Roughly 11,600 2017 Audi A3 and S3 sedans are being recalled in the United States to fix the software system that controls the release of airbags. The Bavarian auto maker recently discovered the airbags may activate with excessive force under certain conditions. “Owners of these vehicles are at risk of injury and should have their Audi corrected immediately,” said Attorney James Johnson. … Read More
2017 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck Safety Recall Vehicle Slips Out of Park
Roughly 52,600 2017 Ford F-250 pickup trucks are being recalled due to a problem where the vehicles may potentially roll away after a driver puts the vehicle into the park position, according to a statement by the Ford Motor Co. “If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement with the gear selector in park without … Read More
Volkswagen AG to Sell 2015 Diesel Cars in US After EPA Approval
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have cleared the way for Volkswagen AG to sell its 2015 model year diesel cars in the United States. Sales of new and certified used diesel-powered vehicles were halted here in 2015 after the German auto manufacturer admitted it had rigged its vehicles to pass stringent U.S. emissions pollution tests. The Volkswagen scandal is expected … Read More
2017 Ford Edge Vehicles Recalled for Windshield Header Welds
A recall for 111 2017 Ford Edge vehicles was issued this week due to an improperly welded windshield that may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. The problem involves missing welds in the windshield’s header portion of the body sheet metal. Ford says that this may reduce the lateral structural integrity of the car. Owners of these vehicles may also … Read More
Ford Recalls Fiesta, Fusion and Lincoln MKZ for Faulty Door Latches
Dearborn, Michigan (March 29, 2017) — Another 211,000 vehicles with faulty door latches are being recalled by Ford Motor Company, but the auto maker says there are no reported injuries to date. The vehicles affected by the recall are the 2014 Ford Fiesta, the 2013 and 2014 Ford Fusion and the 2013 to 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The American car manufacturer … Read More
FORD RECALL: Ford Escape, Fiesta ST, Fusion, Transit Connect for Fire Risk
DEARBORN, Mich., (March 29, 2017) – Reports of 29 fires associated with several Ford model cars has resulted in a recall of nearly a quarter of a million vehicles in the United States and Canada. Roughly 230,000 vehicles are being recalled by Ford Motor Company due to a fire risk under the hood of certain vehicles such as the 2013 … Read More
Nissan Recalls 56,000 Murano Cars Due to Fire Risk, Power Steering Fluid Leak
Roughly 56,000 vehicles have been recalled by Nissan North America due to a fire risk caused by leaking power steering fluid due to a faulty hose clamp. The vehicles subject to the recall are the 2013 to 2014 Murano vehicles. The automaker says the clamp may loosen causing the hose to detach and power steering fluid to leak out. This could lead … Read More
Maserati Recalls 3,300 2017 Levante SUVs for Transmission Problems
Roughly 3,300 2017 Maserati Levante SUVs are being recalled due to an engine software glitch that could cause the transmission to slip into neutral or be shut off completely without warning, according to an announcement this week by Maserati. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., owns the Maserati brand which sells about 30,000 cars worldwide. The SUV is the first for the Maserati brand and … Read More
Shelby GT350 Mustang Owners Sue Ford Motor Co. in Class Action Lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Miami, Florida against the Ford Motor Co. by a small group of disgruntled Shelby GT350 Mustang owners who say their 2016 high-performance cars overheat and lose power on the track. The iconic limited-edition vehicles were allegedly marketed to consumers who bought them for their enhanced performance needed for track … Read More
Hyundai Recalls 190 2017 Santa Fe Sports for Tire Pressure System Problem
Roughly 190 owners of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport will be alerted later this month by Hyundai Motor America about a recall due to a problem with the vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This system’s mode may have not been set correctly during assembly of the vehicles. Owners of these vehicles would not be alerted in the event of … Read More
Hyundai, Kia Problems, Complaints and Lemon Law Claims
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor, and its sister company Kia Motors Corp., are together the world’s fifth-largest vehicle manufacturer with global sales projected at 8.2 million vehicles in 2017 Sales in the United States account for roughly 760,000 vehicles. One of the reasons buyers choose Hyundai or Kia brands is because of the manufacturer’s impressive 10 year/100,000 mile warranty. This … Read More
BMW Expands 2016 Driveshaft Recall by 134,000 SUVs
BMW has announced it will recall an additional 134,000 SUVs due to a defective driveshaft joint, expanding on an earlier 2016 recall of 21,000 vehicles for the same issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The German automaker states that the driveshaft’s failure can cause the vehicles to stop moving due to excessive wear and tear caused by … Read More