Its Shop Time Mondays: Volvo Is Recalling 413,000 Cars, While Audi Is Dealing With Potential Oil Leaks

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Software Update Repairs Recall

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V282000

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

'Auto Trends' Talks Tire Selection, Maintenance And Safety With The Tire Industry Association

Kevin Rohlwing (Photo Credit: TIA)

This week on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a syndicated multicultural automotive program, the Tire Industry Association join us. 

While tires are one of the most essential parts to making vehicles drivable on the road in rainy, snowy or warm weather climates, unfortunately most of us know barely the basics in terms of tire selection, maintenance and safety. Having the right tire and properly caring for them could be the difference between life or death, gasoline savings and more. 

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura And Honda Are Recalling 294,000 Vehicles For Possible Engine Concerns

Engine Stall from Software Error

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V031000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 294,612

Its Shop Time Mondays: Tesla Is Recalling Close To 700,000 EVs

TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138

Software Update Repairs Recall

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V935000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 694,304

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chevys, GMCs, Hondas And RAMs Are Being Recalled

Loss of ABS/Traction Control from Module Failure

A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 317,630

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai Is Recalling Santa Fes And Elantras Due To Defective Rear View Cameras

 

Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V879000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 226,118

Its Shop Times Mondays: Honda And Acura Are Recalling 1.7 Million Cars For Steering Concerns

 

Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,693,199

Its Shop Time Monday: Jeep Advises 154,000 Wrangler And Grand Cherokee Plug-In Owners To Park Their Vehicles Outside

High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V720000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 154,032

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling 450,000 Large SUVs And Fullize Trucks

Brake

Inoperative Low Brake Fluid Warning/FMVSS 135

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V674000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Lincoln Are Recalling Over 90,000 Vehicles For Potential Engine Concerns

 

Engine Intake Valves May Break

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 90,736

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Explorers Engine Failures Could Lead To A Fire

 

Engine Failure May Cause Fire

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V598000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 85,238

Its Shop Time Monday: BMW Is Recalling 105,000 Vehicles For Fire Risk Concerns

Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat

A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 105,588

Its Shop Times Monday: Tesla Is Recalling 1.8 Million Vehicles For Hoods Opening While Driving

Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V554000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,849,638

IIHS Safety Testing: Two Popular Large SUVs Fall Short On Crash Tests (VIDEO)

 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently evaluated the crash worthiness of three large of the most popular SUVs in terms of sales volume. The vehicles tested were the Cheverolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Jeep Wagoneer. 

The newly designed Toyota Sequoia and the dated Nissan Armada wasn't included. The Nissan is slated for a redesign in the near future.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia And Subaru Are Recalling Vehicles For Airbag Or Rollaway Concerns

Air Bag May Not Deploy

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V227000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 118,723

Its Shop Time Mondays: Select Genesis And Jeep Vehicles Are Being For Safety Concerns

Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V111000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura, Chevy, GMC And Honda Are On This Week's Recall List

 

1. Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 750,114

Its Shop Time Mondays: Lexus, Mercedes-Benz And Toyota Are Recalling Approximately 1 Million 2020-2024 Model Year Vehicles

OCS Sensors May Short Circuit

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 999,901

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura, Audi, Honda, Porsche And VW Are Recalling Over 2.6 Million 2017 And Newer Model Vehicles

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Its Shop Time Mondays: Tesla Is Recalling Over 2 Million Vehicles For Auto Pilot Safety Concerns

 Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse

In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V838000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM