Tesla Inc. issued a recall today for more than 24,000 Model 3 vehicles due to a seat belt issue. Specifically, the recall covers 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles in the United States. According to the electric vehicle automaker, the vehicle’s anchor for its second-row left-side and center seat belt buckles was incorrectly reassembled when the vehicles were serviced. Tesla has notified … Read More
Engine Failure Risk in Volkswagen, Audi Brands Leads to Recall 74K Vehicles
A recall for 74,067 vehicles by Volkswagen Group of America involves engine failure that could lead to a collision in both the Audi and Volkswagen brands. Specifically, the vehicles affected are the 2021-2023 Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The automaker is concerned that if there is an engine failure, these vehicles could … Read More
Rivian Automotive Recalls 12K Vehicles; R1T Pickup, R1S SUV, Electric Delivery Van
Rivian Automotive issued a recall for more than 12,000 vehicles including the popular R1T pickup truck, the R1S SUV and the EDV (electric delivery van). The recall aims to fix an improperly secured fastener in the front suspension and it covers roughly all of Rivian’s electric vehicle production run, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. … Read More
2021 GMC Pickups, Chevrolet, Cadillac SUVS Engine Valve Lifter and Lock Pin Failure
Owners of various General Motors (GM) pickup trucks and SUVs are complaining about engine misfires leading to hydraulic valve lifter failures on their 2021 GMC vehicles, despite having fairly low mileage. The lifter problems are present in the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, 2021 GMC Yukon and 2021 … Read More