Vehicles being recalled. Medical search. Frequent questions

Toyota initiated the recalls, the first two with the assistance of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), after reports that several vehicles experienced unintended acceleration. (wikipedia.org)
As of January 2010, 21 deaths were alleged due to the pedal problem since 2000, but following the January 28 recall, additional NHTSA complaints brought the alleged total to 37. (wikipedia.org)
The recalls further led to additional NHTSA and Toyota investigations, along with multiple lawsuits. (wikipedia.org)
After a 10-month search, NASA and NHTSA scientists found no electronic defect in Toyota vehicles. (wikipedia.org)
NHTSA issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles and equipment that have safety-related defects. (nhtsa.gov)
NHTSA reviews filed complaints from vehicle owners and other information related to alleged defects to decide whether to open an investigation. (nhtsa.gov)
NHTSA monitors the effectiveness and management of recalls, including the filing of recall notices with NHTSA, communicating with owners regarding the recalls and tracking the completion rate of each recall. (nhtsa.gov)
A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. (nhtsa.gov)
Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA. (nhtsa.gov)
Tesla Recalls Almost 135,000 Vehicles Over Touchscreen Failures The Model S and X recalls come after NHTSA pressure. (entrepreneur.com)
In the recall notice, the NHTSA said it "does not agree" and that this didn't change Tesla's obligations. (entrepreneur.com)
Tesla will recall 817,143 vehicles because their seatbelt reminder chimes may not activate as programmed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Thursday. (foxbusiness.com)
On Tuesday, NHTSA posted notice that Tesla was recalling approximately 54,000 vehicles equipped with a beta test version of its Full Self-Driving partially automated driving system, which had been programmed to roll through stop signs at low speeds when it deemed safe, a practice that violates laws in every U.S. state. (foxbusiness.com)
Mark Rosekind is head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, and he said today the recall of 28 million airbags could more than double. (npr.org)
The resin emblem on the driver's side airbag covers in the affected vehicles may have "reduced durability due to potential Tier 2 supplier production process variation" and may develop cracks over time, according to a recall report submitted Monday to NHTSA. (autonews.com)
Get recall details from the NHTSA and find out what to do if your car been recalled. (autoblog.com)
The vehicles' 2.5-liter HEV/PHEV (hybrid) engines might "fail prematurely," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Tuesday. (ibtimes.com)
Owners can check if their vehicles are affected by entering the unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website . (ibtimes.com)
The risk of fire exists even when the vehicle is parked and turned off," NHTSA said at the time. (ibtimes.com)
In certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles that received the 2022.36 firmware release, changes to the "calibration values" for the electric power steering could result in external forces, such as impacts from pot holes or bumps, being interpreted as unexpected steering assist torque, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report . (greencarreports.com)
NHTSA said there have been 686 complaints linked to the recalled models, which include 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 with 3.6-liter engines. (foxbusiness.com)
NHTSA said in a statement that the latest problem differed from previous recalls that Honda conducted over ignition interlocks but the "potential safety risk is the same. (nbcnews.com)
The latest recall followed an investigation opened by NHTSA in January 2009 after the government received 16 complaints about the failure of the ignition interlock in 2002 and 2003 Accords. (nbcnews.com)
According to a Ford recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission could degrade or detach in the affected vehicles. (motorauthority.com)
The automaker issued a recall in April over a similar issue, and continued to hold talks with the NHTSA after that to monitor vehicles not included in that recall-including vehicles that make up the current recall population. (motorauthority.com)
Owners can go to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and key in their 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if their vehicle is affected. (wkrn.com)
According to NHTSA, 125,322 vehicles are recalled. (cweb.com)
NHTSA said the new recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484, and vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 and a need is in place to have a new remedy completed. (cweb.com)
Vehicle owners can visit NHTSA.gov/recalls or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 and check their 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if their vehicle is under recall. (cweb.com)
NHTSA also encourages everyone to download its SaferCar app to stay informed on current recalls. (cweb.com)
For a full list of the models and years included in the recall visit nhtsa.gov/recalls . (wwlp.com)
According to a report on Autoblog, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it has opened a review to assess claims made in a petition about Tesla's handling of the software upgrade in Model S and Model X vehicles from the 2012-2019 model years. (bestattorney.com)
The 2,000 vehicles covered by the petition to NHTSA received a battery management software upgrade in May in response to a potential defect that could trigger non-crash-related fires. (bestattorney.com)
Both the NHTSA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have investigated other battery and charging system issues with Tesla vehicles. (bestattorney.com)
During fast-charging or preparation for fast-charging, the infotainment central processing unit ("CPU") may not cool sufficiently to prevent higher than expected temperatures, which may cause the CPU to slow processing or restart," the recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reads. (theverge.com)
More recently, Tesla recalled another 579,000 cars to remove a "Boombox" feature that NHTSA took issue with. (theverge.com)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted a Ford recall notice on June 15, affecting impacting a variety of vehicles from model years 2013 through 2021, which could suffer from problems with a defective transmission component. (aboutlawsuits.com)
In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Polaris is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM electric vehicles models. (polaris.com)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says owners can go www.nhtsa.gov and enter their 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if their automobile is being recalled. (canadianmanufacturing.com)
Although NHTSA has the authority to order a recall and potentially a buyback of all affected vehicles, the separate fire defects that have plagued millions of Hyundai vehicles across multiple model years makes this a very difficult task," he said. (canadianmanufacturing.com)
In November of 2020, NHTSA announced that Kia and Hyundai must pay $137 million in fines and for safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall more than 1 million vehicles with engines that can fail. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

