NHTSA Opens Recall Query Into Tesla Autopilot Safety Concerns Following Software Update
26 Apr 2024, 22:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The NHTSA is looking into Tesla's December 2023 over-the-air software update for the Autopilot system following post-update crashes and worrying test results
NHTSA Upgrages Probe Into Inadvertent AEB Allegations From Honda CR-V and Accord Owners
17 Apr 2024, 18:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If the NHTSA's engineering analysis turns into a safety recall, American Honda Motor Co. might be required to fix a staggering 2,997,604 vehicles
NHTSA Investigates 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Over Braking System Issue
15 Apr 2024, 13:55 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If the Office of Defects Investigation demands GM to recall suspect Lyriq vehicles, General Motors will have to fix an estimated 3,322 electric crossovers
Fisker Ocean Hit With Safety Probe Into Door Handle/Latch Failures
4 Apr 2024, 18:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As if Fisker Inc. wasn't sufficiently troubled by financial woes, the federal watchdog has opened a new probe into the company's electric sport utility vehicle
2014 Ford F-150 Under Investigation Over Unintended Downshift Into First Gear
3 Apr 2024, 19:47 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If this recall query morphs into a safety recall, FoMoCo will have to recall an estimated 540,086 units of the 2014 Ford F-150 with the 6R80 transmission
NHTSA Investigates Ram HD Transmission Snap Ring Failure Allegations
30 Mar 2024, 19:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Ram HD owners who experience transmission snap ring failures should be aware that FCA issued a technical service bulletin in regard to this problem
Nissan Versa 6MT Under Investigation for Going Into Limp Mode After an Engine Stall
11 Mar 2024, 19:14 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your 2022 to 2024 Nissan Versa manual enters limp mode after an engine stall, please contact the NHTSA because that would help the ODI's investigation
The 2019 to 2022 Honda Passport and Insight Are Under Investigation for Phantom Braking
11 Mar 2024, 17:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If the ODI's preliminary evaluation turns into a safety recall, Honda will be required to fix a little over 250,000 units of the Passport and Insight
Feds Investigate Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Recall Remedy
1 Mar 2024, 23:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Chrysler's recall remedy for a shorting wiring connector doesn't include any hardware changes, thus explaining the NHTSA's recall query into this matter
Fisker Ocean EV Investigated Over Complaints Alleging Unintended Vehicle Movement
19 Feb 2024, 17:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The ODI within the NHTSA is investigating the electric crossover due to multiple complaints from owners who experienced unintended vehicle movement
Honda Ridgeline Rearview Camera Failures Prompt NHTSA Investigation
15 Feb 2024, 14:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2020 to 2023 Honda Ridgeline that fails to display the rearview camera image when selecting reverse, you might want to get in touch with the NHTSA
NHTSA Investigates Tesla for 2,388 Complaints Alleging a Loss of Steering Control
6 Feb 2024, 18:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners in the US market alone reported the inability to steer or a loss of power steering
NHTSA Investigates 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Over Two Safety Concerns
2 Feb 2024, 15:33 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you have ever experienced a loss of motive power accompanied by electrical system failure in your 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, the NHTSA wants to hear from you
Feds Investigate Chrysler Over Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Battery Fire Allegations
18 Jan 2024, 17:14 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 2017 to 2018 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids that had been repaired by Chrysler under recall number 22V-077 continue to catch fire
Alfa Romeo Giulia Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Allegations Prompt NHTSA Investigation
17 Jan 2024, 17:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2017 to 2018 model year Alfa Romeo Giulia, you might want to call your dealer of choice over technical service bulletin 18-001-18
Fisker Under Investigation Over Loss of Braking Performance Allegations From Ocean Owners
16 Jan 2024, 18:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Nine Fisker Ocean owners allege inadequate braking performance over low traction surfaces and/or bumpy roads, prompting the NHTSA to investigate this concern
Feds Investigate Nissan Over VC-Turbo Engine Failures in the Rogue, Altima, QX50, and QX55
18 Dec 2023, 20:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a vehicle equipped with either of Nissan's two variable-compression turbo engines, this investigation should be of interest to you
Feds Investigate Volkswagen Over Fuel Leaks Caused by Suction Pump Failures
14 Dec 2023, 21:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Up to 447,497 vehicles from the Golf and A3 lines may be recalled as a result of 79 complaints and several field reports alleging suction pump failure
Chevrolet Volt Battery Energy Control Module Failures Prompt NHTSA Investigation
7 Dec 2023, 19:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The second generation of the dearly missed Chevy Volt is under investigation due to 61 reports alleging battery energy control module failure
NHTSA Investigates Honda Over Sticky Steering Allegations, 13 Crashes Reported Thus Far
7 Dec 2023, 16:33 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The NHTSA is currently aware of no fewer than 1,324 complaints alleging a momentary increase in steering effort, of which 13 resulted in crashes