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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).
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