Category Archives: recalls

Ferrari Recalls 812 Superfast for Rear Glass Blowouts

Posted on 28 October 2020 by Ken Zino

Ferrari ultimately determined that the problem of the component could entail the full detachment of the rear window from the vehicle, thereby potentially creating a road hazard and increasing the safety-risk of a crash for following traffic. Continue reading →

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ZF Seatbelt Retractor Recall Bites Corvette, Jeep, Ram

Posted on 13 October 2020 by Ken Zino

The safety defect appeared at GM during barrier testing of a 2023 model year Corvette. GM worked with ZF to analyze the root cause of the retractor failure, including teardowns, computer analysis, and CAE simulations. That analysis showed that the retractor failure was caused by the locking mechanism not being properly engaged. The same part is used on current production models. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls Defective Rear-view Cameras on 620,246 Vehicles

Posted on 5 October 2020 by Ken Zino

Insufficient electrical conductivity within the printed circuit board (PCB) internal to the camera leads to intermittent rearview camera operation A rearview camera that intermittently displays a blank or distorted image does not comply can reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk Watch – Intertex Recalls Blowers For Fires

Posted on 14 August 2020 by Ken Zino

Each blower has convenience outlets on the side of the unit to allow the blowers to be “daisy chained” (several blowers plugged together in series) or other devices to be plugged in.  Continue reading →

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Ford Motor Recalls for Brakes, Corrosion and Fires

Posted on 12 August 2020 by Ken Zino

Affected are 2015-18 Ford Edge and 2016-18 Lincoln MKX 2020 Lincoln Corsair crossovers, and 2020 Ford F-150 pickups. All told more than ~560,000 vehicles are being recalled for dangerous safety defects. Continue reading →

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Ford Motor – Three More Safety Recalls in N.A.

Posted on 21 July 2020 by Ken Zino

It’s the latest example of how electronics can be adversely affected by poor designs that wreak havoc on customer satisfaction. Continue reading →

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Volvo Recalls 308,000 Cars for Defective Seat belts

Posted on 13 July 2020 by Ken Zino

Volvo has known about the problem with the Autoliv supplied cable since 2016, but had trouble determining the cause it said in the required NHTSA filing. Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls 266k More Prius Models for Stalling

Posted on 6 July 2020 by Ken Zino

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with hybrid system faults, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk Watch – Cub Scout Pins Recalled for Lead

Posted on 3 July 2020 by Ken Zino

The pin’s face and shaft contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. Continue reading →

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Global Parts – BMW, Toyota Recall Tie Rods

Posted on 29 June 2020 by Ken Zino

During rough road driving conditions or high temperatures, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod. Continue reading →

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Failed Pre-Collision – Ford Recalls Expedition, Navigator

Posted on 18 May 2020 by Ken Zino

Obviously, this is a safety defect because if the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist system is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Continue reading →

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Lincoln MKZ Recalled for Bad Replacement Headlights

Posted on 28 April 2020 by AutoCrat

However, the dealers were “unaware” that the units did not comply with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including for headlamp beam patterns, illuminated side markers, horizontal adjustments and U.S. Department of Transportation markings. Ford did not say where the headlamps were made or who made them.  Continue reading →

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FCA Recalls RAM Pick-up Trucks for Bed Step Failures

Posted on 20 April 2020 by Ken Zino

“In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use,” Chrysler said in the required NHTSA filing. Continue reading →

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Back-Up Camera Recall on More than 318,000 FCA Models

Posted on 13 April 2020 by Ken Zino

If the rear-view image is displayed after the backing event has ended, a driver may be distracted by repeatedly and/or continuously shifting attention in attempt(s) to cancel the image which can cause a vehicle crash without warning. Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk Watch: Continuum Recalls Lenox Tea Kettles

Posted on 12 April 2020 by Ken Zino

Continuum’s Lenox-branded 2.5 Quart Whistling Stainless Steel Tea Kettle with a three-layered bottom are expelling hot water through the top. Continue reading →

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