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
GM Side Airbag Defect Recall of 410,000 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Trucks
DETROIT (July 14, 2021) — A GM side airbag defect recall affects some 410,000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks, GMC Sierra 150, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2015 and 2016 lineup. Auto safety regulators found the side roof rail air bag inflator may rupture. If that happens, the end camp could fly off from both sides of the affected pickup … Read More
General Motors Recall 2021 Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon SUVs – Lemon Law Lawyer Says
General Motors is recalling roughly 27,000 SUVs due to a glitch that affects the 2021 vehicles’ steering. Specifically, the models subject to the recall are: 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles; Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles; and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. The recall comes after a field report discovered a loss of power steering assist in GM’s … Read More
GM Recall: 2021 Cars Faulty Air Bag Warning Light
General Motors will recall 285,622 vehicles due to a software glitch connected to the airbags warning light. According to the U.S. government’s highway safety agency, the GM recall covers four — Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC — of its 2021 vehicle makes. Only these brands have the malfunctioning warning light. Indeed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports the … Read More
500K Ram trucks recalled by Fiat Chrysler because wheels can fall off
Roughly 500,000 heavy-duty Ram trucks are at risk of their wheels falling off because of an issue with the lug nuts. Detroit, Michigan-based Fiat-Chrysler issued the recall after it reported that specifications in service and owner’s manuals listed the incorrect torque specifications, according to the Associated Press. The automaker says those specifications could lead to the lug nuts being tightened … Read More
Ford Recalls 2021 F-Series Super Duty Pickup Trucks Dual Rear Wheels
This month Ford Motor Company issued a safety recall for certain 2021 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks equipped with dual rear wheels. The affected vehicles have front-wheel hub extenders. However, these extenders were apparently not tightened properly by the automaker’s supplier. Vehicles that have this condition are at risk for having the tire and wheel assembly detach from the front … Read More
Jeep Grand Cherokee Complaints, Recall 2021 Models
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs are barely off the assembly line, but owners who bought them are now grappling with another safety recall. Just months after a November recall due to defective front lower control arms, some 19,000 2021 Jeep Cherokee SUVs are to be recalled over fire risk. The resulting fires stem from transmission fluid leaks, according to … Read More
Ford Explorer SUV Recall for Roof Rail Safety Hazard
Ford Motor Company issued a Ford Explorer SUV recall for certain SUV models built between 2016 to 2019. The Dearborn, MI-based auto manufacturer reports the roof rail covers may become detached while driving. At this time, the automaker has no accident reports or injuries related to this defect, but there are obvious safety concerns. The issue affects SUVs with both … Read More
Kia recall: 380,000 vehicles over fire risk; owners should park outside
Kia warns owners of roughly 380,000 vehicles in the United States of an engine compartment fire risk and suggests they park them outdoors. The South Korean automaker specified that certain 2017 through 2021 Sportage SUVs and 2017 through 2019 Cadenza sedans are in need of repairs. Indeed, Kia says the issue involves a short circuit in the hydraulic electronic brake … Read More
Hyundai Recall: Kona SUV, Elantra, Veloster, Santa Fe Sport SUVl; Fire, Crash Risk
On the heels of a massive Kia recall just last month, Hyundai announced two recalls this month: One for the Elantra sedan, Kona SUV and Veloster hatchback; and the other for the Santa Fe Sport SUV. The South Korean automaker noted that both are a safety risk and involve a potential fire hazard. Elantra Sedans, Kona SUV, Veloster Hatchback Recall … Read More