Certain 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured in the Smyrna, TN plant between January 10, 2014, to January 17, 2014, may be affected by a safety defect which could result in loss of steering. Approximately 1,644 vehicles are involved in this recall, with less than one percent estimated to actually contain the defect. Continue reading
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2014 BMW X5 Safety Locks Could Disengage
The rear side door lock mechanism in certain 2014 BMW X5 SAV vehicles may have been manufactured to an incorrect tolerance. When the inside door handle is pulled twice, the child safety lock could become disengaged. Rear seat occupants may be able to unexpectedly open the door while the vehicle is driving or in park, increasing the risk of an accident. Continue reading
2015 Cadillac Escalade Partial Airbag Deployment
Certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV automobile’s may not meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for occupant crash protection. The vehicles involved were manufactured between April 06, 2014 to May 13, 2014. GM’s recall number is 14220 and the NHTSA campaign number is 14V-259. Continue reading
2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevy Malibu Reduced Braking
General Motors will be conducting a safety campaign for certain 2014 Buick Lacrosse and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 17 inch front brake assemblies. According to reports, these vehicles may have been manufactured with front brake rotors that are too thin. Initial brake performance will will not be affected by the problem, however, higher heat generated in the rear pads will significantly shorten the brake pad life. Continue reading
2014 Nissan Leaf Missing Structural Welds
Nissan is conducting a safety campaign on a small number of 2014 Nissan Leaf EV’s after a routine quality inspection found a vehicle that was missing several front member welds. Vehicles with several structure welds out of specification fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 208; Occupant Crash Protection, and FMVSS No. 305; Electric-powered vehicles: electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection. Continue reading
2014 Hyundai Tucson Airbag Safety Problem
Certain 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicle may be affected by a manufacturing problem that could lead to the drivers side airbag inadvertently deploying or not deploy at all during an accident.
According to reports filed with the NHTSA, during assembly, it is possible that the bolts attaching the driver’s airbag module to the steering wheel assembly were not properly torqued. Over time, the bolts could loosen causing a rattling noise and could eventually detach from the steering wheel completely. There have been no reports of accidents or injury because of the problem. Continue reading
GM Faces Fines For Ignition Switch Safety Problems
A record fine of $35 million U.S. will be paid out by GM after a government investigation into how GM handled the recall of 2.59 million vehicles over faulty ignition switches. GM’s agreement with regulators also includes significant changes into how the automobile manufacturer reviews safety problems and decides when to issue a recall.
- G.M. will be required to meet monthly with regulators and provide a list of every safety problem under consideration, as well as report on any new communications with their dealers.
- The company must also improve information sharing across its different units, make recall decisions more quickly and revise its analysis practices to improve the ability to identify safety issues.
2014 Ford Escape Door Will Not Close?
Ford has identified a condition relating to safety in certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape SUV’s manufactured between October 2011 to April 2013. The automobile manufacturer will be asking approximately 581,986 vehicle owners to return to an approved repair facility to have the problem repaired free of charge. Continue reading
