Tag: Recalls

Land Rover’s Defenders From TReK Off-Road Competition Can’t Catch A Brake Leading To Recall

Land Rover’s Defenders From TReK Off-Road Competition Can’t Catch A Brake Leading To Recall | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> JLR has revealed that it didn’t install the brake calipers on the Defender 130 TReK models correctly https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> The Land Rover Defender is loved for its […]

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Rivian Issues Official Recall For “Fat Finger” Error In OTA Software Update

Rivian Issues Official Recall For “Fat Finger” Error In OTA Software Update | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> An over-the-air update sent to R1Ts and R1Ss broke their infotainment screens, but Rivian has already fixed them all 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Earlier this month, we reported that a software error in an over-the-air update […]

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Feds Re-Probe Toyota Prius Braking Issues After New Complaint Surfaces

Feds Re-Probe Toyota Prius Braking Issues After New Complaint Surfaces | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> This new investigation comes after a report of one owner who says they had their brakes go out completely 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Years ago the NHTSA investigated the Toyota Prius over potential issues with its brake actuator […]

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2023-2024 Honda Accord And HR-V Recalled Over Missing Seat Belt Component

2023-2024 Honda Accord And HR-V Recalled Over Missing Seat Belt Component | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Over 300,000 Hondas are being recalled over front seat belt pretensioners that could be missing a rivet 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Honda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in the United States because their seat belts could […]

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Feds Investigate Ford Expedition For Seatbelts Pretensioners That Could Explode For No Reason

Feds Investigate Ford Expedition For Seatbelts Pretensioners That Could Explode For No Reason | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> 2019 Ford Expedition owners are complaining that their seatbelt pretensioners are popping unexpectedly, scaring and sometimes hurting them 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> When you crash in a modern vehicle, it sets off a tightly choreographed […]

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Feds Probe 16 Hyundai And Kia Recalls Linked To ABS Fires, Affecting Over 6M Vehicles

Feds Probe 16 Hyundai And Kia Recalls Linked To ABS Fires, Affecting Over 6M Vehicles | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Investigation is focused on fire risk linked to Korean Mando anti-lock brake control units https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Kia and Hyundai aren’t having the best of Novembers. Last […]

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Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Legacy, And Outback Have A Leaky Problem In The U.S.

Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Legacy, And Outback Have A Leaky Problem In The U.S. | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The brand says a worn welding jig used at a supplier in the first half of 2021 is behind the issue https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Almost 100,000 Subaru models have […]

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Almost 250,000 Hondas And Acuras Recalled Over Engine Seize Fears

Almost 250,000 Hondas And Acuras Recalled Over Engine Seize Fears | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Honda Pilot, Ridgeline and Odyssey, plus Acura TLX and MDX might need engines replaced to rectify faulty crankshafts https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton November 17, 2023 at 13:32 <!––> <!– –> Honda is famous for its rev-happy, free-spinning engines, but […]

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VW Has To Recall 24,000 ID.4s Because Their Sunshades Are… Too Flammable?

VW Has To Recall 24,000 ID.4s Because Their Sunshades Are… Too Flammable? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Despite testing it before production, VW has found that material used to make the 2023-2024 ID.4’s panoramic sunroof shade is not sufficiently fire retardant 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> There are a lot of concerns around electric […]

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Subaru Recalls Forester, Impreza And More For Cracking Front Driveshaft

Subaru Recalls Forester, Impreza And More For Cracking Front Driveshaft | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Certain Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza, WRX, and Forester may have been equipped with a brittle driveshaft component, that could result in a loss of power, or a rollaway 12 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Subaru’s claims of providing drivers with full-time […]

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Chrysler Advises 2023 Pacifica PHEV Owners Not To Park Near Buildings Over Fire Risk

Chrysler Advises 2023 Pacifica PHEV Owners Not To Park Near Buildings Over Fire Risk | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Proving once again that it’s the hottest minivan on the market, Chrysler is recalling the 2023 Pacifica PHEV over an issue with the 12V battery that could lead to a fire 5 hours ago <!––> <!– […]

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Feds Investigate How Frequently Kia Sorento Engines Blow After Dozen Complaints

Feds Investigate How Frequently Kia Sorento Engines Blow After Dozen Complaints | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Customers are complaining that the 3.3-liter engines in their 2016-2017 Kia Sorentos are blowing, leading to a loss of power, and a NHTSA investigation November 15, 2023 at 12:29 <!––> <!– –> Federal regulators in the United States are […]

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Mercedes Recalls 7 GLCs Because Their Windows Might Fall Out

Mercedes Recalls 7 GLCs Because Their Windows Might Fall Out | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A supplier mislabeled a shipment of window adhesive, meaning that the windshield and other glass on the 2024 GLC 300 could pop out 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> If you’re driving down the highway, and you find yourself behind […]

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Tesla’s Yoke-A-Doodle-Doo: Airbags From Round Steering Wheels Used In Yokes And Vice-Vera

