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Chrysler Recalls 2017 Pacifica, Hybrid Not Affected
Chrysler Recalls 2017 Pacifica, Hybrid Not Affected

14 Jan 2018, 15:30 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a non-hybrid Chrysler Pacifica built for the 2017 model year, you're urged to reflash the engine control module at your nearest dealer

 
BMW Freezes U.S. Sales of the i3 Electric Hatch and Issues Country-Wide Recall
BMW Freezes U.S. Sales of the i3 Electric Hatch and Issues Country-Wide Recall

21 Nov 2017, 09:45 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The battery-powered city car from the Bavarian manufacturer has been found with one potentially hazardous safety issue by the NHTSA

 
Heavy-Duty Pickups May Be Forced to Disclose Their Fuel Economy
Heavy-Duty Pickups May Be Forced to Disclose Their Fuel Economy

25 Sep 2017, 11:49 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Since they are not governed by the same rules as the rest of the passenger vehicles, heavy-duty trucks can keep their fuel economy hidden from buyers

 
Dodge Challenger/Charger Hellcats Recalled Due to Potential Oil Loss
Dodge Challenger/Charger Hellcats Recalled Due to Potential Oil Loss

24 Aug 2017, 09:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Hellcat owners, beware of your beloved cars spilling oil without notice. Affected cars were built from February to May 2017

 
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Windshield Glare Is Appalling, Causes Widespread Complaints
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Windshield Glare Is Appalling, Causes Widespread Complaints

27 Jul 2017, 11:44 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're planning on buying a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, do veer away from the Light Ash Gray interior for it reflects the sun into the windshield pretty badly

 
TPMS Issue Prompts Aston Martin DB11 Recall
TPMS Issue Prompts Aston Martin DB11 Recall

13 Jul 2017, 12:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a U.S.-spec Aston Martin DB11 manufactured until June 13, 2017, you might want to recalibrate the TPMS as soon as possible

 
Ford Recalls Transit, Escape, Police Interceptor Utility In North America
Ford Recalls Transit, Escape, Police Interceptor Utility In North America

28 Jun 2017, 16:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Virtually every Transit built for the 2015 through 2017 model years is being recalled, as are a handful of Escape and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles

 
The Jury Is Still Out on Legalizing Marijuana Impacting Road Collision Rates
The Jury Is Still Out on Legalizing Marijuana Impacting Road Collision Rates

28 Jun 2017, 11:01 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / For years, the only two legal substances that were known to impair driving abilities were alcohol and some medication, but now pot is making an entrance

 
Tesla Model X Is the Safest SUV Tested by the NHTSA, 5 Stars All-Round
Tesla Model X Is the Safest SUV Tested by the NHTSA, 5 Stars All-Round

14 Jun 2017, 09:05 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The official figures are in, and the electric SUV from Tesla received maximum ratings in all tests, making it NHTSA's best-scoring SUV ever

 
Tesla Model X Crash Test Videos Are in, and It Seems as Safe as Advertised
Tesla Model X Crash Test Videos Are in, and It Seems as Safe as Advertised

13 Jun 2017, 08:19 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The NHTSA hasn't released its interpretation of the tests or the scoring, but we can see the raw footage, and it's pretty telling

 
Toyota Recalls Tacoma Over Anti-Corrosion Coating Problem
Toyota Recalls Tacoma Over Anti-Corrosion Coating Problem

5 Jun 2017, 14:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a 2016 or 2017 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, you'd better ring your nearest dealer and arrange a visit because your truck has been recalled

 
Nissan Recalls Leaf And Sentra Over Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Problem
Nissan Recalls Leaf And Sentra Over Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Problem

18 May 2017, 09:30 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Leaf and Sentra may be in dire need of replacement front passenger airbags, but thankfully, Nissan isn't aware to any incident related to the condition

 
NHTSA Investigates Brake Malfunction Complaints for 2009 Nissan Murano
NHTSA Investigates Brake Malfunction Complaints for 2009 Nissan Murano

7 May 2017, 09:54 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The NHTSA has commenced an investigation following several complaints regarding the failure of the braking system on the 2009 Nissan Murano

 
One Man’s Investigation Made General Motors Recall Saturn And Pontiac Cabriolets
One Man’s Investigation Made General Motors Recall Saturn And Pontiac Cabriolets

27 Mar 2017, 08:50 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / General Motors is still haunted by its past's ghosts, as Troy Lyman proved with a one-man investigation into a notorious problem affecting the Sky and Solstice

 
Mercedes-Benz Issues Several Recalls In The USA, About 18,000 Units Affected
Mercedes-Benz Issues Several Recalls In The USA, About 18,000 Units Affected

21 Feb 2017, 09:48 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mercedes-Benz has notified the NHTSA of four recall campaigns that it will operate in the USA. The GLE, GLS, and E-Class are affected, adding up to 18,000 units

 
Average American Body Weight Leads To Heavier Crash Test Dummies
Average American Body Weight Leads To Heavier Crash Test Dummies

10 Feb 2017, 10:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A few automakers that operate in the USA have begun developing crash test dummies that simulate elderly people with obesity. They are more prone to injuries

 
Fire Risk Prompts Maserati To Recall 50,260 U.S.-spec Vehicles
Fire Risk Prompts Maserati To Recall 50,260 U.S.-spec Vehicles

6 Feb 2017, 10:56 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Another month, another big Maserati recall in the United States. This time around, pretty much the entire production since the 2014 model year is affected

 
Volkswagen Group USA Recalls 582,822 Vehicles In Three Separate Operations
Volkswagen Group USA Recalls 582,822 Vehicles In Three Separate Operations

30 Jan 2017, 17:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Audi and Volkswagen are both hit by a flurry of recalls in the United States, with problems ranging from an overheating water pump to defective airbags

 
2017 Ford F-250 SuperCrew Awarded 5 Stars For Safety By the NHTSA
2017 Ford F-250 SuperCrew Awarded 5 Stars For Safety By the NHTSA

30 Jan 2017, 14:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Just like its light-duty brother, the 2017 Ford Super Duty proved that aluminum alloys and high-strength steel makes a great combo for a safe pickup truck

 
Ford F-150, Focus, and C-Max Recalled
Ford F-150, Focus, and C-Max Recalled

26 Jan 2017, 17:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2017 F-150, a 2016 C-Max, or a 2016 Focus, you'd better get in touch with your nearest Ford dealership as soon as pobbile