Audi Recalls First Fully-Electric Vehicle Sold in U.S.
Audi recently issued a voluntary recall of approximately 540 E-Tron SUV models sold in the U.S. because of the risk of moisture seeping into the battery cell through a wiring harness glitch, according to a Bloomberg article.
NHTSA Publishes Proposed Rule on Recall Notification
Rule would require manufacturers to notify consumers of outstanding recalls by electronic means in addition to first-class mail.
American Honda Expands Initiative to Help Reach Honda and Acura Customers for Airbag Recall
Since the time of the original recall initiative, the Takata airbag inflator recalls have expanded to include more models and model years, and Honda is now preparing to distribute updated posters that reflect the latest information.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Issues Recall to Protect Vehicles Against Hacking
Recall involves updating software in approximately 7,810 U.S.-market SUVs equipped with certain radios and is designed to protect connected vehicles from “remote manipulation.”
New Democratic Bill Would Require Dashboard Recall Warning Lights, Mandatory Collision Avoidance Systems
Less aggressive Republican bill would require that new car dealers and rental car companies notify owners of any open recalls when a vehicle is brought in for service or rented out.
Transportation Secretary Announces Formation of New NHTSA Safety Teams
Report outlines changes NHTSA has adopted in the wake of the General Motors (GM) ignition switch recall and how the agency proposes to strengthen its defect investigation workforce.
Reuters: Takata Airbag Recall Inflates to Millions
According to data from Reuters, more than 10 automakers since 2008 have built more than 31 million cars fitted with the potentially defective airbags.
Ford Recalls Over 12,000 2015 F-150s
Upper I-shaft that might have been riveted improperly could separate and result in the loss of steering control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.