Tag: NHTSA

Over 118,000 Subarus Recalled Over Airbag Malfunction

Over 118,000 Subarus Recalled Over Airbag Malfunction | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Outback and Legacy owners might be driving a vehicle with defective airbags that won’t work in a crash 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> Subaru is recalling almost 119,000 vehicles over potentially faulty airbags. The issue relates to a sensor that may not […]

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Lamborghini Recalls 22 Huracans For Headlight Software Glitch

Lamborghini Recalls 22 Huracans For Headlight Software Glitch | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The cars in question are missing a bit of software code that keeps their high beams from working properly 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> 22 Lamborghini Huracans have high-beam headlights that likely won’t work. The problem stems from an internal rework […]

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Stellantis Made Another Sticker Error On Alfa Romeo Tonale, Dodge Hornet

Stellantis Made Another Sticker Error On Alfa Romeo Tonale, Dodge Hornet | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A labeling issue means that Stellantis must now print 1,201 new stickers with rim size information for the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> It’s the second time this month that Stellantis […]

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Ford Recalls Mustang For Fuel Line, Bronco Sport, Maverick Over Misbuilt Tires

Ford Recalls Mustang For Fuel Line, Bronco Sport, Maverick Over Misbuilt Tires | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The recalls affect less than 500 cars in total but Ford still wants to inspect and correct these issues as soon as it can 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Ford issued two recalls affecting 477 vehicles in […]

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Genesis GV70 Recalled After SUV Rolls Away Injuring Person

Genesis GV70 Recalled After SUV Rolls Away Injuring Person | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Owners of the 2024 Genesis GV70 are encouraged to use their parking brake, as a transmission issue could allow it to slip into neutral 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Less than a day after its electrified sibling made headlines with […]

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Not So Grounded: Mercedes Recalls 110,000 SUVs For Electrical Gremlin

Not So Grounded: Mercedes Recalls 110,000 SUVs For Electrical Gremlin | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> This recall encompasses nine different models spanning various years, where a crucial 48-volt ground connection might not be securely fastened 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mercedes is issuing a recall for 116,020 SUVs spanning nine different model lines, all […]

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Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Recall 38,000 Vehicles Over Airbag That Might Not Deploy In A Crash

Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Recall 38,000 Vehicles Over Airbag That Might Not Deploy In A Crash | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A defective weld could disrupt the airbag’s connection to the vehicle’s system, potentially leading to its failure to deploy during a crash 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> With all the recent reports about airbags […]

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Don’t Take Your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Too Far Off-Road, Because It May Cause The Airbag To Fail

Don’t Take Your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Too Far Off-Road, Because It May Cause The Airbag To Fail | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Jeep issues a new recall to deal with a familiar issue that could cause the steering wheel-mounted airbag to malfunction 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Jeep Wrangler is known for one […]

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Feds Investigate Ford BlueCruise’s Role In Deadly Mustang Mach-E Crash

Feds Investigate Ford BlueCruise’s Role In Deadly Mustang Mach-E Crash | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> In February, a Mustang Mach-E hit a CR-V that was stopped on a highway with no lights on; did the Ford’s ADAS have something to do with it? 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A fatal accident that occurred in […]

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Ford Bronco, Explorer And F-Series Hit With Different Recalls

Ford Bronco, Explorer And F-Series Hit With Different Recalls | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The child safety lock in Broncos might not work, the rearview cameras in some Explorers might not either, and some replacement F-Series headlights might be too bright March 18, 2024 at 17:00 <!––> <!– –> The drivers of Ford trucks and […]

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Tesla Bug Silences Pedestrian Warning System On 6,500+ EVs, But OTA Fix Coming

Tesla Bug Silences Pedestrian Warning System On 6,500+ EVs, But OTA Fix Coming | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The issue popped up after a software reset and mutes the PWS to the extent that those outside the car can’t hear it 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Tesla has recalled 6,557 vehicles over safety concerns […]

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Distracted Worker Forces Honda To Recall Passport And Ridgeline

Distracted Worker Forces Honda To Recall Passport And Ridgeline | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The worker accidently used a torque wrench on a torque analyzer, rather than the inner ball joint as required https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson March 15, 2024 at 09:40 <!––> <!– –> Honda is recalling 245 Passport and Ridgeline models built […]

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Hyundai, Kia Recall 170,000 EVs In Korea, Global Recall Looms For Over 600,000

Hyundai, Kia Recall 170,000 EVs In Korea, Global Recall Looms For Over 600,000 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A fault in several Hyundai EVs’ battery system could cause the Ioniq 5 and others to lose motive power 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Hyundai Motor Group is launching a massive recall of several electric […]

