Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over power loss, failure to restart 

Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over power loss, failure to restart 

November 21, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – November 21, 2024 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 70,414 SUVs in two separate recalls over a software glitch that may cause their engines to lose power or prevent them from restarting. The issue augments the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

  • 2025 Mazda CX-70 
  • 2024 Mazda CX-90

Recall summary

The engine’s operation in the listed SUVs is controlled by two computers, called the powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM). Due to a software error, these modules may malfunction and send the engine into so-called limp-home mode, which significantly limits its power output.   

Additionally, a software error inside the battery energy control module (BECM), which controls the vehicle’s hybrid battery, may prevent the engine from starting after it is been shut down. This issue only affects CX-90 SUVs.     

Warning signs 

A “hybrid system malfunction” message and the engine warning light, as well as as malfunction indicator light (MIL) may illuminate on the vehicle’s dashboard.

Recall risks

Loss of motive power or an inability to restart the engine increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially if this happens in fast-moving traffic. 

Other Mazda recalls

Some of these SUVs may have been affected by a November Mazda recall, caused by inoperable driver aid features, as reported.

On a separate note, nearly 10,000 CX-70 SUVs were recalled In June 2024 because of sudden braking, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the software for the affected control modules free of charge.

The owners should receive notification by December 30, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 70,000 hybrid SUVs are affected by this Mazda powertrain error recall. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Ford recalls new Mustangs over blank instrument clusters

Ford recalls new Mustangs over blank instrument clusters 

November 16, 2024 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – November 16, 2024 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 6,212 2024 Ford Mustang sport cars whose instrument clusters may fail to illuminate. This may distract the driver and deprive him of vital safety information, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The digital instrument cluster in the affected vehicles may become blank as a result of a software error. If this happens, the driver will not have access to information such as vehicle speed and any warnings.

Recall risks

All risks posed by a blank instrument cluster are documented in this recent Jeep recall.  

Other Ford recalls

In June 2024, Ford recalled over 8,000 2024 Mustangs that had shifting issues or could catch fire, as reported.

In September 2024, over 90,000 Ford Bronco SUVs were recalled over the risk of stalling, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster’s software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications between November 11, 2024 and November 15, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 6,000 Mustangs are affected by this Ford blank instrument cluster recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over faulty safety features

Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over faulty safety features

November 14, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – November 14, 2024 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 80,915 SUVs whose safety features, such as the defroster, may not work. The defect ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

  • 2025 Mazda CX-70 
  • 2024 – 2025 Mazda CX-90

Recall summary

In the affected SUVs, the windshield defroster, 360° view monitor, and the seatbelt warning may not work properly due to a software error caused by the dash electrical supply unit (ESU). The latter is a computer responsible for powering various dashboard electronics.

Warning signs 

Corresponding warning messages and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) should appear on the dashboard when the vehicle is turned on. 

Recall risks

Faulty defroster and 360° view monitor reduce the driver’s visibility while the missing seatbelt warning ups the risk that the driver will not use it.

Both issues up the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Mazda recalls

In June 2024, close to 10,000 CX-70 SUVs were recalled because of sudden braking, as reported.

In November 2023, close to 12,000 CX-90 and Mazda 3 were recalled over inoperable 360-degree cameras, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the dash ECU software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications by December 30, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mazda defroster recall affects close to 81,000 hybrid SUVs. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Bojan PopicMazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over faulty safety features
Volvo recalls trucks with malfunctioning ABS, cruise control

Volvo recalls trucks with malfunctioning ABS, cruise control  

November 8, 2024 Bojan Popic

Greensboro, NC – November 8, 2024 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) has recalled 126,649 heavy-duty commercial trucks in which important safety features may stop working. The defect ups the risk of crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VAH
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VHD
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VN
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VNRE  

Recall summary  

The affected trucks are equipped with tow trailers and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The ABS is in communication with the trailers through a system called the power line carrier (PLC). Due to electrical interference inside the PLC, messages between the ABS and the PLC may get jumbled.

This may cause the ABS – as well other systems that are connected to it – to experience “diminished or lost functionality.”  This includes electronic stability control, collision mitigation system and active cruise control, among others.

