their statement, but said

The teams did not properly complete the repair procedure resulting in the potential for significantly under-torqued bolts.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra is the first vehicle of this year to be flagged as a “DO NOT DRIVE” recall, a special status the NHTSA uses to indicate the vehicle is to risky to drive. Less than half of 1% of all recalls since NHTSA’s inception in 2012 have ever been given this status.

February 10, 2023, Camden, N.J. – Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) issued a “do not drive” safety recall 2023 Subaru Solterra due to service performed by a negligent third-party contractor. Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised NOT to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. The recall repair can be performed relatively quick as it only requires the replacement of original hub bolts, but repairs can only be performed by an official Subaru Dealer.

Vehicles without the original hub bolt concern and vehicles repaired at other facilities are not affected. The 2023 Subaru Solterra was previously subject to a recall requiring replacement of original hub bolts in 2021. In a press release, Subaru said

We have identified an issue with vehicles repaired at two port locations by one particular team of contractors.

The recall affects an estimated 1182 vehicles serviced at certain port locations operated by a third-party contractor. Subaru did not name the contractor in their statement, but said

The teams did not properly complete the repair procedure resulting in the potential for significantly under-torqued bolts.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra is the first vehicle of this year to be flagged as a “DO NOT DRIVE” recall, a special status the NHTSA uses to indicate the vehicle is to risky to drive. Less than half of 1% of all recalls since NHTSA’s inception in 2012 have ever been given this status.

James Douglas2023 Subaru Solterra Wheels may Detach
Subaru recalls Crosstrek Hybrid over loss of power, crash risk

Subaru recalls Crosstrek Hybrid over loss of power, crash risk

March 19, 2023 Joseph Estabillo

Camden, NJ – March 19, 2023 – Subaru (OTCMKTS:FUJHY) has issued a recall for 8,413 2019–2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUVs that may stall while driving due to an issue with the cars’ 12-volt battery,  which supplies electricity for a host of cars’ functions. This increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

Cars use onboard batteries to supply electricity for the vehicle’s various functions. Subaru’s hybrid powertrain includes a battery pack that powers the electric motor assisting the engine. This battery is charged by a harness terminal that delivers electricity from the onboard voltage converter. 

In the affected vehicles, due to faulty design, this terminal could corrode and eventually break. When this happens, the battery will no longer be charged.

Recall risks

If the battery cannot be recharged, the engine could lose the electric motor assist. This could lead to a stall, upping the risk of a crash.

Warning signs

If the harness breaks, a corresponding light will illuminate on the dashboard.

Other Subaru recalls

In August 2022, Subaru recalled 59,934 2015–2021 WRX sedans over “inoperative” rear lights and reverse camera, which could increase the risk of a crash.  

In December 2022, Subaru issued a recall for 271,694 2019–2022 Subaru Ascent SUVs on account of overheating of the vehicles’ electrical components, leading to an increased risk of fire.        

There have been no other recent Subaru Crosstrek recalls.

The repair

Dealers will replace the defective terminal mounting bracket with a new one. If no corrosion is found on the terminals of an affected vehicle, a protective rubber cap will be installed. Corroded terminals will involve replacing the entire 12-volt wiring harness with a new one.   

All repairs will be free of charge and Subaru will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs before the recall was announced. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by April 14, 2023.  

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 8,000 vehicles are affected by this Subaru battery harness recall. To see if your vehicle is among them, run a Subaru recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls Ranger pickups again over non-inflating airbags, injury risk

Ford recalls Ranger pickups again over non-inflating airbags, injury risk

March 18, 2023 Joseph Estabillo ,

Dearborn, MI – March 18, 2023 – Ford (NYSE:F) is issuing a recall for 98,550 2004–2006 Ranger pickup trucks because the passenger airbags on these vehicles were not installed correctly after a series of previous recalls. This increases the risk of an injury in a crash as the airbag may not inflate.

Recall summary

The front passenger airbag rapidly inflates when a crash is detected, shielding the occupant from directly hitting the dashboard or windshield.   

In the affected vehicles, the airbag inflator – which is what is responsible for the airbag going off – was improperly installed following several Takata airbag recalls.

Recall risks

The airbag may not inflate in a crash, increasing the likelihood of injury.

Background of the recall 

There was a Ford Ranger recall in December 2017 due to the degradation of airbags made by Takata. In 2018, the manufacturer recalled additional vehicles whose inflators were also at risk of rupturing.

