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The Latest Automotive Safety Recalls

By Michael J. Moody 6 months ago

2019-22 Rolls-Royce Phantom

Manufacturer: BMW of North America
Number of vehicles affected: 442
Report Date: November 3, 2021
Issue: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles. The Central Information Display may not raise to the correct position, resulting in a rearview camera image that is partially blocked from view. A partially blocked rearview camera image reduces the driver?s rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Solution: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 27, 2021.
Contact: Owners may contact Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.




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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America
Number of vehicles affected: 1,285
Report Date: November 3, 2021
Issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Car recalls for February 4-11

By Michael J. Moody 1 year ago
Cars

Cars

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for February 4 through 11, including a Cadillac recall involving 2,641,272 units and a Mercedes-Benz recall involving 24,550 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive recalls database for more:

BMW

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production. 28 units are affected. Read more

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. The steering column shaft’s universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose. 21 units

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