The Milltown community is currently in the process of cleaning up after a devastating tornado swept through the area on Thursday night, August 9th, 2024. The aftermath of the tornado has left a trail of destruction in its wake, with homes and businesses damaged or destroyed. As residents begin the arduous task of rebuilding and recovering, the community is coming together to support one another during this difficult time.
In addition to the cleanup efforts in Milltown, there have been recent vehicle recalls that have been issued by various car manufacturers. One such recall involves BMW, which is recalling more than 105,000 vehicles due to a starter issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload. The affected vehicles include the 2019-2020 X5, 2019-2020 X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, 2020 X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 2020 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe. Owners of these vehicles are encouraged to contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
For those in Delaware who may be affected by the BMW recall, there are two BMW dealerships in the state where owners can seek assistance. Union Park BMW in Wilmington and i.g. Burton BMW of Milford are available to help with any necessary repairs or updates related to the recall.
In addition to the BMW recall, Hyundai has also issued recalls for certain vehicles. Hyundai is recalling 38,331 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles due to software issues with the brake lights, which may cause them to flash and not illuminate properly. Furthermore, Hyundai Motor America is recalling 1,488 Genesis 2024-2025 GV60 hybrid and 2025 GV80 vehicles due to a rearview camera display issue. Owners of these vehicles are advised to contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for Sonata vehicles and 1-844-340-9741 for Genesis vehicles.
For those in Delaware affected by the Hyundai recalls, there are three Hyundai dealerships in the state where owners can seek assistance. Winner Hyundai in Dover, Porter Hyundai in Newark, and Hertrich Hyundai in New Castle are available to help with any necessary repairs or updates related to the recalls.
Another car manufacturer, Toyota, has issued a recall for 33,848 vehicles equipped with Gulf States Toyota accessories. The recall is due to inaccurate weight values on the load-carrying capacity modification label, which can lead to overloading and increase the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles include various models such as the 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, 2024 Corolla, 2024 Grand Highlander, and many more. Owners of these vehicles are encouraged to contact Gulf States Toyota customer service at 1-800-444-1074 for more information.
For those in Delaware affected by the Toyota recall, there are several Toyota dealerships in the state where owners can seek assistance. Price Toyota and Newark Toyotaworld in New Castle, C F Schwartz Toyota in Dover, Hertrich Toyota in Milford, and other locations are available to help with any necessary repairs or updates related to the recall.
In addition to BMW, Hyundai, and Toyota, Chrysler has also issued a recall for 2,852 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles due to a seat issue. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position, posing a safety risk. Owners of these vehicles are advised to contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
For those in Delaware affected by the Chrysler recall, there are several Chrysler dealerships in the state where owners can seek assistance. Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington, Carman Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge near New Castle, Ig Burton Newark Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Newark, and other locations are available to help with any necessary repairs or updates related to the recall.
Lastly, Nissan has issued a recall for 1,119 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles due to missing or illegible headlight aim markings on the right-side headlight assemblies. This issue can result in improperly aimed headlights, posing a safety risk. Owners of these vehicles are encouraged to contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 for more information.
For those in Delaware affected by the Nissan recall, there are three Nissan dealerships in the state where owners can seek assistance. Hertrich Nissan Jeep-Eagle in Dover, Sheridan Nissan in New Castle, and Hertrich Nissan of Newark are available to help with any necessary repairs or updates related to the recall.
As communities like Milltown work to recover from natural disasters like tornadoes and individuals navigate vehicle recalls, it is important to stay informed and take appropriate action to ensure the safety and well-being of all. By staying up-to-date on recalls and seeking assistance from dealerships when needed, we can work together to address these challenges and move forward towards a brighter future.