Busted Bronco: NHTSA recalls 553 2021 Ford Broncos for airbag defect
Toronto, Ontario — The Ford Bronco is finally back in the OEM’s lineup and has already hit its first roadblock, as the NHTSA has launched a recall on the 2021 model’s airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched the recall in response to reports of the 2021 Ford Bronco’s passenger-side airbag deploying prematurely. The […]
Hot New Trend: Hyundai recalls 130,000 Tucson, Sonata vehicles for fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — Feeling left out of all the fun Chevrolet is having with the Bolt recall, Hyundai announced that they are recalling 130,000 Tucson, Sonata vehicles in Canada and the U.S. for fire risks. The recall covers certain 2017 Tucson compact crossovers and 2017 Sonata Hybrid midsize sedans equipped with 2.0-litre Nu GDI engines […]
Blow the Roof Off: Ford recalls 3,000 Mach-Es for loose glass roof panels
Toronto, Ontario — Don’t blow your top, but Ford has begun a recall on more than 3,000 2021 Mustang Mach-Es due to reports of glass roof panels flying off the vehicle while in transit. According to Ford, the issue in the 3,178 Mach-Es lies in the faulty adhesive used to bind the panoramic glass roof […]
Inflator Inquisition: NHTSA launches new probe to root out remaining Takata airbags
Toronto, Ontario — Like a kid with a stick and a dead squirrel, the NHTSA is launching a new probe to root out the remaining Takata airbags still rolling down U.S. roads. The new probe, launched on Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is to involve an engineering analysis on more than 30 […]
Babysit Your Bolts: GM recommends repairers park Chevrolet Bolt models outdoors if not supervised
Toronto, Ontario — Hot tip for any Chevy Bolt owners out there who are unsure what to do with their car while the recall is being figured out—don’t leave it unattended in your garage unless you’re planning on shopping for a new house as well. This message comes straight from General Motors as they advise […]
At Your Fingertips: Mitchell and Toyota collaborate to bring real-time access to recalls
San Diego, California – Mitchell has announced a collaboration with Toyota on Thursday, to bring real-time access to vehicle recall data. Mitchell Cloud Estimating will now surface VIN-specific recall notices on Toyota vehicles, which will give collision repairers timely access to safety recall information as an estimate is written, helping to improve safety recall completions […]
The Smoke Clears: GM announces fix to Bolt battery fire issue
Detroit, Michigan — In a piece of good news for the automotive supply chain and drivers alike, engineers at General Motors have figured out how to fix a battery problem with the Chevrolet Bolt electric hatchback that has already caused five of them to catch fire. The company says they developed diagnostic software to look […]
