The latest recall covers certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. Overheating in the hybrid power control unit under high electrical loads can cause affected vehicles to fail to start or enter reduced-power mode, the auto regulator said.
In some cases, the overheating could lead to localized thermal damage to the assembly and internal components, the agency added. Dealers will update the affected software free of charge, NHTSA said.
Earlier in May, Ford is recalling 179,698 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loose bolt in the front seat frame, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday. The recall includes certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles.
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, NHTSA said. Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary at no extra cost, the regulator said.
Also in May, Tesla recalled 218,868 vehicles in the U.S. due to delayed rearview camera images that could increase the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The regulator said the rearview camera display in affected vehicles may be delayed when the car is put into reverse, reducing driver visibility. The recall covers certain Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles, it said.
Tesla has released an over-the-air software update to address the issue.
Last month, the NHTSA closed a probe into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over a feature that allowed cars to be moved remotely, after finding it was linked only to low-speed incidents.
