We see hundreds of car recall notices every year, but this one stands out. Stellantis, the parent company of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram and several other international car brands, has suspended the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet Plug-in due to brake pedal failure. 20,775 hybrid (PHEV) SUVs have been recalled. . you read it… Photo and Read More
Mercedes-Benz issued a recall for just four vehicles, but the reasons were serious. A critical component that holds the engine in place could fail, potentially resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle. The recalled models include the 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC 43. Mercedes speaks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) That one thing… Photo Read More
General Motors has recalled 13,241 2024 GMC Canyon pickup trucks due to a defective headlamp. An issue where lights may flicker while driving or parking. According to GM, “a defect in the headlamp's internal software may cause the headlamp to flicker.” GM says it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this. Photo and Credits: This article Read More
Hyundai has recalled just 65 2025 Tucson small SUVs because they may be missing airbag warning labels. Front seat airbags protect adults in an accident, but children can be injured. Federal law requires a warning label explaining this fact to be placed on the passenger side of the dashboard to alert parents. Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB Read More
Jaguar has recalled only five 2024 F-Pace SUVs due to backup camera failure. The company has told federal safety regulators that the sensor assembly may be missing a heat shield between two microchips. Long drives can cause the assembly to overheat, triggering a reset sequence and leaving the camera image… Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB News on Read More
Jeep issued recollection 32,863 Wrangler SUVs from 2018 to 2024 models and Gladiator pickups from 2020 to 2024 models are affected because their instrument panels may darken while driving. If the instrument panel is blank, drivers cannot see speed or important safety warnings. “Once a failure occurs… Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB News on 2024-09-29 16:26:30 #Recall Read More
Ford has recalled 16,543 2022 F-150 pickup trucks because the parking lights may flash. Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): The problem is software-related, but the company plans to fix it with hardware. This makes the fix easy: your dealer will install a new LED driver… Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB News on 2024-09-24 Read More
Hyundai is recalling 38,331 2024 Sonata sedans because their brake lights may not function properly. Hyundai has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a software error could cause brake lights to flash briefly while the driver presses the brake pedal, instead of staying on. The problem is… Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB News on 2024-09-04 Read More
Jeep has recalled 243 2024 Grand Cherokee L SUVs because LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors may not be properly welded to the seat frame, potentially failing to protect a child in a crash. Jeep told federal safety officials that the recall only applies to vehicles built to certain standards. Photo and Credits: This article appeared Read More
Ford has issued a second recall for its 2022 757 Maverick light trucks after dealers failed to make repairs as part of a recall earlier this year. In April, Ford recalled more than 400,000 Maverick pickup trucks and Bronco Sport SUVs because the engines could not start due to the inability to detect a dead battery. Dealers… Photo and Credits: Read More