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After Kia, Over 28,000 Genesis Sedans Recalled Over V6 Engine Fire Risk

After Kia, Over 28,000 Genesis Sedans Recalled Over V6 Engine Fire Risk | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The same turbocharger oil leak that affected the Kia Stinger and K900 has now cropped up in the Genesis G70, G80, and G90 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Last week, we reported on a recall campaign aimed […]

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US Investigating Manual Nissan Versas Over Stalling Problem

US Investigating Manual Nissan Versas Over Stalling Problem | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> 20 complaints have led to an investigation over a stall condition that leads to limp mode March 11, 2024 at 19:33 <!––> <!– –> The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has just announced a probe into the Nissan Versa from the […]

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250,000 Honda Passports And Insights Under Investigation For Phantom Braking

250,000 Honda Passports And Insights Under Investigation For Phantom Braking | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> An alleged flaw in the 2019-2022 Honda Passport and Insight’s emergency braking system may have led to two injuries March 11, 2024 at 13:04 <!––> <!– –> Federal regulators in the U.S. are investigating complaints regarding potential defects in the […]

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Kia Stinger, K900 Recalled As Turbo Oil Pipe Could Melt Sparking Fire Fears

Kia Stinger, K900 Recalled As Turbo Oil Pipe Could Melt Sparking Fire Fears | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A pipe feeding oil to the turbocharger in the Kia Stinger and K900 can’t stand up to the head of the exhaust manifold 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Kia is recalling 36,248 Stingers and K900s in […]

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2023 Nissan Rogue Hit By Two Recalls Over Seatbelts And Airbags

2023 Nissan Rogue Hit By Two Recalls Over Seatbelts And Airbags | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> In addition, the Nissan Kicks, Sentra, Versa, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, as well as a pair of Inifitis may also have airbag issues 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Although one never wants to get into a crash, Nissan […]

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Loose Nut In Ford F-150 Lightning’s Battery Pack Sparks Recall

Loose Nut In Ford F-150 Lightning’s Battery Pack Sparks Recall | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> While trying to fix one problem, plant workers may have caused another by forgetting to replace a bolt in the F-150 Lightning’s battery pack 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> There are few feelings worse than trying to fix one […]

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U.S. Probes 2016 Kia Sedona’s 3.3L V6 After Owner Complaints

U.S. Probes 2016 Kia Sedona’s 3.3L V6 After Owner Complaints | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A petition alleges that the 3.3-liter engine of Kia’s minivan is prone to seizing without warning https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently investigating a reported issue […]

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Phantom Braking Triggers Recall Of 62,000 Chevy Colorados And GMC Canyons

Phantom Braking Triggers Recall Of 62,000 Chevy Colorados And GMC Canyons | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A software issue can cause the front cameras in Colorados and Canyons to see obstacles where none exist, leading to phantom braking 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> An issue with the automatic emergency braking system in certain GM […]

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Feds Investigate Dodge Journey And The Troublesome Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Feds Investigate Dodge Journey And The Troublesome Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> NHTSA asks if Chrysler’s Pacifica Hybrid transmission recall was adequate, and is looking into concerns about the Dodge Journey’s back-up camera February 29, 2024 at 18:34 <!––> <!– –> Federal safety regulators in the U.S. are investigating alleged issues in […]

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Over Twelve Porsche 911 Variants Recalled For Seat Belt Issue That May Affect Child Safety

The recall impacts the Carrera T, Carrera 4, Turbo S, and a handful of other models https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Porsche has issued a recall for more than 900 examples of the ever-popular 911 in the United States due to a fault with the seat belt mechanism. The […]

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Nearly 63,000 Ford Mavericks Face Instrument Cluster Blackouts

Nearly 63,000 Ford Mavericks Face Instrument Cluster Blackouts | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The company says it has a software update that will ensure the instrument clusters in all Ford Mavericks can be read 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Ford has discovered a concerning glitch in Mavericks from the 2022 to 2023 model years […]

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Fact-Checking ‘Bombshell’ Report On Ford Dealers Faking Airbag Repairs

Fact-Checking ‘Bombshell’ Report On Ford Dealers Faking Airbag Repairs | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A report surrounding Takata airbag safety recall work has Ford saying the publication has its story wrong and we’re here to sort it out February 27, 2024 at 17:06 <!––> <!– –> The Detroit Free Press recently published a report saying […]

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Honda Odyssey And Acura RDX Steering Issues Prompt Recall, Stop-Sale

Honda Odyssey And Acura RDX Steering Issues Prompt Recall, Stop-Sale | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> An overpowered tool may have stripped fasteners in the steering box, allowing water to seep in and corrode the gears 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Any backyard mechanic understands that while power tools can can help you get a […]

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