Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger door panels deformed: lawsuit
Class-action lawsuit alleges deformed door panels in Dodge Charger and Chrysler vehicles caused trouble. November 12, 2024 — Deformed door panels on 2014-2019 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models led owners to file a class-action lawsuit in California four years ago. The Fiat Chrysler door panel lawsuit is still in the courts, but is currently in the District Court of Michigan, where certain claims remain. According to the lawsuit, the door panels of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 deformed and separated from the frame. Additionally, the class action lawsuit claims that door panel deformation is not the entire problem. The owners who filed the lawsuit claim the deformation affected the door panels, center consoles, dashboards and kick panels of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. The plaintiff claims that once the panel began to deform, it separated from the vehicle. According to the property owner who filed the lawsuit: "The interior panels are bonded to the frame with adhesive.…
Volkswagen recalls 123,000 vehicles due to exploding airbags
More exploding Takata airbags lead to another Volkswagen recall. November 8, 2024 — Volkswagen has recalled more than 123,000 2017-2019 Beetles, Beetle convertibles, 2012-2014 Passats, 2017 Passat wagons and 2006-2007 Passat sedans due to exploding Takata air bags. Volkswagen said the driver-side frontal airbag inflator could explode due to the propellant used to deploy the airbag. Volkswagen recall letters are expected to be mailed out on December 27, 2024, and dealers will replace the driver's side front airbag module. Volkswagen owners with questions are asked to call 800-893-5298 and ask for recall numbers 69EG and 69GQ.
Fiat 124 Spider recalled due to powerful front airbags
More than 17,000 vehicles are equipped with front airbags that can harm occupants. October 1, 2024 — A recall has been announced for the Fiat 124 Spider because the front airbags may injure occupants rather than protect them. The recall involves the 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider, which has a software error in the airbag control module. This could cause the front airbags to deploy with too much force during a collision. About 17,400 vehicles are being recalled not only because the problem is dangerous, but also because they violate federal safety standards regarding neck injuries. Chrysler learned about the airbag control module problem from Mazda in July. In a collision, dual-stage airbag deployment may occur instead of the intended single-stage airbag deployment. About 1,600 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles are being recalled in Canada. Once the recall letter is mailed on November 7, 2024, Fiat Chrysler dealers will update the air bag control module software. Fiat 124 Spider owners can call…
ZF-TRW airbag failure investigation concluded
More than 12 million vehicles were put under federal investigation five years ago. September 30, 2024 — Five years after opening, a federal safety investigation has concluded and more than 12 million vehicles equipped with ZF-TRW air bag control units have been recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation to determine whether air bag failures in serious crashes were caused by safety-related defects. These models are included in the ZF-TRW airbag survey. 2014-2019 Acura RLX 2014-2019 Acura RLX Hybrid 2012-2014 Acura TL 2015-2017 Acura TLX 2012-2014 Acura TSX 2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon 2012-2013 Acura TSX Sports Wagon 2010-2011 Dodge Nitro 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 2012-2019 Fiat Top 500 2013-2015 Honda Accord 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid 2012-2015 Honda Civic 2012-2015 Honda Civic GX 2012-2015 Honda Civic Hybrid 2012-2015 Honda Civic Si 2012-2016 Honda CR-V 2012-2017 Honda Fit 2013-2014 Honda Fit Electric Car 2012-2014 Honda Ridgeline 2013-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid…
Mazda MX-5 Miata recall includes 85,000 vehicles
Mazda MX-5 Miata front airbags may exert excessive force during minor collisions. September 28, 2024 — The 2016-2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata recall affects 85,000 vehicles equipped with front airbags that may deploy with excessive force in a crash. Mazda said a software error in the airbag control module may be causing the problem. The front airbags should deploy with less force in minor collisions compared to high-intensity collisions. The problem is exacerbated if the occupants are not wearing seat belts. Mazda discovered the problem in April 2024 while producing airbag sensors for new models. Engineers tested the force with which the air bags deployed and determined the problem violated federal safety standards. As of September 11, 2024, Mazda has not received any reports of airbag-related crashes or injuries. About 7,300 vehicles are being recalled in Canada. Mazda MX-5 Miata recall letters will be mailed out on November 17, 2024, and dealers will update the airbag sensor control module software. Mazda…
