GM Recalls Chevy Bolts from 2020–2022 Over Battery Fire Risk
This smaller recall from GM comes three years after a larger callback of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt for a similar hazard.
BMW Recalls More Cars After New Issue With Brakes
BMW AG is recalling 270 vehicles in the U.S. to fix improper welding on braking systems supplied by Continental AG, adding to a more widespread issue with the component.
Survey Finds EVs Less Reliable, on Average, Than Gas-Powered
Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.
DTNA Recalls Trucks Over Brake Light Issue
Daimler Trucks North America announced it is recalling certain 2017-2021 Class 8 Cascadia P4 vehicles due to possible brake light issues.
October 5, 2020Paccar to Recall More Than 450,000 Trucks
Paccar Inc. on April 6 issued a recall notice covering hundreds of thousands of trucks over concerns a blown fuse could prevent dashboard illumination.
Takata Recall of 10 Million Inflators Could Be Last of Air Bag Saga
DETROIT — Takata is recalling 10 million more front air bag inflators sold to 14 different automakers because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel.
US Probes Four Automakers in New Takata Air Bag Recall
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has launched an investigation into four automakers that have a potentially deadly type of Takata air bag inflator in their vehicles but have yet to recall them.
NHTSA Probing Hyundai, Kia for Cars That Catch Fire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating some 3 million U.S. vehicles made by Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. after thousands of complaints that the vehicles went up in flames even without being involved in a crash.
DTNA to Recall More Than 7,000 Western Star Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America will conduct a voluntary safety recall on up to 7,128 Western Star trucks over wiring issues that could increase the risk of fire.
April 12, 2018Truck Makers Recall Kidde Fire Extinguishers
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America are recalling certain models of Kidde fire extinguishers sold as accessories for use in their trucks, citing a potential risk in 37,367 vehicles.
December 14, 2017