Four recalls for five US models in Europe (week of 10/24)

13/03/2024

This week’s recalls:
– Ford Explorer – A-pillar panelling
– Dodge RAM – turn signal
– Jeep – safety belt buckle

Overview of the recalls in the 10th week of 2024

Three recalls for four models of three manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 10 of 2024. Three recalls for three models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall can be found in the European Safety Gate system at Dodge, Jeep and Mercedes-Benz.

Ford, Jeep and Opel are all issuing recalls via the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Dodge, Ford a Jeep recalls

The largest recall of the week appeared in the German KBA database. The recall affects more than 2.2 million Ford Explorer SUVs from 2010 to 2019. The reason is an improperly fastened A-pillar trim that can come loose and fall on the road. Jeep is recalling twice this week. Over 100,000 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs built from February 2021 through September 2023 may have a defective belt buckle in the third-row seat. Eight thousand new Jeep Avengers are missing the manufacturer’s label on the HV battery.

Dodge is recalling 180,000 RAM pickup trucks built between 2022 and 2023 due to a possible short circuit on the steering column control module circuit board, which could spontaneously activate the turn signals or high beams.

These are the recalls announced by Safety Gate and KBA for mainly individually imported American cars in Europe. You can find the recalls directly in the USA on our website, car-recalls.com.

Poor welding at Opel and Mercedes

Less than 500 Opel Corsa vehicles built in 2023 may have a poorly welded rear axle, which can crack and cause poor handling. 882 Mercedes GLEs produced in the first half of May 2023 have defective spot welds on the accelerator pedal unit, which can bend and jam or interfere with the brake pedal.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 10th week of 2024

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Dodge RAM (2022 – 2023)	A malfunction in the steering column control module can cause the headlights to activate when the turn signal is used.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer (2021 – 2023)	A safety belt buckle in the third row may not be accessible or may be damaged.
Jeep Wagoneer (2021 – 2023)	A safety belt buckle in the third row may not be accessible or may be damaged.
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2023)	The attachment plate of the accelerator pedal unit might bend, causing the accelerator pedal to detach.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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