Ford and GM are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles with malfunctions that can increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
GM recall
GM is recalling nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine, according to the recall notice. Some of the cars’ engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall affects Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL models from 2021 to 2024, according to the recall notice. Anyone who owns one of the affected models should contact their local dealership for free repairs.
Dealers will inspect the vehicle’s engine and repair or replace it as necessary, according to the recall notice. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install a new oil fill cap, replace the oil filter and update the owner’s manual.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 9, according to the recall notice. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 for more information. GM’s number for this recall is N252494000.
Ford recall
Ford is recalling over 160,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs and trucks that have malfunctioning rearview cameras, according to the recall notice. The camera’s circuit board may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image and increase the risk of a crash.
The recall affects Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and Expedition models from 2015, as well as Lincoln Navigator and MKC models from the same year, according to the recall notice. Those who own vehicles affected by the recall should contact their local dealer, who will replace the rearview camera for free.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 5, according to the recall notice. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S42.
For more information about either recall, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to nhtsa.gov.