In February 2022, Stellantis recalled 19,808 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans due to fire risk. Following an internal investigation, the automaker discovered 12 fires in 2017 and 2018 Pacifica vehicles that could be linked to battery issues. All twelve vehicles were parked and turned off, while eight were connected to chargers. Stellantis says that it is … Continued
You can check for recalls on your Chevrolet vehicle by visiting the official Chevrolet website and entering the VIN (vehicle identification number) of your car in the “Recall” section. Additionally, you can contact your local dealership and have them look up any relevant Chevy recalls by VIN. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also … Continued
Jeep Wrangler Door Hinge Recall Overview In 2018, Fiat Chrysler began using aluminum in the body panels and chassis on its newly designed Jeep Wrangler to increase fuel efficiency. In brochures for the 2018 Wrangler model, Jeep highlighted the use of aluminum as an environmentally friendly solution. However, despite the decrease in weight of 200 … Continued
Nearly 300 million recalls have been issued by various automakers in the past ten years and your car may be included in at least one, especially if you own or lease a Ford. According to Kelley Blue Book, Ford Motor Company has recalled more cars in 2022 than any other auto manufacturer. With 67 urgent … Continued
According to a recent class action lawsuit, drivers of certain 2018-2023 Honda vehicles may experience stalling and oil dilution. Manufacturing defects in the engines of affected vehicles can cause the car’s oil to be diluted with fuel, causing significant wear and damage to the engine. The Honda oil dilution lawsuit accuses the carmaker of knowingly … Continued
Ford Ecoboost Lawsuit Overview In November 2020, five Ford Owners filed a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company, accusing the automaker of knowingly selling vehicles with defective EcoBoost engines that cause coolant to leak into the cylinders, increasing the risk of engine failure or car fires. The suit argues that Ford had known about … Continued
Chevy Cruze Coolant Leak Overview General Motors (GM) hails the Chevrolet Cruze as one of the most “safety-tested cars” in its lineup. It appears, however, that they may have missed a few things during these safety inspections. As far back as 2011, numerous Chevrolet drivers have reported coolant or antifreeze-related issues in their vehicles. A … Continued
Ford F 250 Death Wobble Recall Overview Over the past 15 years, thousands of drivers have experienced chronic suspension and steering problems in their “Ford Tough” pickup trucks. This manufacturing defect is widely known as the “Ford Super Duty death wobble.” Affected vehicles can shudder or shake aggressively at highway speeds or after hitting rough … Continued
Overview: Volvo Recalls Plug-in Hybrids for Power Loss Issues The National Highway Traffic Safety announced earlier this month that Volvo plans to recall its new longer-range plug-in hybrid models due to a software error that can keep the engines of affected vehicles from starting. The defective software in the control module sets the cooling flow … Continued
Ford Fusion Coolant Leak Recall Overview With more than 200,000 vehicles involved in the Ford Fusion coolant leak recall, the auto manufacturer has been compelled to address a severe safety defect in certain Ford vehicles that can increase the risk of fire. In March, Ford announced that it would recall certain cars, SUVs, and vans … Continued
