Here’s a look at some of the latest recalls and product safety announcements.
BMW recalls SUVs; passenger air bag may not inflate in crash
BMW is recalling more than 85,000 SUVs in the U.S. because a mat that detects front-seat passengers can fail, meaning the air bag might not inflate in a crash.
The recall covers the X3 from 2006 through 2010.
BMW says in government documents that the mat can wear and develop cracks that can interrupt electrical signals. That can cause the front air bag to switch off, activating a warning light. The mats are part of the system that changes how air bags inflate if children are in the seat.
BMW says it doesn’t know of any injuries from the problem. It’s the third recall for the issue since 2013.
The company will notify owners and dealers will replace the mat. The recall is expected to start on Nov. 20.
Ford to recall about 1.3 million vehicles in North America
Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it would recall about 1.3 million vehicles in North America, including certain 2015-17 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks, to add water shields to side door latches.
The No.2 U.S. automaker said the safety recall is due to frozen door latch or a bent or kinked actuation cable in the affected vehicles, that may result in a door not opening or closing.
The company said it was not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the issue but said because of the fault the door may appear closed, increasing the risk of the door opening while driving.
The cost of the recall was estimated to be $267 million and would be reflected in its fourth quarter results, the company said.
Ford said it continues to expect full-year adjusted earnings in the range of $1.65 to $1.85 per share.