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Tesla Driver Assistance System-Related Crashes Have Already Resulted in 19 Deaths
Tesla Driver Assistance System-Related Crashes Have Already Resulted in 19 Deaths

16 Nov 2022, 10:24 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The latest data batch revealed two more deaths, which add to the 16 NHTSA learned of since July 2021. There were three others before that

 
Volkswagen Recalls Certain 2016 Golf R Vehicles Over Software Issue
Volkswagen Recalls Certain 2016 Golf R Vehicles Over Software Issue

15 Nov 2022, 17:49 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A grand total of five examples of the 2016 model year Volkswagen Golf R are in for a body control module software update

 
Study Finds Thanksgiving Is the Worst Holiday to Be on the Road
Study Finds Thanksgiving Is the Worst Holiday to Be on the Road

13 Nov 2022, 21:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Statistics have shown that, in the last five years in the U.S., being on the road on Thanksgiving is significantly more dangerous than any other holiday

 
Every Driver Should Know This: Safety Tips for Driving in Extreme Weather
Every Driver Should Know This: Safety Tips for Driving in Extreme Weather

11 Nov 2022, 23:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / No one plans on getting hit by mother nature (extreme rain, snow or floods), but when the time comes, you’d better be safe than sorry

 
VW Recalls Certain ICEs and EVs to Replace Their Rearview Cameras Free of Charge
VW Recalls Certain ICEs and EVs to Replace Their Rearview Cameras Free of Charge

8 Nov 2022, 15:49 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Just under 2,600 compact vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands are called back stateside due to a supplier's manufacturing error

 
Tesla Will Recall 40,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Power Steering Assist Issues
Tesla Will Recall 40,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Power Steering Assist Issues

8 Nov 2022, 13:41 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla Motors has informed the NHTSA of a recall campaign that will involve almost 40,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. The recall will be handled OTA, though

 
Audi Recalls 6,000 ICEs and EVs Just to Replace Infotainment System
Audi Recalls 6,000 ICEs and EVs Just to Replace Infotainment System

4 Nov 2022, 18:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A single voltage regulator makes the infotainment systems in just over 6,000 vehicles go kaput, vehicles that range from the A3 to the Audi e-tron GT

 
VW Group to Recall Almost 225,000 Units in the U.S. Over Potential TPMS Problem
VW Group to Recall Almost 225,000 Units in the U.S. Over Potential TPMS Problem

4 Nov 2022, 17:21 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If your 2019-2021 Audi or Volkswagen does not adequately report changes in tire pressure, it may be a part of a recall campaign. This is what you need to know

 
Hyundai Recalls Santa Fe and Genesis G80 Due to Exploding Seatbelt Pretensioners
Hyundai Recalls Santa Fe and Genesis G80 Due to Exploding Seatbelt Pretensioners

3 Nov 2022, 23:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Just under 15,000 examples of the Santa Fe Hybrid, Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, and Electrified G80 are called back in the U.S. in an abundance of caution

 
IIHS Says That Using Your Phone While Driving Is Distracting, Water Still Wet
IIHS Says That Using Your Phone While Driving Is Distracting, Water Still Wet

3 Nov 2022, 16:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / According to an IIHS study, gig-economy workers are four times as likely as other drivers to use smartphone apps regularly while driving

 
FCA Recalls Dodge Challenger, Charger, Chrysler 300 Over Discharged TPMS Sensor Batteries
FCA Recalls Dodge Challenger, Charger, Chrysler 300 Over Discharged TPMS Sensor Batteries

2 Nov 2022, 13:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A little over 44,000 vehicles, split between the Challenger, Charger, and 300, are called back due to TPMS sensors that may discharge prematurely

 
Ford Recalls Transit Van Because HVAC Controls May Become Inoperative
Ford Recalls Transit Van Because HVAC Controls May Become Inoperative

28 Oct 2022, 13:44 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a Transit with 12-inch infotainment, SYNC 4, and electronic automatic temperature control, you're probably in for a recall notice next month

 
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 124k Units of the Sprinter for Vehicle Rollaway
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 124k Units of the Sprinter for Vehicle Rollaway

26 Oct 2022, 17:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2019 to 2022 model year Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter van, chances are that your workhorse has been recalled

 
Just Under 1,000 BMW Motorcycles Have Been Recalled Over Clutch Covers Getting Loose
Just Under 1,000 BMW Motorcycles Have Been Recalled Over Clutch Covers Getting Loose

26 Oct 2022, 14:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, S 1000 XR, and M 1000 RR are called back to the tune of 951 units produced between May and September 2022

 
Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, Ram 1500 Recalled Over Manufacturing Issue
Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, Ram 1500 Recalled Over Manufacturing Issue

21 Oct 2022, 19:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / No fewer than 2,802 units of the Wrangler, Gladiator, and Ram 1500 are called back due to improperly welded micro gas generators

 
Jeep Wrangler 4xe Recalled Due to Unsecured Fuse Inside High-Voltage Battery
Jeep Wrangler 4xe Recalled Due to Unsecured Fuse Inside High-Voltage Battery

21 Oct 2022, 16:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Wrangler 4xe vehicles produced between January 13th and May 18th may feature incorrect fasteners securing the 200-amp fuse within the battery assembly

 
GM Solves the 2010–2017 GMC Terrain Headlights Glare Recall With a Piece of Tape
GM Solves the 2010–2017 GMC Terrain Headlights Glare Recall With a Piece of Tape

21 Oct 2022, 15:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After battling for years with the NHTSA to dismiss the headlight glare recall on the 2010-2017 GMC Terrain, GM says a piece of tape solves the problem

 
Volkswagen EA888 Engine Issue Prompts Recall, 74k SUVs May Get New Engines
Volkswagen EA888 Engine Issue Prompts Recall, 74k SUVs May Get New Engines

19 Oct 2022, 21:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Volkswagen EA888 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder in certain Volkswagen Atlas and Audi Q5 vehicles may feature contaminated connecting rod bearings

 
Audi Recalls 170k Vehicles Due to Software Issue
Audi Recalls 170k Vehicles Due to Software Issue

13 Oct 2022, 17:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / More than 170,000 Audi vehicles, ranging from the A4 to the e-tron GT and RS Q8, are called back for an infotainment system software update

 
Harley-Davidson Issues Recall for the RH975 Nightster Due to Handlebar That May Break
Harley-Davidson Issues Recall for the RH975 Nightster Due to Handlebar That May Break

13 Oct 2022, 15:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / RH975 Nightster motorcycles produced between December 2021 and September 2022 are called back in the United States to have their handlebars replaced