Fiat Chrysler Recalls 160,000 Stalling 2017 Pacifica Minivans

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivans Recalled for Engine Stalling A recall was announced by Fiat Chrysler for more than 160,000 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans after it was discovered that a computer glitch may accidentally shut off the engine while driving, according to USA Today. The defective software problem mostly affects vehicles located in North America with gasoline engines.  The glitch is … Read More

Takata Recalls Additional 3.3 Million Air Bag Inflators to Historic Auto Recall

2009, 2010 and 2013 Vehicles Recalled from 15 Brands The largest and deadliest auto recall in U.S. history, just got bigger. More faulty air bag inflators have been added to a massive auto recall by Japan-based Takata with an announcement in January that 3.3 million vehicles were added to the list. The recall adds to 69 million previously recalled airbag … Read More

524,000 Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte Vehicles Recalled for Brake Light Problem

DETROIT, Mich.  (Dec. 13, 2017) — More than 500,000 vehicles manufactured by Hyundai and Kia are being recalled in the U.S. due to a glitch that causes the brake lights to stay on when the driver releases the pedal. The problem affects some 390,000 Hyundai Elantra vehicles with the model years 2013 and 2014. Additionally, the recall covers 134,000 Kia … Read More

2017 Ford Fusion Owners Complaints and Problems

You’ve seen the signs — shuddering — jerking — check engine warning lights — so maybe it’s time to rid yourself of that lemon. If you are the owner of a Ford Focus, these issues may sound familiar to you. In fact, some Focus owners have complained about their brand new car having continuous problems with the transmission. Ford may … Read More

2017 Honda Civic Recall Alert Right Halfshaft Problem

TORRANCE, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2017) — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is recalling roughly 5,400 model-year 2017 Honda Civic sedans and coupes due to a problem that could cause a roll away or engine problem that could prevent the vehicle from moving. The automaker says the right half-shaft installed in these vehicles may be weak because it may have been improperly … Read More

Ford Recalls 200K 2016 F-150 Pickups, Explorer SUVs Dangerous Power Seat Problem

Ford F150 Pickup, Ford Explorer Safety Recall Ford is recalling roughly 200,000 2016 Ford F-150 pickup trucks and Ford Explorer SUVs due to a problem with the vehicle’s front power-adjustable seats. Roughly 177,000 of the defective vehicles were sold in the United States. The automaker states that a bolt in the seat adjuster system could potentially loosen allowing the seat … Read More

Auto Dealers Sell Millions of Recalled Vehicles as Certified Safe

Some auto dealerships are deceptively selling defective, recalled used vehicles as being safe to consumers and it’s not illegal. Unlike new vehicles, which dealers are not permitted to sell if recall repairs are not made, used vehicles can be sold to the public. These are vehicles that have unrepaired safety defects such as dangerous, explosive air bags, faulty ignition switches, corrosive … Read More

Airbags Installed Wrong Way in Some Honda Vehicles Prompting New Recall

Honda Motor Co. says its technicians accidentally installed replacement inflators the wrong way in the dashboards of vehicles it previously recalled for faulty airbags. Now the Japanese auto maker is expanding its September recall to fix the new problem on at least 646 vehicles whose passenger-side airbags were incorrectly replaced. The mistake could prevent the passenger side airbag from deploying … Read More

BMW Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Due to Fire Risk (2017)

Roughly 1.4 million BMW cars and SUVs are at risk of engine fire prompting the German automaker to announce two separate recalls in the United States. Specifically, the parts on certain BMW vehicles could overheat and cause a fire. The larger recall for 740,561 vehicles involves the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and the smaller recall for 672,775 vehicles affects wiring … Read More

Kia Motors to Recall 342,000 to Correct Steering Defect Previously Recalled

Kia Motors has announced a recall of 342,000 vehicles to repair the same steering defect as in a previous recall. The first repairs made on for the steering problem was insufficient. The vehicles affected by the recall are certain 2014 to 2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles.  The problem stems from a pinion plug that was not properly secured in … Read More

General Motors to Pay $120 million Settlement After Failing to Disclose Faulty Ignition Switches

LOS ANGELES, California (Oct. 19, 2017) — General Motors was ordered to pay $120 million by a Los Angeles judge today after the automaker was found guilty of concealing safety issues for its defective ignition switches, according to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. Several different GM vehicles were plagued with problems involving unintended key-rotation and/or ignition-switch related issues. Specifically, these defective … Read More