Ford Recalls 140,000 EcoSport, Fusion Vehicles Over the past few years, owners of certain 2018 to 2022 Ford EcoSport SUVs have repeatedly complained to federal safety regulators about engine and brake failure while driving their vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration listened to those complaints and last September opened an investigation into 240,000 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. That’s when the … Read More
Mercedes-Benz Recall 143K Cars, SUVs Faulty Fuel Pump
Mercedes Benz Recall Fuel Pump Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 143,551 cars and SUVs due to a faulty fuel pump in certain 2021 through 2023 model years. Owners of these vehicles report that prior to the stall, the engine runs rough and there were warning lights on the dashboard. They reported the issue to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration out … Read More
Stellantis recall 81,000 Jeep and Ram 1500 vehicles engine stalling
RECALL: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 Pickups A metalwork defect in the engine of certain Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 pickup trucks has led to a recall by Stellantis. Roughly 81,000 vehicles that come equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines are affected and have experienced repeated stalling due to the issue, according to report by Kelly Blue Book. Specifically, … Read More
Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 6,400 I-PACE Electric Vehicles
High-Voltage Batteries May Overheat Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) issued a recall for roughly 6,400 I-PACE vehicles in the United States after the automaker discovered there is a potential fire risk from overheating high-voltage electric vehicle batteries. Owners of these vehicles are being told to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle has been repaired. The vehicles are equipped … Read More
Hyundai and Kia Recall Over Fire Risk; Owners Park Outside
Tow Hitch Short Circuit May Cause Fire Hyundai and Kia are alerting owners of roughly 571,000 SUVs and minivans about a serious fire risk from tow hitch harnesses and instructing them to park outdoors. The tow hitch harnesses are not waterproof and could possibly shirt circuit and catch on fire when parked or driven on roads, highways or freeways, according … Read More
50,000 Tesla Model X SUVs Recall Seat Belt Issue
Seat Belts Not Properly Connected Could Fail in Crash A new recall for roughly 50,000 2022-23 Tesla Model X SUVs will address a seat belt issue. Safety regulators say they may not hold occupants due to poor factory-installed connections. Indeed, U.S. highway safety regulators reported the new investigation into issues with seat belts in these Tesla electric vehicles, Autobody News … Read More
BMW i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 Electric Vehicles EV Are Too Quiet
Artificial Sound Generator May Fail Posing Risk to Pedestrians RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC notified 3,400 EV owners of its 2022-23 i4 eDrive40 and its iX xDrive50 electric vehicles that the artificial sound system sometimes fails and the vehicles may be too quiet. Related: BMW Recalls i4 and i7 vehicles for high voltage battery issue Under the National Highway … Read More
Nissan Recall 712K Rogue, Rogue Sport SUVS for Key Ignition Issue
Nissan Motor Corporation announced a recall for 712,458 small Rogue SUVs for a key problem that can cause the ignition to shut off while the vehicle is driving. The massive recall, announced Feb. 16th, affects vehicles located in the United States and Canada including certain Rogues with the “S” grade trim in the model years 2014 to 2020 and Rogue … Read More
Hyundai Recall 65K Genesis SUVs, Sedans Possible Exploding Seatbelts
Specifically, the recall is due to a defect with the seatbelt pretensioner that is supposed to tighten the belt when there is a crash detected. The Korean automaker has alerted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after it learned there was an issue. Apparently, these pretensioners “may deploy abnormally in certain crashes due to over pressurization,” the NHTSA’s report … Read More
Subaru Recalls 2023 Solterra EVs for Risk of Wheel Detachment
Subaru is recalling 1,182 of its 2023 Solterra Electric Vehicles because the vehicles’ wheels may fall off due to improperly tightened hub bolts. The auto manufacturer and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall last week and asked owners to get their vehicles inspected. The NHTSA warned owners of certain 2023 Solterras that the hub bolts may loosen … Read More
2023 Ford Bronco Recall Anti-Lock Braking System Defect
Ford Recalls 800 Broncos Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for 801 of its 2023 Ford Broncos due to a potential leak in the valve in the anti-lock brake system. The valve leak could cause an unexpected shift in the response time for braking. Specifically, when a driver presses the brake pedal it should activate the brakes and there … Read More
Owners of BMW iX, i4, and i7 Electric Vehicles for High-Voltage-Battery Issue
BMW has issued a voluntary safety recall for 14,086 hybrid electric vehicles due to a high-voltage battery issue in about 1 percent of these vehicles. The vehicles involved are the 2022 and 2023 BMW iX, i4 and i7 light SUV models, according to filings made in December with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Specifically, there is a misdiagnosis … Read More