The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for more than 30,000 Ford Mustangs for possible loss of steering control.
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Here’s what you need to know about the vehicle recalls published by NHTSA from June 30 through July 6.
Ford recalls:More than 30,000 Mustangs for potential loss of steering control
Toyota recalls removable head restraints
Toyota is recalling 11,418 of its vehicles. The automaker said the head restraints on the driver and passenger seats can be removed without pressing the lock release button. A helmet that isn’t properly secured can come loose or come off, increasing the risk of injury during a crash, the NHTSA report said.
The government agency said these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, “Head Restraints.”
To fix this problem, Toyota dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat headrest assemblies free of charge. Withdrawal notice letters are expected to be mailed on July 27. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. The Toyota numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.
Towed vehicles:
- Lexus RX 350 2024
- 2024 Lexus RX 350h
- 2024-2025 Lexus NX 250
- 2024-2025 Lexus NX 350
- 2024-2025 Lexus NX 350h
General Motors recalls that the fuel pump was not properly secured
General Motors (GM) is recalling 8,622 of its 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The automaker said the snap ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have completely locked. As a result, this could cause a fuel leak during a crash. When a fuel leak occurs near an ignition source, it increases the risk of a fire, according to the NHTSA report.
To fix the problem, dealers will inspect and completely seal the fuel tank seal ring. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification letters are expected to be sent on August 13. Owners can contact Chevrolet Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020 or the GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. The GM number for this recall is N242451330.
Towed vehicles:
- 2024 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2024 GMC Canyon
Ford remembers
Loss of steering control for tie rod failure
Ford is recalling 2,605 of its 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The automaker said the front axle tie rod assemblies may have ball studs that have been improperly heat treated. This can cause them to break and possibly cause a tie rod failure. If a tie rod fails, a driver can lose steering control and increase the risk of a crash, the NHTSA report said.
Free of charge, dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary. Owner notice letters are expected to be submitted by August 13. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The Ford number for this recall is 24S42.
Towed vehicles:
- 2025 F-Super Duty F-650
- 2,025 F-750 vehicles
Detachment of the windshield
Ford is recalling 4,361 of its 2024 F-150 vehicles. In the NHTSA report, the automaker said the windshield may not be properly attached to the vehicle, which could cause it to detach during a crash. A vehicle’s windshield that detaches during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The government agency also said these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, “Windshield Assembly.”
As a solution, Ford dealers will remove, replace and reinstall the windshield free of charge. Withdrawal notice letters are expected to be sent on July 8. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The Ford number for this recall is 24C20.
Towed vehicles:
Lost steering control
Ford is recalling 30,735 of its 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. In the NHTSA report, the automaker said the secondary steering roll sensor may not be properly calibrated. This can cause the steering wheel to turn sideways regardless of the driver’s direction. If a steering wheel turns unintentionally, it can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford dealers will update the affected vehicle’s power steering control module software for free. Withdrawal notice letters are expected to be submitted by August 5. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The Ford number for this recall is 24S44.
Towed vehicles:
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