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1 Million Vehicles Recalled: Chrysler, Toyota, PACCAR Affected.

The NHTSA has ordered the recall of over one million vehicles from Chrysler, Toyota, and PACCAR trucks.

Published June 24, 2024 at 4:30am by Ahjané Forbes

Vehicle Recalls: What You Need to Know

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued several recalls affecting various vehicle models. Here are the critical details:

PACCAR Recall:

3,887 trucks recalled due to potential steering control loss.
Inadequate heat treatment of ball studs in tie rods/drag links could lead to breakage and loss of steering control.
Affected truck models: Various 2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.
PACCAR advises owners not to drive these trucks until remedied.
Dealers will offer free inspections and replacements of tie-rod/drag-link assemblies.
Notification letters by August 11.
Contact: Kenworth (1-425-828-5888) and Peterbilt (1-940-591-4220) customer service.
Recall numbers: 24KWG and 24PBG.

Paccar recall report from NHTSA

Toyota Recall:

13,077 2023 Toyota Crown vehicles recalled due to camera defect.
Insufficient laser welding could lead to camera case separation, water leakage, and short circuits.
This may cause a failure or distortion of the rearview/front view camera display, increasing the risk of crashing into pedestrians.
Toyota dealers will inspect and replace cameras for free.
Notification letters by July 30.
Contact: Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall numbers: 24TB08 and 24TA08.

Toyota recall report from NHTSA

Chrysler Recall:

1,033,433 vehicles recalled due to rearview camera malfunction.
Radio software issues may prevent the rearview image from displaying, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.
Vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler dealers will provide free software updates to fix the issue.
Notification letters expected by August 2.
Contact: FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall number: 66B.

Chrysler recall report from NHTSA

Recalled Vehicles:

2021-2022 Dodge Durango
2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica
2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500
2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer
2022-2023 Ram Promaster

To check for any further recalls, visit USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search the NHTSA database using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).