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Ford recalls nearly 400,000 trucks, SUVs and cars
Several models of Ford heavy duty trucks, along with Ford and Lincoln SUVs recalled.
Ford recalling 20K hybrid SUVs over 'manufacturing defect'
The recall includes certain Ford Escape and luxury Lincoln Corsair vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024.
Trump transition team seeks to scrap car-crash reporting rule opposed by Elon Musk's Tesla
Removing the crash-disclosure provision would particularly benefit Tesla, which has reported most of the crashes – more than 1,500 – to federal safety regulators under the program.
Hyundai recalling over 226K cars, SUVs over faulty safety feature
The recall covers certain Santa Fe and Elantra vehicles from the 2021 and 2022 model years.
Ford facing two new probes into recalls after it was slapped with historic fine
Regulators are looking into whether Ford should recall 112,000 Ford Expedition SUVs over seat belt issues and whether Ford's recall of 456,000 SUVs over a loss of power and an electrical system failure is...
Ford ordered to pay historic $165M fine over delayed rearview camera recalls
Ford must conduct a thorough review of all recalls it has filed in the last three years and if needed, file new recalls.
Feds probing recall of 1.4M Honda, Acura cars after more complaints of engine failure
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s opening a recall query to determine the severity of the problem in vehicles not included in the 2023 recall.
Honda recalling nearly 800K cars over fire risks from cracked fuel pumps
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire, the automaker said.
Auto giant recalling nearly 450K vehicles
Regulators said that without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Feds propose rule requiring redesign of trucks, SUVs after 57% increase in pedestrian deaths
NHTSA estimates the new rule would eliminate about 67 fatalities annually.
These goofy NJ highway safety signs will have you driving under the influence of dad jokes
One sign near MetLife stadium in East Rutherford proclaims, “YOUR NECK, YOUR BACK… PROTECT THEM FROM IMPACT! BUCKLE UP!” — referencing Khia’s raunchy 2002 hip hop banger "My Neck, My...
BMW recalling more than 720K vehicles over potential fires
The impacted vehicles have water pumps with insufficient sealing, according to the NHTSA report, and may be susceptible to fluid ingress at the electrical plug connector over time.
Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous air bag
Worldwide at least 35 people have been killed by Takata inflators in Malaysia, Australia and the US.
BMW recalls 291K SUVs over faulty feature that could increase injuries during crash
The recall covers certain X3 SUVs from the 2018 through 2023 model years.
BMW recalling more than 390K vehicles due to faulty airbags that can explode
If the inflator explodes, it may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants of a vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death, the NHTSA said.
GM will pay $146M in penalties because 5.9M older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles do not comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.
Biden's fuel economy rules for new cars unveiled —here's what drivers need to know
Administration officials said the less strict requirements will allow the auto industry flexibility to focus on electric vehicles, adding that higher gas-mileage requirements would have imposed significant costs on consumers.
Kia recalls over 460K SUVs — warning owners to park outside over fire risks
Owners of about 463,000 Kia vehicles in the US should park outside and away from structures until they get a recall repair for fire risks completed.
Feds order immediate 'do not drive' warning for 84,000 Nissan cars at risk for exploding air bags
"If you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced," NHTSA said.
Amazon-owned Zoox self-driving vehicles facing probe after two rear-end collisions
In March, Zoox said it was expanding its vehicle testing in California and Nevada to include a wider area, higher speeds and nighttime driving.