BMW, Jeep, Honda, Ford recall vehicles in June

June auto recalls overview: 

• Who: BMW, Honda, Chrysler and Ford recently announced auto recalls. 
• Why: The automakers initiated the recalls over issues including cruise controls, rearview cameras, rear coil springs and engines. 
• Where: The auto recalls were nationwide.

BMW, Honda, Chrysler and Ford recently initiated automobile recalls over vehicle safety concerns. 

The automakers initiated the recalls over issues including cruise control, rearview cameras, rear coil springs and engines. 

A vehicle manufacturer may choose to initiate a recall if it determines there is an issue that could pose a safety risk to drivers, passengers and other vehicles and pedestrians on the roadway. 

BMW recalls more than 11,000 iX xDrive50, iX M60 vehicles over cruise control concerns

In June, BMW announced a recall for more than 11,000 of its model year 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles over concerns their cruise controls could activate unintentionally. 

The automaker initiated the recall after it determined the cruise control modules on the vehicles could activate when the steering wheel is turned at slow speeds, resulting in a sudden increase in speed. 

If the recalled vehicles’ cruise controls start on their own, a driver can deactivate the setting by either pressing the “off” button for the cruise control or depressing the brake pedal, the BMW recall states. 

“In rare cases, if the driver did not deactivate the system, then depending upon traffic and road conditions, this could increase the risk of a crash,” the recall states. 

BMW says it has been investigating the issue since late 2022 and has so far not received any reports of accidents or injuries connected to the recall. 

Honda recalls 1.1M+ Odyssey, Pilot, Passport vehicles over rearview camera defect 

Honda initiated a recall last month for more than 1.1 million of its Odyssey, Pilot and Passport vehicles over concerns they were equipped with rearview cameras that may not have properly working displays. 

The recall applies to Honda’s model year 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. It is the result of a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport communications connector, the notice states.

Due to the purported rearview camera defect, the recalled vehicles fail to comply with federal safety standards and increase a risk of crash or injury to drivers, the Honda recall notice states.

As of June 8, Honda says it received more than 273,000 warranty claims related to the rearview issue with no reports of related injuries or deaths. 

Honda says its dealers will remedy the issue by replacing the defective cable harnesses and installing a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector at no cost. 

Chrysler recalls more than 331,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees over rear coil springs 

Also in June, Chrysler initiated a recall for more than 331,000 of its Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles over concerns they were manufactured with rear coil springs that can detach when the vehicles are driven. 

The recall applies to 114,302 model year 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles and 217,099 model year 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUVs. 

Chrysler says it initiated the Jeep recall after determining the rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed, causing them to potentially detach when the vehicles are in motion. 

“Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash,” the Jeep recall states.

Chrysler, which said it is not aware of any injuries in connection with the recall, will remedy the issue by having its dealers inspect and, if necessary, repair the rear coil springs on the recalled vehicles free of charge. 

Ford expands Escape, Corsair, Maverick recall over engine failure, fire risks

Ford recalled more than 125,000 of its SUVs and trucks in late May over concerns their engines could fail and start a fire. 

The expanded recall applies to various model year 2020-2023 Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs and Maverick compact pickup trucks, all equipped with 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines. 

Ford initially recalled 100,000 of its Escape, Corsair and Maverick vehicles in July 2022 after learning of 23 reports of fire or smoke occurring after a suspected block or oil pan breach, according to the Ford recall notice. 

The automaker says it chose to expand the recall after receiving three additional reports of vehicles catching on fire following the 2022 recall fix. 

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