WASHINGTON, D.C. -

Among other recalls posted to its Safercar.gov website, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently shared details of vehicle recalls from Nissan, Ford and Volvo. 

The largest of the these is associated with the 2012 Nissan Juke as the automaker is recalling 11,076 units manufactured between Feb. 3 and May 26. Due to an incomplete weld penetration, NTSHA fears the rear seat back striker may partially separate in a crash.

Officials indicated that in the event of a crash, the rear seat back may not be secured, increasing the risk of injury to the rear seat occupants.

Nissan told NHTSA it will notify owners beginning at the end of the month, instructing them to take their vehicle to a franchised dealer who will replace the affected seat back strikers free of charge.

Also, 2012 Juke owners can contact Nissan customer service at (800) 647-7261.

Meanwhile, Ford’s recall of certain 2013 Escape models includes a total of 8,266 units manufactured between March 8 and June 7.

Due to carpet padding placed in the incorrect spot, NHTSA indicated the center console trim panel may be pushed outboard of the intended position, reducing clearance relative to the pedal package.

Officials cautioned that the reduced clearance may result in the driver’s foot contacting the side of the brake pedal while transferring the foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.

To correct the situation, Ford told NHTSA that franchised dealers will remove the carpet padding and left-side console trim panel replaced with a new panel free of charge. The Blue Oval expects to begin to notify Escape owners next week.

In the meantime, potentially affected owners can contact Ford at (866) 436-7332.

Finally, Volvo is recalling a total of 1,469 units — the S80 from the 2011 through 2013 model years. NHTSA learned a software error may prevent the transmission from downshifting such as shifting from fifth to fourth gear when coasting.

Officials explained this condition may result in decreased engine RPMs and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volvo has asked its franchised dealers to upgrade the software to the transmission control module free of charge for effected owners in a campaign that’s starting later this week.

Owners also can contact Volvo at (800) 458-1552.