Water intrusion can cut power steering assist on 265,512 Ram ProMaster vans
FCA US LLC is recalling 265,512 Ram ProMaster vans because water can get into a body wiring harness and corrode it. That’s according to the company’s Part 573 Safety Recall Report, filed Sept. 29 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A corroded harness can cause electric power steering (EPS) assist to drop out intermittently or for good, raising crash risk.
The recall covers 2022–2026 ProMaster 1500, 2500, and 3500 models and 2024–2026 ProMaster 3500 EVs. FCA US reports one crash and no injuries, and the EPS warning light may come on when assist is lost. Dealers will inspect each van and install a new harness and EPS gear where needed; the filing says the new harnesses have improved sealing. Interim owner letters are expected starting Nov. 17 under NHTSA campaign 26V621 (Chrysler recall 92D).
Volkswagen tells ID.4 owners to cap charging at 80% while a battery fix is developed
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 22,524 2023-2026 ID.4 electric SUVs because the high-voltage battery could fail and start a fire. Its Part 573 report, filed Oct. 1, says certain charging profiles, combined with a state of charge above 80%, may set off thermal propagation inside the pack. The root cause has not been identified.
Under campaign 26V630, owners are advised to keep charging at or below 80% until a remedy is ready, and affected owners will get a warning sticker as a reminder. Depending on configuration and connectivity, some vehicles may be set to stop charging at 80%. Interim owner letters are expected Nov. 27.
Improper stitching can compromise second-row seat belts in 371 Land Rover Defenders
Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC is recalling 371 2024 Land Rover Defender SUVs because the second-row seat belt may not be stitched correctly, according to its Part 573 report, filed Sept. 24. An improperly stitched belt can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The recall stems from a single field report, and Land Rover says it knows of no U.S. crashes or injuries. Dealers will read the serial number on each second-row belt and replace any from the affected production batch at no cost. Interim owner letters are expected by Nov. 20 under campaign 26V615 (Land Rover recall D130).
