A new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado commercial featuring Walter the cat promotes General Motor’s popular American pickup truck, but don’t let the cat distract you from the merits of the vehicle. While it may be cute to see a cat act like a dog, there’s nothing cute about a pickup truck potentially becoming a lemon. Certainly, the commercial wants to lure … Read More
Ford Recalls 2021: Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport (13K Vehicles)
A recent Ford recall affects mostly 2021 models including the Escape, Lincoln Corsair and both the 2021 and 2022 Bronco Sport. Some 13,334 vehicles are having issues with the fuel delivery module. This may lead to a leak inside of the fuel tank, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If that happens, there could be low fuel pressure … Read More
Tesla Autopilot problems under federal investigation due deadly crashes
Tesla’s autopilot system is under investigation by the U.S. government after reports of numerous collisions involving parked emergency vehicles and crashes into crossing semi-trucks. The federal government opened a formal investigation into the Tesla Autopilot partially-automated driving system. The Tesla Autopilot federal investigation covers 765,000 vehicles. This includes almost everything that Tesla ever sold in the United States since the … Read More
Toyota Yaris Recall Fuel Pump Problem 2019-2020 Models
A Toyota Yaris recall due to defective fuel pumps affects some 31,000 vehicles in certain 2019 and 2020 models. The Toyota Yaris subcompact cars are equipped with low-pressure fuel pumps that could potentially fail. If that happens, it could lead to the engine stalling or failure to start. Specifically, the recall affects only 2019-2020 Yaris models built on certain dates. … Read More
McLaren Recalls 19 Cars Due to Defective Brakes: 2019-2020 570S, GT, 600 LT, 720S
A McLaren recall due to faulty brakes last month affects some 19 of its $200,000 to $300,000 luxury, sports cars. Owners of a 2020 570S, GT, 2019 600LT, or 2019-2020 720S may want to go easy on the throttle now that the auto manufacturer is reporting the manufacturing defect affecting the supercar’s brake assembly. NHTSA Recall Faulty Brake Bolt Specifically, … Read More
2021 Ford F-150 Recall Electronic Brake Booster Safety Issue
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company (Ford) issued a safety recall for certain 2021 F-150 pickup trucks after learning about a problem with the electronic brake booster. Specifically, the brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit (ECU). Should this happen, the driver may have difficulty braking and stopping the pickup truck. Indeed, without the assistances of … Read More
Chevrolet llama por retiro a sus vehículos eléctricos Bolt por segunda vez por riesgo de incendio
Chevrolet llama por retiro a sus vehículos eléctricos Bolt por segunda vez por riesgo a que la batería cause un incendio en los modelos 2017, 2018 y unos de sus modelos 2019. Por supuesto que el relámpago no toca dos veces como dice el refrán, pero este dicho aparentemente no aplica a las baterías defectivas de los vehículos Chevrolet Bolt. … Read More
Chevrolet Recalls Bolt Electric Vehicles Second Time for Battery Fire Risk
Chevrolet recalls its Bolt electric vehicles for a second time due to battery fire risk in 2017, 2018 and some 2019 models. Indeed, lightening doesn’t typically strike twice, but the old adage apparently doesn’t apply to defective batteries in the Chevrolet Bolt Electric Vehicle. “Experts from GM and (supplier) LG Chem have identified the simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing … Read More
Ford Recall Faulty Windshields 2020 and 2021 F-150 and Super Duty Trucks
Did you know there is a Ford recall for faulty windshields in its 2020 and 2021 F-150 and Super Duty pickup trucks? The company announced the recall back in April for 87,350 trucks in North America. The vehicles subject to the recall are certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-21 Super Duty truck models. RELATED: Read more about other recent Ford recalls … Read More
Ford Recall F-350 Super Duty Trucks 2020-2021 Models
A Ford recall for F-350 Super Duty trucks in the 2020-2021 model year with 6.7-liter engines affects some 35,000 vehicles. The recall is one of three this month totaling 850,000 vehicles made by the automaker. Ford Motor Company says the recall affects vehicles with the 6.7-liter engines and single rear wheel axle. These are vehicles built at the automaker’s Kentucky … Read More
Dodge Charger Windshield Recall (2020-2021), Also Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300 Vehicles
A Dodge Charger windshield recall by automaker Stellantis affects some 21,000 vehicles including Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s sedans. There is a major safety risk to drivers with these vehicles. The windshield could detach from the affected vehicles if there is a collision. The urethane sealing used for the windshield was not performing as designed. Back in October 2020, a … Read More
Ford Recall 850,000 Explorer, F-350 Super Duty Trucks, Lincoln Aviators
A recent Ford recall affects some 850,000 vehicles throughout the United States due to three separate safety issues. The vehicles included in the three recalls by Ford Motor Co. are the 2013 to 2017 Ford Explorer, the 2020 to 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks and the 2020 to 2021 Lincoln Aviators, according to a press release issued by … Read More