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Mercedes Recalls 126,260 Vehicles for Airbag Flaw
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Over 100,000 Mercedes C and GLK Class vehicles are being recalled for a faulty airbag control unit.
How Come Other Automaker’s Diesels Can Meet US Emissions Standards?
Volkswagen’s ongoing emissions scandal has devastated the German automaker. Its stock price has plummeted by about 30 percent and any goodwill it had with consumers has likely evaporated. But the collateral damage from this fiasco has also given diesels a black mark.
Nissan Versa Recalled for Faulty Front Suspension
The 2007-2012 Nissan Versa is being recalled for front coil springs that may corrode.v
Honda Civic, Fit Recalled for Transmission Issue
The Honda Civic and Fit models are being recalled for an issue with their continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).
2015 Jeep Renegade Recalled Over Hacking Concerns
Jeep is recalling certain 2015 Renegades equipped with 6.5-inch touchscreens over concerns with hacking.
GM Ignition Switch Officially Linked to 124 Deaths, 275 Injuries
General Motors’ ignition switch compensation fund has finished its review of over 4,000 submissions and has officially linked 124 deaths and 274 injuries to the faulty part.
Dodge Recalls 284K Chargers For Unexpected Airbag Depoyment
According to Dodge, the airbag sensors can be overly sensitive setting off the side airbag if the door has been kicked or slammed with excessive force.
Ram Recalls 2M Trucks Over Unexpected Airbag Deployment
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling 2 million Ram pickup trucks in two separate recall actions, each one for airbag issues.
Continental Recalls 8,500 Tires Over Pressure Loss
Tire maker Continental is issuing a recall on the ContiProContact tires.
Honda’s Parts Supply Increasing for Airbag Recall
The Takata airbag recall is an unmitigated disaster for the automotive industry and Honda is working overtime to correct affected vehicles.
Fiat 500e Recalled for Cruise Control Software Update
The Fiat 500e is being recalled yet again.
2014 Ford Edge Sport Under Investigation by NHTSA
The 2014 Ford Edge Sport is under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s microscope for a potential defect with its 22-inch wheels.
GM Approves Three New Death Claims for Total of 107
Three more death claims have been approved by the General Motors ignition switch compensation fund. These recent additions have increased the total to 107.
Acura MDX, RLX Recalled for Faulty Emergency Braking
Acura announced a new recall today covering approximately 19,500 vehicles from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
NHTSA May Reopen Investigation into Jeep Fires
Nearly 3 million older Jeeps may be coming under NHTSA’s microscope once again. The federal agency could reopen an investigation into these vehicles because there have been dozens of gas-tank fires following rear-end crashes.
GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Reaches 80
The number of deaths officially acknowledged under GM’s ignition switch compensation program reached 80 today.
Dodge Recalls Hellcats for Potential Fuel Leak
Chrysler’s Hellcat performance cars may be blindingly fast but they can’t outrun a recall. These 707-hp versions of the Dodge Challenger coupe and Charger sedan may have an issue with leaking fuel.
Over 2M Vehicles Re-Recalled for Airbag Issue
Over two-million vehicles are being re-recalled after not being adequately fixed in a previous recall.
Suzuki SX4, Kizashi Recalled Slipping out of ‘Park’
Suzuki is issuing a recall for two if its models in the U.S.
Ram Recalls Almost 67,000 Pickup Trucks
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that it will recall 66,819 Ram pickup trucks.
Graco Under Federal Investigation for Recall Delay
One of the world’s largest child car seat manufacturers is the subject of a federal investigation for how it dealt with a massive safety recall.
Ford, GM Safety Probes Closed Without Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a pair of investigations into various Ford and GM vehicles.
Ford Issues Five Recalls Covering 200K Vehicles
Twenty-fourteen must be the year of the recall. Takata’s massive airbag foible is causing much grief, GM’s ignition fiasco drags on and in addition to all of this there have been myriad smaller safety actions. Adding to the tally, Ford just announced five callbacks.
Porsche Issues Voluntary Recall of 2015 Coupes
In an effort to address a quality issue with hood-latches, Porsche is conducting a voluntary recall of 1,382 Boxster, Cayman and 911 models sold in the US.
