On certain trucks, the alternator wiring harness may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause a short circuit to occur. It may result in abnormal electrical activity (i.e. interior lights flickering, intermittent radio) and could prevent the battery from charging. Over time, the battery could discharge. Ultimately, this may result in an engine stall. In rare cases, the short circuit may result in an engine compartment fire.
Safety Risk
A loss of engine power and/or a loss of power to electrical systems could increase the risk of a crash. An electrical short circuit could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to inspect the alternator wiring harness. The harness will be repositioned or replaced if necessary.
On certain 3-series and M3 vehicles, the positive battery cable connection to the fuse box may fail. This could cause a loss of electrical power while driving. As a result the engine could turn off and various electrical systems may not work, including the lights.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of engine power and/or loss of vehicle electrical systems could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the positive battery cable connector with an updated version. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013-048.
A problem with the engine-block heater cable or the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater could cause a short circuit.
Note: This problem only affects trucks equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 litre engine and the optional engine-block heater cable.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could cause damage to engine components and create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to either replace the engine-block heater or replace both the engine-block heater and cord, depending on the model. Do not use your engine-block heater until the repairs are performed.
On certain cars, water could leak into the air conditioning blower control unit. Over time, this could cause a short circuit that could cause it to melt or burn. This could happen while driving or after the vehicle is parked and shut off.
Safety Risk
A short circuit in the blower control unit could create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise them what to do. When a remedy is available, owners will be requested to bring their car to a dealership for repair. Owners are advised to park their car outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.
A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash.
Note: This is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary.
A problem with the electric motor electronics (EME) module could cause a sudden loss of power to the drive motor.
Note: The 12-volt electrical system would still function, so power steering and braking would not be affected.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of motor power could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to replace the electric motor electronics module.
The connectors on the engine block heater cable may have been damaged when your truck was serviced for recall campaign 2018-718 (Ford #18S45). This could cause a short-circuit, which may result in overheated or melted wiring.
Safety Risk
Overheated or melted wiring could create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Stop use of your engine block heater immediately. Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. Ford will send you another notice when replacement parts are available, and will ask you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install them. Do not use your engine block heater until the replacement parts are installed.
On certain cars, an electronic control unit may fail. If this happens, it could cause various error messages to display on the instrument cluster. Some vehicle systems may not work properly. It could also cause drivability problems or make the car hard to start.
Safety Risk
Drivability problems, including a sudden loss of engine power, could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to bring the vehicle to a dealership to have the gateway control unit replaced.
On certain motorcycles, the clutch cable may contact and damage the main wiring harness. This could lead to a loss of electrical power. This could cause the headlight or turn signals to malfunction, and/or cause the engine to turn off.
Safety Risk
A loss of lighting or a sudden engine stall could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the headstock tidy replaced with a new version.
Water and contaminants may damage and corrode the block heater cable connectors. This could cause a short-circuit, which may result in overheated or melted wiring.
Safety Risk
Overheated or melted wiring could create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Stop use of your engine block heater immediately. Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. Ford will send you another notice when replacement parts are available, and will ask you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install them. Do not use your engine block heater until the replacement parts are installed.
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary heater connector may not have been properly inserted into the auxiliary heater. This could lead to increased resistance in the auxiliary heater circuit, increasing the risk of fire, causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the auxiliary heater and connector if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the front wiring harness could come in contact with a sharp metal opening on the left inner fender and become damaged. This could result in an electrical short-circuit and create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, the dealer will install a plug/cover to the opening on the left inner fender. If damage is found, the front wiring harness will be replaced and a plug/cover will be installed to cover the opening on the left inner fender.
On certain vehicles, a wiring connector located under the driver's side carpet may become contaminated by salt water and corrode over time. This could cause a short-circuit that may cause the connector to overheat and melt and potentially lead to a fire if combustible objects are nearby. A vehicle fire could result in injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate and replace the wiring connector terminal to a higher position and replace the rear display harness with a new one.
On certain motorcycles, the wiring leading to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) could become corroded and the ECU could receive incorrect signals. This may cause the engine speed not to return to idle when the throttle is released, creating the potential for of a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install new wiring harness components to bypass the defective wiring connection.
On certain Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles, the main relay contacts in the Power Relay Assembly located underneath the rear seat may have an inadequate connection. This could increase electrical resistance and generate heat, increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly for signs of thermal damage. If no thermal damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If signs of thermal damage exist, the Power Relay Assembly will be replaced.
On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM3) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture which could lead to corrosion over time. This could cause a short circuit, resulting in overheating of the module that could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the footwell module, and replace if necessary. A protective film will be also installed over the module.
On certain vehicles, the main relay contacts in the Power Relay Assembly located underneath the rear seat may have an inadequate connection. This could increase electrical resistance and generate heat, increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly for signs of thermal damage. If no thermal damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If signs of thermal damage exist, the Power Relay Assembly will be replaced.
On certain motorcycles, a wiring harness could have been damaged during the assembly process. This could cause various components not to operate, such as the turn signals, headlight, taillight, horn and/or instrument panel. The lack of exterior light could reduce a driver’s visibility and also reduce the motorcycle’s conspicuity. A damaged harness could also result in an engine stall and/or cause the motorcycle not to start. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage and replace as necessary.
On certain vehicles equipped with heated front seats, the seat heating element may become damaged, causing localized over-heating. In a situation where the vehicle is started remotely and the heated seats are turned on, the seat could over-heat and melt, creating an increased risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the body control module to deactivate the heated seat function when the vehicle is started remotely.
Certain vehicles were equipped with a center high-mount stop light assembly that could short circuit and cause a loss of brake lights. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, a vehicle with this condition cannot be restarted once it is turned off.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
The company will replace the center high-mount stop light assembly.