By November 2022, Ford initiated an investigation into the repairs following reports that the replacement airbag inflators were improperly installed. This resulted in the present recall.

Other Ford recalls

In November 2022, Ford recalled Bronco SUVs due to the dashboard screen’s failure to display the rearview image whenever the Reverse gear is engaged.

In January 2023, Ford issued a recall for Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Corsair SUVs due to a defective chime that drivers may not hear when being prompted to wear their seat belts.   

The repair

Dealers will reinstall the front passenger airbag inflator free of charge. Ford will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs before the recall was officially announced. 

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by March 31, 2023.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 98,000 vehicles are affected by this Ford airbag inflator recall. To see if your vehicle is among them, run a Ford recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Joseph EstabilloFord recalls Ranger pickups again over non-inflating airbags, injury risk
Rivian recalls pickups and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy

Rivian recalls pickups and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy

March 12, 2023 Joseph Estabillo

Plymouth, MI – March 12, 2023 – Rivian (NYSE:RIVN) is issuing a recall for 12,716 2022 R1T pickup trucks and 2022 R1S SUVs over a problem with the front passenger seat belt. This could lead to the airbag not deploying when a crash occurs, increasing the risk of injury. 

Recall summary

A car’s seat belt mechanism includes the automatic locking retractor (ALR). This is a device that causes the extra seat belt webbing to retract back into the housing once the seat belt is fastened, ensuring a snug fit of the seat belt for the occupant.

On the affected vehicles, the ALR was installed with a faulty sensor due to “out of tolerance” parts provided by Swedish-American auto parts manufacturer Autoliv. The sensor could report the ALR as being in the “ON” position when it is actually in the “OFF” position.  

Recall risks

A faulty ALR on the front passenger seat could prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in the event of an accident, upping the risk of injury.  

Warning signs 

In some instances, the “Passenger Airbag Off” sign will turn on on the vehicle’s dashboard.

Other Rivian recalls

In October 2022, Rivian recalled the 2022 R1T, 2022 R1S and 2022 EDV vehicles over faulty steering, as reported. There are no other Rivian R1S recalls at this time.       

The repair

Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system free of charge. The company will reimburse customers who paid for their own repairs before the recall announcement was made.  

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by April 8, 2023.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 12,000 vehicles are affected by this Rivian airbag recall. To see if your vehicle is among them, run a Rivian recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Joseph EstabilloRivian recalls pickups and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy
Stellantis recalls Dodge Durango SUVs whose spoilers may detach

Stellantis recalls Dodge Durango SUVs whose spoilers may detach

March 11, 2023 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – March 11, 2023 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Dodge brand, is recalling 139,019 2021-2023 Dodge Durango SUVs because their rear spoilers may detach. This ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

This recall is an expansion of a previous one conducted for the same issue in October 2021.

Recall summary  

A spoiler is a piece of plastic trim that sits on the top of the liftgate, which is an attachment that is used to load and unload cargo. The spoilers in the listed vehicles were fitted incorrectly, causing them to come in contact with the roof edge when the liftgate is opened. This may lead to the spoiler becoming loose and subsequently separating from the vehicle.

Recall risks

As described in a similar Volkswagen recall from April 2022, a spoiler that detaches from the vehicle at speed can hit other vehicles or nearby pedestrians as it flies through the air.  

Warning signs

The driver or occupants may hear rattling if the spoiler becomes loose. 

Background of the recall 

Close to 5,000 2021 Durango SUV were recalled for the same issue in October 2021. It is not clear how the manufacturer became aware of the fact that more cars needed to be recalled.

Other Dodge recalls

Some of these vehicles may have been affected by one of the latest Dodge Durango recalls, which happened in December 2022 due to the the risk of vehicles stalling.

Other recent Stellantis recalls include one caused by a risk of tire failure and defective fuel pumps that may cause the vehicles to stall. Both occurred in November of last year.

The repair

Dealers will inspect the spoilers on affected vehicles and replace them if necessary. The repair is free of charge.

Owners will be notified on April 14, 2023. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Nearly 140,000 SUVs are affected by this Stellantis spoiler issue. To do a Chrysler recall check or a Dodge recall check, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

Bojan PopicStellantis recalls Dodge Durango SUVs whose spoilers may detach
Jaguar Land Rover recalls SUVs over oil leak, risk of fire 

Jaguar Land Rover recalls SUVs over oil leak, risk of fire 

March 5, 2023 Joseph Estabillo , ,

Mahwah, NJ – March 5, 2023 – Tata Motors (NYSE:TTM), which owns Jaguar Land Rover, is issuing a recall for 6,644 vehicles on account of oil potentially leaking into the engine’s air intake system, leading to an increased risk of fire.

