Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks Recalled Airbags May Not Deploy in Crash

Software Glitch May Affect Airbags and Seat Belts Roughly 300,000 Ram 1500 pickup trucks are being recalled by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The automaker says their 2019-2020 Ram pickups are equipped with faulty software controlling the deployment of airbags and certain seat belts. It turns out that if there is a collision, the very equipment installed to save lives may not … Read More

Volkswagen Recalls 56K Golf, Tiguan SUVs, Jettas for Safety Issue

German Automaker Recalls Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta and Tiguan SUVs Volkswagen began a recall last week for 56,000 vehicles in the United States including its popular 2019 Jetta sedans. The automaker discovered that the rear coil springs in these vehicles may break without any warning. If this happens, the driver may lose control of their vehicle and possibly crash. The … Read More

Fiat Chrysler recalls 882,000 Ram pickup trucks for Steering, Brake Pedal Problems

660,000 Heavy-duty Ram Pickups Recalled for Steering Control Issue DETROIT, Michigan (March 20, 2019) — Fiat Chrysler says it is recalling 660,000 heavy-duty Ram pickup trucks after learning about eight collisions linked to a loose nut that can cause a loss of steering wheel control. The automaker only knows of one injury that was related to a crash from this … Read More

BMW fire risk leads to recall of 1.6 million diesel vehicles worldwide

54,700 Diesel BMWs in U.S., Canada Recalled German-auto manufacturer BMW is recalling some 1.6 million vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk due to possible fluid leaks. Roughly 54,700 of those vehicles were sold to consumers in the United States and Canada. Specifically, BMW stated that some diesel vehicles may leak coolant from the exhaust gas recirculation module which is … Read More

300 of the 2019 Subaru Ascent SUVs Recalled for Structural Problem

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

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

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