Ford, GM among more than 160k vehicles recalled
(NewsNation) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall on more than 160,000 vehicles coming from companies, including Ford, Cadillac and GM.
Here's what you need to know about recalls issued by the NHTSA from March 31 to April 6.
More than 105,000 2018-2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles were recalled. The seat belt pre-tensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock, preventing it from retracting or extending.
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor date codes and replace the retractors for free. Owners will be sent a notification letter on April 14.
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Nissan is recalling 37,003 2025 Kick vehicles, as the certification may have been printed with the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Dealers will replace the labels free of charge and mail new labels to owners. Notification letters will be sent on May 12.
General Motors has recalled 10,643 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The owner's manual may have incorrect information on the vehicle's head restraints.
GM will mail the owner's manual insert with the correct illustrations and descriptions for free. Notification letters will be sent on May 12.
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BMW is recalling a number of its 2025 models because the electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
The affected models include:
2025 330i
2025 330i xDrive
2025 530i
2025 530i xDrive
2025 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive)
2025 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive)
2025 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive)
2025 X3 30 xDrive
Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable free of charge. Owner notification letters will be sent on May 23.
Honda is recalling 3,316 2024-2025 ADV160 scooters. The oil pump-driven gear could fail and result in a loss of drive power.
Dealers will replace the oil pump-driven gear for free. Notification letters will be sent on May 26.
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