The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including nearly 40,000 Hyundai Elantra hybrid electric sedans because of a software error.
Volkswagen also recalled more than 2,000 Atlas SUVs for an engine connecting rod issue.
Car owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website also allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN.
Here are the vehicle recalls published by the NHTSA from August 16 to August 23.
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Hyundai Elantra HEV recall
Hyundai is recalling 37,997 of its 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles because a software error can cause the car to accelerate after the brake pedal is released, which can increase the risk of a crash, according to a report filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Hyundai will send notification letters to owners on Oct. 17, 2023 and dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 248.
Hyundai recalled vehicles:
◾ 2021-2023 Elantra HEV
Volkswagen recall: Atlas SUVs
Volkswagen is recalling 2,018 of its 2024 Atlas PA2 and Atlas Cross Sport PA SUVs because the engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure. Contamination during the bearing production process may have caused an increased particle occurrence in the engine oil circuit, which may lead to extensive wear and play and result in damage to the connecting rod bearings, the company said in a NHTSA report.
A connecting rod bearing with continuously rising bearing play leads to excessive engine noise. If the excessive engine noise and engine warning light are ignored and the vehicle continues to be driven, this condition may result in engine failure,…
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