Tag: recalls

Honda Recalls CR-Vs in Cold States to Fix Frame Rust Problem

DETROIT—Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come loose. The recall covers certain CR-Vs from 2007 through 2011 that were sold or registered in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter. U.S. safety regulators say in…


Tesla Recalls 3,470 Model Y Vehicles Over Loose Bolts

WASHINGTON—Tesla Inc. said it is recalling 3,470 2022 through 2023 Model Y vehicles in the United States because bolts securing the second-row seatback frames may not have been securely tightened, according to a filing made public Saturday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said a loose seat frame bolt may reduce seat belt system…


US Hits Volvo Group North America With $130 Million Penalty Over Delayed Recalls

WASHINGTON—A U.S. auto safety agency said Monday it was imposing a $130 million civil penalty on AB Volvo unit Volvo Group North America, following an investigation that found the manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks and buses failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Volvo Group agreed to…


Mercedes Recalls Nearly 324,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Stalling

DETROIT—Mercedes is recalling nearly 324,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall while they’re being driven. The recall covers a range of models from the 2012 to 2020 model years including the ML550, ML350, AMG ML63, ML250, ML400, GLE450, GLE300, GLE350, GLE550, GLE400, AMG GLE43, and AMG GLE63. The National Highway Traffic Safety…


Nissan Recalls Over 200,000 Pickups Due to Risk of Rolling Away

DETROIT—Nissan is recalling more than 203,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because they can roll away unexpectedly when shifted into park. The recall covers Frontier and Titan pickups from the 2020 through 2023 model years. Nissan says in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that owners should use the parking brake whenever they park…


Park Outside: Fire Risk Prompts Hyundai, Kia Hitch Recalls

DETROIT—Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some of their large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from buildings after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring. The Korean automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven’t figured out how to fix it yet….


Fisher-Price Seats Are Unsafe for Infants, Safety Commission Warns

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to parents of infants that Fisher-Price’s rockers are unfit for sleeping and have been associated with 13 infant deaths over the past 12 years. On Tuesday, the CPSC released a warning concerning two Fisher-Price products, the company’s Newborn-to-Toddler Rocker and Infant-to-Toddler Rocker, claiming that these rockers with…


Over 400,000 Bottles of Medication Sold Across US Recalled Over Safety Issue

More than 400,000 bottles of over-the-counter pain medication sold across the United States have been recalled because the bottles are not child-resistant, according to notices posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) website. About 137,300 units of Walgreens brand acetaminophen and 25,660 units of Kroger brand arthritis pain acetaminophen were recalled by Aurohealth. Recalled…


Tesla Recalls 947 US Vehicles Over Delay in Rearview Image Display, NHTSA Says

WASHINGTON—Tesla Inc is recalling 947 vehicles in the United States because the rearview image may not immediately display when they begin to reverse, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The automaker told the NHTSA the recall covers some 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5…


Fitbit Recalls Over One Million Ionic Smartwatches Over Burn Injury Risk

Google-owned Fitbit has recalled more than a million of its Ionic smartwatches following reports that overheating batteries had caused burn injuries, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Wednesday. The regulator said Fitbit had received at least 115 reports in the United States and 59 from overseas, including cases where the overheating led…