In a sweeping wave of safety alerts, America’s leading automakers have announced the recall of nearly two million cars, citing a series of potentially dangerous defects ranging from camera failures to overheating engines and faulty software systems.
According to reports, the most extensive recall involves Ford Motor Company, which is recalling about 1.4 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles after discovering a fault in their backup cameras that could render the display blurry or blank.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned that the defect could make it difficult for drivers to see behind them while reversing, heightening the risk of collisions.
The recall notice dated October 13 reveals affected models span several years and include the Ford Flex (2015–2019), Ford Explorer (2015), Ford Taurus (2015–2019), Lincoln MKT (2015–2019), Ford Escape (2015–2016), Ford Fusion (2016), and the 2020 Ford Mustang, among others.
Interestingly, Ford has urged owners to visit authorised dealerships, where technicians will replace the cameras free of charge.
In a separate action, Chrysler is recalling 291,664 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured between 2018 and 2026.
The recall, issued on October 23, involves an engine cooling fan that could overheat due to worn components and poor wiring insulation, raising the risk of fire.
The automaker said it is still finalising a permanent solution and will begin notifying owners in November.
"Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire," NHTSA said in a statement, advising affected owners to contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 for updates.
Tesla has also issued two major recalls this month. The first, on October 10, targeted 12,963 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from 2025 and 2026 after the company discovered that battery pack contactors might fail, leading to sudden power loss while driving.
Five days later, Tesla announced another recall affecting 63,619 Cybertrucks built between 2024 and 2026, due to headlights that were too bright and risked blinding oncoming drivers.
NHTSA warned that the brightness issue violated federal safety standards regulating headlight intensity.
Responding to the warning, Tesla said the problem would be addressed through a software update.
Elsewhere, Jeep recalled 24,238 Wrangler 4XE plug-in hybrids from model years 2023 to 2025 after a software malfunction was found to cause unexpected system resets.
General Motors also joined the list of affected manufacturers, recalling 22,914 Cadillac Optic and Chevrolet Equinox EVs due to defective tire rubber that could cause treads to separate, potentially making vehicles veer off the road.
The company further instructed dealers to inspect and replace all four tires free of charge.
Meanwhile, Ford announced another smaller recall involving 13,000 2020 Ford Escapes, citing rear brake defects that could lengthen stopping distances and increase crash risks.
Safety analysts say the surge in recalls reflects the growing complexity of modern vehicles, which now rely heavily on electronics, sensors, and software.
According to data from AutoInsurance.com, vehicle recalls in the US have climbed by roughly 10 per cent annually since 2015, with many tied to digital and electronic system failures.
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