9 through 2024. NHTSA said in documents posted on its website that engine failure could result in loss of power of the vehicle, “which may lead to an increased risk of a crash.” The agency has received complaints of 39 incidents on a bearing failure that may result in either engine seizing or a connecting rod breaching the engine block. There are no signs of the defect before the engine fails, NHTSA said. The probe comes after a previous reca...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

e issues in January 2025, which led to a recall in April. NHTSA upgraded the probe on October 27 to an engineering analysis on the basis of 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure. NHTSA will also assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. GM had said the connecting rod and crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage or failure, boosting the risk of a crash...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

key strategic initiatives. It has also launched a Forging Modernization Program. The first full reconstruction project for a 1600T forging press has been completed.  The company achieved an all-time high in new order wins, securing business worth INR 1.15 billion. It has commenced two new machine connecting rod programs in Q4 FY 2024-25. Additionally, samples for a new automotive export order were approved, paving the way for future growth in i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

to build more of these engines. The recall pertains to the 2021-2024 model years of GM full-size trucks and SUVs powered by the V8, including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 ad Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV. The original problem had to do with connecting rod and crankshaft components with unspecified manufacturing defects during the build window between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024, durin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

Vimi Fasteners, Italy secures supply deal for European supercar engines On March 28, Vimi Fasteners announced the supply of special screws for engines used by European supercar manufacturers. The company has a long tradition of supplying high-performance engine fastening systems, with products such as connecting rod bolts, head studs, and flywheel bolts. Vimi Fasteners' R&D on titanium components has achieved strength comparable to high-strength...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

a 1500; 2021-2024 GMC Yukon; 2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL; 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade; and 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV models equipped with GM’s L87 V8 engine. NHTSA had received complaints reporting a bearing failure that may result in either engine seizure or breaching of the engine block by the connecting rod. Failure of the engine could result in loss of motive power of the vehicle and increased risk of a crash. The NHTSA report, however, sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

NHTSA investigates engine issues in 1.4 million Honda models On November 11, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an inquiry into potential engine failures affecting up to 1.4 million vehicles from Honda and Acura. This investigation follows 173 owner complaints regarding issues such as connecting rod bearing failures, which have led to at least one crash, although no injuries were reported. The focus of the p...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

s North America announced that it will further extend its class-leading fuel efficiency by enhancing the dependable Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission of its all-new Volvo VNL.  Design enhancements to the D13 engine include a new wave piston with a shorter piston height, as well as a longer connecting rod; smaller injector needle control valves; a variable vane oil pump; and improvements to the turbo compounding (TC) unit and turbocharger...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

.The company took various new technology initiatives such as - hydrogen IC engine, flex-fuel engine, and design and development for other emerging fuels such as blends of Methanol, LNG, and synthetic fuel. Lightweighting and improved strength of components by use of advanced materials for oil sump, connecting rod, crankshaft, and catalyst substrate. Based on Tata Motors Integrated annual report FY 2022-23...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/04

e equipped with PGM-FI technology and delivers a max torque of 30 Nm at 3,000 rpm. The CB350 exhaust system carries a large tailpipe of 45mm to optimize balance for producing a bold low-pitched sound. The engine uses an offset cylinder position that reduces the sliding friction and the asymmetrical connecting rod ensures minimum energy loss while combustion. It comes with features like Honda selectable torque control (HSTC), smartphone voice cont...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/13

Aichi Steel U.S. subsidiary introduces new forging components production line Aichi Steel Corporation (Aichi Steel) announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Aichi Forge USA, Inc. (AFU), has introduced a connecting rod production line and begun operation. The connecting rods manufactured there will be supplied to Toyota Motor Corporation’s plants in North America for models such as the Camry, Highlander, RAV4, and Lexus ES. The company sees the annua...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/12

LADA Granta gets new 90 hp engine On May 18, AVTOVAZ announces the start of sales of the most popular LADA model - Granta - with a new 90 hp engine. This unit replaced the 1.6L engine (87 hp) and will be available in all trim levels and body types. The price of LADA Granta with a new engine starts at RUB 519,900.On the new base engine 11182 (1.6 l, 8 valves), an updated connecting rod-piston group, an upgraded crankshaft, a gas distribution mecha...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/19

of 30 Nm at 3,000 rpm. The PGM-FI system using on-board sensors, constantly ensures optimum fuel delivery to the engine as per the riding conditions allowing efficient combustion and lesser emissions.  The engine uses offset cylinder position that reduces the sliding friction and asymmetrical connecting rod ensures minimum energy loss while combustion. It uses closed crankcase with a wall between crankcase and transmission reducing energ...

News  Updated at: 2021/02/22

North American region.According to Guanajuato Governor Diego Sinhue Rodríguez Vallejo, 1,500 engines are produced daily at the Silao plant.VW had invested USD 233.5 million in this new production line.For production of the engine, new assembly lines were installed for monoblock, cylinder head, and connecting rod production. (Mexico-Now article on January 29, 2021)...

News  Updated at: 2021/02/02

ure.Kia will notify owners starting on January 27, 2021. Dealers will inspect the engine compartment to make sure repairs or replace engines in the worst case. Kia also plans to conduct a knock sensor detection system software update.Hyundai also recalled 129,000 cars in the U.S. this month because connecting rod bearings could wear out prematurely and also cause engine fires. (multiple sources on December 5, 2020)...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/10

s on multiple models dating to the 2011 model year.The new recall covers certain 2012 Santa Fe SUVs, 2015 and 2016 Veloster cars, and Sonata Hybrid cars from 2011 through 2013 and 2016, with 2.4-liter, 2.0-liter or 1.6-liter engines.The recall will address a manufacturing issue that could cause the connecting rod bearings to wear out and the engines to fail.A damaged connecting rod could puncture the engine block, causing the engine to stall, or ...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/08

er eliminates both primary & secondary vibrations, making H’ness - CB350 a perfect companion for longer rides, offering a highly attractive engine feel that transmits throbs from the long-stroke engine. The engine uses offset cylinder position that reduces the sliding friction and asymmetrical connecting rod ensures minimum energy loss while combustion. It uses closed crankcase with a wall between crankcase and transmission reducing energ...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/01

fix problems that can cause fires and engine failures.One death was reported involving a Kia vehicle.Most of the engine failure recalls involve Hyundai’s 2.4-liter and 2-liter Theta II four-cylinder engines, in which debris left from manufacturing can clog a port and cut off oil flow, causing the connecting rod bearings to fail and damaging the engine block and causing oil to leak and catch fire.Separate from its latest announcement, on March 2...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/04

ear as well as zero maintenance, especially in situations involving oscillating rotation and high static/dynamic loads. The plain bearing shells and bushings from KS Gleitlager serve a multitude of applications on commercial vehicles of all kinds, both inside and outside the engine – for example, connecting rod and main crankshaft bearings. Others can be found on the vehicle chassis, in mechanical linkages, compressors, or hydraulic components....

News  Updated at: 2018/11/28

FEV Group and Hilite International announce partnership for new connecting rod On February 26, the FEV Group and Hilite International announced that they are partnering to develop and manufacture a two-stage, variable compression ratio (VCR) connecting rod.FEV will provide the development and systems expertise, while Hilite, a systems supplier with vast experience in production, has the know-how to produce large quantities of components. The VCR ...

News  Updated at: 2018/02/27