- KPI – February 2025: The Brief
- KPI – February 2025: State of Manufacturing
- KPI – February 2025: State of Business – Automotive Industry
- KPI – February 2025: State of the Economy
- KPI – February 2025: Consumer Trends
All recall information is courtesy of Cars.com.
RECENT VEHICLE RECALLS:
2022 GMC SIERRA 1500
Vehicles Affected: GM is recalling approximately 70,800 model-year 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 pickups equipped with chrome front grille deflectors.
The Problem: According to the automaker, the attachment points may fracture and cause the grille deflector to detach, which could pose a road hazard or increased risk of crash.
The Fix: While a formal remedy is still unclear, GM will notify affected owners on March 24th.
Image Source: 70,000-Plus GMC Sierra 1500 Trucks Recalled for Grille Defect | Cars.com
2024-25 TOYOTA TACOMA
Vehicles Affected: Toyota is recalling approximately 106,000 model-year 2024-2025 Tacomas equipped with 4WD, 16-inch brakes and 17-inch wheels.
The Problem: According to the automaker, a buildup of mud and dirt inside the rear wheels from activities like off-roading may cause the rear brake hoses to become damaged over time, thereby resulting in leaking brake fluid and/or increased risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses as necessary at no cost to the owner. Toyota will notify owners by early April 2025.
Image Source: Toyota Recalls 106,000 Tacoma Pickup Trucks for Damaged Brake Hoses | Cars.com
2020-22 FORD EXPEDITION/SUPER DUTY/CORSAIR
Vehicles Affected: Ford is recalling approximately 72,600 model-year 2021 Expeditions; 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 trucks; and 2020-2022 Corsairs.
The Problem: According to the automaker, the rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image, which can reduce a driver’s view and increase the risk of a crash.
The Fix: While a formal remedy remains unclear, Ford will notify owners on February 17th.
Image Source: 72,000-Plus Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Recalled for Backup Camera | Cars.com
HONDA/ACURA SUVs
Vehicles Affected: Honda is recalling more than 294,600 model-year 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S sedans, 2022-2025 MDX Type S SUVs and 2023-2025 Pilot SUVs.
The Problem: According to the automaker, the fuel injection ECU settings may have been improperly programmed, which can cause sudden changes in the throttle, illuminate the check-engine light and cause a loss of drive power or stall.
The Fix: Dealers will reprogram the fuel injection ECU software as necessary and at no cost to the owner. Honda will begin notifying owners on March 17th.
Image Source: 294,000-Plus Hondas, Acuras Recalled for Engine Stall Issue | Cars.com
FORD BRONCO
Vehicles Affected: Ford is recalling approximately 150,000 model-year 2021-2024 Badlands-trim or Sasquatch package Broncos.
The Problem: According to the automaker, corrosion may occur between the external shock reservoir, mounting flange and damper body, thereby causing the external reservoir to separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard.
The Fix: While a formal remedy remains unclear, Ford will mail interim notices to owners on February 3rd.
Image Source: 149,000-Plus Ford Broncos Recalled for Failing Shock Absorbers | Cars.com
