Product Recall News

Hybrid Jeep Owners Should Park Outside Pending Recall Fix, NHTSA Says

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said owners of 154,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid electric SUVs should park outside and away from buildings or other vehicles until they get recall repairs completed. Jeep-parent Stellantis on Sept. 30 said it was …

Toyota, Mazda, Mercedez-Benz Issue Recalls, NHTSA Says

Toyota Motor Corp is recalling over 42,000 U.S. vehicles over loss of power brake assist that can extend the distance required to stop, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. The recall affects certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid …

GM to Recall Over 449,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs

General Motors is recalling 449,671 pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. due to inoperative low brake fluid warning, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. The recall includes some 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, …

NHTSA Probes 781,000 Newer Jeep Vehicles Over Fire Reports

A U.S. auto safety agency said on Monday it is opening an investigation into more than 781,000 newer Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator sport utility vehicles after reports of underhood fires under the hood. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said …

Chrysler-Parent Stellantis Recalls 1.46 Million Vehicles Worldwide

Chrysler parent Stellantis said Saturday it is recalling 1.46 million vehicles worldwide due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system that can increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes nearly 1.23 million Ram 1500 trucks from …

BMW Recalling Mini Cooper SE Electric Models

German automaker BMW is recalling electric Mini Cooper SE vehicles due to problems in their batteries, which could potentially affect more than 140,000 autos worldwide, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Monday. Around 39,000 vehicles could be affected in Germany, …

NHTSA Reports 28th Takata Air Bag Inflator Death Since 2009

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had confirmed the 28th death in the United States stemming from a defective Takata air bag inflator since 2009. The issue has prompted the largest-ever recall in U.S. history. Over …

Sedgwick: Product Recalls Dropped in Q2 in 5 Key Industries

Product recalls in the U.S. decreased across the automotive, consumer product, food and drink, medical device and pharmaceutical industries in the second quarter, according to a new report from Sedgwick.. Sedgwick’s U.S. Recall Index found the 788 recalls across those …

NHTSA Closes Two Preliminary Probes Into Fisker’s Ocean SUVs

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Wednesday it has closed two separate probes into Fisker’s Ocean SUVs over an alleged door malfunction and a loss of brake performance, after the electric-vehicle startup issued recalls to fix the problems. The …

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Claims 5 More Lives, CDC Says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has resulted in 14 new illnesses and five additional deaths. This brings the total to 57 cases, all of which required …