Tesla is acting on the NHTSA's pressure to recall cars over touchscreen failures, if begrudgingly. (entrepreneur.com)
Tesla is recalling 817,143 vehicles, including the 2021-2022 Model S, because their seatbelt reminder chimes may not work correctly. (foxbusiness.com)
Tesla has recalled 40,168 vehicles due to a software issue that could cause loss of power steering assist, but the automaker says it's already released an over-the-air (OTA) update to address the problem. (greencarreports.com)
While Tesla generally pushes these updates straight to customer vehicles, the automaker is also going through the mandated recall procedure and mailing letters to owners confirming the fix. (greencarreports.com)
In September, Tesla recalled over 1 million vehicles for a power-window issue that could have pinched fingers. (greencarreports.com)
But Tesla has still had to deal with a few large recalls that do require in-person service visits . (greencarreports.com)
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) are drawing negative attention, as both companies recall thousands of vehicles. (schaeffersresearch.com)
Ford called back 634,000 SUVs worldwide due to fire risks, while Tesla is recalling over 80,000 China-made cars for software and seat belt issues. (schaeffersresearch.com)
Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the United States because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate, according to a filing made public Saturday. (thehindu.com)
Tesla will deploy an over-the-air update to correct the rear light issue and said it has no reports of any crashes or injuries related to the recall. (thehindu.com)
Federal regulators say they are looking into whether Tesla should have recalled 2,000 of its electric cars in May instead of issuing a software upgrade to fix a potential defect that could have resulted in battery fires. (bestattorney.com)
The agency said the petition's claims cover about 2,000 Tesla vehicles. (bestattorney.com)
Tesla is also facing lawsuits over its updates to its battery charging software and is now looking at complaints involving vehicles that crashed in parking lots while using a self-driving feature called Smart Summon. (bestattorney.com)
In August, a class-action lawsuit filed in California on behalf of a Tesla owner alleged that Tesla knew some vehicle batteries were defective and yet, pushed out software updates in spite of knowing that the class vehicles would suffer from a loss in range and performance. (bestattorney.com)
After a Model S caught fire in Hong Kong, Tesla said it was going to revise charge and thermal management settings on Model S and Model X vehicles via a software update. (bestattorney.com)
There have been a number of instances around the world where Tesla vehicles have spontaneously caught fire. (bestattorney.com)
Tesla is recalling 130,000 cars due to an issue causing the CPU in vehicles' infotainment systems to overheat during fast charging, potentially making the car's touchscreen malfunction or go completely blank (via The Associated Press ). (theverge.com)
Tesla started shipping vehicles with AMD Ryzen-based chipsets powering the infotainment system last year, but Tesla doesn't indicate whether the new processor is part of the problem. (theverge.com)
Tesla has issued a number of recalls over the years, including one that it couldn't repair with an OTA update - last December, the company recalled nearly half a million Model 3 and Model S cars for a malfunctioning trunk latch system. (theverge.com)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 661 model year 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. (consumeraffairs.com)
The recall affects a total of 125,322 vehicles, including 86,656 units of Ford Escape (model years 2020-2023), 35,501 units of Maverick (2022-2023) and 3,165 Lincoln Corsairs (2021-2023). (ibtimes.com)
The recalls involve Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S ATVs. (kxlh.com)
The recall applies to Escapes from 2020 to 2023, Mavericks from 2022 to 2023, and Corsairs from 2021 to 2023, the report mentioned. (menafn.com)
Certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines are included. (cweb.com)
The recalls cover certain 2023 and 2024 Hyundai Palisades , as well some 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra and Kona vehicles. (keloland.com)
Affected Kias include the 2023 Soul and Sportage as well as some 2023 and 2024 Seltos vehicles. (keloland.com)

