On March 9, 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of nearly 380,000 Sportage SUVs and Cadenza sedans because of a risk of engine fires. Automaker Kia has advised owners to park their vehicles outside and away from their homes until…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently opened a new investigation into nearly two million 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles, after receiving at least 11 reports of fires starting from the 12-volt battery. The agency is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the…
Autonomous or “self-driving” vehicles are the way of the future, we’ve been told, as they will significantly reduce the number of crashes on U.S. highways. Without human error in the mix, the number of accidents will fall and Americans everywhere will enjoy safer transportation. So…
Consumers who own a Chevrolet Bolt EV need to check the VINs on their vehicles. General Motors recently implemented a recall of about 50,000 Chevy Bolts because of a potential fire hazard. GM Advises Owners of Chevy Bolt EVs to Park Them Outside The National…
The Ford Motor Company recently announced three new recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles. If you own one of them, it’s important to take it into your local dealer for repairs. Mustangs May Falter During Hard Braking The affected vehicles are all 2020 Ford…
Ford Motor Company recently issued three safety recalls in North America. Affected vehicles include select Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln Corsair, and Ford F-150 models. Over 500,000 Vehicles Recalled for Brake Problems The first recall concerns the operation of the brakes on over 500,000 vehicles.…
Polaris Industries recently issued two recalls affecting nearly 30,000 utility and all-terrain vehicles. The Ranger XP 1000 EPS, General XP 1000, and Phoenix 200 ATVs may have defective components that can fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Polaris has advised consumers to stop using…
If you own a Toyota Highlander, check your vehicle’s VIN at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) website. Toyota recently announced that it’s recalling about 38,000 vehicles because of a problem in the Engine Control Unit (ECU). The problem could cause the vehicle to…
Toyota recently announced a recall of nearly 700,000 vehicles due to fuel pump issues. The automaker has advised owners to watch for warning lights and messages on the instrument panel, as well as a rough-running engine. These symptoms could indicate a fuel pump problem, which…
In March 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced a historic commitment by 20 automakers representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. market to make automatic emergency braking (AEB) a…
