Over the last few days, Ford, Stellantis, and Rivian announced significant recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the U.S. due to safety and visibility issues that could increase the risk of accidents.
According to a review by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford recalls 240,510 vehicles, including certain 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Aviator models, over concerns that seat belt buckle anchor bolts may not be properly secured. This recall, announced on Friday, has prompted Ford to notify dealers to inspect the bolts and replace components as necessary.
In addition, Stellantis is recalling a large number of vehicles in the U.S., affecting 27,354 Maserati models due to a rearview camera issue. The affected vehicles, including the 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 GranTurismo, 2024 GranCabrio, and several other models, have been found to experience problems with the display of the rearview camera image. This issue, attributed to malfunctioning radio software, could increase the risk of a crash by failing to provide drivers with necessary visual information. Stellantis plans to fix this issue through over-the-air software updates.
Meanwhile, Rivian has issued a recall for 17,260 of its electric vehicles, specifically the 2025 R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck. The issue stems from a problem with the low-beam headlights failing to illuminate in cold weather. Rivian explained that the headlight control modules, which regulate the vehicle’s headlights, were incorrectly configured by the supplier. To address the issue, Rivian will replace the faulty control modules at no cost to owners. While no accidents or injuries have been reported, the malfunction poses a potential safety hazard.
These recalls come as Rivian faces additional challenges, including a projected decline in electric vehicle deliveries for 2025. Despite this, the company anticipates a modest gross profit due to reductions in raw materials and supply chain costs.