In total, 19 automakers are recalling more than 100 million potentially faulty inflators worldwide. (motortrend.com)
Automakers put off recalls for as long as they can because they want to avoid the bad publicity and large expenses that come with these recall campaigns. (bestattorney.com)
The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and also are telling owners to park them away from structures until repairs are made. (keloland.com)
The recalls from the two Korean automakers are another in a long string of fire and engine failure problems that have dogged the companies for the past six years. (canadianmanufacturing.com)
Feb. 8's recalls come after U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stepped up a series of investigations into engine compartment fires that have plagued the Korean automakers. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

WASHINGTON - Nissan North America is recalling more than 460,000 vehicles globally because the driver's side airbag cover emblem might detach during deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. (autonews.com)
Honda Motor Co said on Tuesday it would recall 1.2 million Honda and Acura vehicles in North America to replace defective Takata airbags on the driver's side. (motortrend.com)
Recently, Ford issued three safety recalls for over 25 000 in North America. (finchannel.com)
Due to an engine fault, Toyota announced on August 26 the recall of 1.13 million of its popular Corolla vehicles in North America. (industryweek.com)
The government issued a recall for Emporia's North America Smart Plugs, which allow consumers to monitor the energy use of home appliances. (ctvnews.ca)
Ford has recalled 170,500 vehicles in North America over a variety of defects that could lead to rattling seats, squeaky wheels and trouble starting engines. (just-auto.com)

Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for several vehicle models and are urging drivers to park away from buildings due to the risk that the issue could start a fire. (ctvnews.ca)
DETROIT (AP) - Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. (wkrn.com)
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 3 million vehicles due to a fire risk and telling owners to park outside. (wwlp.com)
But of course, Hyundai and Kia are concerned about safety so that's why they've initiated this recall. (wwlp.com)
Attention, Canadian drivers: Hyundai and Kia are now recalling 254,784 and 106,098 vehicles, respectively, because the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. (auto123.com)
DETROIT (AP) - Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires. (keloland.com)
Hyundai and Kia recalling vehicles in the U.S. (canadianmanufacturing.com)
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines have been turned off. (canadianmanufacturing.com)
Hyundai and Kia also did a U.S. "product improvement campaign" covering 3.7 million vehicles to install software that will alert drivers of possible engine failures. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

The vehicles will be recalled in five stages between now and December 2019. (npr.org)
The previous recall affected 142,734 units of Lincoln MKC (model years 2015 to 2019) due to a fire risk. (ibtimes.com)
The biggest recall includes 608,000 Odysseys from 2018 to 2020, the 2019 and 2020 Passport and the 2019 through 2021 Pilot. (finchannel.com)
Another recall involves 500,000 of those same vehicles - the 2019-2021 Pilots and the 2019-2020 Passports again , but only 2019-2020 Odysseys . (finchannel.com)
The fourth recall includes over 212,000 2019-2020 Odysseys for another water problem . (finchannel.com)
The recalled vehicles include the 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i and BMW X3 M40i. (bmwblog.com)
If you own one of the 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i or BMW X3 M40i vehicles and have questions, call the automaker at 800-525-7417. (bmwblog.com)
The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai's Santa Fe SUV and Kia's Sorrento SUV . (wkrn.com)
The vehicles were sold from July 2019 through October 2022 for between $15,000 and $17,800, the CPSC said. (kxlh.com)
The recall covers both car and SUV models from 2010 to 2019, including Hyundai Sante Fe and Kia Sorrento. (wwlp.com)
Model Year 2019 Polaris PRO XD and model year 2020 Ranger Utility vehicles (UTVs). (cpsc.gov)
In October 2019, a Ford F-250 and F-350 truck recall impacted more than 30,000 vehicles, after it was determined that the axle shafts could fail to live up to their life expectancy and fracture prematurely without warning or notice to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash or rollaway hazard. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Recalled Hyundais include certain 2016 through 2018 Santa Fe SUVs, 2017 and 2018 Santa Fe Sports, the 2019 Santa Fe XL and 2014 and 2015 Tucson SUVs. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

