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Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Soft Brake Pedals Investigated Feds investigate braking problems in 1 million Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
— A Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan soft brake pedal investigation has been upgraded and expanded to include more model years and an extra model, the Lincoln MKZ. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says ...
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BMW X5 xDrive35d Idler Pulley Bolt Recall Investigated Safety regulators want to know why BMW drivers keep complaining about losing power steering.
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— Model year 2009-2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d idler pulley bolt problems that were allegedly repaired years ago have caused federal investigators to open an investigation after owners continued to complain about steering problems. The ...
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Investigation: 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Gas Leaks Government investigates why gas odors and leaks are occurring in 2016 Mercedes Metris vans.
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— Federal safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into gas leaks and odors in 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received nine complaints about gas leaks ...
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Hyundai and Kia Airbag Failures Kill 4, Injure 6 Feds open investigation into deadly airbag failures in Hyundai Sonata and Kia Forte cars.
— Airbag failures in 2011 Hyundai Sonatas and 2012-2013 Kia Fortes have killed four people and injured six, causing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open a federal investigation into the airbag failures. The ...
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Recall Makes Petition Moot Feds say there is no need to investigate stalling engines after 2017 Chrysler Pacifica recall.
— A 2017 Chrysler Pacifica recall makes a petition to investigate stalling problems unnecessary, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Federal safety regulators say the January 2018 recall ...
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Continental Fuel Pump Flange Investigation Closed Regulators say recalls of Audi, Porsche and VW vehicles took care of fuel pump flange problems.
— The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed an investigation into fuel pump flanges made by Continental Automotive Systems after finding recalls conducted by Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen took care of ...
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NTSB Investigates Alleged Tesla Model S Autopilot Crash Driver says his Tesla Model S was on 'Autopilot' when it crashed into a California firetruck.
— An alleged Tesla Model S Autopilot crash in California will be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) after the driver said Autopilot was engaged when the Model S crashed into a firetruck. According ...
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Under Federal Investigation Government says seat belt problems were discovered during crash tests conducted on 2018 Tiguans.
— The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into possible problems with 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs. During a crash test conducted on the Tiguan, NHTSA discovered problems with the ...
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Goodyear G159 Tire Blowouts Under Investigation Goodyear G159 tires used on motorhomes may be too dangerous for highway driving.
— Goodyear G159 tires blowing out on motorhomes are the focus of a federal investigation involving about 40,000 tires made between 1996 and 2003. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it learned of ...
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2012 Jeep Liberty ORC Module Investigation Closed Investigation closed following 2012 Jeep Liberty occupant restraint controller module recall.
— A 2012 Jeep Liberty occupant restraint controller (ORC) module investigation has been closed after Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) recalled the SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened the investigation ...
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Ford Transmissions That Suddenly Downshift Under Investigation Feds open investigation into 1.4 million Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
— Ford transmissions that suddenly downshift are under investigation in nearly 1.4 million 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says ...
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Federal smart fortwo Fire Investigation Continues smart fortwo minicar owners say engines fires turn their cars into ashes.
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— Multiple smart fortwo fires still have the attention of federal safety regulators as owners report their minicars quickly go up in flames from fires that start in the engine compartments. The National Highway Traffic Safety ...
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2010 Ford Fusion Power Steering Assist Faults Investigated Feds investigate why 2010 Ford Fusion drivers receive power steering assist fault warnings.
— A 2010 Ford Fusion power steering assist fault recall may be near as the government investigates more than 2,200 complaints and 1,720 warranty claims about Fusion cars losing power steering assist while driving. About 263,000 ...
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Volkswagen Clock Spring Recall Investigated by Feds NHTSA says VW clock spring recall may not have worked because owners keep complaining.
— A Volkswagen clock spring recall may not have been good enough to satisfy owners or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as safety regulators open an investigation after customers filed 90 clock spring ...
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Investigation Closed Into Hyundai Sonata Seat Belt Problems Feds close investigation after Hyundai recalls Sonatas twice to fix passenger seat belts.
— Hyundai Sonata seat belt problems are no longer the focus of safety regulators as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closes its investigation that was opened in January 2017. The investigation was opened ...
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