Ford, Chrysler Dominate 2023's Recall Frenzy But Tesla Remains Unseen Among Top 10
Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf
Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) and Stellantis NV's Chrysler (NYSE:STLA) lead U.S. recalls in 2023, with Ford at 55 recalls for 5.9 million vehicles and Chrysler at 45 recalls for 2.7 million vehicles. Honda's American unit had 19 recalls affecting 6.3 million vehicles. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), despite 14 recalls affecting 2.6 million vehicles, did not rank in the top 12 for recalls. The high recall numbers for Ford and Chrysler are attributed to their longer history, diverse vehicle lineup, and larger fleet compared to Tesla.

December 27, 2023 | 7:31 am
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Tesla, with 14 recalls affecting 2.6 million vehicles, did not make the top 12 in recalls, which may be viewed positively by investors.
Tesla's absence from the top 12 in recalls, despite a significant number of vehicles affected, may be perceived as a relative positive compared to other automakers, potentially supporting the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
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Ford leads 2023 U.S. recalls with 55 recalls affecting 5.9 million vehicles, potentially indicating quality control issues.
Ford's leading position in recalls could raise concerns about vehicle quality and safety, potentially leading to negative investor sentiment and a short-term negative impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Chrysler, under Stellantis NV, is second in 2023 U.S. recalls with 45 recalls affecting over 2.7 million vehicles, which may concern investors.
Chrysler's high number of recalls could suggest potential issues with vehicle reliability, possibly affecting Stellantis NV's brand reputation and stock performance in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70