Federal safety investigators continue to investigate complaints about spontaneous fires in Kia and Hyundai engines on vehicles not involved in collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that it is currently investigating 618,000 Kia vehicles for engine failure issues, many of which were reported to NHTSA as having resulted in non-collision fires. So far the NHTSA confirmed that … Read More
300 of the 2019 Subaru Ascent SUVs Recalled for Structural Problem
Subaru is recalling roughly 300 model-year 2019 Subaru Ascent SUVs due to a structural problem that could present a risk of injury if there were a collision. The best part is, if they can’t fix it, they’ll replace it with a new vehicle. The problem is the vehicle’s spot welds may be missing on or around the B-pillar, compromising vehicle strength, … Read More
2018 Genesis G80 Sedans Recall Alert for Passenger Seat Detection Problem
Hyundai will recall roughly 3,300 Genesis G80 sedans from the 2018 model-year due to a problem with the occupant classification system deactivating in the vehicle’s front passenger seats. Specifically, the system may incorrectly detect an adult is sitting in the passenger seat even when it’s unoccupied or a child is sitting in the seat. This could be a problem if … Read More
1.4 M Ram Pickup Trucks Recalled Tailgate Problem
DETROIT, Mich. (August 2, 2018) — Fiat Chrysler has recalled 1.4 million Ram pickup trucks due to a malfunction with its power-locking tailgate that may suddenly open. While most of the vehicles are in the United States, some 260,315 were sold in Canada and about 45,000 in Mexico and outside the NAFTA region. Under the recall, certain Ram pickup trucks … Read More
AUTO RECALL: 22,000 model-year 2016-18 Cadillac CT6 sedans
Child Seat Anchor Bars Problematic General Motors (GM) is recalling approximately 22,000 model-year 2016-18 Cadillac CT6 sedans due to a problem involving the child-seat anchor bars. The auto maker reports that the inboard child-seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly. This could interfere with the installation of a child seat and possibly risk an injury … Read More