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Jeep Wrangler 4xe Recalled Due To Bizarre Odometer Failure

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.

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.

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Various 2021 And 2022 Audi Models Recalled Over Rear-View Camera Issue

A multitude of 2021 and 2022 Audi models are being recalled in the United States due to an issue with the rear-view camera.

Audi says that it discovered an issue during regular quality assurance processes, noting there could be a delay in the rear-view camera response time under certain conditions. The German automaker says that as the rear-view camera picture may not be available when the vehicle is switched into reverse, the issue increases the risk of a crash.

It says that inappropriate software parameter settings are to blame as there are multiple running processes during the start-up of the infotainment system that might hinder each other and cause a delay in the activation of the rear-view camera picture.

A total of 2,857 vehicles are covered in the recall.

Impacted models consist of the 2021 Audi S8, 2022 Audi S5 Sportback, 2022 Audi A4 Sedan, 2021 Audi A8, 2022 Audi e-tron GT, 2022 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q5, 2022 Audi RS6 Avant, 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi RSQ8, 2022 Audi SQ7, 2022 Audi SQ8, and the 2022 Audi A3 Sedan. Production dates of affected vehicles vary between June 5, 2021 and October 16, although we would encourage concerned owners to see all impacted production dates here.

Audi will resolve the issue with a simple update to the infotainment system at no cost to customers. Dealers and customers will be notified on or before December 17, 2021.

Chevrolet To Replace Battery Modules In Recalled Bolts

Chevrolet has announced a fix for the recalled Bolt, which will see the automaker replace its lithium-ion battery modules with all-new ones.

While there was speculation the company could be forced to replace the entire battery pack, GM released a statement saying the “case, wiring and the other pack components are not defective and do not need replacing.”

The move comes after GM and LG identified the “simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell” on 2017-2019 Bolts. The companies determined these defects were the root cause of battery fires, so they’re being recalled to hopefully fix the issue once and for all.

Also Read: GM Issues Second Recall Over Fire Risk For 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt

The automaker will notify customers when replacement parts are available and repairs could begin later this month. In the meantime, Chevrolet is urging customers to visit their local dealership and have their vehicle’s software updated if they haven’t already.

Owners are also being asked to set a 90% state of charge limitation using Hilltop Reserve (on 2017-2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) mode. They’re also being asked to charge their vehicle more frequently and avoid depleting the battery below approximately 70 miles (113 km) of remaining range.

Speaking of charging, the company is urging customers to park their Bolts outside “immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight.” This is being done out of an abundance of caution, but the last thing you want is a vehicle fire in your garage while you’re sleeping.

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The Passenger Airbag In Certain 2021 Audi RS6 And RS7 Models Could Injure Occupants

Audi has issued a recall for a small number of cars in the United States, which may have not been assembled to the correct specification due to a supplier error.

These vehicles have a problem with the score line for the passenger airbag, which is the area that the airbag opens through in the event of a crash. Such a defect could impact the deployment and inflation of the airbag, and could also turn certain plastic parts into projectiles, increasing the risk of injury in an accident.

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There are a total of 3,388 Audis that will have to be taken back to the dealer for repairs. These include the 2021 RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback, 2020-2021 S6 Sedan, S7 Sportback, and A6 Allroad, and 2019-2021 A6 Sedan and A7 Sportback. All of them will be thoroughly inspected by the company’s authorized technicians and, if required, the passenger airbag score-line will be reworked, which will eliminate the hazard.

As usual, the cars will be fixed free of charge, and since this is an uncommon defect, and they are still covered by the factory warranty, owners will not be reimbursed for any potential repairs carried out.

Dealers and owners will be officially notified of the issue on or before May 7, which is when the safety recall will kick off. Audi’s number for this recall is 70i2 and they can be reached at 1-800-253-2834, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can be contacted at 1-888-327-4236.

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