Tesla’s Yoke-A-Doodle-Doo: Airbags From Round Steering Wheels Used In Yokes And Vice-Vera | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The automaker has revealed that 159 vehicles in the U.S. are equipped with the incorrect driver airbags due to ‘service operators’ installing mismatched safety equipment https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Tesla’s seemingly […]

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A Loose Ball Bearing Could Break The Honda Pilot’s Steering

A Loose Ball Bearing Could Break The Honda Pilot’s Steering | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Impacted Pilot models were manufactured between June 30, 2023, and September 25, 2023 https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> More than 500 Honda Pilot models from the 2023 and 2024 model years have been recalled […]

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Cruise Recalls Robotaxis For Software Fix To Prevent Them From Dragging Pedestrians Along The Road

Cruise Recalls Robotaxis For Software Fix To Prevent Them From Dragging Pedestrians Along The Road | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The company has not yet said when its fleet of autonomous vehicles will return to public roads https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Cruise is recalling 950 of its autonomous […]

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Mercedes Recalls GLS 580 Because Its Sunroof Automatically Closes In Car Wash Mode

Mercedes Recalls GLS 580 Because Its Sunroof Automatically Closes In Car Wash Mode | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> While the concept of the car automatically closing the sunroof during a car wash might seem like a sensible idea, regulators disagree, leading to the recall of Merc’s SUV 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> The circumstances […]

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Subaru To Fix 2024 Foresters That May Leak Coolant And Catch Fire Before They’re Delivered

Subaru To Fix 2024 Foresters That May Leak Coolant And Catch Fire Before They’re Delivered | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Forester models built on September 13 and 14 this year pose a fire risk as the leaked coolant could contact the exhaust https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A small […]

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2020-2023 Ford Mustangs Will Not Alert Drivers When Brake Fluid Runs Low

2020-2023 Ford Mustangs Will Not Alert Drivers When Brake Fluid Runs Low | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Ford points out that the brake fluid reservoir issue does not impact the new 2024 Mustang https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Ford has issued a large recall for 2020-2023 Mustang models sold […]

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Kia Soul EV Roll-Away Risk Shows The Importance Of Always Using The Parking Brake

Kia Soul EV Roll-Away Risk Shows The Importance Of Always Using The Parking Brake | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> This latest Kia Soul EV recall impacts vehicles manufactured from July 15, 2014, to September 28, 2018 https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Kia Soul has been subject to at […]

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Over 2 Million Toyota RAV4 SUVs Recalled Over Loose Battery That Could Cause Fire

Over 2 Million Toyota RAV4 SUVs Recalled Over Loose Battery That Could Cause Fire | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4s might not be able to hold a replacement battery in place, potentially leading it to short and catch fire November 2, 2023 at 13:06 <!––> <!– –> The 12-volt batteries in 2013-2018 Toyota […]

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Porsche 911 Recalled Over Seat Airbag That May Deploy At The Wrong Time And Hurt You

Porsche 911 Recalled Over Seat Airbag That May Deploy At The Wrong Time And Hurt You | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The seat-mounted airbags in Porsche 911s equipped with full bucket seats could pop in accidents where they aren’t needed, potentially leading to spleen injuries November 2, 2023 at 12:34 <!––> <!– –> Porsche 911 […]

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Mazda CX-90 Hit With Two Recalls Over An Overeager Failsafe Mode And Bad Cameras

Mazda CX-90 Hit With Two Recalls Over An Overeager Failsafe Mode And Bad Cameras | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The PHEV version of the SUV could go into a failsafe mode that leaves drivers stranded on the road, while the CX-90 hybrid’s and Mazda3’s cameras could flicker 17 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mazda dealers […]

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Mazda CX-90 Hit With Two Recalls Over An Overeager Failsafe Mode And Bad Cameras

Mazda CX-90 Hit With Two Recalls Over An Overeager Failsafe Mode And Bad Cameras | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The PHEV version of the SUV could go into a failsafe mode that leaves drivers stranded on the road, while the CX-90 hybrid’s and Mazda3’s cameras could flicker 17 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mazda dealers […]

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BMW Must Recall Certain 5-Series And 7-Series That Allow ADAS Systems To Work With Hands Off The Wheel

BMW Must Recall Certain 5-Series And 7-Series That Allow ADAS Systems To Work With Hands Off The Wheel | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Certain BMW 5-Series and 7-Series models (including the i5 and i7) could have a steering wheel that doesn’t know where your hands are when they’re in driver assist mode 3 hours ago […]

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The Bumpers On 751,000 Toyota Highlander SUVs May Fall Off

The Bumpers On 751,000 Toyota Highlander SUVs May Fall Off | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> These popular SUVs from the 2020 to 2023 model years may have a lower front bumper that could detatch due to minor pressure during normal operation 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Toyota is recalling three-quarters of a million Highlander […]

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F-150 Lightning Owners Might Get Chilly This Winter As Ford Recalls 931 EVs Over Busted Heater

F-150 Lightning Owners Might Get Chilly This Winter As Ford Recalls 931 EVs Over Busted Heater | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The circuit board controlling the heater in certain F-150 Lightning may be missing a solder joint, meaning that drivers may not be able to defog their windows 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> On […]

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