3,467 Subaru Outback and Legacy Models Recalled Subaru has announced on Sept. 18th that it is recalling certain 2020 Subaru Outback and 2020 Subaru Legacy vehicles due to a brake issue. The vehicles, many which are just arriving at dealerships, are the redesigned wagon-like crossover and sedans. At issue is a missing or loose bolt in the brake pedal mount. … Read More
Volkswagen Recalls 679,000 Golf, GTI, SportWagen, Beetle and Jettas
Volkswagens at Risk of Unintended Rolling Away after Key Taken Out Volkswagen announced in August that it is recalling some 679,000 U.S. vehicles due to an electrical issue that could cause the car to roll away. The vehicles, which have been sold between 2011 and 2019, are at risk of rolling away after a driver removes the key after stopping … Read More
Ford recalls 654,000 F-150, Super Duty trucks for fire risk
Some 654,000 pickup trucks that were previously recalled for a fire risk due to engine block heater cable defects are being recalled by Ford. Ford has issued a recall for 2015 to 2019 Ford F-150 and Super Duty pickup trucks. The latest recall comes after a larger one back in December for 874,000 of the same vehicles for the same … Read More
2015 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ sedans recall for faulty seat belts
Ford is recalling more than 100,000 2015 model-year vehicles due to a problem with the seat belt fasteners. Last week the auto manufacturer announced it would recall thousands of 2015 Ford Fusion and 2015 Lincoln MKZ sedans due to a safety issue involving the vehicle’s seat belt fasteners. Specifically, the company has learned that these fasteners may erode and if … Read More
Kia recalls 11,000 Optima 2019 Kia Optima sedans for autobrake problem
Kia is recalling 11,423 of its 2019 Kia Optima sedans. The vehicles were manufactured between May 21, 2018 and May 29, 2019, but the recall does not specify a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence for the defect. The affected vehicles are equipped with the 1.6-liter turbo I4 or the 2.0-liter turbo I4. The issue comes from Kia’s forward collision warning … Read More
2019 Jeep Cherokees Recalled by Chrysler for Faulty Sensors
Chrysler has issued a recall for 41,169 model year 2019 Jeep Cherokees due to a potential injury risk due to faulty sensors. The vehicle’s impact and acceleration sensors have the potential to fail and if that happens it would reduce the airbag system’s ability to properly detect certain types of accidents or collisions. If that happens, the vehicle’s inability to … Read More
500,000 Volvo Cars at Risk of Engine Fire are Recalled by Auto Manufacturer
Roughly 500,000 vehicles are being recalled by Volvo Cars worldwide due to a faulty engine component that could cause a vehicle to catch a fire in extreme cases. The Swedish automaker reported that the vehicles affected by the problem are those with two-liter, four-cylinder diesel engines manufactured between 2014 and 2019. Specifically, the following models: S60, S80, S90, V40, V60, … Read More
Ford Focus Recalls 58,000 Vehicles Software Problem Leads to Deformed Fuel Tank
RECALL: Ford Motor Co. Says Some Focus Models Need to be Repaired Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for roughly 58,000 Ford Focus cars due to a glitch that could potentially deform the vehicles’ fuel tank. Owners of certain 2012 and 2017 Ford Focus models and some 2013-14 Focus ST models made in North America are affected. The auto … Read More
Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks Recalled Airbags May Not Deploy in Crash
Software Glitch May Affect Airbags and Seat Belts Roughly 300,000 Ram 1500 pickup trucks are being recalled by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The automaker says their 2019-2020 Ram pickups are equipped with faulty software controlling the deployment of airbags and certain seat belts. It turns out that if there is a collision, the very equipment installed to save lives may not … Read More
2019 Toyota Sienna minivans recalled due to incorrect door welds
270 of the 2019 Toyota Sienna Minivans to be Recalled by Auto Manufacturer Toyota is recalling roughly 270 2019 Toyota Sienna minivans due to a potential crash risk stemming from faulty welding in the passenger-side door. The issue, which involves the front passenger door, could potentially affect airbag senor readings. If this should happen, the passenger side front seat and … Read More
GM to recall 324,226 diesel 2017-2019 heavy duty pickup trucks for fire risk
General Motors is recalling 324,226 diesel heavy duty trucks due to a potential fire risk. The vehicles subject to recall, specifically Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras with engine block heaters, may be susceptible to short circuits that could lead to a fire. GM is recalling a total of seven different truck models made between 2017 to 2019. 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado … Read More
Volkswagen Recalls 56K Golf, Tiguan SUVs, Jettas for Safety Issue
German Automaker Recalls Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta and Tiguan SUVs Volkswagen began a recall last week for 56,000 vehicles in the United States including its popular 2019 Jetta sedans. The automaker discovered that the rear coil springs in these vehicles may break without any warning. If this happens, the driver may lose control of their vehicle and possibly crash. The … Read More