Suspect tried to escape police in reverse but gave up
It's unclear why the Santa Fe driver thought he was trying to evade capture in this way go through Brad Anderson November 8, 2024 10:32 Police have not yet released details about the man who reversed his car on Ford Road. After backing up the vehicle for more than a mile, the driver decided to surrender. Trying to run from the police is a bad idea and almost never ends well. Apparently the driver of the Hyundai Santa Fe never got the memo, and not only did he think he could outrun the authorities, he thought he could do it while backing up a family SUV. As you might imagine, things didn't go well. It started last Tuesday afternoon in Dearborn, Michigan, when police spotted a suspected stolen Hyundai at a BP gas station and tried to stop the suspect. Instead of acting wisely and complying with the officer's orders, the driver put the SUV into reverse and hit the…
Mahindra Thar Roxx reverse gear issue: A cause for concern?
Mahindra's Thar Roxx is a bold, rugged off-road machine that already has a loyal fan following. But recently, a strange problem caused a stir. In some cases, the Thar Roxx's rear wheels bounce violently while reversing, which is both shocking and confusing to SUV enthusiasts. Let's dig into what exactly is going on and whether this is an issue specific to Mahindra's Thar Roxx. Thar Roxx's bounce issue: A cause for concern? A recent viral video has made people wonder if the Mahindra Thar Roxx is as rugged and reliable as advertised. Witnessing an SUV bounce so hard when in reverse can be worrying to many people, especially if you paid top dollar for a vehicle with serious off-road power. Key details: question: The rear axle "bounces" when reversing. common phenomenon: Commonly found in driveshaft SUVs such as Thar Roxx. reason: High torque combined with specific suspension settings. If you've seen these videos or experienced this yourself, you may be…
Investigation into 2019 Ford Flex backup camera issues
2019 Ford Flex owners are complaining that the rearview camera image is blank or upside down. October 27, 2024 — A problem with the 2019 Ford Flex's backup camera has prompted complaints from owners, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a federal investigation. Owners of 2019 Ford Flex vehicles have submitted approximately 24 reports of backup camera issues and malfunctions. According to NHTSA, 2019 Ford Flex drivers have complained that the backup camera image appears blank or distorted. Some Ford Flex owners told the government that the backup camera image appears upside down when the vehicle is reversed. Two examples from 2019 Ford Flex owners. "The view from the rear backup camera is upside down. Tried various remedies (resetting and disconnecting the battery) to fix the problem but when the vehicle is put in the backup camera the view is upside down. Dealer says the camera needs to be replaced and software, but no replacement is covered…
Investigation into 2019 Ford Edge backup camera issues
2019 Ford Edge owners are complaining that the rearview camera image is blank or upside down. October 26, 2024 — A problem with the 2019 Ford Flex's backup camera has prompted complaints from owners, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a federal investigation. Owners of 2019 Ford Flex vehicles have submitted approximately 24 reports of backup camera issues and malfunctions. According to NHTSA, 2019 Ford Flex drivers have complained that the backup camera image appears blank or distorted. Some Ford Flex owners told the government that the backup camera image appears upside down when the vehicle is reversed. Two examples come from 2019 Ford Edge owners. "The view from the rear backup camera is upside down. Tried various remedies (resetting and disconnecting the battery) to fix the problem but when the vehicle is put in the backup camera the view is upside down. Dealer says the camera needs to be replaced and software, but no replacement is…
Nissan Rogue and Infiniti QX80 backup cameras recalled
Nissan and Infiniti are recalling 37,000 vehicles with backup camera screens that may be blank. October 12, 2024 — More than 37,000 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti QX80 vehicles are being recalled because the backup camera screen may go blank when in reverse gear. The recalled 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 Infiniti QX80 vehicles may have a software error that may cause the rearview camera screen to go blank. According to Nissan: "On affected Nissan Rogue and INFINITI QX80 vehicles, a low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) communication error may cause the rearview monitor to display a blank image when the vehicle is in reverse." In April, Nissan received a report from the field that a Nissan Rogue had a blank infotainment screen. Nissan reset the battery, but the problem persists. The navigation controller assembly was replaced and old parts collected. Neither Nissan nor its suppliers can replicate the problem. Engineers eventually determined there was a software and communication error between the infotainment system…
Tesla Cybertruck recalled due to rearview camera images
