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Ford flags block heater risk, recalls 119,000 vehicles to prevent fires
business1 month ago

Ford flags block heater risk, recalls 119,000 vehicles to prevent fires

Ford is recalling about 119,000 vehicles with 2.0L engines (including various 2013–2019 Escape, 2013–2018 Focus, 2016–2018 Focus, 2019–2024 Explorer, and 2015–2016 MKC) after engine block heaters can crack and leak coolant, potentially sparking an under‑hood fire when plugged in. Owners should stop using the heater and not plug it in until repairs. Ford will replace the heater or remove it and install a threaded plug free of charge; recalls begin with letters on Feb. 13 and repairs are expected by April.

via CBS News|
#20l-engines#business#engine-block-heater
GM’s 6.2L V8 Faces Post-Recall Failures as Regulators Probe the Fix
business1 month ago

GM’s 6.2L V8 Faces Post-Recall Failures as Regulators Probe the Fix

Regulators are probing post-fix failures of GM’s 6.2L L87 V8, with 36 complaints after a recall remedy for 2021–2024 Silverado, Sierra, Escalade, Tahoe/Suburban, and Yukon models. The recall covered about 597,630 vehicles and cited rod-bearing sediment and out-of-spec crankshaft dimensions as root causes. The investigation seeks to determine whether the remedy was adequate, amid ongoing lawsuits and injuries tied to the issue.

via Carscoops|
#62-liter-v8#business#general-motors
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Model 3 Emergency Door Safety Concerns
automotive2 months ago

NHTSA Investigates Tesla Model 3 Emergency Door Safety Concerns

The U.S. auto safety regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla Model 3 vehicles over concerns that emergency door releases may not be easily accessible or identifiable, following a petition and previous safety issues with Tesla's door mechanisms. The probe covers approximately 179,071 vehicles from the 2022 model year and is part of ongoing safety reviews of Tesla's door latch designs.

via CNBC|
#automotive#door-release#model-3
NHTSA Probes Tesla Model 3 Emergency Door Handle Safety
technology2 months ago

NHTSA Probes Tesla Model 3 Emergency Door Handle Safety

The NHTSA has launched an investigation into approximately 179,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles from 2022 over concerns that the emergency door handles are hidden and not intuitive, potentially hindering escape during emergencies, especially after a reported fire incident. This follows previous safety concerns and incidents involving Tesla vehicles, including crashes and trapped occupants in fires.

via CBS News|
#door-handles#model-3#nhtsa
Tesla Under Scrutiny Over Door Safety and Emergency Features
automobiles2 months ago

Tesla Under Scrutiny Over Door Safety and Emergency Features

The NHTSA has launched an investigation into Tesla's Model 3 doors after a consumer petition claimed the manual release is not intuitive in emergencies, raising safety concerns especially after incidents where doors failed to open during crashes. The probe focuses on 179,071 vehicles and follows previous safety issues with Tesla's door handles and emergency features. Tesla is exploring improvements to its door mechanisms amid ongoing safety scrutiny.

via MarketWatch|
#automobiles#door-handles#model-3
Musk Clashes with NASA and Trump Officials Over SpaceX Lunar Contracts
business4 months ago

Musk Clashes with NASA and Trump Officials Over SpaceX Lunar Contracts

Elon Musk is aggressively pursuing ambitious space and autonomous vehicle projects while clashing with U.S. regulatory agencies and officials, notably criticizing the Trump administration's NASA leadership and introducing controversial features like Tesla's 'Mad Max' mode, which has prompted federal investigations into traffic violations.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#elon-musk#feud-with-trump-administration