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Jeep Wrangler 4xe Recalled Due To Bizarre Odometer Failure

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The 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid is being recalled due to an issue with the odometer.

The automaker has revealed that some Wrangler 4xe models are equipped with digital instrument cluster software that may prevent the odometer from displaying after it hits 13,342 miles or 21,437 km.

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The issue took place between September 8, 2020 and September 13, 2021, when vehicles on the production line received a suspect software service update. Jeep fixed the issue with a new gauge cluster software version that was implemented into vehicle production but a total of 2,903 Wranglers are now involved in the recall and all of them are thought to have the issue.

A recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that if the odometer value is not displayed, owners may miss critical vehicle maintenance periods, increasing the likelihood of components failing due to a lack of maintenance, heightening the risk of a crash.

To fix the issue, the automaker will update the software on vehicles with less than 13,342 miles (21,473 km) on the clock while those vehicles that have already passed this figure will be fitted with new gauge clusters. It has also been confirmed that any owner that has had the gauge cluster replaced due to the issue will be reimbursed.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles U.S. will begin notifying owners on or around January 28, 2022.

Camaro Steering Wheel Badge Could Pose Danger To Drivers, Leads To Recall Of 30 Cars

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We’ve seen safety campaigns conducted for a million reasons, yet the latest, in which the badge on the steering wheel could become a projectile in an accident for a few unlucky Camaro owners, is certainly unusual.

According to a recall notice sent out by General Motors and first noticed by GM Authority, the Camaro emblem on the steering wheel could become a problem because it may not have been properly molded. That could mean they don’t stay affixed to the steering wheel as well as they should.

In case of an accident, the Camaro badge could come unstuck from the wheel, turning into a projectile and increasing the risk of injury during a collision. Fortunately, GM is unaware of any injuries as a result of this manufacturing error.

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In more good news, only 30 vehicles are being included in the recall. Curiously, they don’t appear to have been built consecutively. GM has flagged Camaros from every model year since 2017 as being involved in the recall.

If you would like to know whether or not your Camaro is affected, you can enter your VIN number in GM’s recall website. If your car is included, GM will notify you and set up an appointment at your nearest dealer.

The repair will be relatively simple, if extensive, as GM will replace the entire driver-side airbag module at no cost to the owner.

In other Camaro-related news, in the first quarter of 2021, it came in last in the pony car charts. Its sales were dwarfed by both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger, with the former easily doubling the Camaro’s sales and the latter getting pretty close to doubling them, too.

Bentley Recalls Three Continental GTs Whose Sunroof Glass Panel Might Fly Off

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Bentley has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a recall conducted in North America on certain units of the 2020 Continental GT.

According to the information posted by the safety agency, there is an issue with the factory-installed sunroof, which may have not been properly bonded to the vehicle body. As a result, occupants could experience excessive wind noise and water leaks. In some cases, the entire glass panel could separate from the vehicle, becoming a hazard to other motorists and pedestrians.

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The problem, which affects only three cars made between December 16, 2019, and February 3, 2020, was discovered recently during a routine check and is blamed on the adhesive bond that does not meet the required specification. The result was presented to the pre-Product Safety Committee in early April and the decision to announce the recall was taken at the end of May. One week later, the NHTSA was informed on the action.

Bentley noted that dealers will be notified on June 10, whereas owners will hear from the automaker on the 15th. Subsequently to scheduling an appointment with an authorized dealership, technicians will remove the old sunroof glass assembly and install a new one, “using the approved bonding products and procedure”. All work will be carried out free of charge, and those who have already fixed the issue on their own will not be reimbursed, as the vehicles are still covered by the warranty. The recall is expected to commence on June 15.

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