Recalls & Safety
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Tow Truck Drivers Dismantle Honda At Drive-Through To Save Trapped Kitten
Tow truck operators rescue trapped kitten from Honda grille at drive-thru coffee shop.
Minnesota City's Entire Police Camera Network Stolen
Thieves stole all eight Flock cameras from Winona, Minnesota, with replacement costs estimated at $24,000.
Off-Duty Cop Faces Charges After Confronting Woman in Minor Fender Bender
An off-duty Albuquerque officer has been indicted for false imprisonment and misdemeanor battery after a minor rear-end crash.
Ford's 1.0L EcoBoost Engine Under Investigation for Timing Belt Failures
NHTSA upgrades probe into Ford's 1.0L EcoBoost timing belt failures, citing potential safety risks
Holmes Motors to Pay $137,000 for Mishandling Servicemembers' Vehicle Leases
Holmes Motors agreed to settle allegations of unlawful repossessions and failure to refund deposits, paying $77,348 to servicemembers and a $60,000 civil penalty.
Police Officers Disguise Themselves as Shrubs to Catch Distracted Drivers
Dunellen Police Department catches 74 distracted drivers in 6 hours using unconventional enforcement method
Porsche Cayman Driver Fined and Banned for Letting Kids Ride on Trunk
A Singaporean man was fined SGD$5,000 and banned from driving for six months for letting his two sons ride on the trunk of his Porsche Cayman.
Tesla Sued for $10 Million Over Alleged Test Drive Gone Wrong
A lawsuit has been filed against Tesla for $10 million in damages after a test drive incident involving a Tesla Model Y SUV
EMT Fired For Disabling Ambulance Cameras She Says Secretly Recorded Patients, Sues
A $800,000 lawsuit alleges an ambulance company secretly recorded patients without their knowledge or consent, raising major privacy concerns.
Report Reveals Vehicles with Highest Driver Death Rates: Sports Cars, Small Cars, and Muscle Cars Top the List
A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that sports cars, small cars, and muscle cars have the highest driver death rates.
Top Gear Star Richard Hammond Hit With $2,300 Speeding Fine And Seven Points
Richard Hammond fined $2,300 and given 7 points for two speeding offenses in 20 days.
Federal Regulators May Alter Rules for Electronic Door Handles After Tesla Fatalities
NHTSA considers new safety standards for door egress systems after fatal incidents involving Tesla's electronic door handles.
The Michigan Left: How a Counterintuitive Intersection Design Improves Safety and Traffic Flow
Michigan's signature intersection design eliminates direct left turns, reducing crashes and increasing traffic capacity.
Land Rover Recalls 15,535 Discovery Models Due to Rearview Camera Issue
Land Rover is recalling 15,535 Discovery models in the US due to a rearview camera issue caused by water intrusion.
Ford Recalls 566,000 Broncos For Engine Compartment Fires
Ford is recalling nearly every current-generation Bronco due to a potential fire risk in the engine compartment.
Ford Recalls Over 565,000 Broncos Due to Potential Engine Fire Risk
Ford is recalling nearly all Broncos sold in the US since 2021 due to a potential engine fire risk caused by a wiring harness issue.
Ford Expands Recall of Explorer and Aviator SUVs Due to Unintended Seat Movement
Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 Explorer and Aviator SUVs due to a problem with the second-row easy-entry seats that can cause them to tip or slide unexpectedly while driving.
Ford Recalls 288,000 Explorers Due to Loose Roof Rail Covers
Ford is recalling 288,314 Explorers over roof rail covers that can come loose and fly off the vehicle.
Tesla Issues Small Recall for Non-Compliant Model 3 and Model Y Vehicles
Tesla is recalling 15 Canadian-market Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built in Shanghai and Berlin that were imported to the US without meeting regulatory requirements.
Over Half A Million Subarus Recalled Over A Wrong Sticker
Subaru recalls over 541,000 SUVs due to misprinted certification labels listing incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Honda Odyssey Minivan Recall: Over 300,000 Vehicles Affected by Faulty Backup Cameras
Honda recalls over 300,000 Odyssey minivans due to rearview camera issues caused by water intrusion and corrosion.
Understanding Advanced Car Safety Features
A comprehensive guide to advanced car safety features, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and pedestrian detection.
Ford's CEO Still Isn't Satisfied With Brand Quality
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker has 'so much left to do' to improve quality despite topping JD Power's Initial Quality Study.
Kia Recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs Again Due to Seat Motor Fires
Kia issues a second recall for 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to seat motors that can overheat and catch fire.