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January 17, 2022

2014-2021 Tesla Model S Hood May Open Unexpectedly

In January 2021, the Tesla Field Quality team investigated a 2018 Model S vehicle whose front trunk opened while driving. They found that the secondary latch was misaligned with the striker and the condition was recommended for study and engineering analy

In January 2021, the Tesla Field Quality team investigated a 2018 Model S vehicle whose front trunk opened while driving. They found that the secondary latch was misaligned with the striker and the condition was recommended for study and engineering analy

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December 20, 2021

2021 Jeep Wrangler PHEV Missing Odometer Reading

In November 2021, Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance became aware of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) with an instrument panel cluster odometer reading that stopped displaying at 13,342 miles (21,473 kil

In November 2021, Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance became aware of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) with an instrument panel cluster odometer reading that stopped displaying at 13,342 miles (21,473 kil

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December 16, 2021

Drive Chain May Break Causing Loss Of Drive Power

In December 2018, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) received a report about one of their vehicles in the US market that experienced an inability to shift into drive. Subaru collected the parts for further investigation and found that the chain guide had be

In December 2018, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) received a report about one of their vehicles in the US market that experienced an inability to shift into drive. Subaru collected the parts for further investigation and found that the chain guide had be

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November 22, 2021

2018-2019 Toyota Camry Sudden Loss Of Brake Assist

In September 2019, Toyota received information from a US dealer who said the brake pedal in a 2018 Toyota Camry felt hard and the vehicle was difficult to stop. The report indicated that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) were observed, but the vacuum pum

In September 2019, Toyota received information from a US dealer who said the brake pedal in a 2018 Toyota Camry felt hard and the vehicle was difficult to stop. The report indicated that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) were observed, but the vacuum pum

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November 18, 2021

Volkswagen Recalls VW And Audi Automobiles

Volkswagen will be contacting certain VW and Audi owners because of problems affecting the brakes in certain VW, and airbags in certain Audi vehicles.

Volkswagen will be contacting certain VW and Audi owners because of problems affecting the brakes in certain VW, and airbags in certain Audi vehicles.

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November 2, 2021

Tesla Defect Reports For Airbags, Brakes And Suspension

Tesla will be recalling certain 2017-2021 model year vehicles for three separate problems involving airbags, suspension and brakes.

Tesla will be recalling certain 2017-2021 model year vehicles for three separate problems involving airbags, suspension and brakes.

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October 13, 2021

2021 Ford Bronco Airbag Safety Problem

Ford will be contacting the owners of certain 2021 Bronco SUVs because the passenger air bags in their vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for occupant crash protection.

Ford will be contacting the owners of certain 2021 Bronco SUVs because the passenger air bags in their vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for occupant crash protection.

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October 1, 2021

Hyundai Sonata Turn Signal May Activate In Wrong Direction

Hyundai plans to notify owners of certain 2015-2017 Sonata vehicles to return their vehicles to their Hyundai dealers to have the Smart Junction Box software logic updated.

Hyundai plans to notify owners of certain 2015-2017 Sonata vehicles to return their vehicles to their Hyundai dealers to have the Smart Junction Box software logic updated.

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September 30, 2021

2022 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime ECU Software May Cause Loss Of Power

In July 2021, Toyota received a field report alleging a 2022 Toyota Prius unexpectedly stalled and the dashboard warning lights illuminated. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) indicating a hybrid vehicle ECU “Mon

In July 2021, Toyota received a field report alleging a 2022 Toyota Prius unexpectedly stalled and the dashboard warning lights illuminated. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) indicating a hybrid vehicle ECU “Mon

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September 27, 2021

2015-2017 Kia Sedona Turn Signal Malfunction

Under certain conditions the SJB software logic in certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles may not properly interpret the signals received from the multi-function switch.

Under certain conditions the SJB software logic in certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles may not properly interpret the signals received from the multi-function switch.

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September 15, 2021

Volvo Seat Belt Locking Retractor Could Malfunction

In June 2021 Volvo received information regarding a noncompliance investigation into a seat belt locking retractor malfunction in certain 2021-2022 XC, S and V model vehicles. The investigation report said that there may be a risk that certain seat belts

In June 2021 Volvo received information regarding a noncompliance investigation into a seat belt locking retractor malfunction in certain 2021-2022 XC, S and V model vehicles. The investigation report said that there may be a risk that certain seat belts

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September 7, 2021

2020 Jeep Wrangler Fuel Line May Leak

Some 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with 2.0 L engines may have a plastic fuel supply line connector that could crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Some 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with 2.0 L engines may have a plastic fuel supply line connector that could crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment.

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August 27, 2021

General Motors Recalls Chevy Bolt For Battery Fires

<span style="font-size:110%;">Description of the Defect:</span> The root cause is the simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell. The condition appears to be aggravated by routinely charging the battery to a full or n

<span style="font-size:110%;">Description of the Defect:</span> The root cause is the simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell. The condition appears to be aggravated by routinely charging the battery to a full or n

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August 22, 2021

Loss Of Fuel Pressure Could Lead To An Engine Stall

Ford Motor Company (Ford) will be contacting the owners of certain 2021 Ford Escape, 2021 Lincoln Corsair and 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles, because of a problem affecting the fuel system.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) will be contacting the owners of certain 2021 Ford Escape, 2021 Lincoln Corsair and 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles, because of a problem affecting the fuel system.

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August 11, 2021

BMW Loss Of Brake Assist May Cause Increased Stopping Distances

The safety recall involves engine management software that, under certain engine start conditions, could cause the oil/vacuum pump to become damaged.

The safety recall involves engine management software that, under certain engine start conditions, could cause the oil/vacuum pump to become damaged.

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August 5, 2021

Subaru Fuel Pump Failure

In April 2020 Subaru decided that a defect affecting vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 20V-218.) As part of an ongoing investigation, Subaru continued to monitor field data for this problem as well as fi

In April 2020 Subaru decided that a defect affecting vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 20V-218.) As part of an ongoing investigation, Subaru continued to monitor field data for this problem as well as fi

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July 26, 2021

2020 Mercedes Benz GLB 250 Risk Of Electrical Fire

Mercedes-Benz USA (MB) will be contacting owners of certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because the accessory power outlet for the second row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MB) will be contacting owners of certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because the accessory power outlet for the second row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.

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July 21, 2021

Hyundai And Kia Fuel Pump Leak

Hyundai Motors America are recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe SUVs and 2021-2022 Sonata cars equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. These vehicles could experience a fuel leak between the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail.

Hyundai Motors America are recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe SUVs and 2021-2022 Sonata cars equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. These vehicles could experience a fuel leak between the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail.

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July 19, 2021

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Lift Gate Hinges Could Break

Certain 2021 model year Nissan Rogue Sport SUVs may fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for door locks and door retention components.

Certain 2021 model year Nissan Rogue Sport SUVs may fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for door locks and door retention components.

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July 7, 2021

2016-2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT Driveshaft Could Separate

Mercedes Benz (MBAG) will be asking owners of certain 2016-2018 AMG GT cars to return to their dealerships to have the carbon fibre driveshaft inspected for a problem that could increase the risk of an accident. Last year MBAG observed a number of report

Mercedes Benz (MBAG) will be asking owners of certain 2016-2018 AMG GT cars to return to their dealerships to have the carbon fibre driveshaft inspected for a problem that could increase the risk of an accident. Last year MBAG observed a number of report

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