Recall risks

Besides being more difficult to control during sudden maneuvers, a truck with inoperable stability and driver’s aid systems may not respond to road hazards as well as the driver expects.  This augments the risk of a crash.

Warning signs

The driver may notice an illuminated ABS warning light on the dashboard. 

Other Volvo recalls

In February 2023, malfunctioning ABS and other brake-assist features were the cause of a Volvo recall that affected over 27,000 sedan and SUVs.

Over 17,000 XC40 compact SUVs were recalled in February 2024 over inoperable turn signals.  

The repair

Dealers will update PLC software free of charge. 

Owners should be notified by December 13, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 120,000 heavy-duty trucks are affected by this Volvo ABS recall. To do a Volvo truck recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over reduced stability

Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over reduced stability  

November 6, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI  – November 6, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, has recalled 33,777 2025 RAM 1500 pickup trucks with faulty electronic stability systems (ESC). 

The defect makes the vehicle less stable, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. This is at least the third stability-related RAM recall this year.

Recall summary  

The ESC monitors the speed of the vehicle’s wheels and – if one of them is spinning faster or slower than the others – applies the brakes or reduces the engine’s output. In the affected pickups, the ESC may stop working because of a faulty bearing.

Recall risks

The defect makes the car harder to control, upping the risk of a crash.

Other RAM recalls

This is at least the third time this year ESC issues resulted in a RAM recall. In June, the automaker recalled over 211,000 RAM 2500 and 3500 cars as well Dodge Durangos due to stability issues caused by a software error. In September, the recall was expanded.

Separately, last month, Stellantis recalled close to 130,000 RAM trucks whose turn signals would fail to self-cancel.

 The repair

Dealers will replace the wheel bearings if needed. The repair will be free of charge. 

Owners should be notified by December 19, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Stellantis reduced stability recall is affecting more over 33,000 pickup trucks. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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US government investigates Tesla after self-driving car kills pedestrian

US government investigates Tesla after self-driving car kills pedestrian

November 1, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – November 1, 2024 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) over crashes that have occurred in the so-called full self-driving mode (FSD).

The investigation could lead to a recall of roughly 2.4 million electric vehicles and comes on the back of four accidents, including one that resulted in a fatality.

The following models would be affected:

  • 2016 – 2024 Model S 
  • 2016 – 2024 Model X 
  • 2017 – 2024 Model 3 
  • 2020 – 2024 Model Y 
  • 2023 – 2024 Cybertruck

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened a preliminary investigation on October 17, 2024, following a fatal accident in which Tesla struck a pedestrian.

Apart from this incident, three more crashes – with one resulting in an injury – were reported. All happened while the car was operating in the full self-driving mode in conditions with reduced visibility, such as “sun glare, fog, or airborne dust.”

The investigation aims to assess how well Tesla’s self-driving mechanism can spot obstacles and prevent accidents in such circumstances. 

Full-self driving feature

FSD allows Tesla vehicles to steer, accelerate and brake on their own, while the driver supervises the process. 

Other Tesla recalls

In January 2024, Tesla recalled 2 million EVs with faulty autopilot following a U.S. government investigation.

In September 2024, certain Tesla Model X SUVs were recalled because their roof trims could detach and create road debris.

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation could lead to a Tesla FSD recall, potentially affecting approximately 2.4 million electric vehicles. To do a Tesla recall check and see if your vehicle might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls SUVs with brake pedal failure

Stellantis recalls SUVs with brake pedal failure

October 30, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI  – October 30, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns Dodge and Alfa Romeo brands, has recalled 20,755 SUVs whose brakes may fail. This defect can result in an accident and injuries to everyone involved.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Dodge Hornet
  • 2024 – 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale

Recall summary  

In the affected SUVs, the brake pedal may collapse. It is not clear why this happens.

Recall risks

If the brake pedal collapses, the driver will not be able to slow down and stop the vehicle safely, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

Safety tips

In the event of brake failure, apply the parking brake and continue driving until you come to a complete stop. The automatic emergency braking system – which these cars have – will also apply brakes on its own if it detects an obstacle up ahead. 

