Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Cars Recalled, All 2,840 of Them
Toyota is recalling all 2,840 Mirai fuel cell cars due to problems that could cause the hydrogen-powered cars to stop moving. Although all-electric and hybrid cars are growing in popularity, Toyota...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Orders 5 Recalls For Numerous Defects
Mercedes-Benz has ordered five recalls affecting numerous models for everything from airbag problems to windshields that can fly off the vehicles. Airbag Problems First up is a recall of more than...
View ArticleChrysler Recalls Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300
Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling about 75,000 model year 2014-2017 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger all-wheel-drive cars that can suffer from disconnected front driveshafts. A disconnected front...
View ArticleSuzuki Grand Vitara Recall Ordered to Replace Gear Shifters
Suzuki is recalling nearly 800 model year 2009-2013 Grand Vitara SUVs in the U.S. to fix gear shifters that can break and make it impossible to shift gears. The gear shift rear shaft, which connects...
View ArticleBMW Recalls i3 REx to Fix Leaking Fuel Tank Lines
BMW is recalling more than 20,000 vehicles in two recalls to fix stalling engines and to prevent fires caused by gas vapors. BMW i3 REx Recall About 19,130 model year 2014-2017 i3 REx vehicles have...
View ArticleSprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans Recalled Over Missing Parts
Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans are part of three recalls involving more than 15,300 vans, but two of the recalls include only four Sprinter vans. The largest recall is for 15,338 model year 2013-2016...
View ArticleMcLaren MP4-12C Recalled to Fix Takata Airbags
McLaren Automotive is recalling nearly 360 model year 2012 MP4-12C cars to replace passenger-side Takata airbag inflators that may explode during a crash. The recall includes cars in the following...
View ArticleHyundai Sonata Locking Brakes Investigation Closed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed an investigation into alleged brake problems in 2016 Hyundai Sonata cars without finding evidence of a safety defect that can...
View ArticleVolvo Recalls XC90, S90 and V90 Cross Country
Volvo is recalling more than 5,500 model year 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country cars and SUVs because of inflatable curtain airbags that may fail to deploy properly in a crash. Volvo recently...
View ArticleMazda Recalls 460,000 CX-5, MAZDA3 and MAZDA6 Vehicles
Mazda is recalling about 460,000 MAZDA3, MAZDA6 and Mazda CX-5 diesel vehicles worldwide at risk of stalling engines, gas leaks and fires. Information about the recall is limited as Mazda has not...
View ArticleJudge Dismisses Ford Power Steering Lawsuit
A Ford power steering lawsuit is over after a federal judge ruled in favor of Ford and said the plaintiffs didn't have a case. According to the lawsuit, the Ford Fusion and Ford Focus have defective...
View ArticleKia Sorento Crankshaft Bolt Lawsuit Will Be Settled
A Kia Sorento crankshaft bolt lawsuit will be settled after owners alleged 2003-2006 Kia Sorento SUVs have defects in the design of the crankshaft pulley bolts and balancers that can cause the front...
View ArticleTractor-Trailer Underride Guards Getting More Attention
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is known for tough crash tests that can send an automaker back home to improve the safety of a car, right down to the headlights. But a new safety...
View ArticleFord Recalls Edge, Lincoln MKX and Lincoln Continental
Ford is recalling nearly 32,000 cars and SUVs due to airbag manufacturer Takata, although this Ford recall isn't related to the ongoing saga with Takata airbags that explode. Recalled are the...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Recalls 354,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 354,400 vehicles at risk of catching on fire due to starter components overheating and melting. Mercedes says the following vehicles will need additional fuses...
View ArticleGM Recalls 2017 Buick LaCrosse to Fix Power Steering Problems
General Motors is recalling more than 2,000 model year 2017 Buick LaCrosse cars that could lose power steering while driving. GM says the electrical connectors for the electronic power steering can...
View ArticleIllegal VW Emissions May Cause 1,200 Premature Deaths
Back in October 2015, researchers from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) conducted a study that concluded illegal Volkswagen emissions could prematurely end the...
View ArticleChevy Cruze Emissions Lawsuit Will Continue
A Chevy Cruze emissions lawsuit will continue after U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Ludington denied in part GM's motion to dismiss the complaint that alleges 2014 Chevrolet Cruze cars are equipped with...
View ArticleFord Dual-Clutch Transmission Lawsuit Filed in Texas
A Ford dual-clutch transmission lawsuit alleges PowerShift transmissions installed in 2011-present Ford Fiesta, Focus and EcoSport models are defective and prone to premature failures. Filed by 28...
View ArticleNHTSA: No Need to Mandate Automatic Emergency Braking
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it doesn't need to force automakers to equip cars with automatic emergency braking systems because 20 manufacturers have voluntarily...
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