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2005 Dodge Dakota Recalled Over Heated Seats
Model year 2005 Dodge Dakota heated seats are at the root of a recall of nearly 17,000 trucks at risk of hot spots, burn holes and fires. Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) says the Dakota trucks have driver and...
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Certain Automakers Falling Behind With Automatic Emergency Braking
Only four of 20 automakers equipped more than half their 2017 models with automatic emergency braking (AEB), a technology that has the potential to greatly reduce rear-end crashes, injuries and...
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Ford Transmissions That Suddenly Downshift Under Investigation
Ford transmissions that suddenly downshift are under investigation in nearly 1.4 million 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
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2012 Jeep Liberty ORC Module Investigation Closed
A 2012 Jeep Liberty occupant restraint controller (ORC) module investigation has been closed after Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) recalled the SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
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Audi Recalls A5 to Fix Head Curtain Airbag Problems
Audi is recalling more than 8,000 model year 2018 Audi A5 coupes just days before year 2018 appears on the calendar. The automaker says the cars were built with head curtain airbag assemblies that may...
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Maserati Recalls Quattroporte and Ghibli Over Fuel Leaks
Maserati is recalling more than 2,741 model year 2018 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli cars at risk of fires due to fuel lines that can leak at the connections. About 1,406 recalled cars are in the...
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Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Recalled to Replace Load Labels
Toyota is recalling nearly 650 vehicles that may have incorrect load carrying capacity labels that can be found in the driver’s door jamb. The label shows the amount of reduced carrying capacity...
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Nissan Used Uncertified Inspectors For Decades
Nissan has confirmed six Japanese assembly plants used uncertified inspectors to perform final inspections on vehicles before they went up for sale to Japanese consumers. Nissan's illegal activity was...
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VW Says Former Owners of 'Clean Diesel' Vehicles Don't Have a Case
Volkswagen says a lawsuit filed on behalf of former owners and lessees of Audi and Volkswagen "clean diesel" vehicles should be dismissed because those customers weren't included in previous...
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Two More GM Ignition Switch Lawsuits Tossed Out
General Motors has won two more ignition switch lawsuits before they reached the trial stage as the judge ruled evidence against the automaker was lacking. Both cases are considered "bellwethers," or...
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Goodyear G159 Tire Blowouts Under Investigation
Goodyear G159 tires blowing out on motorhomes are the focus of a federal investigation involving about 40,000 tires made between 1996 and 2003. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
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Chrysler Recalls Vehicles With Kidde Fire Extinguishers
In a recall a little different than most auto recalls, Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 62,000 vehicles because of fire extinguisher problems. The extinguishers were made by Kidde between...
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Jeep Wrangler Heating and AC Lawsuit Is Over
A Jeep Wrangler heating and air conditioning lawsuit is over, at least for the three named plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler (FCA US). Plaintiffs Joseph White and William and...
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Ford Coolant Leak Recall to Begin Soon
A Ford coolant leak recall is set to begin for owners of Ford Escapes, Fiesta STs, Fusions and Transit Connects, with 2014 Escape SUVs first on the list. The recall was first announced in March 2017...
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Sprinter 3500 Vans Recalled Due to Crosswind Assist
Daimler is recalling nearly 2,200 model year 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vans equipped with Crosswind Assist, a function that activates automatic brake...
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Chrysler Pacifica Engine Stall Complaints Cause Lawsuit
A Chrysler Pacifica engine stall lawsuit alleges the minivans can die on the highways at any speed, and Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has no idea how to fix the problems. The lawsuit includes all U.S....
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Recall: Mercedes Rear Doors Look Locked, But Aren't
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 8,700 GLE-Class, GLS-Class and S-Class vehicles because the left rear doors can appear to be locked when they aren't, an especially dangerous condition with children nearby....
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Goodyear G159 Tire Recall May Be Forthcoming
A Goodyear G159 tire recall may be forthcoming as safety regulators investigate whether the tires sold for motorhomes are too dangerous to be on the roads. In addition to the federal investigation...
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls 8,500 Vehicles in 3 Recalls
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 8,500 vehicles in three recalls just one day after the automaker recalled vehicles for door lock problems. Adding to the door lock problems, the latest three...
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Hyundai Engine Lawsuit Names Sonata, Tucson and Santa Fe
A Hyundai engine lawsuit claims 2015-2016 Sonata, Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles with Theta 2-liter and 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have defects that cause thousands of dollars to...
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