Subaru is recalling roughly 300 model-year 2019 Subaru Ascent SUVs due to a structural problem that could present a risk of injury if there were a collision. The best part is, if they can’t fix it, they’ll replace it with a new vehicle. The problem is the vehicle’s spot welds may be missing on or around the B-pillar, compromising vehicle strength, … Read More
2018 Genesis G80 Sedans Recall Alert for Passenger Seat Detection Problem
Hyundai will recall roughly 3,300 Genesis G80 sedans from the 2018 model-year due to a problem with the occupant classification system deactivating in the vehicle’s front passenger seats. Specifically, the system may incorrectly detect an adult is sitting in the passenger seat even when it’s unoccupied or a child is sitting in the seat. This could be a problem if … Read More
1.4 M Ram Pickup Trucks Recalled Tailgate Problem
DETROIT, Mich. (August 2, 2018) — Fiat Chrysler has recalled 1.4 million Ram pickup trucks due to a malfunction with its power-locking tailgate that may suddenly open. While most of the vehicles are in the United States, some 260,315 were sold in Canada and about 45,000 in Mexico and outside the NAFTA region. Under the recall, certain Ram pickup trucks … Read More
AUTO RECALL: 22,000 model-year 2016-18 Cadillac CT6 sedans
Child Seat Anchor Bars Problematic General Motors (GM) is recalling approximately 22,000 model-year 2016-18 Cadillac CT6 sedans due to a problem involving the child-seat anchor bars. The auto maker reports that the inboard child-seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly. This could interfere with the installation of a child seat and possibly risk an injury … Read More
2017 Mercedes-AMG G 65 Recalled Too Fast in Reverse, Rollover Risk
Owners of 20 Recalled Mercedes-AMG G 65 Vehicles in for Potential Wild Reverse Ride If you are the owners of one of 20, $220,000 Mercedes-AMG G 65, driving in reverse could turn into an unexpected joy ride. The 2017 model of these so-called G-wagons has been recalled due to instability while driven in reverse at speeds higher than 16 mph, … Read More
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2018 S class vehicles due to fire risk and seat belts
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has issued a recall for 1,701 2018 Mercedes-Maybach vehicles due to a potential problem in the electrical pre-fuse box located in the trucks of these cars. The problem stems from a failure to secure power bars that could lead to a loss of functions controlling seat belts and other functions. The vehicles affected are the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach … Read More
Nissan recalls Nissan Versa vehicles due to exploding airbag potential
Nissan North America is recalling certain Versa sedans and hatchbacks made between 2010 and 2012 due to the potential for an airbag explosion in the vehicle’s passenger front seat. The recall specifically affects 104,762 2011 Versa sedans and 2011 to 2012 Versa hatchbacks, 2010 to 2011 Versa sedans and 2010 to 2012 Versa hatchbacks. Owners of these vehicles may experience … Read More
Ford recalls 550,000 vehicles that may unexpectedly roll away
DETROIT, Michigan — Ford has announced it will recall about 550,000 cars and SUVs in North America due to a defect that could cause certain vehicles to unexpectedly roll away. The vehicles affected are the 2013-2016 Ford Fusion sedan and the 2013-2014 Ford Escape SUV. The automaker says a bushing that is connected to the gearshift cable in these vehicles … Read More
Kia Fortes, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima faulty air bags recalled in 2018
Kia Motors Corp has announced it will recall more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States due to an electronic problem that could prevent air bags from deploying in the even of a collision. The recent recall comes after an announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in March that stated it would investigate why certain air bags … Read More
Kia recalls over 500,00 vehicles as air bags may not inflate
Over half-million Kia vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled by the auto manufacturer due to faulty air bags that may not inflate in the event of a collision. The Kia recall comes after four deaths due to air bag failures in Kia and Hyundia vehicles believed to be caused by a short circuit that can develop in an air … Read More
Kia recalls 106,428 Sedona minivans for faulty power sliding doors
Kia is recalling more than 100,000 Sedona minivans due to a software glitch that has resulted in injuries with its 2015 to 2018 models, according to the recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The vehicles were reportedly assembled from July 21, 2014 to December 6, 2017. The problem specifically is the sliding doors are supposed to automatically stop and reverse … Read More
88,000 2018 GMC Terrain SUVs Recalled by Auto Manufacturer
Faulty software that could prevent airbags from deploying in a collision is to blame for the most recent recall by GMC. More than 88,000 select Terrain SUVs from the 2018 model year are experiencing problems stemming from when the software module fails. Specifically, vehicles that were built between March 14, 2017 and May 22, 2018. GMC says if this problem … Read More