Approximately 240,000 model-year 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivans are being recalled after the company learned of problems in the vehicle’s transmission. The company claims that the affected minivans have manual park releases that can be accessed by the removal of the shifter override plugs without the need for any tools. This may cause the manual Park […]
Audi is recalling approximately 343,000 model-year 2012-2017 A4, A4 Allroad, A5, A6, and Q5 vehicles, all equipped with turbocharged, direct-injected 2.0-liter engines. The automaker issued the recall due to an electric coolant pump that may become blocked with debris from the cooling system, causing it to overheat or short circuit from moisture in the pump. […]
General Motors is recalling 26,772 of its popular Corvette, Camaro and Cadillac ATS and CTS sedans. The recall is for certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS and 2017 ATS sedans, and 2017 Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro coupes. GM notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 7 to inform them that the company will begin the […]
Ford has issued a recall of approximately 1.38 million Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans in North America. The recall stems from the possibility of steering wheel bolts coming loose and detaching from the steering column. This may cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash. The recall involves Fusion and MKZ […]
Officials from Ford have begun the process of recalling approximately 1.7 million of its popular F-150 pickup trucks. The company stated that the mechanism used to lock seat belts into place during a crash can generate excessive sparks when activated, increasing the risk of fire in the cabin. Although no accidents or injuries have occurred, […]
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid minivans. The recall comes from possible failures in the popular minivans suspension and steering components. According to the NHTSA, if parts that connect key suspension and steering components to the right front wheel of the vehicle […]
In 2017, safety regulators in the U.S. opened up formal investigations to determine the cause of a roughly 2.5 million-vehicle recall. Now, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal have demanded answers. Early last month Kia Motors Corporation and its affiliate Hyundai Motor Company issued a statement informing the public that they […]
Kia recently announced that the auto manufacturer is recalling approximately 507,600 model-year 2010-13 Forte and Forte Koup sedans, 2011-13 Optima sedans, and 2011-12 Optima Hybrid and Sedona minivans. The recall stems from potential problems in the vehicles airbag control unit. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the event of a crash the […]
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 1.5 million of its popular 2012-2018 Focus. Ford claims that the recall stems from an issue with the canister purge valve that may trigger engine stalls. Ford has warned owners that the defective valve may produce inaccurate fuel levels and possible engine stalls with an “inability to restart the […]
Approximately 807,000 2010-2014 Toyota Prius Hybrid and 2012-2014 Prius v Hybrids are being recalled in the U.S. due to potential loss of power, increasing crash risk. Toyota recently announced that the company needs to fix a problem in the vehicles that may lead to vehicles to lose power and stall. According to Toyota, “while power […]