NHTSA Investigates 16 Recalls Totaling 6.4M Vehicles Made by Hyundai and Kia
22 Nov 2023, 18:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Due to varying defect and remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando, the feds decided to investigate Hyundai and Kia
NHTSA Investigates Nissan Titan XD With 5.0L Cummins ISV V8 Over Crankshaft Failures
20 Nov 2023, 21:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2016 to 2019 model year Titan XD with the Cummins turbo diesel V8, chances are your truck will be recalled in the first half of 2024
Feds Investigate Kia Sorento With Lambda II 3.3L V6 Over Motive Power Loss Allegations
20 Nov 2023, 17:38 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2016 to 2017 model year Kia Sorento with the direct-injection 3.3L V6 from the Lambda II engine family is under investigation by the federal watchdog
Ford Recalls Mustang-Mach E Over Improperly Designed Bussed Electrical Center
18 Oct 2023, 16:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The NHTSA's investigation into Ford's remedy for the Mustang Mach-E's battery main contactors overheating condition resulted in a brand-new recall
NHTSA Looks Into Ford EcoBoost V6 Engine Failures, 708k Vehicles Potentially Affected
3 Oct 2023, 20:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your Ford is equipped with a 2.7- or 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 produced before October 2021, this investigation concerns your vehicle
NHTSA Investigates Kia Over Soul EV Rollaway Allegations
26 Sep 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2017 to 2019 model year Soul EV, chances are Kia Motors America will issue a safety recall for your little crossover in the near future
Ford EcoSport Engine Failure Complaints Prompt NHTSA Investigation
22 Sep 2023, 14:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The India-built EcoSport for the US market is under investigation over 1.0L EcoBoost failure allegations, with said failures caused by the oil pump going kaput
NHTSA Investigates 1.1 Million Ram 1500 Trucks Over Power Steering Failure Allegations
21 Aug 2023, 20:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Office of Defects Investigation is aware of 380 consumer complaints and three crashes potentially related to the power steering failure condition
NHTSA Investigates Ford Mustang Mach-E Over Complaints Alleging the Loss of Motive Power
21 Aug 2023, 14:17 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 2021 to 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles that had the appropriate software updates performed and the battery junction box replaced continue to lose drive power
NHTSA Looks Into Alleged 48V System Defect Affecting the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
31 Jul 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Approximately 8,000 units of the 2023 model year GLC 300 may be recalled in the United States market over a yet-unconfirmed problem with the mild-hybrid system
Ford Escape Investigated Over Shoddy Door Welds, 346k Vehicles Potentially Affected
15 Jul 2023, 01:56 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2020 through 2021 model year Ford Escape may be recalled to the tune of 346,071 units due to shoddy front door check arm bracket spot welds
2022 Kia EV6 Owners Report Loss of Motive Power, NHTSA Opens Investigation
8 Jul 2023, 18:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Damaged transistors within the integrated control charging unit may cause the ICCU to fail, resulting in a drained 12-volt battery
Ford Explorer Rear Axle Bolt Failure Recall Under Investigation
29 Jun 2023, 16:25 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / One of the two remedies for the Ford Explorer's well-known rear axle bolt failure condition is currently investigated by the NHTSA
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Under Investigation Over Motive Power Loss Allegations
19 Jun 2023, 19:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2022 model year Hyundai Ioniq 5, chances are a safety recall will be issued for your car due to a high number of motive power loss allegations
2009 Dodge Journey Entraps Owner, Electrical Issues and Vehicle Fire Prompt Investigation
15 May 2023, 14:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Prior to the vehicle catching fire, electrical issues included inoperative door locks and windows, the horn honking, warning lights flashing, and wipers wiping
NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Hertz Allegedly Renting Vehicles With Open Recalls
21 Dec 2022, 21:56 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Hertz Corporation is currently under investigation for allegedly renting 2018 Explorers and 2018 to 2022 Altimas with open recalls
NHTSA Investigates Hyundai Palisade Over Windshield Wiper Failure
8 Dec 2022, 10:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / After calling back 122,919 SUVs produced for the 2020 to 2021 model years, Hyundai might be forced to recall an additional 126,081 SUVs from MY21 through MY23
NHTSA Investigates Honda CR-V and HR-V Over Reports of Rear Differential Failure
8 Dec 2022, 09:49 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If this investigation leads to a safety recall, that would be pretty hard on Honda because the ODI estimates 1,720,768 potentially affected vehicles
Braking System Issue Prompts Investigation Into the 2017 to 2018 Ram HD
7 Dec 2022, 22:44 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / With a bit of luck for affected owners, the ODI investigation may end with Ram recalling no fewer than 390,077 heavy-duty trucks
Jeep Compass Investigated Over Condition That Leads to Loss of Motive Power
7 Dec 2022, 21:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If the ODI doesn't like what it finds, then the NHTSA will be much obliged to tell Jeep to issue a recall for 228,971 vehicles