Tesla has announced their first recall affecting certain 2013 Model S sports cars because of a possible installation defect that could cause the passenger seat to not stay in the upright position during hard braking or an accident. Continue reading
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Honda And Acura Brake Assist Problem
Honda is recalling certain 2006 Acura RSX and 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles for a problem which could lead to decreased brake assist.
According to the recall report, during the manufacturing of the brake booster cylinder, insufficient clamping between the two outer housing components Continue reading
Voice Activated Is Still A Driving Distraction
Automobile manufacturers say that over fifty percent of all vehicles on the road will have some sort of voice recognition technology integrated into their systems by 2020. They advertise these systems as increasing automobile safety by allowing the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, but according to a recent study done by the American Automobile Association (AAA), drivers using this type of technology are actually creating a different and worse safety risk by creating mental distractions. Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls Jeep SUVs For Fire Risk
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into certain Jeep vehicles experiencing a high rate of fires due to rear impact accidents, has finally resulted in a recall. Continue reading
Honda Odyssey Airbags Investigated
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened a preliminary investigation into whether certain 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey Minivans should be recalled. There have already been six consumer complaints of sudden airbag deployment and forty one complaints alleging the vehicle’s air bag warning light illuminates intermittently. Continue reading
Aston Martin Defective Brake Pedals
Aston Martin have announced a small recall affecting certain 2012-2014 vehicles because of a manufacturing problem that could result in the throttle pedal arm to break. The vehicles involved in this recall include: Continue reading
Jeep Transmission And Seatbelt Problem
Chrysler Group LLC will be conducting a safety recall on approximately one hundred and eighty thousand 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured between January 23, 2011 through February 23, 2013. The affected vehicles are equipped with 3.6L engines and automatic transmissions. Continue reading
GM Recalls Cadillac And Chevy For Brakes
General Motors will be recalling certain 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2013 Cadillac XTS, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles because they may fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for lamps and reflective devices. Continue reading
