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Recalls in the automotive industry are inevitable. There will be times that defective parts, design flaws, or faulty installation cause failures, and automakers recognize their responsibility to notify the public. But Daimler Trucks North America is facing a recall fiasco it probably wishes was in the rearview mirror. The company may be on the hook for millions …

The last few months have been fairly bittersweet for Tesla. On the one hand, the EV carmaker’s stock price continues to skyrocket. On the other, significant issues with the Tesla Model S and Model X have continued to arise. Touchscreen issues have been at the center of the bulk of these problems. The National Highway …

Recalls always get our heart rates up. It takes a pretty serious problem to issue a full-blown recall. Usually, recalls are saved for faulty seat belts, exploding airbags, exploding motors, and the occasional fire. Well, lately, we’ve seen a lot more fire-related recalls with the prevalence of electric cars. Well, we can now add the …

Bridgestone and Firestone are from the same company. In essence, they are the equivalent of a Hyundai and Kia relationship. They each have unique brand identities but share products or engineering. So, when one Bridgestone tire is recalled, there is a good likelihood that a tire from Firestone will also be involved in the same …

Adventure bikes have truly taken over the motorcycle scene. Ever since Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman strong-armed their BMWs across the world in Long Way Round, people have been crazy about these bikes. In efforts to capitalize on this craze, Honda brought the Africa Twin back in 2015. Since then, it has been a goal …

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade arrived earlier this year as a brand-new full-size luxury SUV. However, aside from its powerful engine options, the Escalade is also full of excellent tech features. However, one of those tech features is now the center of a new recall reported by CarComplaints. In short, a software bug may obstruct the …

If you’ve ever owned an older vehicle, you’ve probably received a notice indicating a recall for a part. And sometimes, those older-model recalls are for aging components that seem small or irrelevant to the vehicle’s safety or operation. You might even be tempted to put off visiting the dealership to take care of it. But …

As far as all-around great daily drivers go, you could do way worse than a 2020 Subaru Outback or Legacy. However, as both models get major tech updates, there were bound to be surprise issues. Subaru acted quickly and issued an over the air update to fix this unusual tech problem. According to CarComplaints, however, …

Seat belts are probably one of the most important parts of a car considering they are the first line of defense in the event of an accident. And while we have all relied on the safety of the seat belt for the better part of the last century, issues with them can occur from time …

You wake up, grab a coffee, and sit down before getting ready for work, and there it is. You see the headline, your car, your great, lovely, dependable car, has been recalled for something or other. What do you do? Is it safe to drive? Is your car all of a sudden a lemon? Who …

The recreational vehicle industry is subject to recalls, just like cars and trucks are. The only difference is that an RV may not be used as much as a car or truck. Regardless, a safety issue is still a safety issue and needs to be called out. So, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently …

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a sporty sedan built on the heritage of more than 100 years of Italian racing. With a reputation for quality craftsmanship and high-performance capabilities, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is a noble contender in the compact luxury sport sedan segment. The Italian automobile is not without problems. The National Highway …

Honda is definitely one of the most trusted brands on the market when it comes to reliability. The automaker has churned out many different models that have lasted easily racked up 200,000 miles or more from owners across the globe, and some have even gone up to a million. However, issues do come up from …

When you buy a vehicle, you’re likely excited about the new-car smell or high-tech features. You probably aren’t thinking about a potential recall. Whatever car you buy, you hope it ends up lasting a long time without any major problems. But many vehicles end up having issues, and it’s important to pay attention if yours …

Hyundai has been producing some high-quality models as of late, however, we can’t expect every car that comes off the line to be perfect. In fact, out of the millions of cars that Hyundai has put out in the past decade, nearly 129,000 of them are currently being recalled for the possibility of premature engine …

Volkswagen is recalling the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan over a faulty seat belt. Fortunately for owners of the Tiguan, VW has a fix in the works.

Hyundai and Kia are well-known for making some high-quality cars, but like many other automakers, they’ve made mistakes in the past. That being said, Hyundai and Kia have gotten themselves in hot water by making mistakes in their handling of an earlier recall. Here’s a look at how and why Hyundai and Kia were fined …

FCA has recalled nearly 30,000 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee models. But only models with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine are included.

The NHTSA has been busy issuing safety actions for the recreational vehicle industry these last few months. Sadly, the trend continues. A few more RVs have been added to this month’s list of recalls. As annoying as a recall can be, they are still important and need to be tended to.  Thor Motor Coach: Water in the …

Many people put their recreational vehicles in storage at about this time of year due to the cooler weather. However, just because the RV might be out of sight does not mean that it should be forgotten. For example, the NHTSA has found some safety concerns that affect several RV manufacturers’ products. So, even if …