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GM to Recall 449,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs in U.S.

General Motors is recalling 449,671 pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. due to inoperative low brake fluid warning, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. The recall includes some 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, …

Volkswagen to Recall Nearly 99,000 EVs in U.S. Over Door Handle Issues

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that Volkswagen would recall 98,806 electric SUVs to fix their door handles as they do not offer enough protection against water ingress. The NHTSA said the recall, which includes ID.4 …

U.S. Regulators Aim to Force Recall of 51 Million Car Air Bags

U.S. regulators took a step toward forcing a recall of as many as 51 million air bag inflators they have said could explode in a crash, an escalation of a safety issue that has plagued the auto industry for years. …

NTSB Probe of Jeep Engine Fire Reports Could Affect 781K Vehicles

Stellantis NV said it’s cooperating with U.S. authorities investigating reports of Jeep engines catching fire, in a potential setback for the company that’s trying to reverse a drop in market share in North America. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …

Stellantis Recalling 1.46 Million Vehicles Worldwide

Chrysler parent Stellantis said Saturday it is recalling 1.46 million vehicles worldwide due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system that can increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes nearly 1.23 million Ram 1500 trucks from …

GM Must Face Big Class Action Over Faulty Transmissions

General Motors was ordered by a federal appeals court to face a class action claiming it violated laws of 26 U.S. states by knowingly selling several hundred thousand cars, trucks and SUVs with faulty transmissions. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court …

Tesla Issuing New Recall for 9,100 Model X SUVs Over Trim Issue

Tesla has issued a recall for about 9,100 Model X sports utility vehicles in the U.S. over a trim on the roof that could separate, it said on Wednesday, its second over the same issue since 2020. Front and center …

BMW Recalls Over 720,000 Vehicles Over Short Circuit Concern, NHTSA Says

BMW is recalling 720,796 U.S. vehicles over concerns of a short circuit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. “An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit,” the NHTSA …

BMW, Venture to Recall 1.36M Cars in China Due to Airbag Risks, Regulator Says

German automaker BMW and its joint venture will recall a combined 1.36 million locally produced and imported cars in China due to potential risks with the Takata airbag, China’s market regulator said on Friday. The recalls, effective immediately, are for …

Ford to Recall About 85,000 Vehicles Due to Risk of Engine Fire

Ford Motor is recalling about 85,000 Explorer SUVs equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility package over concerns of an engine fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and …