Jeep announced a recall of approximately 32,000 Wrangler 4XE plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs from 2021 to 2024 model years due to a series of fires. “The vehicles are still operational. However, the company advises owners to refrain from charging these hybrid vehicles and to park them away from structures and other vehicles. Source: Kelley Blue Book
JLR (the company formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover) is recalling just 121 units of its 2023 Defender 130, with brake calipers potentially falling off as the number one reason for recalling the cars. Issued. Yeah. Let’s bring them back to the store. be careful. This problem isn’t as scary as you might think. JLR tells National Highway… Source: Kelley Read More
Volkswagen has announced a recall for approximately 24,000 2023 and 2024 ID.4 electric vehicles because the sunshades included with their panoramic glass roofs do not meet federal fire protection standards. Volkswagen told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “In the unlikely event that a fire occurs inside a vehicle… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Honda and its luxury car division Acura have recalled nearly 250,000 vehicles because they may contain improperly cast parts that could lead to sudden and complete engine failure. Vehicles subject to recall include: All recalled vehicles are equipped with the same engine, a 3.5-liter V6. Honda tells National Highway… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Subaru has recalled about 3,700 vehicles due to the risk of cracks in important engine parts, making them undriveable. It may roll over even when parked. The recall applies to: Subaru told federal motor vehicle safety officials that these cars “may be equipped with front driveshaft assemblies with outer races.” Source: Kelley Blue Book
Honda has recalled 519 Pilot SUVs from the 2023-2024 model year due to a manufacturing error that could result in loss of steering control. The company told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that 519 steering gearboxes were “removed from the main assembly line for rework.” In the process, there may be something left behind by the technician… Source: Kelley Read More
Mercedes-Benz has recalled about 40,300 vehicles because they may lack a system to track brake wear. This recall affects some, but not all, of the following examples: Mercedes told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that its vehicles “may not be equipped with inspection gauges.” Source: Kelley Blue Book
Toyota has recalled more than 550,000 Highlander and Highlander hybrid SUVs from the 2020 to 2023 model years for the most embarrassing reasons. Bumper covers and other front body panels can fall off during daily driving. It doesn’t happen suddenly. Toyota said that the “impact on lower-level companies will be minor.” Source: Kelley Blue Book
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
Honda announced a recall for approximately 176,000 Civic compact cars from the 2022 to 2024 model years, alleging that the steering racks may have been replaced with defective parts that could cause tire damage. The automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it sent a replacement part for the steering rack to a Honda dealer. Source: Kelley Blue Read More