369212

Campaign Number: 

15V261000

Report Date: 

November 30, 2014

Vehicles Affected: 

8279

Components: 

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Summary: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Consequence Summary: 

Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: 

Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Manufacture Dates: 

June 30, 2014 to October 13, 2014

369098

Campaign Number: 

15V138000

Report Date: 

September 25, 2014

Vehicles Affected: 

3039

Components: 

STEERING

Summary: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4matic and C400 4matic vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to July 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured to the fuel tank. Secondly, electrical wires that connect to the fuel delivery module might have been pinched between the flange of the fuel delivery module and the tank.

Consequence Summary: 

If the sliding shaft becomes disengaged from the steering coupling socket, the driver may experience noises, steering backlash, and in a worst case, loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: 

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for improperly secured locking plates and pinched wires, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recal began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030004.

Manufacture Dates: 

March 27, 2014 to September 17, 2014

368739

Campaign Number: 

15V012000

Report Date: 

January 13, 2015

Vehicles Affected: 

893

Components: 

SERVICE BRAKES

Summary: 

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

Consequence Summary: 

The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: 

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Manufacture Dates: 

August 13, 2014 to November 4, 2014

368720

Campaign Number: 

15V311000

Report Date: 

May 25, 2015

Vehicles Affected: 

2957

Components: 

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Summary: 

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, Certification.

Consequence Summary: 

If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: 

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01A5.

Manufacture Dates: 

January 21, 2015 to March 19, 2015

367843

Campaign Number: 

14V563000

Report Date: 

July 29, 2014

Vehicles Affected: 

6292

Components: 

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Summary: 

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.

Consequence Summary: 

The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Summary: 

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.

Manufacture Dates: 

April 10, 2014 to June 8, 2014

367544

Campaign Number: 

15V097000

Report Date: 

February 18, 2015

Vehicles Affected: 

24400

Components: 

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Summary: 

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.

Consequence Summary: 

If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: 

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.

Manufacture Dates: 

February 20, 2014 to January 23, 2015

366426

Campaign Number: 

15V402000

Report Date: 

November 4, 2014

Vehicles Affected: 

89

Components: 

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Summary: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured March 1, 2015, to April 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with seat belt assemblies that have seat belt labels that are missing the required belt model and model year and instead state prototype sample. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.

Consequence Summary: 

In the event of a safety issue with the affected seat belts, the vehicle owner may not be able to identify the seat belt if the seat belt label does not include a date of manufacturer.

Corrective Summary: 

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.

Manufacture Dates: 

July 27, 2014 to August 6, 2014

366040

Campaign Number: 

15V229000

Report Date: 

April 16, 2015

Vehicles Affected: 

6205

Components: 

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Summary: 

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Consequence Summary: 

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: 

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.

Manufacture Dates: 

February 15, 2013 to April 22, 2014

365976

Campaign Number: 

14V470000

Report Date: 

July 31, 2014

Vehicles Affected: 

7

Components: 

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Summary: 

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Macan vehicles. During manufacturing, the brake booster may have been damaged during installation.

Consequence Summary: 

If the brake booster was damaged during installation, the vacuum in the brake booster may drop when the brakes are actuated, resulting in a reduced brake force boost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: 

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-545-8039. Porsche's number for this recall is AE02.

Manufacture Dates: 

December 31, 1969

365970

Campaign Number: 

15V470000

Report Date: 

July 27, 2015

Vehicles Affected: 

8

Components: 

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Summary: 

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.

Consequence Summary: 

If the shift indicator displays Park but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.

Manufacture Dates: 

May 20, 2014 to June 4, 2014

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