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The two thousand seventeen Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is, for the moment, a unique vehicle. It’s the foot plug-in hybrid minivan for sale anywhere in North America, and its combination of seven seats and thirty three miles of EPA-rated electrified range have attracted massive interest. Deliveries of the partially electrified minivan. read more
February 22, two thousand seventeen
Toyota Mirai update to fix output voltage on fuel cell electronics
Every Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car sold anywhere in the world will soon be recalled to address an issue with its onboard electronics. The problem lies with the output. read more February 21, two thousand seventeen by Stephen Edelstein
Tesla to recall certain accessory adapter cables for overheating risk
Tesla will voluntarily recall about 7,000 electric-car charging adapters after two reports of overheating resulting in melted plastic on the adapters. The adapters are. read more December 7, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
VW Group cars had highest recall rates, even before diesel scandal
It’s been over a year since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disclosed Volkswagen’s use of illegal “defeat device” software in diesel cars to cheat on emissions. read more November 25, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
2016-17 Toyota Prius hybrids recalled for emergency-brake issue
The latest generation of Toyota Prius hybrid cars is being recalled to address an issue with their emergency brakes. The Prius was redesigned for the two thousand sixteen model year and is. read more October 13, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
2016 Nissan Leaf electrified cars recalled for passenger airbag fault
Certain two thousand sixteen Nissan Leaf electrified cars are being recalled to address an airbag fault. The affected cars may suffer from an electrical problem that could disable. read more July 14, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
Some 2015-2016 Ford Concentrate Electrics recalled for pinion-shaft problem
Ford is recalling eight hundred sixty five Concentrate Electrical hatchbacks from the two thousand fifteen and two thousand sixteen model years to address an issue with the cars’ transmission differential pinion-gear shafts. Under. read more July 11, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
Toyota Prius, Plug-In, Lexus CT200h recalled for airbag issues, not Takata-related
Toyota has announced that it will recall 482,000 hybrid cars registered in the U.S. over potentially faulty airbags. The recall encompasses two thousand ten through two thousand twelve Toyota Prius. read more June 30, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
Fiat 500e electrical cars recalled to fix software glitch: more than 16,000 affected
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling more than 16,000 two thousand thirteen through 2016-model-year Fiat 500e electrical cars to address a software glitch. Faulty software could cause. read more June Trio, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
Tesla Model X recall to substitute third-row seat backs after European safety test
Tesla Motors will recall Two,700 Model X electrified crossover utility vehicles to substitute seat backs in the third row after a recliner unexpectedly slipped during seat-strength. read more April 12, two thousand sixteen by John Voelcker
Nissan Leaf recall: brake software update for cold-weather use
Nissan will recall around 47,000 Leaf electrical cars to address an issue with braking spectacle in cold weather. In very cold temperatures, the relay inwards the cars’. read more March 14, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
2011-2015 VW Touareg Hybrid SUVs Recalled For Battery Tray Fix
The recently-discontinued Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV is being recalled to address an issue with the tray that holds its battery pack. VW needs to fit a drain to the. read more February 16, two thousand sixteen by Stephen Edelstein
All 90,000 Tesla Model S Electrified Cars Recalled For Seat-Belt Check
The news emerged late last week: Tesla Motors is recalling all 90,000-plus Model S electrified cars it’s built to check that their seat belts were decently connected. The recall. read more November 23, two thousand fifteen by John Voelcker
VW Diesel Owners In Limbo Until Recall Issued, While Cars Lose Value
Yesterday, Volkswagen told owners of its 2009-2015 TDI diesel vehicles to search online to see if their cars will need to be recalled. And it’s already announced a recall of. read more October 22, two thousand fifteen by Stephen Edelstein
Will My Diesel Volkswagen Be Recalled? Check Your VIN On VW Website
Volkswagen customers can now find out if their diesel cars are involved in the still-unfolding emission-cheating sandal, using an online device from the company’s website. It’s. read more October 21, two thousand fifteen by Stephen Edelstein
VW To Recall 8.Five Million TDI Diesel Vehicles Across Europe; Fixes Not Yet Exposed
Volkswagen has agreed to recall and modify the majority of the eleven million diesel cars known to have the diesel emissions-cheating software it admitted to four weeks ago. This. read more October 16, two thousand fifteen by Stephen Edelstein