Month: December 2021

NHTSA_Tesla Recall 2021. The latest Tesla recall includes close to 500,000 affected vehicles and addresses potential failures in the Tesla trunk latching system, which could cause the front trunk latch to fail.  All Model 3 units released between 2017 and 2020, as well as certain Model S units are included in the recall. Tesla has found that in the Model 3 the opening and closing of...

Subaru has issued a recall for over 200,000 vehicles including certain 2019-2020 Ascent and 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website notice, the vehicles may experience an issue with the transmission. "A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped," the NHTSA site states. This...

The latest Honda recall involves vehicles with defective hood strikes, a rubber seal meant to prevent airflow and reduce vibration between the hood and upper grille. The issue causes an improper seal between the grille and hood, which can, when driving on the highway, cause the seal to crack, impacting closure. If the damage is bad enough, the hood can fly open while the vehicle...