DETROIT (AP) - Mazda is recalling more than 759,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because the rear hatches can fall on people and injure them. (newschannel5.com)
The Wall Street Journal reports the EV maker will recall just under 135,000 cars, including 2012-2018 Model S sedans and 2016-2018 Model X SUVs, over potential touchscreen failures. (entrepreneur.com)
Honda is recalling over 1.6 million minivans and SUVs in the U.S. to fix problems that include faulty backup camera displays, malfunctioning dashboard displays and sliding doors that don't latch properly. (finchannel.com)
Ford reportedly said the 2003 model-year pickup trucks and Excursion SUVs equipped with diesel engines have problems with battery connectors, which could affect the performance of the engine, cause it not to start and potentially melt other vehicle parts due to the high voltage. (just-auto.com)
MENAFN - IANS) San Francisco, June 7 (IANS) Ford Motor has issued a recall notice for over 1,25,000 Escape SUVs, Maverick pickups, and Lincoln Corsair luxury SUVs because their engines could leak fluids and catch fire. (menafn.com)
DETROIT (AP) - Volvo is recalling about 127,000 cars and SUVs worldwide because the air conditioning can leak water into the vehicles and cause air bags to malfunction. (ien.com)
The recall covers 2016 and 2017 XC90 SUVs and S90 sedans. (ien.com)
How safe is your vehicle given that almost 16 million cars, trucks, and SUVs have open recalls on them , specifically airbag recalls ? (wcnc.com)
Nearly 3 million Ford cars and SUVs are being recalled, due to rollaway problems that may allow the vehicles to move even after they appear to be in park. (aboutlawsuits.com)

The recall affects the 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X and will be addressed through an over-the-air software update that will not require owners to physically bring their vehicles into a service center for the repair. (foxbusiness.com)
On the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, the Michigan-based automaker recalls 345,451 vehicles, including the 2020 through 2022 Ford Escape SUV and the 2021 and 2022 Bronco Sport SUV with 1.5-Liter engines. (abc15.com)
The electric car maker started rolling out an over-the-air update (OTA) on May 3rd to fix the issue on affected vehicles, which include the 2022 Model 3 and Y, as well as the 2021 and 2022 Model X and S. (theverge.com)

The company announced this week that it is recalling approximately 3 million vehicles that are equipped with Takata airbags. (consumeraffairs.com)
The recall of Takata airbags just got a lot bigger. (npr.org)
SONARI GLINTON, BYLINE: The Takata airbag recall was already one of the most complicated in history. (npr.org)
MARK ROSEKIND: So I'm going to make this one personal, which is my family has a Takata - vehicle with a Takata inflator that's sitting in our driveway. (npr.org)
You can find out if your car has a troublesome Takata airbag on the website recalls.gov. (npr.org)
Of the 23 total deaths worldwide linked to faulty Takata airbags, 21 have occurred in Honda vehicles. (motortrend.com)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall covers 1.1 million U.S. vehicles and is to replace inflators received "either as a permanent Takata airbag inflator recall replacement or as a service part installed following a crash or problem with the airbag itself. (motortrend.com)
The total number of recalled inflators is now about 21 million in about 12.9 million Honda and Acura vehicles that have been subject to recall for replacing Takata front airbag inflators in the United States, the company said. (motortrend.com)
More than 11 million of those are Takata airbags which are the subject of the largest recall action in US history. (wcnc.com)

