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Tesla Recalls Most Cybertrucks Due to Trim Detaching From Vehicle

Tesla is recalling nearly all Cybertrucks in the United States to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving, the company said on Thursday, the latest in a series of call-backs for the pickup truck. The recall covers just …

Tesla Recalls Over 27,000 Cybertrucks in Fifth Callback This Year

Tesla said on Thursday it would recall more than 27,000 Cybertrucks in the United States due to delayed rear-view camera images that could impair driver visibility and increase crash risks. This is the fifth recall issued by Tesla for 2024 …

Millions of Recalled Hyundai and Kia Vehicles, With Dangerous Defect, Remain on Road

In September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million of its vehicles in the United States with an ominous warning: The vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from buildings because they risked catching fire, whether the engines …

Hyundai and Kia to Recall Nearly 170,000 EVs Over Software Problem in South Korea

Hyundai Motor Co. and sister company Kia Corp. will recall about 170,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea over problems with software in the charging systems, South Korea’s transport ministry said on Thursday. Hyundai will recall 113,916 EVs in the …

Tesla to Fix Software in 8,700 vehicles in China Product Recall, Regulator Says

China’s market regulator said on Friday that Tesla Inc. would fix software in 8,700 vehicles to reduce the chance of accidents. The action involving 1,071 imported Model S and Model X and 7,629 China-produced Model 3 is described as a …

Tesla Faces Inquiry by Norway’s Safety Regulator Over Suspension Failures

Tesla faces an inquiry by Norway’s traffic safety regulator into suspension failures in the company’s electric cars that could result in a recall, the agency told Reuters. Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) senior engineer Tor-Ove Satren said the agency started …

Honda Recalls Select Accords, HR-Vs Over Missing Seat Belt Piece

Honda is recalling select 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles due to a missing piece in the front seat belt pretensioners, which could increase injury risks during a crash. According to notices published by Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety …

NHTSA Fines Zipcar for Uncompleted Recall Rentals

U.S. auto safety regulators said Oct. 16 that car-sharing firm Zipcar has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine after a government investigation found it allowed customers to rent vehicles with uncompleted recalls. Zipcar could be forced to pay another $150,000 …

NHTSA Probes 2022 Ford Mach-E EV Recall

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Monday that they are investigating whether Ford Motor’s 2022 recall of nearly 49,000 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles adequately addressed concerns and whether it should be expanded to more vehicles. Ford issued the June …

Hyundai, Kia Recall 91,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risks, Urge Owners to Park Outside

Hyundai Motor and Kia said Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the United States because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs. The recall covers Hyundai 2023-2024 Palisade, …