Tag: Recalls

‘Zoe’ equipped with LG Ensol’s batteries still ‘lively’ even after 10 years

French Renault co-developed life expectancy prediction method99% of the models, including the first generation, operate normally French Renault recently announced that more than 99% of all batteries installed in their ‘Zoe’ electric vehicle, which has been in the market since 2012, are operating normally, and all batteries, including early models, have maintained at least 70%… Continue reading ‘Zoe’ equipped with LG Ensol’s batteries still ‘lively’ even after 10 years

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Voluntary Stop Drive Recall Campaign for Certain Model Year 2006-2012 ML, GL and R-Class Vehicles

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) announced today that Mercedes-Benz AG (the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles), has determined that on certain Model Year (MY) 2006-2012 ML, GL and R-Class vehicles, the function of the brake booster might be affected by advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing. As part of its commitment to customer… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Voluntary Stop Drive Recall Campaign for Certain Model Year 2006-2012 ML, GL and R-Class Vehicles

Rivian issues recall for R1T electric truck over faulty airbag sensors

Rivian is recalling some of its R1T electric pickup trucks over faulty airbag systems, according to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The vehicle’s sensors in the front seat may not deactivate the airbag when a child occupies the front passenger seat, necessitating the recall. The recall covers 502 R1T… Continue reading Rivian issues recall for R1T electric truck over faulty airbag sensors

@BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM: A NEW EXPRESSION001971

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces a new expression for Phantom Series II Adaptations to the eighth-generation Phantom include ‘light-touch’ visual and aesthetic enhancements in line with client requests and feedback New ‘Rolls-Royce Connected’ feature seamlessly links Phantom with the marque’s private members’ Application, Whispers Launch is commemorated with a new Bespoke masterpiece, Phantom Platino “Phantom occupies… Continue reading @BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM: A NEW EXPRESSION001971

@GM: Cadillac Announces Special Benefits for LYRIQ Customers

Cadillac Announces Special Benefits for LYRIQ Customers 2022-05-11 Cadillac today announced a series of special benefits for customers in China who place an order for the LYRIQ electric vehicle. The package, which includes free charging and a lifetime warranty on the vehicle and its electric propulsion system1, will apply to initial LYRIQ owners. “Demand for the… Continue reading @GM: Cadillac Announces Special Benefits for LYRIQ Customers

Tesla recalls 130,000 vehicles due to CPU overheating, but the fix is again a software update

Tesla issued a new recall affecting almost 130,000 2021 and 2022 vehicles over a problem regarding the CPU of the center screen’s computer overheating. The good news is that the fix is again an over-the-air software update. The automaker has detected a problem where the center display may become laggy due to CPU overheating when… Continue reading Tesla recalls 130,000 vehicles due to CPU overheating, but the fix is again a software update

BMW recalls 194 imported cars in China

The booth of BMW in Chengdu auto show, on Aug 29, 2021. [Photo/IC] BEIJING — BMW (China) Automotive Trading Ltd. has recalled 194 imported cars in the Chinese market due to software defects, according to the country’s top quality watchdog. The recall, set to begin immediately, involves some imported BMW IX models manufactured between Aug… Continue reading BMW recalls 194 imported cars in China

BYD recalls cars over battery pack safety hazards

Customers inspect new BYD models in Beijing earlier this year. [Photo provided to China Daily] BEIJING — Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced a recall of close to 10,000 cars to replace the potentially faulty battery pack, according to the country’s top quality watchdog. The recall, which started on April 29, covers 9,663 Tang… Continue reading BYD recalls cars over battery pack safety hazards