Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 1 million cars and Sport Utility Vehicles in the United States, Canada, and South Korea due to a potential for engine failure, increasing the vehicles' risk for collision. The recall includes the 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVs and Sonata midsize cars. Recalled Kias include 2011-2014 Optimas, … [Read more...]
Popular motorcycle helmet recalled for failure to comply with federal safety requirements
H&H Sports Protection (H&H) has issued a voluntary recall of certain Torc T-55 V2 low-profile half helmets, sized XS to XXL. The helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) requirements for motorcylce helmets. The helmets may not protect the wearer from head impact during a collision. In addition, the helmets have the … [Read more...]
Nissan issues recall of over 54k 2012 VERSA cars due to airbag defects
Nissan North America is recalling 54,751 2012 VERSAs because of a defect with the side-impact sensor that could potentially cause airbags to deploy unexpectedly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, something as simple as slamming the door could cause a sensor connector pin to release the driver-side curtain or … [Read more...]
Buick Recalls Approximately 200 Vehicles for Fuel Line Defect
GM has issued a recall of approximately 200 vehicles due to a potential fuel line defect. The engine fuel line assembly may be misrouted which can allow the fuel line to contact the surface of the engine and wear out. If the fuel line contacts the engine, the fuel line may wear, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a … [Read more...]
Nissan Recalls Over 3 Million Vehicles for Airbag Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued a recall of approximately 3.2 million vehicles due to a potential airbag-related defect. Unlike the multi-million vehicle recalls that have taken place over the past few years due to Takata airbags deploying shrapnel, this recall involves a sensor defect that fails to correctly detect the occupant of the … [Read more...]