Hundreds of thousands of cars recalled by Honda, BMW and Dodge (week 31/24)

07/08/2024

This week’s recalls:
– BMW – airbags, emissions
– Honda – fuel pump
– Dodge RAM – emissions

Overview of the recalls in the 31st week of 2024

Three recalls for 11 models of three manufacturers were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 31 of 2024. Four recalls for nine models were announced via the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

One recall can be found in the European Safety Gate system for BMW, Ford and Mercedes-Benz.

BMW, Dodge (RAM), Honda and Nissan are recalling via the KBA.

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

Airbags and emissions with BMW

Seven BMW models from 2012 to 2014 (see table at the end of the article) are being recalled again because of dangerous Takata airbags. This time, it is about two thousand cars, but it is apparently an addition to the original recall from 2023 when 725,787 cars were recalled. BMW’s second recall this week can be found in the KBA database. This one is for 187,097 BMW X3s built between 2010 and 2014. The reason is to remove illegal interference with the effectiveness of the emission control system.

Fuel pump with Honda

Fuel pump impeller problems with Honda are nothing new. We last wrote about it last month. The impeller has improper material density and can absorb fuel, causing it to warp and stall the fuel pump and engine. But thanks to KBA’s database, we now know that the problem affects more than three million cars of at least six model lines worldwide.

Dodge (RAM) emissions

The Dodge recall affects 643,846 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 pickup trucks manufactured between 2012 and 2018. It cites the circumvention of US emissions regulations by installing unauthorised defeat devices. The engine control software will be updated at an authorised workshop. In addition, 17,563 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, and RAM 1500 pickups manufactured between 2022 and 2023 are also being recalled. A faulty weld in the steering column control module may cause no trigger signal to be sent to the driver’s airbag in the event of an accident.

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

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 31st week of 2024

Make, Model (years)	Problem
BMW 3 Series (2012 – 2014)	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst.
BMW 4 Series (2014)	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst.
BMW 5 Series (2012 – 2014)	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst.
BMW 6 Series (2012 – 2014)	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst.
BMW X3 (2012 – 2014)	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst.
BMW X4 (2014)	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst.
BMW X5 (2012 – 2014)	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst.
Ford Mustang (2022 – 2023)	The steering wheel may oscillate when the driver is steering.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4 door (2018 – 2022)	The electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness may not have been correctly processed.
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2017 – 2022)	The electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness may not have been correctly processed.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017 – 2022)	The electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness may not have been correctly processed.

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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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