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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
More than 120,000 Jeep SUVs recalled. Here's a list of impacted models
A recall has been issued for thousands of Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a head restraint issue that may increase the risk of injury to passengers. The recall was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 17, and includes 121,398 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles released in 2023 and 2024. The vehicles may have been built with second-row head restraints containing an internal locking mechanism that has an interference condition, which may prevent the headrest from locking upright, according to the recall. "A head restraint that is folded forward may increase the risk of injury to seat occupants in certain types of crashes," NHTSA wrote in the recall. According to Chrysler, dealers will inspect and replace both second-row seat head restraints for free. The company plans to notify dealers by July 24 and owners by Sept. 5. Owners can contact Stellantis customer service at 1-800-853-1403 using recall number 20C. What vehicles are impacted by Jeep recall? According to the car manufacturer, the recall includes: 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 78,157 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2023, to May 2, 2024 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 43,241 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2023, to Jan. 30, 2024 USA Today contributed to this story. Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@ @NatassiaPaloma on Twitter; natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook. More: Texas special session expands to redistricting, abortion pills, flood relief and more This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Jeep SUV recall: More than 120,000 SUVs recalled. See list of models
Auto Blog
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Ford Recalls F-150 Lightning Over Brake Defect
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Ford has issued a safety recall for five 2025 F-150 Lightning trucks due to a potential brake fluid leak caused by a faulty repair procedure at the final assembly plant. While the number of affected vehicles is small, the consequences of the defect could be serious — including extended stopping distances and increased crash risk. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the problem stems from improperly repaired front brake jounce hose bracket screws. These screws may loosen and detach, causing the hose to rub against the tire, eventually leading to a brake fluid leak. 0:03 / 0:09 Rivian R1T delivers on this EV feature that Tesla forgot Watch More Source: Ford Improper Repair at the Factory The issue was traced back to April 1, 2025, when Ford's offline repair team began using an unapproved process to fix stripped screw holes on certain F-150 Lightnings. That process, which involved securing the brake hose bracket to the frame, failed to meet Ford's internal durability standards. The company halted the procedure on May 5 and began investigating. By mid-May, Ford had quarantined affected trucks still at the factory and launched a full review. The automaker determined that five trucks had already been shipped to dealers in the U.S. before the problem was identified. None were built in VIN order, meaning customers will need to check with Ford or a local dealer to verify whether their truck is part of the recall. Source: Ford Warning Signs and Repair Plan Ford says owners may notice increased brake pedal travel and reduced deceleration. If the brake fluid leak progresses, the red brake warning light will illuminate on the dash. In a worst-case scenario — rapid fluid loss or complete depletion — the vehicle could require significantly more distance to stop. Fortunately, Ford says it is unaware of any accidents, injuries, or warranty claims related to the issue. Owners will be notified by mail starting July 14, with repairs offered free of charge. Dealerships will inspect both front jounce hose brackets and replace the existing screws with a new MR12X40 self-tapping screw (part number W505286-S439) as per Ford's latest technical instructions. Dealers were notified on July 2. A Precision Fix for a Precision Truck While the scope of this recall is tiny compared to others — just five vehicles — Ford's rapid investigation and transparent filing underscore how even minor manufacturing deviations can trigger safety concerns, especially on vehicles with electric powertrains and regenerative braking systems. The F-150 Lightning has seen price cuts in the past, along with fresh competition in the full-size electric pickup space. Still, Ford continues refining its approach — and has responded quickly to small production flaws to maintain trust in its EV flagship. About the Author Max Taylor View Profile
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk
An estimated 120,000 motorists in the UK have been left unable to drive their cars after a safety alert over a potentially lethal fault with car giant Stellantis recently said people should stop using versions of the popular Citroen C3 and the related DS3 altogether until they were "stop-drive" instruction came amid growing concerns about the safety of airbags fitted to these models, following a fatal accident in France last month.A number of owners have since told the BBC they face long waits to get their cars fixed. Stellantis said it was "inevitable" that customers would be inconvenienced. Among those affected is Lisa Shackleton from Hull who contacted the BBC via Your Voice, Your BBC News. The 69-year-old owns a 2014 Citroen DS3. She needs it to take her elderly husband to specialist medical has also booked a summer holiday in a cottage a three-hour drive away, to be close to her daughter, who is undergoing chemotherapy. But now she is unsure of how to get there."I've tried to get the car fixed, but as