Honda recalls Passport and Pilot due to fuel leak risk
Honda recalls Passport and Pilot due to fuel leak risk

Honda is recalling 206,000 vehicles due to fuel filler and oil pipe problems. December 6, 2024 — Honda has recalled nearly 206,000 Passports and Pilots due to the possibility of fuel leaks. The recalled 2023-2024 Honda Passport and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles are equipped with filler necks and filler tubes that can separate in a crash impact. Fuel leaks are dangerous at any time due to the risk of fire, especially in the event of a crash. The problem occurred during the installation of the fuel pump assembly, and Honda received its first warranty claim in May. “Honda found six vehicles in its warehouse inventory with incomplete connections between the filler neck and filler pipe.” — Honda Honda fuel leak recall letters should be sent out by January 6, 2025, and dealers will repair the fuel filler neck and fuel filler tube if needed. Honda Passport and Pilot owners can call 888-234-2138 to ask for recall number OKM.

Fiat 124 Spider recalled due to powerful front airbags
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…

Nissan Titan diesel problems spark class-action lawsuit
Nissan Titan diesel problems spark class-action lawsuit

Nissan Titan diesel owners mistakenly poured diesel exhaust fluid into the diesel tank. July 21, 2024 — A problem with Nissan Titan diesel engines allegedly caused truck owners to accidentally pour diesel exhaust fluid into the diesel tank. In short, owners of 2016-2019 Nissan Titan diesel trucks mistakenly poured diesel exhaust fluid into the diesel tank's filler neck and damaged the Cummins 5-liter engine's fuel system. According to the class-action lawsuit, which seeks more than $5 million in damages, Titan owners mistakenly mixed diesel exhaust fluid into the diesel tank, making it Nissan's fault despite a clearly marked gas cap, a different color and a different size filler tube. In the photo, notice that one cap is labeled "Diesel" and is green in color, for diesel use. The other filler cap is labeled "Diesel Exhaust Fluid" and is blue in color. The lawsuit blames Nissan because the automaker allegedly placed the fuel filler pipe in the wrong location, which the…