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
General Motors Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles Due to Spongy Brake Pedal Problem
Bad Break for GM as it Recalls 200K Vehicles for Brake Pedal Issues General Motors has recalled thousands of vehicles due to a brake pedal problem that could lead to a collision. The automaker is recalling 210,628 vehicles in the United States, specifically the 2018 and 2019 GMC Terrain, the Chevrolet Bolt, Impala, Malibu, Cruze, Equinox, and Volt as well … Read More
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan 8 Recalls, Stalling and Lemon Law Complaints
Chrysler Pacific Owners Complain Minivan Repeatedly Stalls While the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivan gets some of the highest overall ratings in the auto industry for it’s design and bang for the buck, it may not be the most safe or reliable minivan, a California Lemon Law Attorney reports. In fact, the Chrysler Pacifica already has eight recalls and 153 complaints … Read More
Tesla Model 3 Reliability Issues, Paint, Electronics and Body Hardware Top Complaints
Lemon Law Attorney Discusses Tesla Model 3 Reliability and Problems There are a number of problems with the Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle (EV) such as body hardware, paint and trim issues, according to a report survey by Consumer Reports. The magazine reported in February that it would no longer recommend the vehicle as one of its most reliable due … Read More
Fiat Chrysler recalls 882,000 Ram pickup trucks for Steering, Brake Pedal Problems
660,000 Heavy-duty Ram Pickups Recalled for Steering Control Issue DETROIT, Michigan (March 20, 2019) — Fiat Chrysler says it is recalling 660,000 heavy-duty Ram pickup trucks after learning about eight collisions linked to a loose nut that can cause a loss of steering wheel control. The automaker only knows of one injury that was related to a crash from this … Read More
1.3 million Subaru Forester, Impreza Sedans and Wagons Recalled for Brake Light Issue
Roughly 2.3 million vehicles are being recalled worldwide by Subaru due to a faulty brake light issue. The recall, the largest ever for Subaru with the exception of the Takata airbag recall, affects about 1.3 million U.S. vehicles and 1 million in North America and Japan, according to news reports. Specifically, the recall targets 2014 to 2016 Forester, 2008 through … Read More
Toyota Recall 1.7 million North American Vehicles to Replace deadly Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators
Toyota is recalling 1.7 million vehicles in North America with faulty air bag inflators. The recall, which stems from the largest automotive recall in the nation’s history, includes 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. Owners of the following vehicles should have been notified in late January about this recall: Toyota models including the 2010 to 2016 4Runner SUV, the 2010 to … Read More
Honda Recalls 100K Odyssey Minivans for Sliding Door Problem
Sliding Doors on Some Honda Odyssey Minivans May Suddenly Open Owners of Honda Odyssey should know about a recent recall of 107,000 Odyssey vehicles in the United States. The power sliding doors on the 2018 and 2019 model years may not latch properly, allowing a door to potentially open while the vehicle is being driven. At this time, there are … Read More
Ford Motor Co. Airbag Recall 953,000 Vehicles: Ford Fusion, Edge, Ranger, Mustang, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKX
Airbag Recall by Ford Motor Co. Ford Motor Co. announced Friday a recall of 953,000 vehicles located in North America that put drivers at risk of injury from exploding airbags. Nearly 1 million Ford vehicles are affected worldwide including 782,384 in the U.S. The automaker plans to replace the frontal passenger airbag inflator or module at no cost due to … Read More