Ford to Recall 3 Million Vehicles with Takata Airbags
The ammonium nitrate propellant used to inflate the driver’s airbags is showing signs of decay. This could lead to the airbag deploying slowly during a crash and it failing to protect you as it’s designed. It could also lead to the inflator exploding. The metal shrapnel from an exploding inflator could cause serious injury or death.
Daimler Freightliners Recalled for Tire Tread Separation, Blowout
Daimler has recalled over 4,000 2020 through 2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleepers that have specific Bridgestone tires on the steer axle. These tires could experience tread separation or blowouts.
Fire Risk Escalates Hyundai SUV Recall
Over 470,000 Hyundai SUVs added to recent fire risk recall. Hyundai warning owners to park outside.
GM Recalls for Suspension and Safety Belt Trouble
The front-row center seat-belt brackets may not be properly secured to the seat frame. If the seat-belt bracket is not secured, the safety belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash or braking event.
295,000 Kias Recalled for Fire Risk
Kia is recalling six models 2011-2015 due to engine compartment fire risk. Engine compartment fires may occur. Kia currently has not identified the cause of these fires, though is recalling vehicles as a preventive measure to mitigate any unreasonable fire risk to oil or fuel leaks, or engine damage.
6 Million Vehicles Involved in GM Airbag Recall – Government Rules Takata Airbags Defective
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) declared GM front passenger Takata inflators defective. Chevy Avalanche, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban and, GMC Sierra and Yukon and Cadillac Escalade are among models covered in this global Takata recall.
Fuel Pump Recall Expands to 1.3 Million Newer Toyota & Lexus Vehicles
In March we reported that over 1 million Toyota and Lexus models from 2013-2014 were involved in a fuel pump recall. That recall is expanding to include sixty-five models of newer Toyota & Lexus vehicles.
350,000 Ring Doorbells Recalled for Fire Hazard
Amazon’s Ring is recalling roughly 350,000 doorbells due to multiple reports of injuries and property damage after the doorbells overheated and caught fire. Eight people
