GM Brake Caliper Bolts May Break in 22,000 Trucks
GM brake caliper bolts have caused a recall of nearly 22,000 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trucks because the bolts may break and cause the trucks to crash. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2020...
View Article2020 Nissan Versa Recalled To Replace Fuel Tanks
A model year 2020 Nissan Versa fuel tank recall will begin soon for 46 cars equipped with tanks that may suffer from holes in the seam areas. Nissan says the thickness of the fuel tank walls could...
View ArticleIsuzu Fuel Tank Rust Won't Be Investigated
Isuzu fuel tanks that allegedly detach due to corrosion and rust won't be investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after the agency denied a consumer petition to open...
View ArticleToyota Brake Failure Lawsuit Says Recall Is Needed
A Toyota brake failure lawsuit alleges the following models are equipped with defective brake booster pump assemblies that cause brake failures and a loss of vehicle value. 2010-2015 Toyota Prius...
View ArticleSubaru Files Motion to Dismiss Windshield Class Action Lawsuit
A Subaru windshield class action lawsuit alleges the glass in about 2.5 million vehicles is defective which allows the windshields to crack, chip and break. But in a motion to dismiss the Subaru...
View ArticleFollowing Voluntary Autonomous Guidelines a 'Fool's Errand'
The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) says new rules for driverless car technology must be mandatory because following voluntary guidelines is a fool’s errand and won't protect the public. Voluntary...
View ArticleFKGAS License Plate Allegedly Offensive to Good Taste
A "FKGAS" license plate in Rhode Island is allegedly "offensive to good taste and decency," a claim that caused a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a Tesla owner. Tesla driver...
View ArticleVolkswagen Recalls Arteons For Braking Issues
Volkswagen is recalling about 860 model year 2019 Arteon cars in the U.S. and Canada with electronic brake booster pressure input rods that may not have been installed properly. This can cause...
View ArticleVolvo Recalls 736,000 Vehicles Over Automatic Emergency Braking
A Volvo automatic emergency braking recall has been issued for 736,000 vehicles, with 121,605 of those recalled in the U.S. Volvo says these models may have trouble detecting objects and may not...
View ArticleChevy and GMC Truck Hoods May Open While Driving
Hoods that unexpectedly open have caused a recall of 2,000 model year 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks with hood latch striker problems. General Motors...
View ArticleToyota Recalls Highlanders To Prevent Stalled Engines
Nearly 43,000 Toyota Highlanders are recalled in the U.S. and Canada to prevent them from stalling while driving. The 2020 Toyota Highlanders are equipped with features that stop and restart the...
View ArticleAudi Driver Involved in Fatal Model X Crash Sues Tesla
A California Tesla Model X crash that killed the driver has caused a lawsuit from an Audi driver whose car was hit by the Tesla. On March 23, 2018, the 2017 Tesla Model X approached the US-101/SR-85...
View ArticleJeremy Banner Trusted Tesla's Autopilot Too Much: NTSB
A Tesla Model 3 crash that killed driver Jeremy Banner was caused by a combination of factors, including Banner's overreliance on Tesla's Autopilot system. The March 2019 crash occurred when Banner,...
View ArticleAudi Recalls Q7 and Q8 SUVs For Steering Problems
Audi is recalling about 240 model year 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 SUVs because drivers could suddenly lose steering control due to loose bolts. The bolts connect the steering shafts to the...
View ArticleGM Brake Booster Lawsuit Caused By Brake Failures
A GM brake booster lawsuit alleges the following vehicles are prone to a sudden loss of vacuum in the boosters that cause the brake pedals to become too hard to depress. 2015 to present Cadillac...
View ArticleToyota Fuel Pump Class Action Says Cars Suddenly Stall
A Toyota fuel pump class action lawsuit has been filed to include all vehicles equipped with Denso fuel pumps with part numbers that begin with 23220 or 23221. In addition to stalled engines, fuel...
View ArticleInfiniti Q60 Recall Issued For Seat Belt Problems
An Infiniti Q60 recall is necessary because the rear seat belt assemblies may not lock and properly restrain occupants. The 2020 Infiniti Q60 cars have rear seat belt assemblies equipped with...
View ArticleLand Rover Discovery SUVs Recalled For Trailer Lights That Fail
Land Rover is recalling more than 1,600 model year 2017-2018 Discovery SUVs equipped with low-line headlight assemblies. The trailer lights may not function when towing a trailer with the trailer...
View ArticleFord Recalls Cars in Canada After Brake-Related Crash
Ford is recalling nearly 54,300 vehicles in Canada because of problems with the hydraulic control units that cause the brake pedals to travel too far. The problem has caused at least one crash...
View ArticleFord E-Series Recall Ordered For Stalled Engines
A Ford-E-Series recall has been ordered for 3,600 model year 2021 stripped chassis and cutaway vehicles. Ford says the vehicles could stall because frame-mounted wire harnesses chafe on the frames and...
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