The recall covers the following models: 

  • 2023 Land Rover Defender
  • 2023 Land Rover Discovery
  • 2023 Range Rover
  • 2023 Range Rover Sport
  • 2023 Range Rover Velar          

Recall summary

The cam carrier is part of the engine assembly that supports the camshaft and lubricates it by using oil. Camshaft is a device that controls how much fuel is injected into the engine and how much exhaust is expelled. 

Due to a supplier error, the channel inside the cam carrier of the affected cars may be too small for oil to pass through, potentially leading to a blockage. This could lead the oil to either enter the engine air intake or leak outside the vehicle.   

Recall risks

If oil leaks into the engine, it could cause a fire, which greatly augments the risk of bodily injury and property damage.

Other Jaguar Land Rover recalls

In April 2022, Tata Motors recalled 14,812 vehicles including the 2016–2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport over faulty seat belts.

Another Range Rover recall occurred in August 2022, when 4,927 SUVs were recalled also due to seat belts that may fail to protect occupants in the event of a crash, as reported.

In the same month, the automaker recalled 5,297 Jaguar F-PACE SUVs as part of Jaguar recalls on account of incorrect tail lights that were installed, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the incorrectly made cam carriers with the correct ones free of charge. 

Owners of affected vehicles will receive letters with more information by March 31, 2023.  

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 6,000 vehicles are affected by this Jaguar Land Rover oil leak recall. To see if your vehicle is among them, or to check for more recalls, run a Jaguar Land Rover recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Joseph EstabilloJaguar Land Rover recalls SUVs over oil leak, risk of fire 
Nissan recalls SUVs, trucks over detaching airbag cover emblems

Nissan recalls SUVs, trucks over detaching airbag cover emblems

March 4, 2023 Joseph Estabillo

Franklin, TN – March 4, 2023 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) has issued a recall for 404,690 vehicles because of the driver’s side airbag cover emblems that may detach when the airbag deploys. This increases the risk of an injury.  

The recall covers the following models: 

  • 2008 – 2011 Nissan Armada
  • 2008 – 2011 Nissan Frontier
  • 2008 – 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
  • 2008 – 2009 Nissan Quest
  • 2008 – 2011 Nissan Titan
  • 2008 – 2011 Nissan Xterra        

Recall summary

The driver’s side airbag is secured by a cover with the manufacturer’s emblem affixed on top. 

On the affected vehicles, the adhesive holding the emblem in place may be weaker than standard due to a supplier error. This can result in the emblem becoming loose when the driver airbag deploys upon impact.   

The supplier behind the recall is the Swedish-American manufacturer Autoliv which was recently at the center of a sweeping recall for unsecured child seats, as reported.

Recall risks

The loosened emblem could act as a projectile and hit the driver or the passengers upon deployment of the airbag. This presents an increased risk of injury.   

Other Nissan recalls

In August 2022, there was a Nissan Pathfinder recall due to a problem with the rearview camera. The recall also included other vehicles, as reported.

In November 2022, Nissan recalled 203,223 pickup trucks including the 2020–2023 Titan and 2020–2023 Frontier due to the risk of a rollaway, as reported.

In December 2022, Nissan recalled 125,215 2017 Nissan Rogue SUVs over a corrosion problem with the wiring system, which increases the risk of fire.

The repair

Nissan is currently working on the remedy for the issue. 

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by April 10, 2023.  All repairs will be free of charge.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 400,000 vehicles are affected by this Nissan airbag recall. To see if your vehicle is among them, or to check for more recalls, run a Nissan recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Joseph EstabilloNissan recalls SUVs, trucks over detaching airbag cover emblems
Volkswagen recalls ID.4 EVs that may stall while driving 

Volkswagen recalls ID.4 EVs that may stall while driving 

February 26, 2023 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – February 26, 2023 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling  20,904 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric cars whose motors may lose power while driving.  This ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary  

The ID.4 is driven by an electric motor, which gets its power from a battery pack. The power delivery between the two is controlled by a computer called high voltage (HV) battery management control module, which ensures this is done optimally. 

In the affected vehicles, the control module that operates the battery and corresponding components may reset because of a software error. If that happens while driving, the vehicle may stall.

