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Monday, August 5, 2024

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

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Monday, July 4, 2022

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Is Recalling Over 500,000 SUVs And Trucks For Rollaway And Hood Unlatching Concerns

1. Malfunctioning Hood Latch

An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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