Ram’s airbag exploded, blowing a hole in the roof, why Stellantis
This 1500 pickup truck does have a recall notice for the airbags, but owners say they were told no parts were available go through Chris Chilton 13 hours ago A 2015 Ram 1500's curtain airbag exploded without warning and with such force that it blew a hole in the roof. The truck does have an air bag recall issue, but owners say dealers told them there were no parts available. Stellantis refuses to cover the cost of repairs but offers owners discounts on new trucks. Airbags save lives, but don't you get a little uneasy at the thought of driving around with a bunch of explosives in your car? A Ram 1500 owner from Florida will never forget that in a hurry, the curtain airbag accidentally exploded with such force that it tore a hole in the metal roof of the cab. Fortunately, Jackie Clark was not in the truck when the airbag detonator exploded. She remembered hearing a "huge…
Missing airbag warning sticker could trigger 2025 Hyundai Tucson crash
Owners of affected models will receive an SRS safety label, which they can apply themselves. go through Brad Anderson 3 hours ago This label warns passengers of the dangers of infants and children riding in the front passenger seat. A total of 65 2025 Hyundai Tucsons are affected. The upgraded Tucson was recently released, with a price increase of $755 over the 2024 model. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has been on the market for just a few months, and it's already been hit with its first recall. Thankfully, the recall is limited to a few dozen vehicles in the United States that are simply missing the airbag stickers required by local safety laws. Hyundai has revealed that some 2025 Tucson models produced at Kia Motors' Mexican plant between June 7, 2024 and July 30, 2024 may not have the supplemental restraint system (SRS) label on the glove box. Read: 2025 Hyundai Tucson proves facelifts aren't cheap, price hikes $755 These…
Hyundai recalls 2025 Tucson due to missing labels
About 65 Tucsons may be missing the glove box air bag warning label. September 22, 2024 — Hyundai is recalling 65 2025 Tucson vehicles because the glove box air bag warning label may be missing. Hyundai will mail warning labels to Tucson owners, and the recall letters are expected to be mailed on November 12, 2024. Hyundai Tucson owners can contact Hyundai at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number is 268.
Hyundai recalls 2025 Tucson due to missing labels
About 65 Tucsons may be missing the glove box air bag warning label. September 22, 2024 — Hyundai is recalling 65 2025 Tucson vehicles because the glove box air bag warning label may be missing. Hyundai will mail warning labels to Tucson owners, and the recall letters are expected to be mailed on November 12, 2024. Hyundai Tucson owners can contact Hyundai at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number is 268.
Volkswagen recalls ID.4 due to passenger airbag issue
Volkswagen is recalling about 1,000 ID.4 SUVs to potentially replace the front passenger airbags. September 12, 2024 — The Volkswagen ID.4 airbag recall affects the front passenger airbags in about 1,000 vehicles. The recalled 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have a loose fastener in the passenger front airbag inflator. About 200 vehicles are being recalled in Canada. The Volkswagen ID.4 recall letter should be mailed on October 18, 2024, at which time dealers will replace the passenger airbag if necessary. If in doubt, Volkswagen ID.4 owners should call 800-893-5298 and reference airbag recall number 69E8.
Volkswagen recalls ID.4 due to passenger airbag issue
Volkswagen is recalling about 1,000 ID.4 SUVs to potentially replace the front passenger airbags. September 12, 2024 — The Volkswagen ID.4 airbag recall affects the front passenger airbags in about 1,000 vehicles. The recalled 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have a loose fastener in the passenger front airbag inflator. About 200 vehicles are being recalled in Canada. The Volkswagen ID.4 recall letter should be mailed on October 18, 2024, at which time dealers will replace the passenger airbag if necessary. If in doubt, Volkswagen ID.4 owners should call 800-893-5298 and reference airbag recall number 69E8.