The third recall covers over 324,000 Odysseys from 2018 through 2020 . (finchannel.com)
The recall is expected to begin July 23, 2018, when dealers will replace any affected steering wheels. (bmwblog.com)
Similarly, Ford vehicle owners may also face some trouble with braking systems, as Transport Canada has issued a notice warning certain front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak with some vehicles manufactured between 2013 and 2018. (ctvnews.ca)
This is Ford's fifth recall over the issue since 2018, and the automaker previously recalled 1.4 million vehicles worldwide over a shifter-cable issue, according to Reuters . (motorauthority.com)
Just a year prior, in 2018, Ford recalled nearly 350,000 Ford pickup trucks and SUV's due a risk that the gear shifter to fail to move to the "Park" position, allowing the vehicle to roll away after the driver exits the vehicle. (aboutlawsuits.com)

Polaris has determined that some 2011-2016 Classic GEM eLXD vehicles may have been manufactured with a frame that does not meet Polaris quality standards. (polaris.com)

It asked some Model X owners to have their vehicles serviced over corroded power steering bolts in early 2020. (entrepreneur.com)
This is not a first recall for this summer, in June of 2020 Ford has recalled about 2.5 million vehicles. (finchannel.com)
It may be recalled that the Sixty-ninth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, through Decision 4, decided to hold its Seventieth session in Lomé, Togo from 24 to 28 August 2020. (who.int)

Have you experienced a vehicle, tire, car seat, or equipment safety problem that could be a safety defect? (nhtsa.gov)
It is closed when they notify the manufacturer of recall recommendations or they don't identify a safety-related defect. (nhtsa.gov)
VW is recalling 340,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. due to a headlamp defect. (autoblog.com)
Honda told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the defect with the automatic transmissions could lead to a vehicle rolling away and increase the risk of a crash. (nbcnews.com)
Honda recalled more than 560,000 minivans and sedans, including the 1998-99 Accord, to correct the ignition park-shift interlock defect in October 2003. (nbcnews.com)
It is estimated that 1% of the nearly 3 million Ford vehicles recalled may have the defect. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Enter the J35Y6, a naturally-aspirated V6 that's been hit with a recall over a manufacturing defect of the crankshaft. (autospies.com)
Hyundai said that when it finds a safety defect "we act swiftly and efficiently to recall the vehicle and fix the problem at no cost to affected customers. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

In April, a Ford recall was issued for more than 250,000 newer model year Ford Explorers, due to a risk of rollaway accidents where the vehicles may move even if it is placed in park if the driveshaft disconnects. (aboutlawsuits.com)

First spotted by Reuters , the recall affects several Ford models from a wide span of model years. (motorauthority.com)
Ford spokesman Glenn Ray told Reuters the recall affects 145,500 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks, Excursion sport utility vehicles, Crown Victoria police vehicles, and Lincoln Town cars. (just-auto.com)

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled thousands of Polaris all-terrain vehicles. (kxlh.com)
CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" for more information. (cpsc.gov)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. (cpsc.gov)
Polaris will be mailing a Safety Alert notification letter to consumers affected by this recall. (polaris.com)

While Ford and Volkswagen grappled with unsafe airbags, GM had its hands full this week with a seatbelt issue affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles. (consumeraffairs.com)
GLINTON: Rosekind says the recall will occur in stages over the next three years in part because while the airbags are a potential danger, it's not always immediate. (npr.org)
CARFAX estimates there are about 16 million airbags in vehicles on the road today with an open safety recall. (wcnc.com)
But, a CARFAX review of available data estimates there are vehicles with another 5 million airbags from other suppliers that need to be replaced under recall orders," said Emilie Voss with CARFAX. (wcnc.com)
Unfortunately, the recent deaths related to defective airbags underscore the critical importance of closing any open recalls," said Faisal Hasan, General Manager of Data at CARFAX. (wcnc.com)

Complaints like yours help us investigate possible defects, which could lead to a safety recall. (nhtsa.gov)
Initiated safety recalls require a manufacturer's action to announce and remedy the defects. (nhtsa.gov)
Recalls address defects relating to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (for the USA) or other relevant Motor Vehicle Authorities around the world. (bugatti.com)
Many of the recalls involved manufacturing defects that stopped oil from flowing through the engine block. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

