Tag: Recalls

GM extends Chevy Bolt EV production halt to April, but says sales should restart soon

GM is extending its Chevy Bolt EV production halt to April as battery availability remains scarce with a focus on supply for the replacement modules due to the fire risk recall. However, the automaker is now confident that it should be able to restart sales soon. The Bolt EV program had a tough year. We… Continue reading GM extends Chevy Bolt EV production halt to April, but says sales should restart soon

Mundimoto raises $22.6M to expand online used motorcycle platform into Europe

Mundimoto, an online motorcycle buying and selling startup, has raised $22.6 million (€20 million) to expand its platform beyond its home country of Spain and into Europe, starting with Italy and Holland. The company plans to hire 50 engineers and 250 new employees to advance the technology product and support international expansion. The round was… Continue reading Mundimoto raises $22.6M to expand online used motorcycle platform into Europe

Stellantis recalls some Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for fire risk

Worries about a potential fire risk have prompted Stellantis to warn owners of certain Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans not to park them near structures or vehicles and not to recharge them. The company, which owns Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Fiat, has issued a voluntary recall covering 19,808 plug-in hybrid 2017 and 2018 model year Pacificas after “a routine… Continue reading Stellantis recalls some Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for fire risk

@FCA: Statement: Recall

February 11, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Stellantis is recalling an estimated 19,808 plug-in hybrid minivans from model years 2017 and 2018 to resolve a potential fire risk. A routine company review of customer data led to an internal investigation that discovered 12 fires among model-year 2017 and 2018 vehicles. All were parked and turned… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Recall

AAM Secures Contracts Valued at More Than $10 Billion for Next-Generation Full-Size Truck Axle Programs With Multiple Customers ​

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Tesla is asked to disable Boombox feature when in drive, NHTSA deems it a safety risk

Tesla was hit by yet another recall today as NHTSA asked the automaker to disable its Boombox feature, which allows drivers to play sounds through their cars’ external speakers when in drive, as the agency believes it is a safety risk. The Boombox feature is more than a year old at this point since it… Continue reading Tesla is asked to disable Boombox feature when in drive, NHTSA deems it a safety risk

Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds

The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Electric car maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the United States because pedestrians may not be able to… Continue reading Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds

Tesla recalling ‘Boombox’ feature that obscures pedestrian warning noise

Tesla announced a recall of about 579,000 vehicles that have the novelty “Boombox” external music software feature (via Bloomberg). The company plans to remedy the issue by removing the Boombox function via an over-the-air software update, the National Highway Traffic Administration said. The recall affects all 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, X, and Y vehicles and… Continue reading Tesla recalling ‘Boombox’ feature that obscures pedestrian warning noise

Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough

Detroit — Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough, cutting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The latest in a series of recent recalls covers certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough