U.S. auto recalls hit record high 53.2 million in 2016
The U.S. Transportation Department said automakers recalled a record high 53.2 million vehicles in 2016 in the United States in part because of a massive expansion in callback to replace Takata Corp (7312.T) air bag inflators.
Under aggressive enforcement by the Obama administration, automakers issued a record-setting 927 recall campaigns, up 7 percent over the...
Nissan Recalls More Than 54,000 Cars
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nissan is recalling more than 54,000 cars because of curtain and seat-mounted air bags that may unexpectedly deploy when the door is slammed.
Nissan North America says the recall affects the 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles. It says the problem may be caused by the degradation of the side impact sensor connector...
BMW Recalls 121K SUVs Over Defect That Could Render Vehicle Useless
Just like a pathogen can infect a tiny cut in your skin and end up wreaking real havoc on your body, if a bit of water starts getting into the wrong place on your car it could set off a chain of events that leaves you with a car that won’t move.
BMW announced this...
Mazda recalls 70,000 RX-8 sports cars in U.S.
Mazda Motor Corp. will recall about 70,000 RX-8 sports cars from the 2004-08 model years in the United States because of an issue with fuel pump sealing rings that may leak and catch fire, U.S. safety regulators said on Tuesday.
"The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to...
Relief at Last for U.S. Owners of Diesel Volkswagens
For the owners of nearly a half-million diesel cars in the United States who have been caught up in Volkswagen’s emissions-cheating scandal, relief may finally be in sight.
On Tuesday, Judge Charles Breyer of the United States District Court in San Francisco gave final approval to an agreement calling for Volkswagen to spend $10 billion...
Which Automakers Have The Lowest Recall Rates — And The Most Serious Recalls
Automobile recalls continue to make the news, with nearly 700,000 vehicles being recalled so far this month in the U.S. to repair safety-related defects. Unfortunately, far too many motorists seem to be tuning out the long-running litany of reports and are ignoring recall notices issued for their rides.
According to data compiled by J.D. Power,...
Hyundai recalls Sonata because sunroof could fly off
Hyundai launched a recall for 62,811 units of the Sonata after discovering that the mid-size car's panoramic sunroof could fly off in traffic and careen into other vehicles.
The Korean automaker said it was not aware of any crashes or injuries that have occurred because of the defect.
But the company has received multiple reports of...
Door Latch Recall to Cost Ford, Cut Into Full-Year Profits
DETROIT — Ford will spend $640 million to replace door latches on nearly 2.4 million cars, trucks and vans this year because the doors can pop open while the vehicles are moving.
On Thursday, the company announced it would add 1.5 million vehicles to the pesky and growing recall, which has become so costly Ford...
General Motors settles 2 bellwether ignition switch cases
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. has settled two federal court cases related to its defective ignition switches, but its legal troubles stemming from the switches are far from over.
GM settled the cases for an undisclosed amount, plaintiffs' attorney Bob Hilliard said Monday. In both cases, the plaintiffs said they sustained serious injuries when...
Recall Alert: 2015 Hyundai Genesis
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 3,000 model-year 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedans manufactured between Feb. 1 and May 20, 2015, and equipped with a 7-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster
The Problem: The instrument cluster may display an incorrect vehicle speed, illuminate all of the warning lights or not illuminate a warning light that needs to be lit, increasing the...
