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Few things pull a driver out of their groove quite like flipping the windshield wipers during a downpour only to watch the rubber blades stay parked at the bottom of the windshield. In an era where even the simplest of analog functions are governed by code, hardware failure is rarely to blame. That reality has hit home for Chrysler, which announced safety recall 77D for certain Jeep vehicles.…
In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, shared component bins and adjacent assembly lines are critical for efficiency. But when parts meant for a body-on-frame pickup truck end up bolted into a unibody sedan, there will be compromises. That is precisely what happened at Nissan North America's Canton Assembly Plant in Mississippi, leading to NHTSA campaign number 26V526. As per the…
Aero is vital for high-speed stability, but downforce is considerably less helpful when the rear wing detaches at speed, transforming into a high-flying road hazard. FCA US LLC has issued a brand-new recall covering 74,578 units of the Durango, citing factory-equipped spoilers that can ultimately tear free while driving. Logged under NHTSA campaign 26V528 and Chrysler internal code 61D, the latest…
BMW of North America has formally recalled a bunch of rear-biased vehicles in the United States market, with the campaign targeting select high-performance and executive models from the 2021 through 2026 model years. Encompassing the 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series, the field safety action centers around premature wear at the interface connecting the driveshaft and rear differential. As per the…
Few things ruin a drive faster than simply turning the steering wheel only to have the front tires completely ignore your command. This nightmare scenario is precisely the reason why BMW of North America has issued a targeted safety recall for a small batch of the X3 sport utility vehicle. Under campaign number 26V524000, the Munich-based automaker is recalling X3 models produced in the United…
Detroit's third-largest automaker has issued a safety recall affecting no fewer than 848,511 vehicles in the United States market. Additional vehicles will be recalled in Canada, Mexico, and certain markets outside North America. The grand total is estimated at 955,085 automobiles worldwide. If you've ever thrown a Ram 1500 into reverse and stared at a blank screen where your driveway should be on…
Toyota's foray into electric off-roading has recently hit a speed bump. As per documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the ruggedized bZ Woodland is at the center of a safety recall affecting 2026 models produced for the United States market. The recall condition traces back to a tow converter module designed for managing trailer lighting when a trailer or a camper…
Rivian is recalling 3,829 additional R1S and R1T electric vehicles in the United States because one or both front turn signal lamps may fail to illuminate and flash. The reported concern goes against Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which governs automotive lighting equipment in the United States market. Filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under campaign number…
Driving at night presents enough hazards without the added annoyance of oncoming headlights scorching your retinas. While modern LED setups push the boundaries of automotive illumination, federal regulators have drawn a firm line for Tesla. As per NHTSA campaign number 26V507000, the electric vehicle manufacturer is recalling 20,349 crossovers and sedans for low beams that exceed the maximum…
The segment-leading Tacoma has been hit with a safety recall affecting the TRD Off-Road grade. Affecting 2024 and 2025 models produced for the United States market, the oil reservoirs of the Bilstein shock absorber assemblies may corrode at the connection point, eventually causing the reservoirs to separate. If the separation occurs while driving, the subject vehicle remains controllable. On the…
The largest automaker of them all is recalling a great deal of 2025 and 2026 model year Toyota Camry sedans after identifying a software defect affecting the midsizer's instrument cluster display. As per NHTSA campaign number 26V511000, the consequences extend well beyond a blank instrument cluster. Federal regulators claim the defect can disable key notification and warning functions that drivers…
Ford's biggest rival in the United States market is recalling a batch of large sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks after discovering an internal high-voltage battery defect. According to NHTSA campaign 26V494000, the field safety action comprises the 2026 model year Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV. While the recall population is limited to a…
The largest automaker of the Detroit Big Three is recalling a bunch of electric trucks after identifying a manufacturing defect. In these vehicles, the factory-equipped steel wheels may crack and ultimately separate, increasing the risk of a crash for affected customers. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's documentation, suspect Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups…
