Pesky Fuel Pumps: Hyundai/Kia recall 113,000 recent model year vehicles for fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — A slew of new models from Hyundai and Kia are due for some recall-induced rest, as the Korean OEM makes the call to pull 113,000 model year 2023 and 2024 vehicles from North American roads for fire risks. This latest recall concerns Hyundai 2023 to 2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and […]
Spicy Sensors: Hyundai recalls 2012, 2013 Velosters in Canada for sensor short circuit defect
Toronto, Ontario — Just under 10,000 2012 and 2013 Hyundai Velosters have been given the safety timeout from Transport Canada, with reports of short circuiting parking sensors leading the federal safety regulator to issue a park outside order to curb fire risks. Transport Canada first issued its recall notice on Feb. 28, calling on drivers […]
A Treacherous Expedition: Ford recalls 3,000 Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators for engine fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Drivers of some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators aren’t being left with many options after the OEM announced its recall of nearly 3,000 Canadian vehicles for an engine fire risk that could spark even while the ignition is off. Affecting an additional 39,000 vehicles south of the border, Ford revealed in […]
Hybrid Hysteria: 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica recalled for potential fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Another hybrid model has been engulfed by a recall as Stellantis was forced to issue the recall of 19,808 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans in North America due to a potential fire risk. An internal investigation within Stellantis led to the discovery of 12 fires among model-year 2017 and 2018 vehicles, according to […]
Time Out: Hyundai, Kia drivers urged to park outside amid fire risk recall
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai and Kia aren’t allowed to play with the other kids for the time being, as the South Korean automakers have announced a recall involving 80,000 Canadian vehicles that could pose a fire risk. As a result, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recommending drivers of the following vehicles park […]
Gone Rogue: 700,000 Nissan SUVs recalled for dashboard fire risk
Washington, D.C. — A recent report by Nissan to the NHTSA called for a voluntary recall campaign after “thermal incidents” occurred with four Rogue vehicles. Electrical connectivity issues would corrode the vehicle’s internals, potentially causing a fire. According to the NHTSA, salt and water could enter the dashboard harness connector through the driver’s side footwell. […]
Gone Rogue: Nissan issues recall for more than 100,000 Rogues for wiring issue
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan’s most popular North American model has been dealt a blow, as the automaker has recalled more than 100,000 Rogue SUVs for a wiring issue that poses a fire risk to drivers. The recall affects 104,464 Rogues from model years 2014 to 2016 and concerns a wiring connector near the driver’s feet […]
Hot New Trend: Hyundai recalls 130,000 Tucson, Sonata vehicles for fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — Feeling left out of all the fun Chevrolet is having with the Bolt recall, Hyundai announced that they are recalling 130,000 Tucson, Sonata vehicles in Canada and the U.S. for fire risks. The recall covers certain 2017 Tucson compact crossovers and 2017 Sonata Hybrid midsize sedans equipped with 2.0-litre Nu GDI engines […]
