Recalls
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Ferrari certainly isn't immune to recalls. But generally, the company would prefer to call them upgrades—as it did regarding the little fire risk with the LaFerrari's gas tank. But there's no semantic dodge available where the Takata airbag recall is concerned. Millions of cars—estimates have ranged from 16.2 to 34 million—across multiple manufacturers have been affected, at least eight people are dead, and criminal charges are almost certain to be filed in the massive recall. MUST SEE: LaFerrari Nearly Powerslides Right Into Oncoming Traffic: Video The latest update applies...
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New NHTSA Teams Speed Response After GM Ignition-Switch Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has created two new teams to help the agency better identify potential auto-safety problems, and respond to them more quickly. DON'T MISS: 'Sin City Hustler' Is A $1M Ford Excursion Monster Truck: Video The changes come in response to an analysis...
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Porsche 918 Spyder Recalled For Radiator Wiring Issue
The Porsche 918 Spyder has been, arguably, the most successful of the new breed of hybrid hypercars, selling more than the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari combined. While its performance may, in some ways, be the lowest of the three, it’s nonetheless an incredibly impressive car. ALSO SEE...
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LaFerrari Gets Upgraded Fuel Tank (NOT A RECALL) To Reduce (Completely Not Serious) Fire Risk
The Ferrari LaFerrari hardly seems like it needs an upgrade, especially so soon after its unveiling, but an upgrade (NOT A RECALL) is in progress. All LaFerraris will be given this upgrade (NOT A RECALL) in the near future. MUST SEE: Watch Kids React To The Tesla Model S P85D's Insane Mode: Video...
Nelson Ireson -
2015 Jaguar F-Type, XF, XJ Recalled For Steering Failure, Fire Risk
Like a modern update on a classic horror movie, it appears that the ghost of Lucas Electrical may have just returned to haunt the modern brand: Jaguar is recalling some of its 2015 model year XJ, XF, and F-Types built between late August and mid-September, and it's partially due to an issue with...
Jeff Glucker -
Jaguar F-Type Recalled For Passenger Airbag Risk
A recall notice has been issued for the 2014 and 2015 Jaguar F-Type. No, it's not to quiet down the exhaust note (thank goodness), but rather to fix a potential issue related to the seatbelt harness connector. ALSO SEE: Lies! There Is No $212,000 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat It seems that the...
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The 2015 Ford Mustang looks to be having a troubled start to life, with the car already receiving its second recall just months after landing in showrooms. A small number—53 to be exact—were recalled back in October because of an issue with seat belt buckles, and now 728 examples are being recalled because of a potential fuel line leak. MUST WATCH: Compilation Of Supercars Starting Is A Great Use Of The Internet The affected vehicles are those 2015 Mustang EcoBoost models, i.e. cars equipped with the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, built from September 25, 2014...
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Ford Recalls Some 2015 Mustangs... 53 Of Them To Be Exact
The 2015 Ford Mustang should be hitting dealer lots all around the country throughout the month of October. It's a highly anticipated machine that should get enthusiasts and fans of the brand excited, and other potential shoppers walking into showrooms. Also, it's already been recalled. Well, not...
Jeff Glucker -
NHTSA Concerned Someone Will Get Stuck In The Ferrari 458’s Trunk
In case you were planning to lock someone inside the front trunk of your Ferrari 458 Italia, your plans have just been foiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The safety agency has issued a recall on the sultry supercar to ensure that the front trunk can always be opened from...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Stop-Sale Order Issued For 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
There appears no end to General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] recall woes, with the automaker this week announcing two more, this time for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette that has only just gone on sale. About 2,800 cars are affected though very few of these have actually been delivered to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
46 Porsche 918 Spyders Recalled For Rear Axle Issue
You've waited for quite some time to get your brand-new, near-million-dollar Porsche supercar. You've been patient, and you've laid out a lot of money. The day has arrived, and your beautiful and technologically advanced supercar is here... and now it needs to go back in for some service. Such is...
