Audi and Volkswagen Backup Camera Recall: What You Should Know
Volkswagen issued a recall of more than 41,000 VW Tiguan, Arteon and Audi Q3 vehicles because errors in the camera control units made the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” The rearview camera not displaying may increase the risk of a crash while the driver is operating […]
Acura and Honda Engine Stalling Recall: What You Should Know
Acura and Honda engine stalling issues have prompted a recall of more than 290,000 Honda Pilots, Acura MDX and Acura TLX vehicles at risk of a loss of motive power. According to a manufacturer notice to Honda dealerships, a software programming issue may cause the vehicle to experience redacted drive power or make the engine […]
2021 Ford Bronco Under Investigation for Fuel Pump Defect
Ford Bronco low pressure fuel pumps are under investigation after fuel pump failures caused a loss of motive power in 2021 Bronco SUVs with an inability to re-engage. The Ford Bronco investigation affects an estimated 45,597 Bronco SUVs. According to NHTSA documents, federal authorities have received six consumer complaints regarding low pressure fuel pump failure […]
Top 7 Questions About Auto Recalls: What You Need to Know
When a car, truck, van, SUV or other vehicle model has an unreasonable safety risk, or if that vehicle fails to meet minimum federal safety standards, a recall will be issued on that vehicle or on specific vehicle components. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enforces these safety standards and will sometimes order auto manufacturers […]
Automakers Recall Vehicles Due to Denso Fuel Pump Defects
Several automakers issued recalls of vehicles equipped with DENSO low pressure fuel pumps because the impellers – the components that draw fuel in from the tank – crack and absorb excessive amounts of fuel. Once this happens, the impellers deform and strike the bodies of the fuel pumps, causing engine failure in the process. DENSO, […]