Toyota has fixed the problem that caused the Grand to be discontinued
Engineers worked with suppliers to modify the anchoring system for the side curtain air bags. Before being discontinued, Grand Highlander and TX sold well in the United States. In August, Toyota had to buy back 11 Grand Highlanders and TX models. Toyota has developed fixes for the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX that could end the suspension of sales of the two SUVs, which failed an NHTSA review in May due to defects in their side curtain air bags. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); A NSA investigation revealed that the side curtain airbags on the Grand Highlander and TX could not remain fully contained in the cabin if deployed with the driver's side window rolled down. The investigation found that a corner of the airbag could be pushed out. Soon after, Toyota engineers were able to reproduce the malfunction and issued a recall on…
Brake fluid leakage and circuit failure caused Audi e-tron
About 10,400 Audi RS e-tron GT and Audi e-tron GT vehicles from the 2022 to 2024 model years are being recalled. June 30, 2024 — The Audi e-tron front axle brake hose will be replaced on 2022-2024 Audi RS e-tron GT and Audi e-tron GT vehicles due to brake fluid leakage and brake circuit failure. About 10,400 vehicles are being recalled because the front axle brake hose could tear and cause brake fluid leaks and electrical failures. "Under certain operating conditions, high tension due to deflection and bending could cause the mesh to overstretch, resulting in cracks in the fabric of the front axle brake hose." - Audi A brake circuit fault can result in reduced vehicle braking ability and increased stopping distance. The driver may see a low brake fluid warning light. The Canadian version includes 747 Audi vehicles. The Audi e-tron recall letters will be mailed on August 16, 2024, but owners can call 800-253-2834. Audi's recall number…
Explosion of dangerous goods container at Ningbo Port caused fire; no
An explosion occurred today in a hazardous materials container aboard a cargo ship docked at China's busy Ningbo port. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far. The explosion occurred on board the YM Mobility vessel, causing a fire which has now been brought under control. All crew members on board were evacuated safely without incident. The Liberian-flagged vessel arrived in Ningbo after docking at the port of Shanghai, according to tracking data from MarineTraffic. The ship was docked at Beilun Container Terminal 2 when the explosion occurred, according to a post on Chinese social media by state-owned port operator Ningbo Zhoushan Port. Yang Ming and the port operator said the exact cause of the explosion was unclear. Yang Ming noted that the container ship owner had declared that the cargo required dry refrigeration and no electricity was required, a translated statement from the company said. Despite the explosion, the incident did not appear to have a serious impact on…
Hans von Ohain says Tesla accident not caused by Autopilot
Tesla has argued that the Model 3 was not defective at all and that Autopilot did not cause von Ohain's death. July 6, 2024 — Hans Von Ohain’s Tesla crash lawsuit should be dismissed because Tesla did not cause the crash or the 33-year-old Tesla employee’s death, it is claimed. Hans Von Ohain Tesla’s wrongful death lawsuit alleges the Colorado man died due to a defect in his 2021 Tesla Model 3’s Autopilot system. The May 16, 2022 Tesla crash also involved von Ohain's friend, Erik Rossiter, who was in the front passenger seat of the Model 3 and told investigators that Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash. Mr Rossiter was able to flee the vehicle. Von Ohain's wife, Nora Bass, said her husband was killed when the Autopilot malfunctioned and the Tesla ran off the road, hit trees and caught fire. "The deceased, Hans von Ohain, struggled to regain control of the vehicle but to his…
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