More than 27,000 Cybertrucks are being recalled, but owners don't have to do anything. October 4, 2024 — The Tesla Cybertruck recall includes more than 27,000 electric trucks equipped with rearview cameras that can cause camera image delays when in reverse gear. The camera image failure violated federal safety standards. "On some affected vehicles, under certain conditions, vehicle systems (including rear view images) may not complete the shutdown process before the system is commanded to activate. If the driver initiates a reverse event and starts before the vehicle system completes shutdown At this time, according to the requirements of FMVSS 111, S6.2.3, the rear view image may not be displayed within two seconds after the vehicle reverses.” Tesla As of September 25, 2024, Tesla is known to have 45 warranty claims and 4 field reports, but no crashes or injuries have been reported. Tesla has addressed the camera image issue with an over-the-air software update released on September 19. Tesla…
Mazda class action lawsuit: “Pressing the brake pedal starts
The lawsuit said Mazda owners were confused by messages about pressing the brake pedal to start their vehicles. September 19, 2024 — Mazda class action lawsuit says vehicles from 2017 to present are "defective" because drivers may be confused by the "depress the brake pedal to start the vehicle" instruction on the display. It is claimed that when the vehicle is in accessory mode or ignition mode instead of engine-on mode, Mazda drivers are confused because the engine is not running. The driver was also allegedly not told "how to properly switch the vehicle from ignition mode to engine start mode". The Mazda class action lawsuit includes: “Any person or entity that purchases or leases a Class Vehicle in the United States (including its territories and the District of Columbia).” The vehicles are "Mazda-branded vehicles from 2017 to present." Mazda Class Action Lawsuit – Plaintiff The Mazda class action lawsuit was filed by Pennsylvania plaintiff Joshua Meltzer, who purchased a…
Acura plans to reverse its sales decline through an electric future.
Acura's electric vehicle plans include an RDX-sized model, a three-row SUV and an NSX successor go through Brad Anderson 8 hours ago The production version of the Performance EV Concept is expected to be launched in 2026. A three-row electric SUV is being prepared to compete with the Kia EV9. The most exciting new electric car will be a sports car similar to the discontinued NSX. Acura reported a 12% sales drop across its entire lineup in the first seven months of the year, but a slew of high-profile electric vehicles could get it back on track. The only electric car in Acura's lineup is the ZDX, developed in conjunction with General Motors using its Ultium platform. The model will be introduced alongside the production version of the stylish Performance EV Concept, which debuted during Monterey Car Week in mid-August. The new model will ride on an all-new platform and is expected to be in showrooms in late 2025 or…
Ford Ranger and Lincoln Nautilus recalled over window issues
More than 70,000 vehicles require driver and passenger door module software updates. August 17, 2024 — The Ford Ranger and Lincoln Nautilus' windows are supposed to automatically reverse when an object is detected, but a recall of more than 70,000 vehicles has been announced because the windows may not reverse. The recalled 2024 Ford Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus windows could pinch fingers or other objects when closing the windows using the overall closing feature. According to Ford's description of the problem, certain steps must be taken before the reverse function fails. "This condition may only occur if the front of the window is moved in the 'up' direction and the window remains partially open, followed by a key-off/sleep cycle lasting more than 12 minutes. Software logic in the driver and passenger door modules may cause the window relative glass position to reset during a module reset, disabling the auto-reverse system." Ford engineers discovered the problem while testing the vehicle.…
Volkswagen Golf and Atlas recalled over backup cameras
Around 98,000 infotainment systems require software updates. June 30, 2024 — Volkswagen backup camera problem leads to recall of 98,000 vehicles with rearview camera images. 2022-2024 Volkswagen Golf R 2022-2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2024 Volkswagen Atlas 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Crossover Sport After shifting into reverse gear, the rearview camera image may be delayed or disabled. "Various software bugs may cause the rear view image to be delayed or black, or the system to not boot at all." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted Volkswagen about rearview camera issues on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf in August 2023. Owners of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas have also complained about various rearview camera image issues. When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted Volkswagen about the backup camera issue on its Golf vehicles, Volkswagen was investigating the issue. Engineers did not find any issues with the camera, but there were problems with the infotainment system software, and there were also 500 warranty claims…
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