Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its plan to propose significant updates and upgrades to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) – better known as…
WASHINGTON, DC–The all-new 2019 Honda Passport achieved a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score, the highest available overall safety rating issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). With this result, every…
In a significant development, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), a division of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has escalated its scrutiny into the Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS). This system, designed for automatic emergency braking, has…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), a branch of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is currently examining reports concerning the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ models. These vehicles have been reported to exhibit a loss of brake boost assist, potentially…
Forest River Bus, LLC, a prominent manufacturer of transit buses, has issued a recall for several models due to potential safety risks associated with unsecured brake lines. This recall affects an estimated 3,680 units spanning various models manufactured between 2018…
PALO ALTO, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, I secured a Kia EV6 subcompact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) during a trip to California, rediscovering how inconspicuously – and enjoyably — this electric vehicle (EV) blended into the Bay Area automotive…
Multiple media outlets have reported that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began a preliminary investigation into approximately 250,712 Honda vehicles, focusing on issues related to the inadvertent activation of automatic emergency braking. This probe encompasses two popular…
The Ford Motor Company is initiating a recall for its 2023-2024 F-650 and F-750 vehicles due to a parking brake malfunction that could potentially cause the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. This condition increases the risk of crashes or injuries,…
General Motors (GM) has announced a recall for 55,755 of its 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles due to a defect in the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system. This malfunction may cause the vehicles to stop or decelerate unexpectedly,…
BMW of North America, LLC, has initiated a significant safety recall affecting 79,670 vehicles across various models due to a defect in the integrated brake system. Submitted on February 12, 2024, to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under…
Indian Motorcycle Company has announced a significant recall affecting 11,648 motorcycles across various models due to unexpected brake light illumination, posing a potential safety risk. This recall spans models from 2019 to 2022, including the Challenger series, FTR 1200 models,…
Tesla, Inc. is initiating a recall affecting 2 million vehicles across its lineup, including the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and the Cybertruck, due to an issue with the instrument panel’s font size. This recall is significant…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I was happy when the 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport showed up recently for review, a perfect vehicle to combat potential New England winter weather. Luckily, I did not have to fight anything more than near-freezing cold during…
In a recent development, Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has initiated a recall of certain 2024 GSX1300R motorcycles, affecting approximately 993 units. This action, under NHTSA Campaign Number 24V038000, addresses a critical issue where the brake fluid pipe flare nut for…
Morgan Motor Company Limited, a renowned automobile manufacturer, has issued a recall for 62 units of its 2023 Super 3 motorcycles. This action follows the discovery of a potential hazard where the pedal box housing may have been improperly welded,…
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Western Star 4900 and 6900 heavy-duty trucks due to a defect in the inversion valve that could delay park brake engagement, increasing the risk of unintentional vehicle movement and potential…
Ford is recalling 112,965 2021-2023 F-150 trucks due to a potential rear axle hub bolt failure that could increase the risk of a crash. The issue: The rear axle hub bolt in affected vehicles may fatigue and break, damaging the…
Approximately 5,000 BMW i5 electric vehicles (EVs) are being recalled due to a software issue that could potentially silence the car’s mandatory pedestrian warning sound. The recall affects 2024 model year i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 vehicles manufactured between June…
Rivian Automotive is recalling 7,873 of its 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles due to a potential accelerator pedal issue that could prevent the “auto-hold” or “park” features from activating as intended. This increases the risk of unintended vehicle movement and…
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling 1,314 model year 2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicles due to an incorrect transmission shifter that poses a rollaway risk. The affected vehicles, built between April 6 and October 12, 2023 at the…
All 20 automakers deliver on voluntary pledge, making automatic emergency braking standard in new vehicles. In a major victory for road safety, all 20 carmakers participating in a voluntary pledge have met the goal of equipping nearly all light-duty vehicles…
Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and 2022-2024 H3-45 VIP motorcoaches equipped with their Prevost Driver Assist system. The issue stems from potentially incorrect front bumper trim panels that can block the radar sensor, causing the driver…
Ford is recalling 66 2024 Mustang vehicles due to a potential loose brake pedal issue. A missing flare on the brake pedal arm pivot tube can cause the pedal to become unseated, impacting braking function and increasing the risk of…
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 450e Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles due to a software error in the electronic stability program (ESP). This error may cause the force required to stop the vehicle to increase, potentially requiring…
Nissan North America, Inc. has announced a recall for its 2021 Rogue vehicles under NHTSA Campaign Number 23V791000. This action is necessitated by a critical flaw in the brake system, specifically involving the rear brake calipers. The issue stems from…