Its Shop Time Mondays: Porsche Is Recalling 100,000 Cars For Rollaway Concerns

Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V446000

Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 99,665

The Korean Brands Take Top Billing Again For Highest Quality In JD Power 2019 New Car Study

The all-new Genesis G70 is one of the top models in terms of quality for the 2019 model year.

Earlier this week, the quality gurus from J.D. Power released their annual ranking of top new models and brands based on the first 90 days of ownership. The survey was based on surveying owners who purchased brand new 2019 models. 

For the second consecutive year, the Korean brands grabbed the top three spots. Genesis, which is the most recent luxury brand to hit the streets, competes head on with such established makes as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus. Genesis garnered the number one spot, as a brand, for the 2019 model year. Some critics might say that its a low-volume brand, with only three models in its portfolio, and they have no reason to have shoddy quality. 

2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition: Fun, Spirited And Fast

Highlight: The 86, which was formerly known as the Scion TC,  shares a platform with Subaru’s BRZ. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $34,350 (Base MSRP: $27,585)

Seating Capacity: 2 (Toyota says 4)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control system; a vehicle stability control system; a hill assist control system; a rearview camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system  

Its Shop Time Mondays: 2013 Ford F-150 Trucks Are Being Recalled

Unexpected Transmission Downshift

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 107,857

2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD: No Longer Resting On One's Laurels

Highlight: The RAV4 is the first American-based Toyota vehicle to have access to a digital rearview mirror. The dual purpose rearview mirror operates like a traditional mirror, deflecting glare, while also providing access through increasing the field of view, showing directly what’s behind the vehicle too.

Test Vehicles MSRP: $39,429 (Base MSRP: $26,745)

Seating Capacity: 5

2020 Kia Telluride SX AWD: The Brand’s First Full-Size, 8-Passenger SUV/Crossover

Highlight: The Telluride has a built-in camera in the instrument gauge aiding the driver, when making both left and right turns. It serves as an additional means to avoid blind spots and clipping curbs.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $46,860 (Base Model: $32,735)

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Its Shop Time Mondays: New Rams Are Being Recalled For Possible Inoperable Airbags

ORC May Malfunction and Disable Safety Functions

Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V407000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 295,981

2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD: The Japanese Three-Row Crossover Continues To Move Upscale

Highlight: A new upscale Signature trim has been added to the CX-9.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $49,330 (Base model $33,275)

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; hill launch assist; traction control system; stability control; a blind spot monitor system; a rear traffic cross alert system with the rearview camera; a smart city brake support system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and spare tire.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Mitsubishi Mirages Recalled For Airbag Concerns

Air Bags May Not Deploy In A Crash

Air bags that do not deploy increase the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V330000

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 26,016

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander GT AWD: One Of The First Mainstream Plug-In Hybrid Crossovers/SUVs

Highlight: This two-row crossover/SUV plug-in hybrid can be fully recharged, while driving. The vehicle also offers applications for a 120-volt and a DC charging.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $42,350 (Base MSRP: $36,890)

Seating Capacity: 5

Its Shop Time Mondays: Honda's 2019 CRV Is Being Recalled For Steering And Airbag Concerns

Steering Wheel may Damage Air Bag Wiring

In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V383000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)