Coverage tagged Recalls.
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General Motors has settled a wrongful death lawsuit days before trial, halting the third major test case over its defective ignition switches linked to hundreds of casualties.
General Motors confronts two pivotal court battles in New York this week, as plaintiffs challenge its liability for injuries, deaths and lost vehicle value linked to faulty ignition switches.
Volkswagen chief Matthias Müller signalled at the Geneva show that a US agreement on diesel fixes, buybacks and penalties could be near, with talks ongoing this week.
Carfax data shows over 47 million US vehicles have unresolved safety recalls, with minivans and SUVs among the most affected segments.
Takata posted a sharp rise in quarterly profits and revenue, even as global recalls over its defective airbag inflators continued to widen and pressure the supplier.
Volkswagen has received approval to begin recalling Amarok pickups across Europe as the first step in its plan to address 8.5 million affected diesel vehicles.
Toyota is recalling around 5,000 2016 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h crossovers in the US to address a manufacturing defect in the driver’s knee airbag.
New Mexico has joined several US states in suing Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche, alleging violations of state air quality laws and deceptive marketing tied to the diesel emissions scandal.
A manufacturing defect in the passenger side door latch assembly prompts Maserati to recall 135 GranTurismo and GranTurismo Convertible models built in summer 2015.
Volkswagen has presented German authorities with a technical solution for 1.6-litre diesel engines affected by emissions software, with approval pending from the KBA.
Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee and Dodge Journey models built between 2003 and 2015 are affected by global recalls to address airbag and anti-lock brake problems.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported a €306 million net loss for the third quarter after booking €761 million for recall expenses in North America.
The KBA has ordered Volkswagen to recall 8.5 million vehicles fitted with EA 189 diesel engines in Europe, as the company responds to the fallout from the diesel emissions scandal.
Korean environment officials will test 4,000 to 5,000 Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars following the US emissions cheating revelations, with potential for a wider investigation.
Takahiro Hachigo, newly appointed as Honda CEO, has dismissed speculation that the company will financially support airbag supplier Takata amid the ongoing recall crisis.
Ford has initiated a recall of over 430,000 vehicles in North America after discovering a software issue that can prevent engines from shutting off as intended.
Takahiro Hachigo, a Honda veteran, steps up as president and CEO as the company faces mounting pressure over Takata airbag-related fatalities and recalls.
The US safety regulator has moved aggressively in 2015, compelling Takata to recall 34 million airbags and scrutinising Fiat Chrysler’s recall practices.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra has been ranked ninth on Fortune’s 2015 list of the world’s 50 greatest leaders, joining Detroit officials credited with guiding the city through bankruptcy.
Hyundai is recalling Genesis Sedans built between February 2014 and January 2015 in the US after a water leak was found to cause incorrect gear indication and delayed gear engagement.
A manufacturing error affecting the connecting rod bolts in two 2015 Land Rover SUVs has prompted a recall and free engine replacements for the affected owners.
US safety regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into more than 50,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs following reports of engine compartment fires, with no injuries reported so far.
Toyota will recall certain 2014 Camry and Avalon models in the US after identifying a defect in the left front lower suspension arm that could lead to steering loss.
Continental admitted responsibility for the airbag control units at the centre of Audi’s global recall of 850,000 A4 models, with repair costs expected to run into tens of millions of euros.