The recall includes 1.27 million vehicles in the U.S., 156,000 in Canada, 15,000 in Mexico and about 75,000 outside North America.<\/p>\n
Affected owners will be notified and instructed to contact their dealership, where technicians will inspect the seat belt buckle anchors and make repairs as needed.<\/p>\n
Why it matters: The size of the Ram recall could drive a significant increase in service traffic, allowing dealers to strengthen customer relationships while ensuring affected vehicles are repaired promptly.<\/p>\n
The Mercedes recall, issued July 24, stems from a corroded micro-switch in the driver’s door lock and affects certain CLA, A-Class, C-Class, CLE, GLA\/GLB and GLC models.<\/p>\n
Ford’s Mach-E recall, issued July 28, covers vehicles built between Feb. 17, 2023, and Oct. 8, 2024, due to an issue involving a new assembly jig at a supplier’s factory in Mexico.<\/p>\n
Mercedes owners are expected to be notified by Sept. 18, while affected Mach-E owners will be notified by Sept. 10, with dealers performing repairs as needed.<\/p>\n
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Bottom line: The latest recalls emphasize the critical role dealership service departments play right now as the front line for safety repairs, especially as recalls remain a persistent issue across the industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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