I didn't get to know about the recall soon enough, the earliest it can be done is the end of July," she says."It's booked in at a dealership in York, and that's an hour's drive away."Another motorist told the BBC she had not been able to book her car in for the repair until January next the multi-national firm which owns the Citroen brand, said it was "working to maximise" the number of vehicles it could repair each day, and that priority needed to be given to those with the most urgent needs. Airbag scandal Stop-drive recalls, where owners are told not to use their cars at all due to safety risks, are rare. This one affects all C3 and DS3 models built from 2009-2016, as well as a handful of DS3s produced from 2016-2019. Stellantis said they should not be driven until airbags produced by the now defunct Japanese supplier Takata have been is the latest development in a long-running saga which has led to the recall of an estimated 100 million cars worldwide over the past issue was brought back into focus last month by the death of a motorist in northern France. A 37-year-old woman driving a Citroen C3 was killed after a minor collision in Reims when she was struck by flying metal from a faulty was once one of the world's biggest suppliers of airbags, safety devices which are meant to protect people from impacts when accidents occur. But in 2013 reports began to emerge of people being killed or injured by their products. Explosive chemicals, used to inflate the bags quickly in the event of an accident, were becoming more volatile over time, especially in warm and humid could cause them to explode with too much force, fracturing their metal container, and sending shrapnel into the cabin of the vehicle.A large number of car makers were affected and rapidly responded with a swathe of recalls. However Stellantis, then known as PSA Group prior to a merger with FiatChrysler, said it had been told by Takata that airbags made in its European factories were not affected, and they continued to be fitted in new vehicles as a filed for bankruptcy in 2017, its reputation destroyed by the affair. 'Poor communication' Stellantis said it had only become aware of incidents involving European-made airbags in 2019, and initially believed only cars in hot and humid regions were affected. It began a recall campaign in those April last year the recall was extended across the whole of Europe, but people were still allowed to drive their vehicles while they awaited a C3 and DS3 were already covered by this recall, but following the incident in northern France, Stellantis went further, announcing a stop-drive action across the continent, including in the UK. This took effect on 20 June. Since then, however, dozens of car owners have complained to the BBC of poor communication from Stellantis and mixed, sometimes contradictory, messages from Citroen and DS the sometimes serious disruption caused to car owners' daily lives, Stellantis said it had no plans to provide compensation while adding that it had "mobilised the whole company" to source the number of replacement airbags required.A spokesperson said: "It is inevitable, with such a large number of vehicles affected, that customers will be inconvenienced in the short term."What is not clear is how customers should get their cars to dealerships for the repair work, as they cannot be driven. Industry experts say drivers should check with their insurers before getting behind the company said it was "investigating options of airbag replacement at other sites, in addition to our Citroen network, including at [the owner's] home". Meanwhile in France, the government has told drivers in Corsica and in the country's overseas territories, where the climate is hotter, to stop using any cars of any brand fitted with Takata same instruction applies to vehicles on the French mainland built before 2011. In total, around 2.5 million cars are the UK, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency said it supported Stellantis' decision to issue a stop-drive recall and was working with the company to raise awareness of the issue, but did not currently have any plans to order a wider can find out whether their car is included in the recall here.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
"I got a letter in the post that said it may cause death.... people have been left stranded'
A woman who received a sudden letter in the post telling her to stop driving her car immediately claims she has been left 'stranded'. Sharon Jackson, who owns a Citroën DS3, received an urgent safety recall notice from the car manufacturer on June 30, delivered to her home in Stockport, which read: "Stop driving alert." The notice informed her about the 'urgent' recall to her vehicle over the Takata air bag inflators which pose a 'serious safety risk', degrading over time and in the event of an accident, could rupture and cause severe injuries or death. READ MORE: "Sometimes I want to shout move!": Life next to yellow box junction raking in thousands in fines READ MORE: 'My son made one silly mistake and paid with his life - this is my plea' Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here But after days struggling to get hold of Citroën, in some cases waiting for 'hours', Sharon claims she has been told her car is not to be driven - despite her moving house in a matter of days. She has instead been forced to pay out of her own pocket for a hire car, saying 'thousands of others must be stranded' due to the notice, to enable her to move from her home in Edgeley. "You can't just leave people stranded," she told the M.E.N. "The letter came through the post and I thought 'oh my goodness', because it told me to stop driving immediately. "There is a line to call which I tried. At first I was on hold for three hours and gave up. At 8am the next day I had my finger on the button ready and was on the phone for an hour and a half, to be told there were no instructions at all." Sharon was able to follow