Traffic Tragedies: Traffic deaths continued to drop in 2023 but were still worse than pre-pandemic years, says NHTSA report
Toronto, Ontario — Traffic accident deaths have continued to decline from the pandemic but are still worse than pre-pandemic years, says a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA specifically notes that traffic deaths fell 3.6 percent last year to 40,990, and this is down from 2022’s figures of 42,514 […]
Powering Down: Hyundai, Kia recall 20,000 EVs in Canada over power loss risk
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are recalling 26,188 electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada due to a defect which could lead to a potential power loss. The recall was issued due to the risk of a potentially damaged Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in some models which could stop charging the vehicle’s 12V battery. […]
Travel Troubles: Toyota recalls airbags, suggests no front seat passengers
Toronto, Ontario — When making any trip for the holidays, it’s important to stay up-to-date on potential safety risks. Toyota has recently announced that it is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 vehicles due to an airbag that may not deploy for front seat passengers. In the United States, the recall covers over one million vehicles—according […]
Recall Rankings: Ford the most recalled vehicle brand in the United States for 2023
Toronto, Ontario — According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Ford is the most recalled vehicle in the United States, topping the charts at 54 recalls. In its annual report, the NHTSA notes that across 54 recalls for 2023, affected vehicles from Ford numbered around 5,692,135, nearly three million more than […]
Autopilot Aggravations: Tesla recalling more than two million vehicles due to Autopilot safeguards
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla is recalling just over 2 million vehicles in the United States and Canada fitted with its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system to install new safeguards. This recall comes after a U.S. safety regulator said that the automaker’s Autopilot system was open to “foreseeable misuse.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) has […]
Defrosting Defect: Hundreds of 2023 Honda HR-V owners report ‘randomly’ shattering windshields
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Hundreds of drivers of the 2023 Honda HR-Vs are reporting the sudden shattering of their rear windshields possibly as a result of a tempered glass defect. Specifically, in its investigation of this ongoing issue, KDKA News spoke with Terri Truchan who reported that she hadn’t even gotten out of her driveway before […]
Belt Bracket Breakages: Cadillac Lyriq recalled for improperly welded seat belt bracket
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has issued a safety recall via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for certain units of the 2023 and 2024 Cadillac Lyriq for an improperly welded rear seat belt anchorage. The specific issue with these vehicle models built between March 14 and July 22, 2023, is that the rear […]
Inhibiting Inflators: U.S. agency to watch unrecalled Takata inflators for safety risks
Toronto, Ontario — On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it is monitoring data from a group of mostly unrecalled Takata airbag inflators after recent incidents. Specifically, the NHTSA declared its continued investigation into Takata airbags after one exploded in a BMW and hurled metal fragments that seriously injured a driver […]
Flaming Concerns: Over 1.8 million Toyota RAV4 SUVS recalled due to fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota is preparing to issue a safety recall that applies to over 1.8 million units of the RAV4 crossover built between the 2013 and 2018 model years. The reason for the recall is a result of affected vehicles being equipped with an undersized battery that can cause a short circuit and start […]
Faulty Signalling: Tesla recalls over 54,000 Model X EVs
Toronto, Ontario — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a problem has been identified with Tesla’s Model X, resulting in a recall of approximately 54, 676 vehicles so far. The problem is specifically the result of the vehicle’s controller, which does not detect low brake fluid levels, and consequently, does not show […]