28th U.S. death linked to Takata airbag defect
At least 36 people have died worldwide from faulty Takata airbag inflators go through Brad Anderson 4 hours ago In 2018, the driver of a 2004 Honda Civic was killed in a high-speed crash in Alabama. Honda said it was difficult to determine the driver's cause of death due to the high speed of the accident. More than 100 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled because of Takata air bag inflators that could explode. The 28th death in the U.S. has been blamed on a faulty Takata airbag inflator. While the fatal accident is dominating the headlines now, it actually happened six years ago — another reminder of the ongoing risks these ticking time bombs pose. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that a driver of a 2004 Honda Civic was killed in a 2018 crash in Alabama due to a faulty airbag inflator. This was the 20th Takata-related Honda/Acura death in the U.S. At least 36 people…
Ford and Mazda issue ‘Do Not Drive’ warnings
More than 457,000 Ford and Mazda vehicles must be taken out of service until their Takata air bags are replaced. August 14, 2024 — Ford and Mazda announced they will not issue driver warnings until Takata air bags in more than 457,000 vehicles are replaced. The warning is simple: Park your vehicle until the recalled Takata airbags are replaced, something that should have been fixed long ago. All Ford and Mazda vehicles are equipped with the recalled non-drying Takata airbags. Ford's "do not drive" warning covers 374,290 vehicles that have not been repaired under the recall. 2005-2014 Ford Mustang 2005-2006 Ford GT 2006-2012 Ford Fusion 2006-2012 Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr 2006-2012 Mercury Milan 2007-2010 Ford Edge 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX 2007-2011 Ford Ranger Mazda's air bag warning covers 82,893 vehicles that were previously recalled and have not yet been fixed. 2004-2009 Mazda B Series 2003-2013 Mazda Mazda 6 2006-2007 Mazda Speed 6 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 2004-2006 Mazda MPV 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 2007-2015 Mazda…
Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport airbag recall affects 307,000 vehicles
Volkswagen warned owners not to have passengers in the passenger seat until the problem is resolved. June 27, 2024 — Volkswagen is recalling 307,000 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs because the passenger air bag may deploy when it shouldn't. The problem is so severe that Volkswagen is warning owners not to allow passengers to sit in the passenger seat until the vehicle is fixed. The recalled vehicles are 2021 to 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs and 2020 to 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUVs, which are equipped with a potentially defective passenger occupant detection system. The Atlas system may have a wiring fault that would deactivate the front passenger air bag even if there is a occupant in the seat. "The affected vehicles are equipped with a Passenger Occupant Detection System (also known as Body Sense) on the front passenger seat. On these vehicles, the system is integrated into the seat heating and controls the activation of the passenger frontal…
BMW recalls 395,000 3 Series cars over Takata airbag issue
BMW 3 Series steering wheels may have been replaced with exploding Takata airbags. July 10, 2024 — BMW's Takata airbag recall covers nearly 395,000 vehicles to check if the steering wheels were replaced with sport or M sports steering wheels. The recalled BMW vehicles may have Takata airbags in their steering wheels that could explode. 2006-2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi) 2006-2012 BMW 3 Series Sports Tourer (325xi, 328i, 328xi) 2009-2011 BMW 335d "Some vehicles may be equipped with a sports or M sports steering wheel which is fitted with a Takata driver front airbag module which contains a PSDI-5 inflator which can be installed by the owner even though it is not an officially supplied/approved replacement part by BMW. The original airbag module does not contain an ammonium nitrate inflator." - BMW BMW expects to mail out Takata airbag recall letters on August 23, 2024, and dealers will replace all Takata…
Hyundai recalls 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid SUVs
Nearly 50,000 SUVs may have airbags that fail to deploy when needed or deploy for no apparent reason. August 1, 2024 — Hyundai is recalling nearly 50,000 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid SUVs because the vehicles' air bags may not deploy in a crash or the air bags may deploy suddenly for no apparent reason. The recalled 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) may have an issue with the main floor wiring harness. These floor harnesses can rub against the passenger side second row bench seat assembly and become damaged. This may result in the airbag being inoperative during a collision, as well as the airbag being deployed unexpectedly without a collision. In April, the rear side airbags of the 2024 Santa Fe in South Korea deployed, which caused Hyundai's concern. The automaker has launched investigations in South Korea and North America so that engineers can find out the problem. Hyundai determined that the…
FCA recalls 340,000 Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep vehicles
A faulty seat belt buckle switch sensor connection could cause the front air bag to be disabled. July 14, 2024 — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling more than 340,000 vehicles equipped with front-seat air bags because they could fail in a crash. Over a seven-month period, Chrysler received nearly 500 field reports of seat belt problems in North America. The vehicles involved in this recall may have a seat belt buckle switch sensor that may not be connected correctly. 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2019-2023 Fiat 500X 2019-2023 Jeep Renegade 2024 Fiat 500E "Damage to the buckle switch Hall effect connector may affect the conduction between the seat wiring and the buckle connector, causing the front seat airbags to not deploy as expected in a collision." - Financial Conduct Authority FCA launched an investigation in November 2023 after reports of illuminated airbag warning lights in Europe. If the airbag light comes on and a chime is heard…
Where should I go if my Land Rover airbag fails?
airbag They are an important part of any vehicle. Although they do not require the same maintenance as other parts of the vehicle, Land Roverone Airbag malfunction Can lead to road disasters. Quick service ensures you are covered in the event of an accident. Here, we will discuss what to do if your Land Rover's airbags malfunction and the overall importance that airbags play. Shops with Land Rover experience Find the best options for Land Rover airbag service Chicago, Interleukincan be complicated. Not all shops specialize in repairing European vehicles. Finding a shop that has experience repairing Land Rover is essential to the integrity of your vehicle. exist Andres Car Servicewe have more than thirty With many years of experience working with European brands such as Land Rover, our team is well aware of the subtle differences between Land Rover airbags and domestic sedans and SUVs. Other vehicles we service here include: When you are looking for a shop to…
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