According to Reuters, the Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town cars have defective axles that could cause wheels to squeak or the vehicles to come to a stop. (just-auto.com)
When it comes to defective autos, timely recalls are critical. (bestattorney.com)

The second recall, on January 21, 2010, was begun after some crashes were shown not to have been caused by floor mat incursion. (wikipedia.org)
U.S. safety regulators said on Tuesday there were 68 reported injuries and 266 reported crashes in vehicles, including 2014-2015 Fiat Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models that have a type of gear-shifting control that has confused some consumers and led to roll-away incidents. (foxbusiness.com)
Sixty-three million airbag inflators were recalled amid 18 deaths due to crashes in the United States. (wcnc.com)
The Prospects Of Daytime Running Lights For Reducing Vehicle Crashes In The U.S. (cdc.gov)
Common causes of head injuries include falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, and mishaps during sports and recreational activities. (msdmanuals.com)

Ford has recalled more than 125,000 vehicles over a potential fire risk. (ibtimes.com)

Two companies issued recalls this week for issues connected to fire hazards. (consumeraffairs.com)
With dangers ranging from short circuit fire risks to electric shock hazards, here are some recalls the country has seen this week. (ctvnews.ca)

At the same time, Forest River recalled 15 of its 2021 model year Puma travel trailers because the outdoor cooktop was able to be stowed while the propane hose was attached and the burner was still on. (consumeraffairs.com)
58 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickups from the 2015 model year because retention clips attaching the generator fuse block to the vehicle body can become loose and lead to a potential fire. (manufacturing.net)
Honda said the most recent recall involved 384,220 vehicles and includes 2003 model year Accord and Civics and 2003-2004 versions of the Honda Element. (nbcnews.com)
Ford reportedly also recalled 25,000 2004 model year Taurus, Mercury Sable and Thunderbird cars due to problems with the front seats, which could rattle or come loose. (just-auto.com)
Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from April 1, 2009, through April 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through November 13, 2010. (enewspf.com)
The fines resolved a previous probe into the companies' behaviour involving recalls of multiple models dating to the 2011 model year. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

Nissan is recalling more than 47,000 Leaf electric cars in the US and Canada, citing a possible brake malfunction. (emirates247.com)

Affected vehicles have 2.5-liter HEV/PHEV engines that could fail prematurely. (cweb.com)

By then, the worldwide total number of cars recalled by Toyota stood at 9 million. (wikipedia.org)
Sep 26, 2007 - US: 55,000 Toyota Camry and ES 350 cars in "all-weather" floor mat recall. (wikipedia.org)
The recall covers certain 2010 through 2013 Mazda 3 compact cars, as well as 2012 through 2015 Mazda 5 vans. (newschannel5.com)
NPR's Sonari Glinton reports that the recall could now cover up to a fifth of the cars on American roads. (npr.org)
Dealers will reprogram software that controls the recalled cars' brake control, free of charge. (emirates247.com)
As part of the fallout from that recall of 2.6 million Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars, GM hired more safety investigators and vowed to review the safety of its vehicles. (manufacturing.net)
Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch, its third recall over the problem since 2003. (nbcnews.com)
Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key to be removed without the transmission being shifted into park, its third recall over the problem since 2003. (nbcnews.com)
Ford is recalling more than 2.9 million vehicles over concerns that transmission components could degrade and allow cars to roll away after being shifted into Park. (motorauthority.com)
Higher numbers of factory options on new cars also corresponded to increased recall costs, the study found. (mbtmag.com)

To ensure you get the important information you are seeking, you can click on the appropriate vehicle maker below to go to its VIN search tool. (nhtsa.gov)
The search tool will return information on applicable recalls with customer notifications on BUGATTI models from Veyron onward. (bugatti.com)
To search on-road recalls by model or vehicle identification number (VIN), visit the On-Road Safety Recalls page. (polaris.com)

In January, a Ford Fusion, Lincoln and Mustang recall impacting more than 200,000 vehicles was issued due to problems with the brake pedals, which could cause brake light problems and potentially allow parked vehicles to rollaway, increasing the risk of an auto accident. (aboutlawsuits.com)

Reuters said dealers have been asked to stop selling and demonstrating the Taurus and Sable models with driver side power seats built from Nov. 17, 2003, through Jan. 15, 2004 - Thunderbirds with driver-side power seats built from Dec. 15, 2003, through Jan. 20, 2004, are involved in the recall. (just-auto.com)