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of 12 instances of collapsing brake pedals, one of which resulted in an accident. Luckily, no injuries have taken place.

Other Dodge recalls

Stellantis is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over a fatal accident in which an occupant was trapped inside a burning Dodge Journey, as reported.   

On a separate note, some of these Hornet and Tonale SUVs may have been affected by a March 2024 recall caused by incorrect weight labels, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will add a bolt and nut to the brake pedal assembly, increasing its structural integrity. The repair will be free of charge. 

Owners should be notified on October 24, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 20,000 Dodge and Alfa Romeo SUVs are affected by this Stellantis brake pedal recall. To do a Dodge recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can do the same to do an Alfa Romeo recall check. 

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Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over faulty turn signals

Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over faulty turn signals 

October 25, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – October 25, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 129,313 2023-2024 RAM 1500 pickup trucks whose turn signals may not self-cancel. This augments the risk of an accident.

Recall summary  

Due to a manufacturing error,  turn signal indicators in the affected vehicles may stay on even after the turn is completed.

Recall risks

Faulty turn signals can confuse other motorists, upping the risk of a crash.

Other RAM recalls

In September,  more than a million RAM trucks were recalled due to reduced stability, as reported.

A similar recall was done in June 2020 for RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks, also as reported. 

The repair

Dealers will inspect the part responsible for the defect – the steering column control module – and replace it if needed. The repair will be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications by mail between October 29, 2024, and November 5, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This RAM faulty turn signal recall affects nearly 130,000 pickup trucks. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

Bojan PopicStellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over faulty turn signals 
Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE SUVs over incorrect airbag deployment

Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE SUVs over incorrect airbag deployment  

October 23, 2024 Bojan Popic

Jacksonville, FL – October 23, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz (OTCMKTS:MBGYY) is recalling 10,655 SUVs whose airbags may deploy too violently in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury. 

The following models are affected:

  • 2021 – 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
  • 2021 – 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 

Recall summary

The affected vehicles are equipped with so-called “dual stage” front airbags, whose deployment intensity depends on the crash severity. Due to a wiring error, the airbag may deploy too forcefully in a fender-bender scenario.

Recall risks

The defect may result in airbags injuring the car occupants instead of protecting them.

Other Mercedes-Benz recalls

Earlier this month, Mercedes recalled over 27,000 luxury sedans that could stall or catch fire, as reported.

In May 2024, the manufacturer issued a stop-drive notice and a recall for over 15,000 vehicles with brake failure, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will reroute the wiring if needed. The repair will be free of charge.

The owners should receive notification by November 26, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mercedes-Benz airbag recall affects more than 10,000 SUVs. To do a Mercedes-Benz recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis issues second Jeep fire recall, tells owners to park away from structures

Stellantis issues second Jeep fire recall, tells owners to park away from structures

October 19, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI  – October 19, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 154,032 hybrid SUVs that may catch fire while driving or when parked and turned off. This greatly ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the back of multiple fires and two injuries and serves as an expansion and replacement of another one conducted in December 2023 for the same issue.

The following models are affected:

  • 2020 – 2024 Jeep Wrangler
  • 2022 – 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Recall summary  

The listed models are hybrids, meaning they have an electric motor that works together with a conventional gasoline engine. The high-voltage battery – which stores electricity for the motor – has damaged cells which can cause it to catch fire.

Recall risks

All risks posed by a vehicle fire are described in this article.

Safety tips

Owners are advised “not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures” until the repairs are performed. 

Previous Jeep Wrangler fire recall

A subset of the affected vehicles was recalled in December 2023 for the same issue, as reported. The provided software update, however, turned out to be insufficient.

As such, the present recall comes on the back of multiple fires, as well as at least two injuries.

Other Jeep recalls and investigations

Jeep is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over a series of underhood fires, one of which resulted in a fatality. 

On a separate note, some of these Wranglers could have been affected by a recent recall caused by blank instrument clusters. 

The repair

Dealers will once again update the software that controls the high-voltage battery and replace the battery itself if needed. The repair wil be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications between October 17, 2024, and October 29, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Jeep fire recall affects more than 154,000 hybrid SUVs. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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