Jeff Glucker -
VW Issues 2015 Golf And GTI Stop-Sale Order And Recall Over Steering Issue
Volkswagen will correct a steering issue on North American Golf and GTI models.
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The latest GM recall includes 33 Corvette Stingrays and every fifth-generation Camaro.
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GM Identifies Problem With Supercharger On Certain Cadillac CTS-V And Camaro ZL1 Models
General Motors has discovered a problem with the supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V-8s fitted to certain versions of the Cadillac CTS-V and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The affected models are all 2009-2013 CTS-Vs and all 2012-2013 Camaro ZL1s. ALSO SEE: Ferrari FXX Evoluzione Does What It Does Best At Monza...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Chevy Corvette And Cadillac CTS Involved In Latest GM Recall
General Motors has issued a series of recalls that affect about 2.7 million vehicle owners in the U.S. alone. Included in the latest recalls is the previous-generation Chevrolet Corvette as well as the Cadillac CTS from the 2013 and 2014 model years. Other General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] vehicles...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 Cadillac SRX Recalled Due To Potential Power Lag
General Motors has announced that it will be issuing a recall of its Cadillac SRX crossover due to an issue that could cause some of the vehicles to have a three to four second delay in power delivery when the gas pedal is pressed. Such a delay may increase the risk of crash, though at this point...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Popular Jaguar Models Recalled Because Of Detaching Toe Links
Jaguar has issued a recall on three of its models--the XF, XJ and XK--because of a toe link that could end up separating from the rear sub-frame. Toe links are used to control the alignment of the wheels, in this case the rear pair, and without them the driver may experience a loss of vehicle...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Owners Demand Equal Compensation For Engine Fix
If you've spent good money on one of Porsche's flagship models--the 2014 911 GT3, for example--it's quite reasonable to expect that it works without a hitch. It's also fairly reasonable to expect Porsche to minimize any period it has to spend off the road. Unfortunately for 2014 GT3 owners, that...
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The latest Lincoln MKZ and a handful of other Ford products are involved in a new recall. The reason is due to sub-standard weld joints that may cause the front seats to become loose or start to lean, which for the driver could lead to a loss of vehicle control. ALSO SEE: Hear The $3.4 Million Lykan Hypersport Start & Drive: Video The joints in question are those that attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. Because they feature sub-standard welds, they may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207...
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Numerous 2010-12 BMW Models Recalled To Fix Loose Bolts
BMW will recall 2010-12 models equipped with six-cylinder engines over loose bolts.
Stephen Edelstein -
2014 Cadillac ELR Recalled For Faulty Stability Control Software
The Cadillac ELR extended-range electric car has received its first recall. The software for the car’s electronic stability control (ESC) system may inhibit certain ESC diagnostics, which in turn may cause the system to fail in alerting the driver when the ESC is either partially or fully...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Porsche Fires: Every 2014 911 GT3 Engine Will Be Replaced
No carmaker is infallible, and Porsche has found that out the hard way with a series of fires in its 2014 911 GT3. Now, the German sports car manufacturer has announced how it's solving the problem: It will replace the engines on every single 2014 model year GT3 sold--a full 785 vehicles. As...
Antony Ingram -
2013-2014 Cadillac XTS Sedans Recalled Due To Potential Fire
Cadillac has issued a recall on certain versions of its XTS luxury sedan because of a problem that could lead to a fire. The recall affects both 2013 and 2014 model XTS sedans, but only those manufactured from February 14, 2012 through March 7, 2014. Cadillac says there are 63,903 affected vehicles...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011-2012 Dodge Charger Recalled Due To Overheating Lights
Dodge has issued a recall on its Charger muscle sedan because of an issue where heat from the headlights may cause the lights and other vital components to fail. The recall affects 2011-2012 Dodge Chargers equipped with halogen headlights, of which there are 43,450 vehicles in the U.S. alone. DON'T...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran