Category Archives: recalls

Kia ABS Modules Can Short Circuit

Posted on 24 February 2020 by Ken Zino

Kia has known about the problem, but not the cause, since April 2017. KMC will now conduct a recall of Sedona and Sorento vehicles to prevent key OFF engine compartment fires by depowering the HECU when the vehicle is in the ignition key OFF setting. Continue reading →

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Ford Rear Toe-Links Fracture from Driving

Posted on 12 February 2020 by Ken Zino

Ford said it is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition for the specified vehicles. This potentially deadly safety defect affects 211,207 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories, 15,281 in Canada and 1,396 in Mexico. It appears to be related to a larger Ford Explorer toe-link recall. Continue reading →

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Silverado, Sierra Software Recalled for Botched Older Recall

Posted on 10 February 2020 by Ken Zino

This pre-launch EBCM software contains a potentially deadly error. If the pickup is started remotely using the OnStar mobile app or the driver enters the vehicle and waits five or more minutes before starting the vehicle using the ignition, this software error can disable the vehicle’s electronic brake assist and illuminate the ESC, ABS and BRAKE warning lights. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls Super Duty Vehicles for Carpet Fires

Posted on 14 December 2019 by Ken Zino

In affected Ford Super Duty and SuperCrew trucks, a front seat belt pretensioner that deploys during a crash can generate excessive sparks. In some cases, this could ignite the carpet or carpet insulation in the area of the B-pillar, which may spread and increase the risk of injury. Continue reading →

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Two New Safety Recalls at Ford Motor – F-Series and Explorer

Posted on 6 December 2019 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company is issuing two new safety recalls in North America on some of its newest, best-selling vehicle lines – F-Series, and Explorer. Continue reading →

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GM Recalls More than 500k Pickup Trucks for Possible Burning Cloth Carpet After Seat Belt Pretensioners Activate

Posted on 25 November 2019 by Ken Zino

When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet. Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz Recalls ‘Confused, Lost’ Emergency Call System

Posted on 25 November 2019 by Ken Zino

It’s the latest software glitch that can threaten customers lives because of bad computer code. A wrong vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury or worse. Continue reading →

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FCA US Recalls More Than 107,000 Diesels for Engine Fires

Posted on 9 November 2019 by Ken Zino

Thus far no fix is proposed even though the company is aware of four injuries related to the safety defect. In the required NHTSA filing, FCA says it has identified 61 field reports potentially related to EGR cooler failure. Total EGR cooler warranty replacements is 8,909. Continue reading →

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Deadly Takata Airbags – Toyota Recalls +900K Vehicles Again

Posted on 28 October 2019 by Ken Zino

Thus, Toyota is recalling a recall on 97 models. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Continue reading →

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BMW, Rolls Royce, Toyota Backup Camera Software Recall

Posted on 14 October 2019 by Ken Zino

BMW of North America is recalling 51 products totaling 257,473 vehicles because the back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear-view image is no longer visible, and the system will retain that setting. Continue reading →

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Ford Motor Recalls 2019 Ranger Pickups for Fires

Posted on 14 October 2019 by Ken Zino

This safety defect recall affects 17,965 vehicles in the United States and federal territories and 1,544 in Canada. Vehicles were built at Michigan Assembly Plant, August and September 2019. Continue reading →

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Ford Motor Issues Two Safety Recalls, Expands a Previous One

Posted on 3 October 2019 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company issued two safety recalls in North America yesterday and amended safety compliance recall 19C07 to expand the number of suspect vehicles. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls 311,907 Explorer SUVs for Dangerous Seat Frames

Posted on 13 September 2019 by Ken Zino

It took 31 reports of hand injuries before Ford acted on replacing the dangerous part. This is the seventh safety defect recall – thus far – on the 2017 model Explorer. Continue reading →

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GM Finally Recalls 3,456,111 SUVS, Pickups for Bad Brakes

Posted on 12 September 2019 by Ken Zino

These vehicles are equipped with a secondary, hydraulic power brake assist system that activates to provide power brake assist if the vacuum drops, however, as calibrated the hydraulic brake boost assist is limited at lower speeds. Continue reading →

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Chrysler Recalls More than 1.1 Million Ram Pickup Trucks for Unexpected Tailgate Openings While Driving

Posted on 9 September 2019 by AutoCrat

The safety defect stems from a tailgate actuator limiter tab that may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and pop open. The unsafe trucks were assembled in Mexico and the U.S. with bad parts from ADAC Plastic in Saranac Michigan. Continue reading →

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