Toyota Tundra Recall Issued Over Risk of Electrical Fire From Defective Headlights
Toyota is recalling nearly 160,000 Tundra pick-up trucks due to a potential for the halogen headlights to overheat, which has resulted in several vehicle fires.
Tag Archives: Car Fire
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One-Third of Chevy Bolt Owners Not Responding To Battery Recall or Warnings: Study
A third of Chevrolet Bolt owners with potentially defective batteries have not responded to recall notices despite the risk of vehicle fires, according to a new report.
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Chevrolet Bolt EV Charging Should Be Limited To Reduce Battery Fire Risk: NHTSA
Recalled and supposedly repaired Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles are still suffering battery problems, with federal auto safety officials receiving reports of vehicles catching fire even after undergoing recall repairs.
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Chevrolet Bolt Fire Risk Leads NHTSA To Warn Owners To Park Outside, Away From Homes and Structures
The NHTSA warns Chevrolet Bolt vehicles can catch fire even after a reported fix for the problem following a 2020 recall.
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Toyota RAV4 Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Fire Risk from Defective 12-Volt Battery
A class action lawsuit filed against Toyota claims it knowingly sold RAV4 vehicles with defective batteries prone to causing engine fires in order to avoid a recall.
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Kia Optima, Sorento Recall Issued Over Fire Risks, Owners Urged To Park Vehicles Outside
Kia is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles due to a risk of engine fires, despite having recalled the same vehicles for a similar problem less than a year ago.
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Hyundai Santa Fe and Elantra Fire Risks Results In Recall For 390K Vehicles
Nearly 400,000 Hyundai vehicles have been recalled due to two different defects which increase the risk of vehicle fires.
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Chevrolet Bolt Battery Fix Developed By GM To Address Problems That Led To Fires
GM has finally announced it has developed a fix for problems in its Chevy Bolt EV batteries which have been linked to overheating and fires.
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Kia, Hyundai Car Fires Continue After Massive Recalls, Investigative Report Claims
Kia and Hyundai engine fires continue to be a problem for owners even after years of recalls and fines, according to an investigative report.
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Lawsuits Over Chevy Bolt Batteries To Proceed Without Centralized Management in Federal Courts
The JPML has denied a request to consolidate all Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings, saying too few cases have been filed.