On certain vehicles, a problem with a 10-A circuit breaker could result in intermittent electrical issues. This could result in a loss of power to the engine or the lights.
Safety Risk
A loss of engine power and/or a loss of lighting could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail. They will provide you with a replacement 10-A circuit breaker and directions for installing it. If you would like help to install the circuit breaker, you can contact a Polaris or Indian Motorcycle dealer to have it installed free of charge.
On certain trucks, the nut that attaches the positive battery cable to the alternator could loosen. This could affect the electrical connection, resulting in an engine stall and/or arcing.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Electrical arcing could damage surrounding material and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the connection between the positive battery cable and the alternator. If necessary, it will be cleaned and reattached. If the nut, cable or terminal are damaged, the dealer will replace the damaged parts.
On certain M5 and M8 models, the transmission wiring harness could become damaged and lead to a short circuit. As a result, the vehicle could suddenly shift to neutral while driving.
Safety Risk
A sudden of loss power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission wiring harness for damage and replace it if necessary. Additionally, the wiring harness will be rerouted and attached with different fasteners.
On certain Super Duty trucks, the electric tailgate latch could malfunction. This may cause the tailgate to unlatch on its own. If the tailgate opens while driving, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road.
Safety Risk
Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses and will install a new tailgate handle release switch.
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the front doors might not be routed correctly. As a result, the wiring could be damaged when the front doors are opened and closed. This could affect different safety systems, including the airbag system, the automatic unlocking of the door in a crash, or the vehicle location in the event of an emergency call.
Safety Risk
Safety systems that do not work properly could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to modify the routing of the front door wiring harness. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced.
On certain vehicles equipped with air conditioning (A/C), the engine cooling fan could potentially stall or seize. This could cause the cooling fan circuit to overheat. In some cases, this may cause the Check Engine and/or the Engine Temperature Malfunction Indicator Lights to turn on.
Safety Risk
A cooling fan circuit that overheats could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
FCA will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the engine cooling fan module.
On certain vehicles built with a 3.7-L engine, the positive battery cable may rub against the transmission shifter cable bracket. This could cause a short circuit to occur.
Safety Risk
An electrical short circuit could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve on the battery cable.
On certain trucks, a connection on the battery positive terminal could come loose. This can result in a loss of instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist, or cause the engine to stall. This issue could also create a high-resistance connection.
Safety Risk
A loss of engine power and/or a loss of power to electrical systems could increase the risk of a crash. A high-resistance connection could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the connection of the positive battery cable. It will be cleaned and tightened as necessary.
On certain motorcycles, the connection between the negative battery cable and the battery terminal may be too tight. Over time, this could cause the battery terminal to break. If this happens, there would be sudden loss of power and the engine may stall.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to inspect and re-route the negative battery cable, as needed. Dealers will also ensure that the battery is properly secured.
Certain vans equipped with an integrated backup battery do not have a cover installed over the front passenger's seat base. As a result, if an object made of a conductive material is dropped into the opening, it could make contact with the battery terminals. This could result in a short circuit.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a cover over the front passenger's seat base. Consumers should not use a seat base with a battery as a storage compartment.
The engine wire harness may contact a heat shield in the engine compartment. Over time, this could cause wear and result in damage to electrical wires. If this happens, it could cause problems with engine performance, including: entering idle limp mode, causing torque limitation, engine misfire, engine stall and/or a build-up of unburnt fuel in the catalyst.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. A build-up of unburnt fuel in the catalyst could cause it to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
McLaren will notify dealers and advise them to contact each vehicle owner by telephone to advise them of this problem. The dealer will arrange for a service appointment so that the engine wire harness can be inspected and repaired as required.
The main power wire to the relay box may have a loose connection. This could cause the wire to overheat or melt, and result in a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Safety Risk
A loss of electrical power to the vehicle could result in an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized service center to inspect the main power wire bolt. If excess insulation is found, it will be trimmed and the bolt will be properly tightened. If the wire harness and/or relay box are damaged, they will be repaired or replaced.
On certain vehicles, a connection in the main wire harness may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause hybrid drive system to shut down, and result in a loss of power to the drive wheels. If this happens, an error message will display on the instrument panel and a warning chime will sound. Note: This recall only affects vehicles which had the seat heater installed at the port facility.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the drive wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to repair the wire connections.
On certain cars, water and road debris can enter the battery junction box. This could result in corrosion of some electrical components. If this happens, the low beam headlights and daytime running lights could turn off while driving. This recall applies to cars originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).
Safety Risk
A loss of low beam headlights and/or daytime running lights would reduce visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to service the battery junction box. The dealer will clean the battery junction box, install foam sealing to the cover, and replace any corroded fuses, terminals or relays.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder gasoline engine, the wiring to the engine coolant pump could contact and become damaged by the engine fan. If this occurs, it could cause the engine coolant pump to stop working and the engine to overheat and stall. This could also cause the 48V on-board electrical system to deactivate while the engine is running. Under this condition the vehicle could be continued to be driven, however, the engine could not be restarted after it is switched off by the ECO start/stop function or the glide mode.
Safety Risk
A loss of engine power and/or a loss of power to electrical systems could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the wiring to the coolant pump. Dealers will also re-route the wiring to prevent contact with the engine fan.
On certain vehicles, the air conditioning drain hoses may not be installed correctly. This could allow condensation water from the air conditioner to enter the passenger compartment. If this happens, nearby electrical components could corrode and/or short circuit. This could cause some electrical systems not to work properly. This includes: an inability to unlock or start the vehicle, the automatic emergency call (eCall) system may not be available, and the engine "limp home mode" could be activated.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create the risk of a fire. The failure of other electrical components could increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the air conditioning drain hoses, and correct their installation if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the 12-volt starter battery may not be properly secured by its mounting bracket. In a crash, the battery may shift and the terminals might disconnect. This could interrupt power to the vehicle, which would affect multiple post-crash systems. It is also possible that the battery could detach from the vehicle. Note: A loose battery could cause rattling or knocking noises from the engine compartment while driving.
Safety Risk
A failure of the post-crash systems could increase the risk of injury. A battery that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the battery mounting bracket.
On certain vehicles, the connector for the blower motor regulator may corrode. If this happens, the wiring could overheat and melt. Potential warnings include a blower motor that does not work, a burning smell, or smoke in the cabin.
Safety Risk
Wiring that overheats could create a risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the blower regulator wiring harness. Other components will be inspected for damage, and replaced as necessary.
On certain MXV wheelchair accessible vehicles, if the switch for the "tilt & go" front seats is held in the "on" position too long, the wires could overheat and melt. This could cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk
An electrical short circuit could create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
The company will notify owners in writing and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to have this problem fixed. The circuit will be modified to add a solenoid timer to reduce the chance of overheating the wires.
On certain trucks equipped with a power sliding rear window, the rear defroster circuit could overheat. This could cause melting, smoke or, in rare instances, a fire.
Safety Risk
A fire could create a risk of injury.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the covers for the buss bar and contacts for the rear sliding window. If the rear window or sliding glass assembly are damaged due to a problem with the rear defroster, they will also be replaced.
