Recent Recalls: Ford Lightning

Ford is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks.  The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.

Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, et al

General Motors is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles.  The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023.  Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

Assorted Mercedes-Benz Models

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles.  The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587.