Category Archives: recalls

Subaru Recalls 2016-17 Legacies, Outbacks for Steering Loss

Subaru recalls model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the steering column may be improperly machined by supplier NSK Steering Systems America so that turning the steering wheel will have no effect on the direction of the front wheels. Continue reading

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NHTSA on Takata Airbag Recall Expansion

NHTSA announced earlier in May that it is expanding the recall of deadly Takata airbag inflators to include an additional 35-40 million inflators. This is in on top of the 28.8 million Takata inflators already under recall. NHTSA claims that more than … Continue reading

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Recalls from Nissan, Toyota, GM, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz

There are recalls for bad chemistry in an airbag inflator, weak welds, corrosion and the increasingly problematic software programming that renders airbags inoperative. Continue reading

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NHTSA Expands Takata Airbag Inflator Recall by 40 Million

This is the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history. Under the Coordinated Remedy Program, NHTSA and manufacturers have committed to seek a 100 percent recall completion rate. Continue reading

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Nissan Recalls 3.2 Million Vehicles for Airbag Failures

It’s just the latest example of how software is an increasing problem in late-model vehicles – an issue that the entire auto industry and its suppliers are struggling with. Continue reading

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More Compliance and Safety Recalls at Ford Motor

At least four accidents and one injury are known at this time. Continue reading

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GM Seat Belt Recall on All 2014-15 Silverado, Sierra Pickups

Simply getting into the driver’s seat is enough to cause the safety defect in some of GM’s most popular – 895,232 are recalled – and profitable vehicles. Continue reading

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Volkswagen Group Earnings Devastated by Diesel Emissions

Volkswagen Group set a breathtaking loss of -$4.6 billion (-€4.1B) during 2015 because of the ongoing – and soon to get even more expensive – diesel emissions cheating scandal. Continue reading

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Chinese Junk Watch: Rollerblade Helmets Recalled

Rollerblade helmets made in China are recalled because the helmet’s plastic shell can crack where the straps attach. Continue reading

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Global Safety Recalls Grow as Economies of Scale Often Aren’t

The pandemic in safety recalls continues unabated. Several factors are in play. First and foremost is competition among automakers is forcing a concentrated search for scale for the obvious financial benefits of reduced piece cost. However, this is not without risk. Increased scale, simply put, amplifies problems and reduces the margin for error since the numbers are are so large. Continue reading

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Dodge Charger Tire Jacks Recalled for Sill Failures

FCA said it is aware of three hand injuries potentially related to this issue. Continue reading

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Continental SRS Airbag Computer Defect Causes Global Recall

Honda has confirmed two injuries related to this SRS safety defect. Continue reading

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Honda Recalls Expand Nationwide for Bad Takata Inflators

With this new Takata recall, ~ 8.51 million Honda and Acura vehicles have been or now are subject to replacement of a Takata driver and/or passenger front airbag inflator in the United States. Continue reading

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NHTSA Trying to Raise Recalled Vehicle Repair Rates

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aka NHTSA, has a new public awareness campaign called Safe Cars Save Lives that urges consumers to check for open recalls at least twice a year and to get their … Continue reading

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Takata Airbag Recall Expanded Again – Honda CR-V Models

Honda said it has enough replacement parts to begin recall repairs of the added vehicles immediately, nationwide. Mailed notification to registered owners of vehicles affected by this recall will occur within 60 days. Continue reading

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