More than 2.2 million vehicles from four automakers have been recalled in the U.S. due to potential safety risks, some of which could be fatal.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the recalls, citing an increased risk of potential crashes.
The recalled models include 2011 through 2019 Ford Explorers and rearview camera defects in 2023 Tesla Models S, X and Y.
The newly announced recall comes after major manufacturers issued 320 recalls last year alone, affecting approximately 32 million vehicles, down from 932 recalls the year before.
However, the latest recall is a small amount compared to recalls over the past 50 years.
In February 2014, GM was forced to recall 30 million vehicles due to a faulty ignition switch that cut power to the power steering, anti-lock brakes and air bags, resulting in 275 injuries and at least 124 fatalities over a ten-year period.
Major car recalls date back to the 1970s at many companies, including Ford, which issued a recall of 4.3 million vehicles in 1972 due to defective seat belts.
Ford is recalling 1.9 million Ford Explorers due to a loose piece of upholstery that could fall off and endanger other drivers
Nearly 1.9 million select Ford Explorers from 2011 to 2019 are being recalled due to a loose piece of upholstery that could fall off and endanger other drivers.
Mazda also landed on NHTSA’s long list after the 2024 CX-90, along with two Range Rover models and one from BMW.
An investigation into Ford’s SUV models found that the clips that secure the trim to the vehicle were “not properly secured due to improper installation or repair,” causing them to loosen or completely separate from the vehicle.
Ford first identified the problem in 2018, but “determined that this concern did not pose an unreasonable risk to safety due to the low mass/geometry of the part,” the company said in a recall notice. letter.
It wasn’t until February 2023 that NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation into the matter.
Company spokesperson Maria Buczkowski told Dailymail.com that Ford expects the recall to affect “only 5 percent of the vehicle population” and will send letters to Ford Explorer owners in March.
Buczkowski added that Ford will inspect all affected vehicles free of charge and provide necessary replacements, and urged customers to contact their local dealer to see if their car qualifies for the replacement.
Tesla recalled 200,000 Model S, X and Y vehicles due to a software bug in the rearview mirror
Meanwhile, Tesla’s latest recall for 200,000 of its Model S, X and Y vehicles is another blow to the company’s steady stream of recalls in recent years.
The recall is due to a software glitch in the rearview cameras that could obscure the driver’s view while reversing.
Tesla received reports on December 26 that the camera vehicles were not showing a rearview camera feed and deployed an over-the-air software update to the affected vehicles two days later.
During the investigation, Tesla said the problem with the rearview software “may affect the driver’s rearward vision and increase the risk of a collision” and issued a voluntary recall on January 12.
Tesla said this in an NHTSA report that there have been 81 warranty claims to date, but the company is not aware of any crashes, injuries or deaths resulting from the failure.
Owners of affected vehicles will receive the over-the-air software update for free.
Mazda has issued a recall for 43,725 2024 CX-90 vehicles because the steering system lost power steering
Tesla’s recall comes just two months after it recalled nearly all of its two million vehicles in the U.S. due to problems with its Autopilot driver assistance system, following a 2021 investigation into fatal crashes involving the Autopilot system.
The NHTSA demanded Tesla update its system to ensure drivers pay attention while using Autopilot report that the system controls “may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse.”
Mazda has initiated a recall for 43,725 2024 CX-90 vehicles because the steering system no longer had power assist.
Drivers have been told that this may affect them a ‘sudden and unexpected change in steering effort’, which could increase the risk of an accident.
Mazda has traced the problem to the gear in the steering wheel, and the friction can make the CX-90 more difficult to steer.
Owners are urged to take their vehicles to a dealer, who will then replace the equipment.
Mazda issued the recall on January 11 and has not heard of any accidents related to this issue as of that date.
The recall occurred for Range Rover and Sport models produced between 2018 and 2022 and covers 58,729 vehicles
The recall occurred for Range Rover and Sport models produced between 2018 and 2022 and covers 58,729 vehicles.
The problem is that water can get into the rear view camera, distorting the driver’s view on the display and potentially causing an accident.
Technicians can examine cameras from recalled vehicles to determine if they are affected by the fault and if so, they will replace the necessary parts.
About 107 Rolls-Royce Specter hybrids have been recalled due to a possible defective ground cable. A ground is a wire that provides a path for battery current to flow
About 107 Rolls-Royce Specter hybrids have been recalled due to a possible defective ground cable.
A ground is a wire that provides a path for battery current to flow.
BMW noted that on the specific model there could be adhesive residue between the front electric motor and the vehicle chassis – and that around 90 percent of the group is likely affected by this problem.
If the vehicle is not repaired, it will have insufficient ground which could cause it to catch fire.