Children’s Book To Blame For Fire Inside Car, North Carolina Officials Say

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina officials determined the cause of a fire inside a car in Burke County was a children’s book. A child’s car seat was set ablaze when a “button battery” in a children’s book caught fire after being left in the vehicle on Sunday, according to the George Hildebran Fire & Rescue Department. The family had Read More

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Over 116,000 Vehicles Due To Fire Hazard

Specific Ground Cable Connection Issues Mercedes-Benz The automaker has recalled 116,020 vehicles in the United States. recall The issue affects 11 specific Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the 2019 to 2024 model years, and may be related to an insufficiently tightened earth cable connection under the passenger seat. Source: www.kiplinger.com

90,000 Genesis Vehicles Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Hyundai this week recalled 90,000 Genesis brand vehicles manufactured between 2015 and 2019, citing a fire hazard in many sedans. This recall affects 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis models, 2017-2019 Genesis G90, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, and 2019 Genesis G70. according to Submission to the National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationThe problem is… Source: Car and Driver

Recall Warning: Kia Sorento Fire Hazard

Kia Motors may replace the engines in up to 80,000 Sorento SUVs starting with the 2011 model year due to a series of engine fires that the automaker cannot explain. The company told federal safety regulators, “Engine compartment fires can occur during operation for a variety of reasons, and the cause must be determined depending on the severity of the Read More

More Than 30,000 Jeep Wrangler 4XE PHEVs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Provided by: Stellantis North America / Stellantis North America EV fires continue to hamper the auto industry’s efforts to build and sustain enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs). Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, and other car brands, is… Source: www.themanual.com

Jeep Recalls 45,000 Wrangler 4XE SUVs Due To Fire Hazard

Jeep and its parent company Stellantis are recalling 45,000 Jeep Wrangler 4XE SUVs after a problem was discovered that could lead to a fire. This recall involves an estimated 32,125 Wrangler 4x vehicles in the United States. The rest are in Canada or were sold outside of North America. The recall targets… Source: www.torquenews.com

2013-2018 Toyota RAV4s Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Toyota Approximately 1.9 million RAV4 models are being recalled due to an increased risk of fire. Affected RAV4s are 2013 through 2018 models. The increased fire risk is due to replacing the 12-volt battery, and the company is currently preparing a solution. Toyota will recall 1,854,000 RAV4 models from 2013 to 2018. Source: Car and Driver

Recall Warning: 1.8 Million Toyota RAV4 SUVs Face Fire Hazard

Toyota has announced a recall for more than 1.8 million RAV4 SUVs from the 2013 to 2018 model years, citing a loose battery that could cause a fire during sudden maneuvers. Toyota told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the problem does not occur with the car’s original battery. But the car… Source: Kelley Blue Book