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Genesis Recalls GV60, GV70, GV80, G80 Over Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners
Genesis Recalls GV60, GV70, GV80, G80 Over Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners

27 Feb 2023, 13:21 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / South Korean supplier Samsong produced seat belt pretensioners that may explode, with said pretensioners equipping a plethora of Hyundai group cars and SUVs

 
Audi Recalls A8 and S8 Luxury Sedans Over Airbag Supplier’s Production Deviation
Audi Recalls A8 and S8 Luxury Sedans Over Airbag Supplier’s Production Deviation

23 Feb 2023, 22:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A little over 1,000 examples of the 2022 to 2023 model year A8 and S8 are recalled by Audi to replace the passenger airbag

 
BMW Recalls 15,803 Vehicles Over Incorrectly Manufactured Airbags
BMW Recalls 15,803 Vehicles Over Incorrectly Manufactured Airbags

23 Feb 2023, 19:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Three variants of the iX – of which one isn't even on sale – and one variant of the X1 are called back to replace the driver-side airbag

 
Subaru Recalls “Blobeye” Impreza and Impreza WRX Repaired Under a Previous Recall
Subaru Recalls “Blobeye” Impreza and Impreza WRX Repaired Under a Previous Recall

23 Feb 2023, 01:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A grand total of 130 Imprezas and World Rally eXperimentals from the "Blobeye" era are called back due to incorrectly installed front passenger airbag inflators

 
Subaru Recalls Crosstrek Hybrid to Fix 12V Battery Issue, 8,413 Units Affected
Subaru Recalls Crosstrek Hybrid to Fix 12V Battery Issue, 8,413 Units Affected

22 Feb 2023, 21:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 8,413 units of the 2019 to 2022 Subaru Crosstrek (plug-in) Hybrid are called back for an issue that was rectified in production back in April 2022

 
Ram Trucks Recalled Over Inoperative Rearview Camera, Software Update Fixes It
Ram Trucks Recalled Over Inoperative Rearview Camera, Software Update Fixes It

22 Feb 2023, 19:15 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2021 to 2023 model year Ram 1500 and 2023 model year Ram 2500 pickup trucks are recalled for a software update of the TRSCM

 
Ford Recalls F-150 Over Safety Issue, Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy as Intended
Ford Recalls F-150 Over Safety Issue, Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy as Intended

22 Feb 2023, 15:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A small number of 2023 model year Ford F-150 Platinum and Limited trucks are called back due to a supplier's manufacturing error

 
Nissan Recalls MY2018 – 2023 Leaf EVs to Address Owner’s Manual Issue
Nissan Recalls MY2018 – 2023 Leaf EVs to Address Owner’s Manual Issue

21 Feb 2023, 16:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Nissan currently investigates whether the 2013 through 2017 model year Leaf also needs to be called back over incorrect defroster operation instructions

 
Ford Explorer Park System May Be Damaged, 2.3L Turbo Models Affected
Ford Explorer Park System May Be Damaged, 2.3L Turbo Models Affected

20 Feb 2023, 17:17 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Just under 3,700 units of the 2020 to 2022 Ford Explorer with the 2.3L turbo are called back to inspect for and – if needed – repair any park system damage

 
The World’s First Airbag Jeans and Vest Offer Full-Body Crash Protection
The World’s First Airbag Jeans and Vest Offer Full-Body Crash Protection

20 Feb 2023, 11:46 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Mo’cycle has further developed the idea of the Airbag Jeans to create the Airbag Outfit. It will launch later this month, with help from crowdfunding

 
2023 Mercedes EQE Is 'Surprisingly' Nimble in the Moose Test (for a 5,000 Lbs. Sedan)
2023 Mercedes EQE Is 'Surprisingly' Nimble in the Moose Test (for a 5,000 Lbs. Sedan)

19 Feb 2023, 21:41 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / The premium electric model of the House of Silver Arrows takes evasive action in the infamous agility trial, comes out on the edge

 
World’s Youngest Supercar Driver Is 3 Years Old, Parks Ferrari SF90 Stradale Impeccably
World’s Youngest Supercar Driver Is 3 Years Old, Parks Ferrari SF90 Stradale Impeccably

18 Feb 2023, 10:14 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / This 3-year-old boy is already an expert on anything with an engine, whether with two or four wheels, and is often seen at a track honing his skills

 
306,165 Ram Trucks Recalled Over Fire Risk, Owners Advised to Park Outside
306,165 Ram Trucks Recalled Over Fire Risk, Owners Advised to Park Outside

17 Feb 2023, 20:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In case of an electrical short in the solidi state intake heater grid relay, Cummins-engined Ram HD trucks may catch fire

 
Nissan Steering Wheel Emblems Are Potentially Dangerous, 404k Vehicles Recalled
Nissan Steering Wheel Emblems Are Potentially Dangerous, 404k Vehicles Recalled

17 Feb 2023, 15:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A combination of factors, but mostly an issue stemming from a tier 2 supplier, may turn the steering wheel emblem into a projectile under airbag deployment

 
$2-Million Tucker 48 "Torpedo" Shows Up at Car Show, Flexes Helicopter Engine
$2-Million Tucker 48 "Torpedo" Shows Up at Car Show, Flexes Helicopter Engine

16 Feb 2023, 15:18 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / One of the most innovative automobiles of its time, the Tucker 48 is now a rare classic that changes hads for millions of dollars

 
The King of Understeer: Europe's New Nissan Rogue Knocks Down Cones During Moose Test
The King of Understeer: Europe's New Nissan Rogue Knocks Down Cones During Moose Test

14 Feb 2023, 11:35 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The latest Nissan X-Trail crossover didn't make a fool of itself during the evasive maneuver, but it didn't impress anyone either

 
Hyundai Breaks the Norm by Offering Its Bluelink+ Car Care and Safety Features as Standard
Hyundai Breaks the Norm by Offering Its Bluelink+ Car Care and Safety Features as Standard

10 Feb 2023, 22:32 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / With many automakers providing useful services as a subscription, Hyundai offers a breath of fresh air by including Bluelink+ as standard on new vehicles

 
BMW Recalls S 1000 R and S 1000 XR Motorcycles Due to Software Issue
BMW Recalls S 1000 R and S 1000 XR Motorcycles Due to Software Issue

9 Feb 2023, 23:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An estimated 754 motorcycles from the S 1000 R and S 1000 XR series are called back in the United States of America alone

 
Supplier’s Quality Control Error Forces GM to Recall Certain SUVs Over Safety Risk
Supplier’s Quality Control Error Forces GM to Recall Certain SUVs Over Safety Risk

9 Feb 2023, 18:04 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The half-shaft assembly supplier somehow forgot to include retaining rings in assemblies sent to General Motors for vehicle production

 
Airbags in the BMW 7 Series and i7 May Deactivate Due to a Software Issue
Airbags in the BMW 7 Series and i7 May Deactivate Due to a Software Issue

9 Feb 2023, 14:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 305 examples of the combustion-engined 760i xDrive and 92 examples of the of the i7 xDrive60 are called back in the U.S.