Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Potential Wheel Failure Owners of certain Tesla Cybertruck models are being urged to pay attention to a new safety recall involving a potentially dangerous wheel defect that could increase the risk of a crash. Tesla has recalled 173 Cybertrucks from the 2024 through 2026 model years equipped with 18-inch steel wheels after discovering a possible issue … Read More
Ford Issues Do Not Drive Warning for Bronco Sport and Maverick Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. has issued a do-not-drive warning for thousands of Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles after discovering potentially dangerous problems with their suspension systems. This defect could significantly increase the risk of a crash. According to the recall, certain 2021–2026 Ford Bronco Sport and 2022–2026 Ford Maverick vehicles may have issues involving the front lower control arm ball joints. … Read More
Multiple Recalls, Safety Defects Impact 2024 Ford Mustang Owners
Owners of 2024 Ford Mustang Sports Cars to Get Software Update Owners of the popular 2024 Ford Mustang were warned in June not to drive their vehicle due to a fire risk, but now there are more problems and recalls for the popular sports car. The latest safety recall involves a faulty instrument panel display that may go blank. If … Read More
High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Ram, Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator EcoDiesel Models
Ram, Jeep, Gladiator EcoDiesel Models Recalled Owners of certain Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Gladiator trucks report dangerous engine stalling due to defective High-Pressure Fuel Pumps. Sometimes it happens without warning and other times there may be a warning light on the dashboard or noises under the hood. Drivers complain they could be put in harm’s way or they … Read More
Ford Recall 14,000 Fusion Hybrid Electric Vehicles Battery Issue
2019, 2020 Ford Fusion EVs Recalled Owners of certain Ford Fusion Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are being advised under a new recall not to charge them due to a battery issue. Roughly 14,452 vehicles, specifically the 2019 to 2020 Fusion Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), are subject to this recall. The automaker says the vehicles are equipped with a battery … Read More
McLaren Recalls 19 Cars Due to Defective Brakes: 2019-2020 570S, GT, 600 LT, 720S
A McLaren recall due to faulty brakes last month affects some 19 of its $200,000 to $300,000 luxury, sports cars. Owners of a 2020 570S, GT, 2019 600LT, or 2019-2020 720S may want to go easy on the throttle now that the auto manufacturer is reporting the manufacturing defect affecting the supercar’s brake assembly. NHTSA Recall Faulty Brake Bolt Specifically, … 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 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
GM Recalls 200K Cars, SUVs for Potential Transmission Oil Leak
General Motors has recalled 194,105 American cars and SUVs built between 2018 and 2020 due to missing bolts that could lead to a transmission oil leak, power loss and potential fire or crash. A dozen GM models are among those recalled by the automaker, but the 2018 to 2020 Chevrolet Cruze accounts for the majority with 122,980 cars. The missing … Read More
