Kia recalls Sorento plug-in hybrid cars to prevent fuel leaks
Kia is recalling 1,400 2025 Sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles. December 18, 2024 — Kia is recalling 2025 Sorento plug-in hybrid electric vehicles because the steering rack could damage fuel lines in a crash impact. This could cause fuel leaks and fires in the 1,400 recalled vehicles. Kia discovered the problem during frontal crash testing of the 2026 Sorento. “While testing a Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV) equipped with Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS), the subframe shifted, causing the steering rack to contact and damage the fuel line, resulting in Fuel leak." — hurry up Once the recall letter is mailed out on January 10, 2025, Kia dealers will install caps around the fuel lines. Sorento PHEV owners with questions are asked to call 800-333-4542 and ask for recall number SC328.
Ram 1500 electric power steering issues lead to lawsuit
The electric power steering controls in 2013-2024 Ram 1500 trucks are said to be faulty. September 14, 2024 — Ram 1500 electric power steering issues sparked a class-action lawsuit from two Ram truck owners. The power steering systems on some Ram 1500 trucks have been recalled, and the federal government has launched an investigation in 2023. But the plaintiffs claim Fiat Chrysler concealed the steering problems from customers for a long time. The Ram 1500 Class Action Lawsuit includes: "Any person or entity that purchased or leased a 2013 to 2024 Ram 1500 vehicle from an authorized FCA dealer in the United States." The plaintiffs claim the electric steering failed without warning, leaving drivers without power steering assistance. The Ram 1500 trucks do not lose steering control, but without power steering, drivers will have to use more force to turn the steering wheel. Not only are the 2013-2024 model year trucks risky to drive, but owners also have to pay…
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