Electric vehicles are becoming more popular in California, known for its environmental consciousness and support for sustainable transportation. However, like all vehicles, EVs can also have defects leading to recalls. Understanding EV recalls A recall happens when a...
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Who decides to issue a vehicle recall?
In the automotive industry, ensuring the safety of drivers and passengers is of paramount importance. Vehicle recalls are a mechanism to rectify potential safety issues. Initiating them happens through a meticulous decision-making process involving various...
Airbag recall could affect 52 million vehicles in 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may recall 52 million dangerous airbag inflators in 2024. This potential recall involves inflators manufactured by ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive Systems. These components can rupture during deployment, posing a...
Hyundai and Kia issue recall for fire risk
In a recent development in the automotive industry, Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have issued a recall for certain vehicles due to a potential fire hazard. This announcement is causing concerns among vehicle owners, leading to a closer examination of the risks...
Ford EVs recalled again due to power loss problem
Ford Motor Company is recalling thousands of its electric vehicles (EVs) over a battery problem, which can suddenly cause power loss while driving. However, several affected vehicles were part of an earlier recall over the same issue last year. The latest recall...
NHTSA expands probe into Ford engine failures
A federal highway safety agency announced that it has expanded its investigation into the alleged engine defects of Ford Motor’s vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) first launched its probe last year following three letters from...
What to do when you receive a car recall notice
Car recalls, though concerning, are not uncommon. According to Statista, there were more than 50 million car recalls in the United States in 2022. These recalls occur when a manufacturer identifies a safety-related defect or non-compliance with a safety standard in a...
Nissan sedans recalled again for steering problems
Steering is a key function for any automobile. The ability to steer allows drivers to directly control where a motor vehicle can go, to reach destinations, or to avoid obstacles. But what happens if an automobile defect suddenly causes a loss of steering control? Not...
Nikola recalls EV trucks over battery fire problem
Whether running on a combustion engine or an electric motor, all automobiles carry an inherent fire risk. It could be an issue with the fuel line or a battery problem that raises the risk of a car fire, and car fires are dangerous to drivers, passengers and anyone...
Nissan recalls EVs for sudden acceleration risk
When you press down the brake pedal in a car, it’s understood that it engages the vehicle’s brakes. The brakes will help slow the automobile down or stop it, depending on how much force you’ve applied to the pedal. But what if your car’s brakes somehow caused the...