Volvo has announced a recall of certain 2024 model year XC40 vehicles due to an issue with the left rear turn indicator that fails to properly warn other drivers of the intention to turn or switch lanes. This poses an increased risk of accidents and is prompting Volvo to update the software in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) on over 17,000 potentially affected vehicles in the United States. If you own one of these vehicles and have experienced issues with the left turn signal, read on to … [Read more...] about 2024 Volvo XC40 Recall: What to Do if You Have Problems
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Ford Recalls Over 139,000 Focus and EcoSport Vehicles for Engine Oil Loss Defect
Legally reviewed by: Chuck Panzarella, JD Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles equipped with 1.0L Fox engines and 6F15 automatic transmissions. The recall includes over 139,730 vehicles in total, with around 26,041 Ford Focus units affected and 113,689 Ford EcoSport models affected. According to documents submitted by Ford to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the engine oil pump drive … [Read more...] about Ford Recalls Over 139,000 Focus and EcoSport Vehicles for Engine Oil Loss Defect
Potential Ford Airbag Recall: Thousands of Ford Vehicles Affected
Legally reviewed by: Chuck Panzarella, JD In response to a safety concern, Ford Motor Company has submitted a Safety Recall Report (23V-847) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), detailing a potential defect in certain vehicle models. The recall, submitted on December 15, 2023, encompasses a substantial number of vehicles, raising awareness about a safety issue related to the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) and its impact on airbag deployment. The report, … [Read more...] about Potential Ford Airbag Recall: Thousands of Ford Vehicles Affected
2023 Fuel Pump Defect Recall: Is Your Honda or Acura Affected?
Legally reviewed by: Chuck Panzarella, JD Over 2.5 million Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a fuel pump defect that can increase the risk of engine failure or stalling while driving. This giant recall includes various vehicles from 2017-2020 Acura and Honda vehicles. The issue lies with the fuel pump impeller not being molded properly, which can, over time, cause the low-density impeller to deform and interfere with the fuel pump body, leaving the fuel pump inoperative. … [Read more...] about 2023 Fuel Pump Defect Recall: Is Your Honda or Acura Affected?
2023 Honda Seat Belt Recall: Is Your Honda Accord or HR-V Included?
Legally reviewed by: Chuck Panzarella, JD On November 21, 2023, Honda announced a recall affecting over 303,000 vehicles, specifically the Honda Accord and Honda HR-V, due to a safety risk involving their seat belts. The recall includes the 2023-2024 Honda Accord and the 2023-2024 Honda HR-V vehicles that were manufactured during a specific period of time when the installation of the rivet was skipped during assembly. If the front seat belt pretensioners were assembled without a rivet to … [Read more...] about 2023 Honda Seat Belt Recall: Is Your Honda Accord or HR-V Included?
Elon Musk’s Tesla Recalls Two Million Vehicles for Autopilot Defect
Legally reviewed by: Chuck Panzarella, JD Elon Musk's Tesla has recently announced a recall of almost all of their vehicles ever made for issues involving the Basic Autopilot. The Basic Autopilot package includes the Autosteer and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) that can help drivers with certain driving features such as steering, braking, and accelerating. A 2 year-long investigation has found that Tesla vehicles with Autosteer equipped may not always work when the required … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s Tesla Recalls Two Million Vehicles for Autopilot Defect