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KPI – October 2024: Recent Vehicle Recalls

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Recent Vehicle Recalls   

2024-2025 Infiniti QX80 and Nissan Rogue SUVs

Vehicles Affected: Nissan is recalling more than 37,000 model-year 2025 Infiniti QX80 and 2024-2025 Rogue SUVs.

The Problem: According to the automaker, a software malfunction may result in the rearview camera showing a blank screen when the vehicle is in Reverse, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

The Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment software via an over-the-air update as necessary and for free. Nissan will notify owners by November 21st. 

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Image Source: 37,000-Plus Infiniti QX80s, Nissan Rogues Recalled for Absent Rearview Camera Image | Cars.com

Honda Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles 

Vehicles Affected: Honda is recalling approximately 1.7 million vehicles, including model-year 2023-2025 Acura Integra and 2024-2025 Integra Type S hatchbacks, as well as 2023-2025 Honda Civic Type R hatchbacks and CR-V, CR-V Hybrid and HR-V SUVs; 2022-2025 Civic sedans and hatchbacks; plus 2025 CR-V e:FCEV fuel-cell SUVs and Civic Hybrid sedans and hatchbacks.

The Problem: According to the automaker, the steering gearbox worm wheel can expand when it gets hot or damp. This can lead to less grease between the worm wheel and worm gear. Additionally, the worm gear spring preload was set too high, allowing the parts to slide against each other more forcefully. The extra friction can cause concerning noises when steering, make it harder to steer or cause the steering to feel sticky.

The Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary and for free. Honda will notify owners by November 18th. 

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Image Source: Approximately 1.7 Million Acura, Honda Vehicles Recalled for Steering Gearbox Issue | Cars.com

2023-2024 Ram 1500

Vehicles Affected: Parent company Stellantis is recalling 129,300 model-year 2023-2024 Ram 1500 pickups.

The Problem: The self-canceling feature may not function properly, thereby causing the turn signal to remain active after a completed turn. A failed turn signal is unable to communicate a driver’s intended change of direction and may increase the risk of a crash.

The Fix: Dealers will replace the steering column control module as necessary and for free. Stellantis will notify owners by October 29th.