The Honda models being recalled include 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Honda Element, 2007 Honda Fit, 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey, 2003-2008 Honda Pilot, and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline. (motortrend.com)
Repairs of the recalled Honda s and Acuras will begin immediately in the United States with replacement parts made by alternate suppliers, Honda said. (motortrend.com)
Owners can go to www.recalls.honda.com or contact Honda at (800) 999-1009 and select option 4 for more information. (nbcnews.com)

Consumers who own a Ford vehicle may want to double-check to make sure that it's safe to take out on the road. (consumeraffairs.com)
Lincoln is the luxury vehicle division of Ford Motor Company. (ibtimes.com)
Ford has issued two recalls that affect more than 737,000 vehicles due to an oil leak issue and software error. (abc15.com)
The recall doesn't include models with a Hybrid engine or vehicles repaired under Ford warranty extension program 22NO2, the notice adds. (ctvnews.ca)
Owners of vehicles that may be at risk will be contacted by Ford and instructed to replace their front brake hose at a dealership. (ctvnews.ca)
Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 22S43. (motorauthority.com)
This recall also follows two-one each for the Bronco and Mustang Mach-E -announced by Ford earlier this week. (motorauthority.com)
In March, Ford issued a recall notice for 18 electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks with faulty battery cells that caused at least one truck to catch fire. (menafn.com)
According to Ford (F) , the sensor in these vehicles may be vulnerable to damage when the battery or other connected electrical components are serviced because of its placement. (cweb.com)
Ford says to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if you hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. (cweb.com)
Owners impacted by the recall will be notified by mail with instructions to take their vehicles to their local Ford or Lincoln dealer for the repairs. (aboutlawsuits.com)
In recent years, Ford Motors has been involved in several recalls due to failing components that could allow vehicles to roll away and significantly increase the risk of an auto accident. (aboutlawsuits.com)

Following the floor mat and accelerator pedal recalls, Toyota also issued a separate recall for hybrid anti-lock brake software in February 2010. (wikipedia.org)
Nov 26, 2009 - US: floor mat recall amended to include brake override and increased to 4.2 million vehicles. (wikipedia.org)
Feb 08, 2010 - Worldwide: 436,000 hybrid vehicles in brake recall following 200 reports of Prius brake glitches. (wikipedia.org)
The notice says that Kia will notify vehicle owners who may be affected by a faulty HECU, and advise them to have their vehicle assessed at a dealership, potentially to replace fuses for their brake system. (ctvnews.ca)
Unless the parking brake is set, the vehicle could roll away under those circumstances and lead to a crash. (nbcnews.com)
That includes not fully engaging Park when selected by the driver, which could cause a vehicle to roll away if the parking brake isn't used. (motorauthority.com)
Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. U.S. safety regulators say the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short, which can touch off a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven. (wkrn.com)
The National Highway and Traffic Administration announced that the vehicle's anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short which can touch off a fire when the vehicles are parked or being driven. (wwlp.com)
If the parking brake is not engaged, the vehicle could roll away, causing significant property damage and possible bodily injury. (aboutlawsuits.com)

DETROIT (AP) - General Motors said Tuesday it's recalling 2.4 million vehicles in the U.S. as part of a broader effort to resolve outstanding safety issues more quickly. (manufacturing.net)
The Detroit automaker said it will take a $400 million charge for repairs on all vehicles recalled so far this quarter. (manufacturing.net)

Some US owners that had their recalled vehicles repaired still reported accelerator pedal issues, leading to investigations and the finding of improper repairs. (wikipedia.org)
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. (consumeraffairs.com)
GM said it would notify owners who have an affected vehicle and work with dealers to correct the issue free of charge. (consumeraffairs.com)
The company will start notifying owners of affected vehicles from June 12. (ibtimes.com)
This month, the company will notify affected owners of the fire risk, advising them to park outside until they can have their vehicles fixed. (ibtimes.com)
GM has stopped the sale of the models and alerted 224 current owners not to let occupants sit in the front passenger seat until the vehicle has been repaired. (manufacturing.net)
Kia also suggests that owners with HECU park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles until repairs have been finished. (ctvnews.ca)
The business stated that owners do not need to stop operating these recalled vehicles and that there have been no reports of accidents or injuries as a result of the problem. (cweb.com)
22News spoke with Gary Rome, President and CEO of the Gary Rome Auto Group, about what owners should do, "of the 3.7 million vehicles, there were 22 incidents with Hyundai and 12 incidents with Kia. (wwlp.com)
We strongly encourage all car owners to check for open recalls. (wcnc.com)
Owners can call the automaker at 888-234-2138, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more. (cars.com)
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . (enewspf.com)
Documents posted on Feb. 8 by U.S. safety regulators say owners should park the vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

