Potential Projectiles: NHTSA probe launched into 1.8 million Ford Explorers for loose trim panels
Toronto, Ontario — The U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe into 1.8 million Ford Explorer models following reports that traveling at highway speeds can cause windshield trim panels to detach from the vehicle, thereby putting other motorists at risk. The preliminary NHTSA evaluation will concern 2011 to 2019 model year […]
‘Tis But a Crack: General Motors issues service bulletin for panel crack in some Cadillac XT6 dealer models
Toronto, Ontario — A service bulletin has been issued by General Motors to address the identification of cracks on the outer body panel of some dealer-owned 2023 Cadillac XT6 models. The bulletin calls for technicians to inspect the area above the left-hand rear window for cracks, which can then be welded shut and painted over. […]
Takata Takes Another: Fatal 2006 Ford Ranger collision linked to Takata airbags, NHTSA says
Toronto, Ontario — Like a certain viral lung condition we have all become somewhat familiar with, faulty Takata airbags have re-emerged from the shadows to claim yet another victim; this time, the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger in the U.S. The driver of the truck was killed following a crash that caused the drivers-side […]
Follow the Light: Dodge Journey headlight component recalled after four years of petitions, investigations
Toronto, Ontario — About 5,060 2017 and 2018 Dodge Journeys are due to come off Canadian roads as Stellantis has come forward with news that some of its front amber side reflex reflectors do not meet federal standards. Transport Canada (TC) has officially filed a recall notice for the popular SUV model after a series […]
Defend Your Digits: Tesla recalls all models for pinch-prone power windows
Toronto, Ontario — A piece of advice for the next time you repair a Tesla —watch your fingers around those windows, as the EV automaker has recalled its entire model lineup from as far back as 2017 for a defect affecting its power window technology. In a report announcing the recall on Sept. 22, the National […]
Up to No Hood: Nissan recalls 323,000 Pathfinders for potential hood obstruction
Toronto, Ontario- The Nissan SUVs affected by the recall come from model years 2013 to 2016. The defect itself occurs due to the buildup of dust and dirt on the vehicle’s secondary hood latch system. This can result in the hood itself opening and blocking the driver’s view while operating the vehicle. While Nissan has […]
Sick and Tire-d: Toyota, Subaru EVs face recalls over fear of loose wheels
Toronto, Ontario- In what’s being called an “embarrassing” development by CLSA analyst Christopher Richter, Toyota and Subaru have recalled over 5000 vehicles worldwide over concerns of loose wheels. These wheels have the potential of detachment. This can occur when drivers engage in hard braking and/or sharp turns, due to a loosening hub bolt. The models […]
Paint Payout: Honda Canada reaches proposed settlement in Québec-based peeling paint case
UPDATE: On July 6, 2022, the Superior Court of Quebec approved the Settlement Agreement. Submit your claim between September 30, 2022 and March 31, 2023. Québec City, Québec — Honda Civic and Acura CSX owners may finally see a settlement reached regarding their vehicles’ peeling paint following Honda Canada’s proposed settlement. The OEM has proposed […]
Paint In a Spray Can?! Jim Sarnovsky on Peter Kwasny Inc. and SprayMax systems
Toronto, Ontario — On today’s episode of Industry Insider, we chat with Jim Sarnovsky, the director of sales for Peter Kwasny Inc. and its SprayMax systems, to learn more about the company aerosol can solutions and more, plus what’s on the horizon for this Germany-based business.
More than 90 percent of Tesla vehicles exit the assembly line defective, say Tesla employees
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — January 2, 2018 — Nine former and current Tesla staff have claimed that over 90 percent of Model S sedans and Model X SUVs require repairs before even leaving the factory. The staff cited these numbers from Tesla’s internal tracking system as recently as October. The employees […]