the free booking portal as signposted on her letter to get the issue fixed on her car - but the nearest available date was in Sale on July 23. But due to her moving house on Friday (July 4), she claims she will have to leave her car unattended in her permit-only space, and risk receiving fines in the interim. Despite fears about the safety of the airbag inflators, she will still need to drive the car to the dealership for repair. "I asked Citroën on the phone how I was supposed to drive my car and move house, to which I was told it had to stay where it is and that I can't drive it," she explained. "We haven't been offered a courtesy car. There is no provisions, no answers and no help. This needs addressing and some awareness of the stress that has been caused to thousands of people. "I have had to hire a car because I'm in the middle of moving house, so hopefully Citroën will reimburse me for that. I am already stressed with the move, so it has been through the roof. "People will need to use their cars, for things like getting to urgent medical appointments. Getting a notice this last minute just stops people from doing anything. "Once you've received the letter, you can't drive your car again. It has to stay where it is. I spoke to my insurance who told me I wouldn't be covered. The letter even says there is the risk of death. "I actually ended up crying on a couple of occasions yesterday because I spoke to that many people." Join our Stockport WhatsApp group HERE Citroën has issued a recall for C3 and DS3 models manufactured in Europe at various times between 2009 and 2019 due to the defective airbags and safety risks posed. The vehicles included in the action are the second generation Citroën C3, manufactured between 2009 and 2016; the Citroën DS 3 manufactured between 2009 and 2016 and DS Automobiles DS 3 manufactured between 2016 and 2019. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has stipulated that motorists should not drive a recalled car until the necessary repairs have been made. The Manchester Evening News contacted Citroen about the specifics of Sharon's case, such as the issue with no offer of a courtesy car, but did not receive a response. A Citroën spokesperson said: "The replacement of airbags made by the supplier Takata affects many vehicles manufacturers including ourselves. Vehicles of ours included in this new stop-drive action in the UK, were already part of an ongoing comprehensive recall campaign that started over one year ago, first in Southern Europe and then expanded northwards. "Recall decisions, especially stop-drive actions, are based on multiple factors, including airbag specifications, vehicle age and usage, climate conditions, and notifications from regulatory authorities. "The Company's focus is on completing the replacement of airbags in affected vehicles as swiftly as possible. Working hand in hand with our Citroën Retailer Network we are working to maximise the number of vehicles we can repair every day. "To increase our repair capacity further, work is ongoing on introducing additional airbag replacement sites at convenient locations as well as repair at home options. It is inevitable, with such a large number of vehicles affected, that customers will be inconvenienced in the short term. "However, we are deploying a variety of options to support mobility, recognising that every driver will have individual requirements, and that priority needs to be given to customers with the most urgent needs. "Customers should check if their vehicle is affected and what actions are advised by using the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) check tool on the Citroën UK website If impacted, they should register their vehicle to enable the processing of their repair as soon as possible. "Owners can contact our Recall Helpline on 0800 917 9285, Citroën Customer Care on 0800 093 9393 or via our website."
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Thousands of bath toys are urgently recalled in UK over ‘serious' hazard as parents warned ‘stop using immediately'
A POPULAR bath toy in the UK has been urgently recalled over the serious risk it poses to children. Parents have been warned to stop using the product "immediately" due to the safety concerns of the toy when played with. 1 It is the My 1st Bath Toy Ducks made by Padgett Bros (A to Z) Ltd, reported to originate from China, have been found to present a serious risk to young children. This is because the ducks contain a small part which rattles inside the product when it is shaken. The My 1st Bath Toy Ducks have therefore been given a "serious" risk level rating from the chocking they could cause. The Office for Product Safety & Standards warn that when the toy is filled with water and squeezed, "the small part can come out of the casing, presenting chocking hazard to young children." As a result, the ducks do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. They have subsequently been recalled from end users. The regulator has recommended use of the product cease immediately, and the product returned to retailers for a full refund. The toys have been available for purchase from Amazon, and directly from the A to Z website at £8.99. It is the latest Amazon product for young children that poses a choking hazard, and has had to be recalled. Earlier this month, a popular baby playmat sold by Amazon was also recalled by the Office for Product Safety & Standards. I picked up a random toy from the charity shop for £3 & made £73 when I sold it - have you got one hiding in your loft? This was because the fabric of one of it's toys could split "under relatively little pressure" and contained a fibrous filling. Last week, another Amazon toy was also removed from markets due to the "serious risk of life" it could present to children. It was the Locisne Hamster Plush Toy models, which had eyes that could detach and therefore risk choking to children. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
