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Nissan Recalls LEAF EVs for Bad Rearview Cameras
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling ~58,000 model-year 2018-2022 LEAF electric vehicles because damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” If the rear view image is not available, rearward visibility may be reduced, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. The recalled Leaf models were made at the non-unionized Smyrna, Tennessee assembly plant. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, manufacturing, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged 23V628, 24V071, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, FMVSS 111, Ken Zino, NHTSA 24V071, Nissan Leaf recalls, rearview camera recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLC models for Headlight Glare
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling more than 15,500 vehicles because the headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high during production and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these luxury vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
The recall was made public today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Th recall appears to have been set in motion by an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rating of GLC (253 platform) vehicles more than one year ago, including their headlamp adjustments. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, customer satisfaction, manufacturing, news analysis, public health, quality, safety
Tagged AMG recalls, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, FMVSS 108, Ken Zino, Mercedes-Benz recalls, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA 24V070
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Honda Recalls 750,000 Vehicles for Bad Airbag Deployments
“Due to a natural disaster at the manufacturing plant of a tier-2 supplier, the tier-1 supplier temporarily changed the base material in the printed circuit board of the seat weight sensor, which was not sufficiently verified for its intended use. The alternative base material could allow additional strain to the printed circuit board that can lead to a capacitor cracking and an internal short circuit,” Honda said in the required recall filing with NHTSA. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, electronics, engineering, manufacturing, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged Aisin Electronics Illinois, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, NHTSA 24V064 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Pickup Recall for Bad Tailgates
Only 2500 and 3500 (HD) series vehicles that are equipped with the manual gate with power lock and release (RPO QT5) are affected by this recall. HD series vehicles with other tailgate configurations are not affected by this recall, GM said in the filing. GM has also stopped delivery of the vehicles. It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment until the defect is remedied. If the driver does not manually close the gate before beginning a drive, cargo in the bed of the truck may exit the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, customer satisfaction, electronics, engineering, news analysis, quality, recalls
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, GM Chevrolet tailgate recall N232426400, GM Safety Field Action Decision Authority, Ken Zino, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA24V060
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Toyota to Restart Pixis Production and Shipments
“Toyota will provide full support to ensure that the various measures are implemented. We will resume production of the models to be released for shipment by MLIT as soon as they are ready, while carefully communicating with our suppliers and other related parties,” Toyota said. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, fuel economy or emissions, manufacturing, news analysis, recalls, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Daihatsu made Toyota Pixis, Japanese Road Transport Vehicle Act, Ken Zino, Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism, MLIT
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Kia Recalls Niro EV and EV6 Models for Driveshaft Failures
Due to a manufacturing error by the supplier, Hyundai WIA, the left hand drive shaft in the subject Niro EV vehicles and rear inner drive shaft in the subject EV6 vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated. An improperly heat-treated drive shaft may break under load resulting in a sudden, unexpected loss of motive power, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, manufacturing, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Hyundai made driveshafts, Ken Zino, Kia 2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 recalls, Kia driveshaft recall, NHTSA recall 24V057
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Tesla Recalls 2.2 Million Vehicles Covering 13 Model Years
Tesla is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, “Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems” and 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.”
A visual warning indicator whose letter font size is smaller than 3.2 mm (1/8 inch), as prescribed in FMVSS Nos. 105 (105 – Hydraulic and electric brake systems) and 135 (135 – Light vehicle brake systems), could reduce the driver’s detection of it when illuminated, increasing the risk of a collision. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, energy, mobility company, news analysis, public health, quality, recalls, safety, software defined vehicles
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Brake Park and Antilock brake system recall, Ken Zino, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V051, Tesla Recalls
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Ford Recalls 1.88 Million Explorer SUVs for Trim Detachment
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is recalling ~1,880,000 (~2.2 million globally) model-year 2011-2019 Explorer SUVs because the A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged. This allows the trim to detach creating a safety hazard for other vehicles, which Ford initially maintained was not a safety problem. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, customer satisfaction, engineering, manufacturing, quality, recalls
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ford CCRG, Ford Explorer Recalls, Ford recall 24S02, Ken Zino, National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA 24V0310
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FAA – Record Commercial Space Operations in 2023
“Whether it’s issuing new licenses or renewing or modifying current licenses. The FAA is streamlining the process. Reducing duplicative requirements and providing useful guidance, we’ve also hired more staff to process license applications and are undertaking other improvements. Looking forward, we expect the total number of licensed commercial space operations to almost double again by 2026,” said Coleman. Continue reading
Volvo Cars Recalls 2024 XC40 Hybrids for Bad Software
Volvo Car USA is recalling ~17,409 2024 XC40 hybrid SUVs. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a filing made public today. What is characterized as “a diagnostic mis-detection of short to ground of the left-hand rear turn indicator will result in no function of the left-hand rear turn indicator.” Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, electronics, engineering, mobility company, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged Aptiv Deutschland, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, defective programing and software, Hybrid EV Recalls, Ken Zino, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA 24V010, Volvo Car USA, Volvo recalls R10256
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Ford Recalls EcoSport and Focus Models for Engine Seizures
A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine damage or seizure, which can result in a loss of motive power and a loss of the mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt material may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure, according to the NHTSA filing. Continue reading
Lucid Motors Recalls Air Sedans for Defroster Failures.
The HVCH supplies warm air for both cabin heat and defrosting capability in Lucid Air vehicles. If an HVCH fails, coolant cannot be heated and the windshield cannot be defrosted. Loss of adequate windshield defrost capability could lead to restricted driver field of vision and an increased risk of a crash. Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, EV recalls, Ken Zino, LUCID AIR Sedan recalls, NHTSA 23V-011, software recalls, Webasto Thermo & Comfort
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Cummins Diesel Penalties Finalized in $1.675B Settlement
“Cummins installed illegal defeat devices on more than 600,000 RAM pickup trucks, which exposed overburdened communities across America to harmful air pollution,” said Assistant Administrator David M. Uhlmann of EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. Continue reading
Posted in environment, fools 'n frauds, litigation, news analysis, people, public health, transportation
Tagged 2013-2023 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 pickup trucks with Cummins diesel engines, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, cummins, David M. Uhlmann, Death of the diesel, Ken Zino
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Car Star Wars – Honda Debuts New Global EV Line
“The mobility we dream of is not an extension of the trend of ‘thick, heavy, but smart’ EVs,” said Toshihiro Mibe, Global CEO of Honda. “We will create a completely new value from zero based on thin, light and wise as the foundation for our new Honda 0 EV series to further advance the joy and freedom of mobility to the next level.” Continue reading
Posted in autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, design and styling, electric vehicles, electronics, global warming, milestones, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged advanced driver assistance system, artificial intelligence, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, car Star Wars, connected cars, Honda 0 EV Series concepts, Honda Saloon and Space-Hub concepts, Ken Zino, Shinji Aoyama, Toshihiro Mibe
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Kia Recalls 2024 Tellurides for Sudden Engine Failures
Kia America (Kia) is recalling 2024 Telluride vehicles because the engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of power and possibly create a hole in the engine block, which is a fire hazard. Abnormal engine noise, check engine light illumination, and a rough running engine are warning signs that the driver may notice before the engine fails. Tellurides are made in Georgia at a non-unionized plant.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released the required recall filing. Kia told NHTSA that “The engine valve springs may break while driving due to fatigue cracking as a result of damage to the springs during manufacture by the supplier. A broken valve spring may result in a loss of motive power. In rare cases, a hole in the engine block may occur due to a broken valve entering the combustion chamber.” Continue reading →