Its Shop Time Mondays: 189,000 Hyundai Tucsons And Kia Stingers Could Be Affected By Fire Risk

 

1. ABS Unit may cause Engine Compartment Fire

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 180,000

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Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia And Hyundai Are Recalling Approximately 591,000 Vehicles For Electrical Concerns

1. Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short

If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V519000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 440,370

2020 Toyota Highlander Limited: Has Finally Veered Into The Grown And Sexy Lane

Highlight: This year’s Highlander is compatible with both Android and iPhones.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $48,088 (Base MSRP: $35,775)

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; all-wheel drive a vehicle stability system; a traction control system; hill start assistance; a pre collision braking system with pedestrian detection system; a lane departure alert system with steering assist; a lane tracing assist system; automatic high beams; a radar activated cruise control system; a road side assist system; a temporary spare tire; back up camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Volvo Is Recalling Over 87,000 XC60s

 

Wipers may Loosen/FMVSS104

The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V503000

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC

Components VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring AWD: The Brand’s Stylish Compact Crossover

Highlights: The hybrid model is only available in an all-wheel drive configuration. And the two-motor hybrid system in the CR-V is a more advanced version of the one currently being used in the Accord hybrid.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $37,070 (Base Model: $28,870)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: all-wheel drive; airbags; side airbags; ABS; hill launch assist; traction control system; stability control; a hillstart assist system; an automatic brake hold feature; a rearview camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a collision mitigation braking system; a road departure mitigation system; a lane keep assist system; a radar activated cruise control system; automatic highbeam headlights; a road departure mitigation system; and a tire repair kit

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Is Recalling 489,000 Midsize Crossover For Brake Concerns

 

Front Brake Hoses Could Rupture

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES

2020 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Sport: The Luxury Brand’s Compact Sports Sedan

 

Highlight: The vehicle shares a platform with Kia’s hatchback-like Stinger.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $51,275 (Base Model: $35,540)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bag; ABS; traction control system; forward collision and pedestrian detection; blind spot collision warning with rear cross traffic warning system; lane keep assist system; a rearview camera; a high beam assist; a hillstart assist control system; a spare tire; and a tire pressure monitoring system  

Standard Equipment (2.0T Base): 18-inch wheels; a rear-wheel drive configuration; an 8-speed automatic transmission; a start-stop fuel saving engine; a leather steering wheel; a keyless ignition system; an automatic climate control system; a radar activated cruise control system; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; illuminated door scuff plates; a reversible cargo tray; power front bucket seats; a power driver’s seat with lumbar support; leather-like seats; a rear center armrest; and driving modes

Honda Recalls Over 1.64 Million Vehicles For Electrical Issues, Inoperable Sliding Doors And Defective Backup Cameras

1. Instrument Panel Software Incorrect/FMVSS 101/111

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V439000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 607,784