Coverage tagged Recalls.
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Senators have advanced legislation to reward auto industry insiders who reveal safety defects or legal violations, following a year of record recalls.
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.
A Mercedes-AMG CLA45 was gutted by fire in Lima while taking children to school, with flames concentrated in the engine bay and the cause still unclear.
Honda has widened its Takata airbag recall in the US, adding more 2001–2006 vehicles from humid regions after NHTSA scrutiny and ongoing safety concerns.
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.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra told Detroit business leaders the company will abandon its 'polite competitor' stance as it pushes for culture change and a zero-defect approach following a bruising recall crisis.
AutoNation, the largest car retailer in the US, has stopped selling used vehicles affected by the Takata airbag recall, responding to safety warnings from federal regulators.
A production wiring error has prompted General Motors to recall over 2,400 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups in North America for airbag repairs.
Toyota has initiated a recall of 690,000 Tacoma pickups in the US, citing concerns that corroded rear leaf springs could fracture and potentially damage the fuel tank.
Ferrari has recalled 458 Italia and Spider models built between March 2010 and May 2013 in the US after a safety issue was identified with the front boot latch.
Toyota has issued a recall for select 2014 Toyota and 2015 Lexus vehicles over a manufacturing fault in the fuel delivery pipe that could lead to a fire hazard.
Swedish hypercar maker Koenigsegg has notified US regulators of a recall affecting just one Agera due to a tyre issue, marking an unusual record in 2014's recall-heavy climate.
Audi Australia is recalling diesel-powered A4, A5, A6, A7 and Q5 models built in 2012 after a defect was found that could lead to brake failure.
Over 11,600 Jeep Grand Cherokees from the 2014 model year require a dealer software fix in Australia after a rear indicator malfunction was identified.
Nearly 40 lawyers gathered in a New York federal court as leadership positions opened for the consolidated lawsuits against General Motors over its ignition switch recall.
General Motors told US safety regulators the number of fatalities tied to its ignition switch defect has reached 19, up from earlier estimates, as investigations into the recall continue.
BMW has announced a global recall of 1.6 million E46 3 Series models built between 1999 and 2006 to replace potentially dangerous Takata passenger airbag inflators.
A surge in safety recalls, led by General Motors and Toyota, is putting intense pressure on global parts suppliers and causing delays for car owners and dealers.
GM has announced three separate recalls in June 2014, affecting Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Corvette models for airbag, seatbelt and warning chime faults.
Victims of a fatal 2004 Saturn Ion crash have reopened legal action against General Motors, alleging fraud after revelations about the company's knowledge of defective ignition switches.
Porsche has launched an investigation into 2,500 new Macan SUVs after quality checks flagged possible brake booster damage during assembly, mainly affecting European customers.
Despite recalling nearly 16 million vehicles by May 2014, General Motors saw US retail sales climb faster than the industry average, defying expectations of a consumer backlash.