Recall risks

Stalling increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially if it happens on a highway. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

Earlier this month, Volkswagen recalled a batch of Bettles that might be affected by an ongoing Takata airbag issue. 

The repair

To prevent the vehicles from shutting down, dealers will install updated software versions for the battery management and pulse inverter control units. The repair is free of charge. 

Vehicle owners will be notified on March 31, 2023. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This Volkswagen high voltage battery recall is affecting more than 20,000 electric cars. To do a Volkswagen recall check or a Volkswagen ID.4 recall check, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Bojan PopicVolkswagen recalls ID.4 EVs that may stall while driving 
Tesla recalls self-driving cars that may break traffic rules 

Tesla recalls self-driving cars that may break traffic rules 

February 25, 2023 Bojan Popic

Austin, TX – February 25, 2023 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has recalled 362,758 self-driving cars that may drive unsafely, increasing the risk of an accident.

This recall is a result of a U.S. government investigation.

The following vehicles are affected by this recall: 

  • 2017 – 2023 Tesla Model 3 
  • 2016 – 2023 Tesla Model S
  • 2016 – 2023 Tesla Model X
  • 2020 – 2023 Tesla Model Y   

Recall summary  

All listed vehicles are equipped with a beta version of full self-driving software, which can take control of the car’s steering, acceleration and braking. 

When this mode is activated in the affected cars, they may commit traffic violations. This includes speeding, going through yellow lights, inappropriate lane switching or not stopping at stop signs for long enough. 

Recall risks

A vehicle that breaks traffic rules is more likely to crash, upping the risk of injury. 

Warning signs

The software is set up to warn the driver if it cannot safely operate the vehicle. If this happens, the driver should take over the control. 

Background of the recall

The defect that caused this recall was identified by the U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Transportation Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), last month as part of an ongoing investigation into Tesla collisions with emergency vehicles. You can find more information about the investigation here. 

There have been 18 warranty claims related to the recall. 

Other Tesla recalls

Some of the listed electric SUVs may have been affected by a recent Tesla Model X recall caused by airbags that may deploy incorrectly. 

Among previous Tesla Model 3 recalls, the one caused by faulty tail lamps, which took place in November 2022, is the most recent. 

The repair

Tesla will fix the issue by upgrading the vehicles’ software free of charge. The update will be done over-the-air, meaning that there is no need to take the car back to the dealer.

Vehicle owners will get letters with more information on  April 15, 2023. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This Tesla full self-driving software recall is affecting more than 350,000 cars. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Bojan PopicTesla recalls self-driving cars that may break traffic rules 
Volvo recalls cars over risk of brake failure

Volvo recalls cars over risk of brake failure

February 19, 2023 Bojan Popic

Ridgeville, SC – February 19, 2023 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) is recalling  27,457 cars whose anti-lock brakes and other brake-assistant features may fail. This would make the vehicle less stable during hard braking, upping the risk of a crash and injury. 

Vehicles affected by this recall include: 

  • 2023 Volvo C40
  • 2023 Volvo S60
  • 2023 Volvo V60
  • 2023 Volvo V60CC
  • 2023 Volvo V90CC
  • 2023 Volvo XC40
  • 2023 Volvo XC60
  • 2023 Volvo XC90

Recall summary  

The listed vehicles are equipped with a computerized braking system. Here, a computer called brake control module 2 (BCM2) activates and controls the brakes when the driver presses the brake pedal. One of its features is the anti-lock braking system, or ABS, which prevents wheels from locking up while braking.

In affected vehicles, this system may fail because of a software error. This consequently shuts down the ABS and other brake-assistance features, such as the electronic stability and cruise control.

Recall risks

The vehicle will become harder to control during braking, augmenting the risk of a crash and injury.  

Warning signs

Apart from ABS and other related warnings, the driver may notice that the brake pedal is stiffer than usual. This is because the brake system has gone into a fail-safe, hydraulically operated mode. 

Other Volvo recalls

Just recently, in November 2022, there was a Volvo S60 recall because their combustion engines could fail to engage once the battery is depleted, as reported.

The repair

To fix this safety-critical issue, the manufacturer will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update on February 20, 2023. The repair is free of charge and does not require drivers to take the car back to the dealership.

Vehicle owners will receive letters with more information on March 15, 2023

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This Volvo ABS recall affects almost 30,000 cars and SUVs. To do a Volvo recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Bojan PopicVolvo recalls cars over risk of brake failure