Stellantis recalls 123,396 Jeep Wagoneers in U.S. over quarter window trim On September 26, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that Stellantis is recalling 123,396 vehicles in the U.S. due to detached trim pieces on the driver and passenger windows that can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows, supplied by Fuyao of Plymouth, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

eo of France was the manufacturer of the affected engine starters. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge, with initial notification letters scheduled to be mailed November 14. (NHTSA document on September 25, 2025) (NHTSA document on September 25, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

U.S. NHTSA opens probe into 17,000 Rivian EDV vans for safety belts On September 24, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it opened a preliminary evaluation into 17,198 Rivian electric delivery vans over seat belt concerns. The probe focuses on the driver’s front outboard seat belt anchorage system, which uses a steel-braided cable to secure the belt to the seat frame. NHTSA warned that a weakened or detached sea...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

Amazon’s Zoox subsidiary seeks approval from NHTSA for driverless car deployment Amazon’s Zoox is seeking wider clearance from U.S. regulators to operate self-driving cars that lack traditional driving controls, suggesting the autonomous-vehicle subsidiary is gearing up for a larger commercial deployment. Zoox requested exemptions from U.S. vehicle safety standards field vehicles that will be operated by an automated driving system without a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

Tesla considers door handle design change amid NHTSA scrutiny On September 17, Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s chief designer, said the company is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations. He said the decision is intended to make the handles more intuitive for occupants in “a panic situation.” “The idea of combining the electronic one and the manual one together into one...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

at startup due to an error in the instrument panel software, failing to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. The defective components were manufactured at Denso Corp. plants in Japan and Noth America. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) explained that due to improper programming of the combination meter, unnecessary data was repeatedly written to a memory device in the combinat...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

over an issue with the seat belt buckles which may not properly secure passengers in a crash. The issue was caused due to parts in the seat belt buckle assemblies, which may have been manufactured with out of specification physical dimensions, the U.S National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The defective seat belt buckles were manufactured by ZF Lifetec in Washington, Michigan, USA. Owners will be notified by mail with instru...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

U.S. NHTSA investigates 174,000 Tesla Model Y’s over door handle failures On September 15, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it opened an investigation into about 174,000 Tesla Inc. Model Y cars from the 2021 model year over reports that electronic door handles can become inoperative. NHTSA said it had received reports citing an inability to open exterior doors, including after parents exited the vehicle to re...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

S vehicle that experienced a functional limitation due to a misclassification at very low speed, and the driver failed to brake, resulting in a crash.  Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2025. (NHTSA document on September 11, 2025) (NHTSA document on September 8, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. According to Ford's filing with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the camera issue results in inverted, distorted, or blank images. The recall affects 1,456,417 vehicles in the U.S., approximately 122,000 in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy announces AV framework to modernize safety standards On September 4, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching three rulemakings to modernize Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for vehicles with automated driving systems.  These changes will deliver on the agency’s Automated Vehicle Framework, which is part of Duffy’s i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Ford to recall 355,656 trucks in U.S. over instrument panel issue On August 26, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 355,656 trucks in the U.S over an issue with the instrument panel display in Ford 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD pickup models, and the 2025 F-150. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that a blank instrument panel cluster (IPC) screen upon startup may render safety-rela...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

ignition sources during refueling. The defect poses a fire risk if the spilled fuel contacts hot engine or exhaust components. Impacted models include the 2023–2025 Corvette, as well as the 2026 Corvette Coupe and Convertible. Dealers will install a shield to divert the spilled fuel at no cost. (NHTSA release on August 25, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

confirmed. Dealers will replace both left and right gas springs with anti-corrosion coated components. Notifications begin October 2025. A total of 91,697 models are affected by the recall. Affected owners may seek reimbursement for prior repairs. Vehicles currently in production are not impacted. (NHTSA press release on August 7, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

ine geometry and stronger fasteners. The recall notifications to dealers began in August 2025, with owner notifications continuing through May 2026. Customers experiencing clicking or rattling noises are advised to contact Ford immediately and avoid parking on slopes until the repair is completed. (NHTSA recall on August 8, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Zoox becomes first U.S. company to receive automated vehicle exemption On August 6, in a major milestone for U.S. autonomous vehicle development, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted its first-ever exemption to American-built AVs under its newly expanded Automated Vehicle Exemption Program. Zoox, a self-driving technology company owned by Amazon, is the first recipient of this exemption. This policy shift which i...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Ford recalls 312,120 vehicles in U.S. over possible brake malfunction On July 31, Ford Motor recalled 312,120 vehicles in the U.S. over possible loss of brake assist function. The U.S. National highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted the affected vehicles include 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.  Ford says that the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the d...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

U.S. NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles On July 21, multiple sources reported that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed a preliminary investigation into 454,840 Nissan vehicles following a recall issued by the automaker in June. The probe, initiated in December 2023, focused on engine failures that led to loss of power and, in some cases, posed a fire hazard. The probe covered 2019...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

U.S. NHTSA to downsize by 25% as budget set to be diminished New details provided to Congress reveal the Trump administration's intentions to offer thousands of federal employees financial incentive programs to depart their jobs, including the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), which will shed around 25% of its current staff, taking that figure from 772 employees as of the end of May to 555. Previously, NHTSA stat...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

iew camera failures while backing up. The affected models are:      2023 Volvo C40 BEV     2025 EC40 BEV     2025-2026 EX40 PHEV     2023-2025 S60 PHEV     2025 S90 PHEV     2024-2025 V60 PHEV     2023-2024 XC40 BEV       2022-2026 XC60 PHEV       2020-2026 XC90 PHEV  NHTSA advises owners of unrepaired vehicles: Do not use regenerative braking. Turn off “B” mode in PHEVs or one-pedal driving in BEVs until the re...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19