USA - Ford expands the Door Latch recall to cover nearly 550,000 vehicles.

Ford Motor Company is expanding a safety recall regarding door latches to include approximately 156,000 more vehicles at the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, bringing the total to 545,906 vehicles in North America.  

The door latch in certain vehicles may experience a broken pawl spring tab, which typically results in a condition where the door will not latch. If a customer is then able to latch the door, there is a potential the door may unlatch while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Ford is aware of a total two allegations of soreness resulting from an unlatched door bouncing back when the customer attempted to close it, and one accident allegation when an unlatched door swung open and struck the adjacent vehicle as the driver was pulling into a parking space.

Affected vehicles include certain 2011-14 Fiesta vehicles built at Cuautitlán Assembly Plant, Nov. 3, 2009 to May 31, 2013; certain 2013-14 Fusion vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant, Feb. 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013; certain 2014 Fusion vehicles built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant, April 12, 2013 to April 26, 2013; and certain 2013-14 Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant, Feb. 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013.

There are 456,440 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories, 50,681 in Canada and 38,785 in Mexico.

Dealers will replace all four door latches at no cost to the customer.

USA RECALL #1 - HARLEY DAVIDSON - Possible issues with the turn signals.

RECALL Subject : LED Turn Signals are not Bright Enough/FMVSS 108

Report Receipt Date: FEB 18, 2015 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E011000 

Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,476 

Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

SUMMARY:

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain accessory LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 16, 2014, sold for installation on 2012 and later Dyna-family motorcycles and 2011 and later Softail family motorcycles. The affected Turn Signal Kits may not flash brightly enough to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

CONSEQUENCE:

If the turn signals do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that motorcycle is turning or changing lanes, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals with updated and compliant ones, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0619.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

USA RECALL #3 - JAGUAR LAND ROVER - Parking Lamps may Turn Off/FMVSS 108

RECALL Subject : Parking Lamps may Turn Off/FMVSS 108

Report Receipt Date: JAN 27, 2015 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V038000 

Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,787 

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

SUMMARY:

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

CONSEQUENCE:

If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

UK RECALL #22 - CITROEN - Certain condition could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2014/164
Manufacturer Ref :	NEJ
Make:	CITROEN
Model :	Dispatch III
Launch Date :	02/12/2014
Numbers Involved :	4796
Build Start Date :	03/10/2011
Build End Date :	09/04/2014

Recall Details
Concern :	FUEL MAY LEAK
Description :	On affected vehicles; Under certain conditions the fuel leak off pipe may become insecure at the connection to the injector. If this happens fuel may leak form the connection. Fuel may accumulate in the engine compartment and vehicle users will be aware of a smell of fuel.
Remedial Action :	Inspect connection on affected vehicles and, where necessary replace the fuel leak off return pipe, fixing with new adhesive.
Vehicle Id :	VF7******BZ054919 to VF7******EZ020250

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CITROEN - DISPATCH III

USA RECALL #11 - CHRYSLER GROUP - Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall

RECALL Subject : Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall , 1 INVESTIGATION(S)

Report Receipt Date: OCT 08, 2014 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V634000 

Component(s): 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 434,581 

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

SUMMARY:

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler is expected to begin notifying owners of this recall on November 28, 2014. The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

UK RECALL #2 - Fiat recalls 500 & Abarth models for possible lighting failure.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2014/089
Manufacturer Ref :	5840
Make:	FIAT
Model :	500 ABARTH
Launch Date :	22/09/2014
Numbers Involved :	3318
Build Start Date :	12/09/2011
Build End Date :	09/05/2014

Recall Details
Concern :	INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR VEHICLE LIGHTING MAY FAIL
Description :	It is possible, under extreme conditions, that the wiring harness under the dashboard could come into contact with the steering column. This, over a period of time, may result in the chaffing of wires in the harness. If this should occur then it is possible both the exterior and instrument lights could fail.
Remedial Action :	Recall all affected vehicles to provide additional security of the wiring loom.
Vehicle Id :	ZFA31200000757836 to ZFA31200000997473 ZFA3120000J000001 to ZFA3120000J201532

USA - Recall - Chrysler group recalls nearly 900,000 SUV's for possible vanity Mirror wiring issues.

Chrysler Group is recalling an estimated 895,000 SUVs to reroute wiring for vanity-mirror lights.
 
If a stated vehicle was involved in a repair related to servicing the vanity mirror and/or headliner, the wiring – located inside the sun visor – may be subject to short-circuit and fire if not appropriately reassembled by the dealer. This condition is not present in vehicles which have not had the headliner or vanity mirror serviced.
 
Chrysler Group is aware of three related injuries – each of which involved a vehicle that had the vanity mirror and/or headliner serviced.
 
Chrysler Group dealers will, at no cost to customers, install a spacer containing a wire guide feature that will keep the lines properly routed, preventing a potential short-circuit during reassembly.

 
In the interest of protecting our customers, this spacer will be installed in all vehicles within the range, regardless of whether or not the vanity mirror and/or headliner have been serviced.
 
The recall campaign is limited to certain 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models. Chrysler Group will contact affected customers and advise them when service is available.

An estimated 651,000 vehicles are located in the U.S.; 45,700 are in Canada; 23,000 are in Mexico and 175,000 are outside the NAFTA region.
 
Customers with additional questions may call Chrysler Group’s Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403.