Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai Is Recalling 239,00 Newer Model Accents And Elantras

 

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components SEAT BELTS

Its Recall Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Jeep, Ram And Lincoln Are In The Hot Seat

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NO. OF IMPACTED CUSTOMERS: 412,981

SUMMARY:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

Government Releases Safety Study On Micro Cars

The Institute of Highway Safety released their latest crash data about today's fuel-efficient micro cars. We can also insure you, that most of the automakers will be making changes to strengthen their vehicles to make sure they make the grade. If this a concern of yours, we suggest stepping up to the small car segment or consider purchasing a larger pre-owned vehicle. 

Unfortunately, most smaller cars or no match for 18 wheelers and some of the larger vehicles on the road today. For more details about the safety ratings of any vehicle, before making a purchase decision, visit iihs.org.