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A Washington Post analysis reveals that conventional gas and diesel vehicles, not electric cars, account for the majority of recent 'park outside' fire recalls in the U.S. The surge is driven by complex electronic systems in modern vehicles, not battery fires.
A growing number of vehicle recalls now instruct owners to park their cars outside due to fire risks from high-voltage batteries and electronics, even when the vehicles are off. This trend, affecting millions of cars including Jeep and Hyundai models, creates significant logistical challenges for homeowners. While manufacturers issue these warnings to mitigate potential 'key-off' fires, the lack of safe parking options leaves many drivers vulnerable to property damage and personal injury. Legal actions are emerging as incidents occur, highlighting the tension between modern vehicle technology and traditional residential infrastructure.
Toyota reported a nearly 20% drop in second-quarter operating profit, missing analyst estimates, as it faces challenges in the shift towards electric vehicles. Despite a decline in sales volume and net profit, Toyota raised its full-year dividend forecast. The company has been cautious about fully embracing electric vehicles, citing potential job losses. Toyota has also faced multiple vehicle recalls and scrutiny over false data used in vehicle certification.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for over 437,000 vehicles, including 394,000 BMWs due to airbag inflator issues, 332,000 Chrysler vehicles for potential airbag deployment failure, and 1,725 Honda CR-Vs for missing tire information. Owners can check for recalls using their vehicle identification number on the NHTSA website.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued multiple recalls affecting 289,000 vehicles from Tesla, Ford, Jaguar, and Volkswagen due to various safety issues. Tesla is recalling over 125,000 vehicles for a seat belt warning system malfunction, while Ford is recalling over 109,000 Lincoln Aviators for rearview camera issues. Jaguar is recalling over 22,000 Range Rover Sports for rearview camera problems, and Volkswagen is recalling nearly 18,000 Q4 E-TRONs for headlight software issues. Owners can check the NHTSA or USA TODAY databases for more information.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued multiple recalls affecting nearly 94,000 vehicles, including nearly 80,000 Volkswagen ID.4s for display malfunctions, 2,209 Kia Niro EVs for battery plug overheating, 2,133 Lamborghini Urus models for hood detachment, and 9,914 Mazda CX-90s for unexpected brake activation. Owners are advised to check their vehicle's recall status through the NHTSA or USA TODAY's automotive recall database.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for over 551,000 vehicles, including Kia Telluride, Subaru, Ford, Kawasaki, and BMW models. The recalls range from potential rollaway issues to airbag failures and tire damage. Owners can check the NHTSA or USA TODAY's automotive recall database for more information and should contact their respective customer service for free repairs.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for over 612,000 vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, and Chrysler models. The recalls address various issues such as fire risk, airbag malfunction, steering column control module, side curtain airbag rupture, charging unit damage, and transmission control harness issues. Affected owners are advised to contact their respective customer service for free inspections and necessary repairs.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for over 165,000 vehicles, including Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Tesla, PACCAR, and Jaguar models due to various safety concerns such as engine compartment fires, rearview camera malfunctions, child safety lock issues, battery overheating, steering malfunctions, and muted pedestrian warning sounds. Owners can check the NHTSA database for specific recalls based on their vehicle identification number (VIN) or visit USA TODAY’s automotive recall database for more information.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for over 1.4 million vehicles, including Toyota Tacoma trucks, Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs, and Ford Maverick Hybrid pickups, due to various safety concerns such as crash risks, braking issues, and instrument panel malfunctions. Owners can check the USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or NHTSA’s database for new recalls using their vehicle identification number (VIN). The recalls involve free repairs and updates to address the safety issues, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed in April 2024.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for over 2.3 million vehicles, including Honda and Toyota vehicles for air bag issues, Ford vehicles for seat belt locking and rear axle issues, Mercedes-Benz SUVs for transmission software and fuse replacement, Volkswagen front-wheel drive models for a fuel tank issue, and various other recalls from CFMOTO, Hyundai, BMW, Ford, Honda, Chrysler, and Triumph due to various safety concerns. Vehicle owners can check the NHTSA website or USA TODAY’s automotive recall database for more information.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for over 300,000 vehicles, including Hyundai's Genesis models for a fire risk, Jeep vehicles for a defrost system issue, Ford's E-350 and E-450 for a power steering pressure line leak, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a ground cable issue. Owners can check the NHTSA or USA TODAY’s automotive recall database for more information and should expect notification letters from the respective manufacturers for free repair services.
More than 2.2 million vehicles have been recalled in the US due to potential safety hazards, including 1.9 million Ford Explorers for a loose trim piece, 200,000 Tesla Model S, X, and Y vehicles for a rearview camera software malfunction, 43,725 Mazda CX-90 vehicles for a steering system issue, 58,729 Range Rover and Sport models for water damage to rear-view cameras, and 107 Rolls-Royce Spectre hybrids for a potentially faulty ground cable. These recalls come after major manufacturers issued 320 recalls last year, with Ford's recall being the largest since GM's 2014 recall of 30 million vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for over 159,000 vehicles, including Ford Focus and Ford EcoSport for an oil pressure issue, Volvo XC40 for a turn signal concern, and Lucid Air for a heater concern. Owners can check the USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or NHTSA’s database for new recalls using their vehicle identification number (VIN). Ford, Volvo, and Lucid have provided details on the affected vehicles and the steps for addressing the issues.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued recalls for over 79,000 vehicles, including Ford, Jeep, and Jaguar models. Ford is recalling over 45,000 vehicles due to broken inside door locks, while Chrysler is recalling 32,125 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles for a potential battery malfunction. Jaguar is recalling 1,520 Land Rovers due to improperly secured engine-mounted oil cooler hoses, and Volvo is recalling 1,009 VN trucks for a detached accelerator pedal position sensor. Owners can check the NHTSA or USA TODAY's automotive recall database for more information.