Tesla Model Y vehicles recalled due to seat welds
Tesla said 27 vehicles were equipped with seat backs that could fail in a crash. December 3, 2024 — Tesla is recalling 27 2024 Model Y vehicles because the weld connecting the seat recline mechanism to the front seat back may fail. This may affect the stability of the occupants in a collision. Tesla expects to mail the recall letter on January 21, 2025, and Tesla service centers will replace the seat components. Tesla Model Y owners can call 877-798-3752 and refer to recall number SB-24-13-004.
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…
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…
Need to tow trailer side underrun protection
The petitioners asked, the law requires rear underrun trailer guards, so why not the sides? August 29, 2024 — The lack of federal law requiring all vans and semitrailers to be equipped with side underrun protection should be examined because of the dangers of driving under the side of a trailer, it was said. Federal law requires trailers to have underrun protection on the rear, but not on the sides. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that it has received a petition to investigate the impact of trailers that are not equipped with side underrun protection. In addition to vehicles that could hit and slide under the trailer, the federal petition for investigation also argues that pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists are also at risk. No specific equipment or trailer manufacturers are named in the petition. In 2021, safety regulators also received a request to investigate the impact of trailer side underrun guards and the lack of federal regulations. However,…
Kia EV9 SUV recalled over headliner defect
Kia says the headliner on 2024 EV9 vehicles may not protect occupants in a crash. June 21, 2024 — Kia's EV9 recall affects more than 2,400 SUVs because of a defect in the headliner that may not adequately protect occupants in a crash. The recalled 2024 Kia EV9 headliner issue also violates federal safety standards. "If a collision occurs and the passenger's head contacts the headliner, the headliner may not be able to absorb enough impact force." - hurry up In May, Kia received notice that the 2025 EV9 vehicles scheduled to begin production on May 30, 2024 at Kia's Georgia plant had issues during pre-production testing. This has prompted the automaker to begin focusing on the 2024 EV9 SUV to be produced in South Korea. Kia found that the SUVs did not meet performance standards due to the headliner issue, but no accidents or injuries have been reported. Kia expects to mail out the EV9 headliner recall letter on…
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…
Ford Expedition seatbelt pretensioner recall ends
2019 Ford Expedition owners complained about seatbelt pretensioners suddenly activating. August 1, 2024 — The Ford Expedition recall prompted the government to close an investigation into seatbelt pretensioners in 2019 Ford Expeditions that activated for no apparent reason. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into the Ford Expedition in November 2023 after owners complained about unexpected deployment of the seatbelt pretensioners. Seatbelt pretensioners help protect occupants in certain crashes. In a frontal collision, the pretensioners pull the seatbelt towards the occupant's body for a split second. Retractable pretensioners pull the shoulder belt and, in some collisions, pull it closer to the body. Ford Expedition owners sometimes hear a loud pop before the torso seat belts tighten. This is how the pretensioners are supposed to activate, but they don't unless there's a crash. According to NHTSA: "Investigations have revealed that some seatbelt pretensioners may develop corroded detonator pins where the bridge wire (heating element of the pyrotechnic device)…
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