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Automakers recalled millions of vehicles throughout 2024 to address a variety of issues, typically related to driver and passenger safety.
The five recalls with the largest population of potentially affected vehicles this year came from four different automakers: Tesla, Ford, Honda and FCA US, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Each involved more than 1 million vehicles, with one recall involving more than 2 million. According NHTSA dataThey were:
Tesla recalls more than 2.19 million vehicles
A Tesla Model Y at the electric vehicle maker’s showroom in Beijing, China, on January 5, 2021. (REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo/Reuters Photos)
In late January, Tesla recalled 2.19 million vehicles because the font of the brake, parking and anti-lock system warning lights displayed on their instrument panels was smaller than the size required by vehicle standards. federal security.
The electric vehicle maker, led by billionaire Elon Musk, released an over-the-air software update for the recalled 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model And 2019-2024. vehicles to enlarge the source and solve the problem, according to NHTSA. The update was free.
TESLA RECALLS OVER 2 MILLION VEHICLES IN US DUE TO WARNING LIGHT ISSUE
At the time, Tesla said it was “not aware of any accidents, injuries or deaths that could be related” to the issue.
Ford recalls almost 1.89 million vehicles
A white 2015 Ford Explorer in Solvang, California. (George Rose/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Ford’s recall of nearly 1.89 million of its 2011-2019 Explorer SUVs in January was prompted by a possible issue with the A-pillar trim that bordered “the right and left side of the windshield,” according to the recall report. .
Trim on the recalled SUVs “may become detached from the vehicle,” the automaker said at the time. He linked the possible problem to the trim retaining clips, which he said may not have been “compromised property due to improper assembly or repair.”
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An estimated 5% of the retired population was affected, according to the report. When the company recalled the SUVs, it said the problem had not caused any accidents or injuries.
The fix involved taking the recalled Explorers to a dealership and getting replacement A-pillar exterior trim if necessary.
Tesla recalls approximately 1.85 million vehicles
A worker places a new Tesla Model (M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The July recall of approximately 1.85 million Model 3, Model S and Model an open hood, according to NHTSA.
“Unknowingly driving a vehicle with the hood open can cause the hood to open completely and obstruct the driver’s vision, increasing the risk of a collision,” the recall report said at the time.
Tesla said it issued an over-the-air software update that “detects the hood open and provides a UI notification of the hood open status” as a fix starting in mid-June. A visit to a dealership was not necessary.
There were no accidents or injuries caused by the problem.
Honda recalls around 1.69 million vehicles
Vehicles for sale at an AutoNation Honda dealership in Fremont, California, on June 24, 2024. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
In October, Honda announced a recall for some 2022-2025 Honda Civic Sedan, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan, 2022-2025 Honda Civic Hatchback, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback, 2023-2025 Honda Civic Type R, 2023 Honda CR-V -2025. , 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell, 2023-2025 Honda HR-V, 2023-2025 Acura Integra, and 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S vehicles that potentially had a incorrectly produced steering gearbox”. It covered around 1.69 million vehicles.
The worm wheel and worm gear in the recalled vehicles could experience “increased friction” that could make steering difficult and require more effort, the automaker said at the time.
The first report of the issue occurred in September 2021. However, it did not cause any injuries or deaths, according to the October recall report.
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Honda told owners to have dealers “replace the worm gear spring with an upgraded part and redistribute or add grease” to the recalled vehicles to fix the problem.
FCA recalls more than 1.03 million vehicles from the US market
A 2022 Ram 1500. (Stellantis/Fox News)
FCA US recalled more than 1.03 million vehicles across multiple brands in mid-June due to a radio software issue that could affect the rearview camera display.
A rearview camera image “not displayed decreases the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash,” NHTSA said in June, noting rear visibility requirements for vehicles.
Certain 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacificas, 2021-2022 Dodge Durangos, 2022-2023 Jeep Compasses, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokees, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneers and 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneers were among the recalled vehicles. Some 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models, as well as 2022-2023 model year Ram Promasters, were also part of it, according to the recall report.
The automaker provided a free radio software update to fix the potential rearview camera display issue. The owners were notified in early August.
A Stellantis spokesperson told FOX Business in June that the radio software issue had not been related to injuries or accidents.
