Ford Motor Co. has initiated a recall for over 450,000 vehicles, citing a battery issue that could result in a loss of drive power. The recall impacts Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks from model years 2022 to 2024.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) disclosed the details on Wednesday. These vehicles were manufactured between 2022 and 2023. A low battery charge might prevent electrical accessories from functioning and cause a loss of drive power.
In total, 456,565 vehicles are affected by this issue. To resolve it, dealers will recalibrate the body control and powertrain control modules at no charge.
Ford stated, "We are committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers." The company also mentioned that affected owners will be notified about the software update, which will be done for free. Customers can avail of mobile service and pick-up and delivery options for the recall process.
Additionally, Ford recently recalled several small SUVs due to potential fuel injector leaks that could increase the risk of fire. The recall involves certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape models with 1.5-liter engines, affecting a total of 42,652 vehicles.
The NHTSA explained that dealers would update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks and install a drain tube. Vehicle owners can expect to receive a recall notice by mail this month.
Other auto manufacturers have also issued recalls recently. Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 147,000 electric vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with charging units. This defect can halt charging and cause a loss of drive power.
The affected Kia vehicles include certain 2022 to 2024 model year EV6 cars. Hyundai's recall covers specific IONIQ 5 models from the same years.
Chrysler is also addressing a recall involving about 286,000 vehicles due to potentially hazardous side airbag inflators. The affected models include certain Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles from 2018 to 2021.
On March 27, Subaru announced a recall of 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. The recall addresses a potential issue that could prevent airbags from deploying in a crash. This affects certain Outback and Legacy models manufactured between 2020 and 2022.
Lastly, on March 29, Kia issued a recall for 427,000 Telluride models manufactured between 2020 and 2024. These vehicles could inadvertently move while in park, prompted by a suspected assembly error involving the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft.