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Ford Brake, Lincoln Headlight Recalls Underway
Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety defect recalls in North America on 2017 Lincoln Continental models for defective headlamp assemblies and 2015-16 Ford Edge crossovers to update antilock braking system (ABS) modules because of bad software. Continue reading
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More Airbag Recalls from BMW, Toyota and Volvo
Only at BMW is the supplier Takata responsible for once again defective welds on its PSDI-X inflator. The Toyota recall involves Chinese supplier ARC Qing Hua (Xian) Automotive Company. Volvo did not name the supplier. Continue reading
Ford Recalls Transit, Focus Models in North America
Ford recalls 2014 Transit Connect vehicles to reinstall badly glued panoramic roofs, and 2013-17 Focus hatchbacks to update interior latch release software. Continue reading
Mazda Recalls Liftgate Struts on 580,455 Cars and Crossovers
Mazda North American Operations recalls 580,455 Mazda3, Mazda5 cars and CX-3, CX-5 crossovers going back to the 2012 model year because the Showa supplied liftgate gas struts can fail from corrosion. Continue reading
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FAA Issues Guidance on Exploding Samsung Galaxy Devices
The move comes after a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 because of explosions and fires. Continue reading
Massive GM Software Recall on Airbags
In the latest automotive software recall, GM will re-program more than 3.6 million vehicles since software supplied by Delphi can prevent the airbags from deploying in an accident. Continue reading
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Chinese-Made Junk – HAUS Mosquito Zapper, Toys R Us Pacifier
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said today that Chinese made HAUS Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs pose and electrical shock hazard. The firm has received two reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported. In addition, Toys ‘R’ Us is recalling Chinese-made Pacifier Clips due to choking hazard because the clip’s spring mechanism can break and release small parts. Continue reading
NHTSA Forces Ford to Expand Door Latch Recall
NHTSA is forcing Ford Motor to expand a previously announced safety recall on unsafe door latches to include~1.5 million more vehicles. This means the total of potentially unsafe vehicles is 2,383,292. Continue reading
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Software Safety Recall on 2015 Hyundai Genesis Models
It’s just the latest software safety recall in an auto industry that is increasingly reliant on people who write code. In this case a “communication error between the Audio, Visual, and Navigation (AVN) headunit and instrument cluster.” Continue reading
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New Recalls at Bentley, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Mitsubishi
Troubling is the number of vehicles on the road with unfixed recalls – particularly older ones – in spite of automaker efforts to contact owners. Continue reading
FCA Recalls Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, Cherokee, Ram for Bad Transmissions
FCA recalls more than 412,000 model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade and RAM ProMaster vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions since they can suddenly slip into neutral. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps … Continue reading
Recalls – 3500 Ram Owners Get the Shaft
The rear output shaft could “fracture while driving.” Continue reading
Polaris – Stop-Ride/Stop-Sale for Fires on Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) is issuing a stop-ride/stop-sale advisory, pending a formal recall for 2016 RZR Turbo off-road vehicles. Continue reading
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Autoliv is Toyota Supplier in Latest Airbag Inflator Recall
The latest safety defect is disturbing for car owners who already have doubts about the safety and durability of inflators – highly explosive devices – and in the case of Takata and now Autoliv – unstable. Continue reading
New Takata Tests – High Risks in Older Honda, Acura Models
The latest test data on defective Takata air bag inflators show that model-year 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles have a far higher risk of ruptures during air bag deployment. Continue reading
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