Jeep, Genisis, Winnebago among over 125,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls
Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY's automotive recall database or search NHTSA's database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN.
Here's what you need to know about the vehicle recalls published by NHTSA from July 21 to July 27.
Jeeps recalled for faulty head restraints
Chrysler recalled certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles as they may have second-row seat head restraints do not lock in the upright position.
The suspect restraints contain an internal locking mechanism with an interference condition, which may prevent the headrest from locking upright, according to the recall report.
Dealers are to inspect and replace second-row seat head restraints, as necessary, for free. Owner notification letters are to be sent Sept. 5.
Affected vehicles: 121,398
Genesis vehicles recalled for software error
Hyundai Motor America recalled certain Genesis 2023-2025 G90 and GV60 vehicles for a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
The instrument panel display in the recalled vehicles may not display when the vehicles are started due to erroneous software logic, according to the recall report.
The error can affect the speedometer, fuel gauge and other dashboard alerts.
The instrument panel display software can be updated over-the-air or by a dealer for free. Notification letters are to be sent Sept. 15.
Affected vehicles: 4,754
Winnebago recalls motorhomes for faulty seat mechanism
Winnebago recalled certain motorhomes for a potentially faulty seat mechanism.
The recalled motorhomes may have supplemental restraint system wires that can be caught in the mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.
The recall covers:
Dealers are to inspect and re-route the wiring for free and notification letters are to be mailed Sept. 19.
Affected vehicles: 2,119
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