If you are experiencing issues with a recall remedy or believe a company is being non-responsive to your remedy request, please use this form and explain the situation to CPSC. (cpsc.gov)

The safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, did not say why the actor's death was not included in its report, which lists the number of deaths linked to affected vehicles as zero. (foxbusiness.com)

Putting away a lit burner would, of course, cause a fire, so the company is recalling the affected models so that a bracket can be attached to prevent improper stowing. (consumeraffairs.com)

Those vehicles are being recalled because the engine oil separator housing may crack, which could cause an oil leak. (abc15.com)

The recall of 53,103 Bronco four-door models addresses potentially faulty rear-door child safety locks. (motorauthority.com)

A recall of 356,309 Model 3 sedans earlier this year included inspection and, if necessary, replacement of rearview camera wiring harnesses, while another involving the Model S required the same for frunk latch assemblies. (greencarreports.com)

GM has told dealers they cannot sell new or used models of the vehicles until repairs are made. (manufacturing.net)

Major causes of these injuries included falls, animals, and off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles and tractors. (cdc.gov)

citation needed] Jan 21, 2010 - US: 2.3 million Toyota vehicles recalled due to faulty accelerator pedals (of those, 2.1 million already involved in floor mat recall). (wikipedia.org)
Jan 29, 2010 - Europe, China: 1.8 million Toyotas added to faulty accelerator pedal recall. (wikipedia.org)

The next day, Toyota widened the recall to include 1.8 million vehicles in Europe and 75,000 in China. (wikipedia.org)

Learn about NHTSA's recall process. (nhtsa.gov)

The seat belts on the vehicles can fail, posing an injury hazard to the user if they were to be in a collision or tip-over incident. (cpsc.gov)

When SaferCar discovers a safety recall for the vehicle or equipment you entered, it will send you an alert on your phone. (nhtsa.gov)

As of January 28, 2010, Toyota had announced recalls of approximately 5.2 million vehicles for the pedal entrapment/floor mat problem, and an additional 2.3 million vehicles for the accelerator pedal problem. (wikipedia.org)
Nov 02, 2009 - US: 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles again recalled due to floor mat problem, this time for all driver's side mats. (wikipedia.org)
Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund, or in rare cases repurchasing the vehicle. (nhtsa.gov)
These vehicles also have a problem with their "[i]ncorrect central network software programming" that can cause "several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. (finchannel.com)
Last year, the majority of these vehicles were recalled due to the same problem. (menafn.com)
The recall doesn't explain exactly what caused the problem or how the software update will resolve it, but it appears to have something to do with how the vehicle preconditions the battery for Supercharger use. (theverge.com)
Michael Brooks, chief counsel for the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said the recalls on Feb. 8 are different from the engine failure problem that caused most of the previous Hyundai-Kia fire recalls. (canadianmanufacturing.com)

The 2009-11 Toyota vehicle recalls involved three separate but related recalls of automobiles by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation, which occurred at the end of 2009 and start of 2010. (wikipedia.org)
Toyota, the world's largest car manufacturer, said the recall was issued for Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles built between 2005 and 2008 "to address some engine control modules (ECM) that may have been improperly manufactured. (industryweek.com)

Hyundai says the recall involves 326,942 vehicles in Canada and 1,642,551 vehicles in the U.S. (ctvnews.ca)
Another major recall involves magnetic toy blocks, which Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has flagged as an ingestion hazard . (ctvnews.ca)

Why won't my vehicle's recall clear from FordPass? (ford.com)

This estimate should be considered a conservative figure due to the potential for recall bias and the under reporting of hired workers. (cdc.gov)

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