Braking Point: NHTSA reaches final phase of Tesla investigation
Washington, D.C — Investigations by the NHTSA are rarely a good thing for a manufacturer, especially when recalls become more likely. The NHTSA has formally upgraded its investigation to an “engineering analysis,” assessing 830,000 Tesla vehicles for phantom braking problems. This is the second, and final step taken before a recall is issued. Tesla Model […]
Bad Brakes: Mercedes-Benz recalls nearly 1 million vehicles globally
Stuttgart, Germany– Nearly one million Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide have been recalled by Germany’s federal traffic authority, the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA). According to a statement released on June 1, the recall affected ML and GL series SUVs and R-Class minivans built between 2004 and 2015. “We have found that in some of those vehicles, the function of […]
Belt Buster: Exploding seat-belt pretensioners launches 281,000 vehicle recall for Hyundai
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai is recalling 281,000 vehicles in North America over seat-belt pretensioners that are prone to exploding and projecting metal shrapnel, following three separate injury reports. The recall covers some 2019-2022 Accent, 2021-2023 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra hybrid vehicles. About 42,000 Canadian vehicles are estimated to be affected by the recall. Seat-belt pretensioners […]
A Treacherous Expedition: Ford recalls 3,000 Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators for engine fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Drivers of some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators aren’t being left with many options after the OEM announced its recall of nearly 3,000 Canadian vehicles for an engine fire risk that could spark even while the ignition is off. Affecting an additional 39,000 vehicles south of the border, Ford revealed in […]
We Were on a Brake: Mercedes recalls more than 30,000 cars for brake corrosion issue
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes-Benz announced on Thursday that it will be recalling 31,577 vehicles from Canadian roads for a corrosion issue in the brake systems of multiple model years and classes. The German automaker’s U.S. headquarters confirmed that ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles from 2006 through 2012 model years are prone to the corrosion of […]
Wiper Woes: Ford recalls more than 650,000 vehicles for faulty windshield wipers
Toronto, Ontario — Faulty windshield wipers have been identified as the cause of the latest recall issued by Ford, currently affecting more than 650,000 pickups and SUVs on U.S. roads. Transport Canada has yet to provide details on whether any vehicles in Canada are affected, though the U.S.-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has […]
Common Denominator: Five OEMs named in NHTSA probe of LG battery defects
Toronto, Ontario — All eyes are on LG Energy Solutions as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in the thick of probing the global energy powerhouse for a number of EV battery-related recalls that stem from the company’s technology. The NHTSA is looking at more than 138,000 vehicles that have been linked to recalls […]
A Glare Affair: GM forced to recall 740,000 GMC SUVs following rejected petition
Toronto, Ontario — Just short of three-quarters of a million General Motors SUVs are to be recalled due to a headlight glare issue despite a rejected request from the OEM to hold off on the recall. As of Tuesday, GM says that the issue affecting about 740,000 GMC Terrain SUVs has already been corrected and […]
EV/AV Report: March 21, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In today’s EV/AV report, fully automated vehicles achieve legality in the United States, a partnership to integrate 5G technology into autonomous vehicles, KIA and Hyundai design electric vehicles (EVs) that go brrrrr, and David Suzuki gives his thoughts on SUVs. Textbook design On March 14, Rogers Communications announced a partnership with Sheridan […]
Tricky Terrain: GMC to recall 727,000 Terrains in U.S. for headlight issue
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors is being called on to get its house in order as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has directed the automaker to recall approximately 727,000 2010–2017 GMC Terrain vehicles in the U.S. for safety standards non-compliance. GM’s request to deem the issue inconsequential was shot down by NHTSA regulators […]
