The U.S. National Highway Traffic Administration just published a list of the most recent vehicle recalls, which includes 807,842 vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and General Motors. Anything from faulty windscreen wipers to short circuits that could start fires is covered by the recalls.
Wipers for the Hyundai Palisade windscreen
Hyundai stated in an NHTSA recall notice that the windscreen wipers on 167,085 recent Hyundai Palisade cars might not function. The study states that “snow or ice buildup on the windscreen may cause the wiper motor to work intermittently or cease to operate, causing the wipers to fail.”
According to Hyundai, malfunctioning wipers could cause poor vision and raise the likelihood of a collision.
2021-2023 Korean Palisade
The research estimates that the problem affects 1% of all recalled vehicles. Owners who are affected will get instructions in the mail on May 16 about taking their car to a Hyundai dealer for a complimentary windscreen wiper arm replacement.
the warning to not park outside from Kia and Hyundai.
NHTSA recall data state that Kia and Hyundai advised owners of 571,467 SUVs and vans to park their vehicles away from buildings because they could experience a short circuit.
The problematic tow hitch assembly in the recalled vehicles, according to the Korean automakers, has the potential to absorb water and cause an electrical short. According to the reports, this might make fires more likely.
There are 3,555 Kia vehicles and 567,912 Hyundai vehicles affected in total. On May 16, owners will receive instructions on where to take their car for a free repair at a certified Kia or Hyundai dealer. According to Hyundai, there has been one incident of a fire connected to the problem.
Recalled automobiles:
Hyundai Santa Fe, 2019–2023.
2021-2023 HEV Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in HEV 2022–2023
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2022–2023
2022-2023 Carnival Kia
Mercedes-Benz automobiles are a fire hazard.
According to an NHTSA report, Mercedes-Benz is recalling 61,450 of its SUVs because water may leak into electrical components and trigger a short circuit that might ignite a fire.
The company said that a “deviation in the assembly process” could cause the air conditioner drainage hose in the vehicles to leak water.
In the assessment, Mercedes-Benz stated that water infiltration into the foot wells “may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the danger of fire.” Also, there is a chance that the doors won’t unlock and the emergency call (eCall) feature won’t work, which raises the possibility of harm. Also, there’s a chance that the engine won’t start or may go into limp mode, which raises the crash risk.
According to the research, drivers may observe dripping carpeting in the foot wells or fogged windows if there is a leak.
Recalled automobiles:
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 for 2020–2021 (35,176 vehicles)
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 in 2020 and 2021 (4,975 vehicles)
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 in 2021 (1,525 vehicles)
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 for 2020 (998 vehicles)
Mercedes-AMG Benz’s GLE 63 in 2021 (54 vehicles)
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 in 2020 and 2021 (16,949 vehicles)
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 for 2020–2021 (1,741 vehicles)
Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 in 2021 (3 vehicles)
Mercedes-2021 Benz’s AMG GLS 63 (29 vehicles)
According to the report, there have been no complaints of collisions or injuries caused by the problem. Mercedes-Benz will send notification letters to affected owners on May 16 and provide a free air conditioning drain hose repair at a dealership.
Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, and more brands had their transmissions recalled.
7,840 vehicles of various makes and models may have transmissions that were produced with an improper part, according to General Motors’ NHTSA recall report.
The driver-side half-shaft could disengage from the transmission as a result of the transmission having been designed with the wrong sun gear, according to the research. “This issue can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission, losing mechanical park and/or affecting propulsion.”
According to the analysis, a loss of propulsion or mechanical park might raise the chance of an accident and roll-away. If the issue is present, drivers may hear a clicking or grinding sound coming from the front of the car.
