Tesla Safety Recall: 1.1 Million Vehicles with Power Window Issue
In September 2022, Tesla issued a voluntary recall for 1.1 million vehicles due to an issue with the window reversal software. This recall affects the Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y. This problem poses a safety concern: the window might not react properly when it detects an obstruction, leading to an increased...read more
Read MoreFord and Lincoln Recall Thousands of Vehicles in July
Ford and Lincoln announced three (3) recalls on July 16, 2021. Yahoo has general information about the batch of summer recalls, which affect hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, and SUVs. For more specific information about each recall, you can contact the vehicle manufacturer. Ford Recalls More Than 700,000 Explorers Ford has issued the recall of 774,696...read more
Read MoreAvoid the Lemons: How to Choose a Safe Vehicle
Whether you are looking to purchase a new or used vehicle, some requirements you are probably looking for are that the vehicle is safe, free of defects, and won’t break down when you’re driving down Interstate 5. Finding a trouble-free car has nothing to do with luck and has everything to do with proper research...read more
Read MoreHyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall
Hyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric Cars Catch Fire Car manufacturer Hyundai has issued its second recall of electric vehicles in less than a year. In October of 2020, 12 fires were reported in Kona Electric cars, causing the company to recall 6,707 vehicles. The fault lies in the batteries. Software...read more
Read MoreWhat Is Recall Clustering?
Recall clustering is a phenomenon that occurs when automakers delay recalls to minimize stock penalties and avoid being the first safety issue in a news cycle. Researchers at Notre Dame recently uncovered the problematic trend in a study called, “Hiding in the Herd: The Product Recall Clustering Phenomenon.” After analyzing 3,117 auto recalls over a 48-year period, researchers...read more
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