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Speedometer, Warning Lights May Vanish In Massive Mercedes-Benz Recall Speedometer, Warning Lights May Vanish In Massive Mercedes-Benz Recall
Speedometer, Warning Lights May Vanish In Massive Mercedes-Benz Recall More than 144,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled because of a glitch that can cause the instrument panel display to go blank. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 144,049 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, May 1. The affected vehicles are from the model years 2024 through 2026. Drivers could suddenly lose access to critical information like the speedometer and warning lights because the infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion. "The system is designed to improve perf…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dangerous Metal Risks Spark Massive Recall Of 10M+ Grill Brushes Dangerous Metal Risks Spark Massive Recall Of 10M+ Grill Brushes
Dangerous Metal Risks Spark Massive Recall Of 10M+ Grill Brushes More than 10.2 million grill brushes are being recalled after reports that metal bristles can break off and be swallowed, officials said. Nexgrill Industries is recalling its metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, March 26. The brushes were sold nationwide, including at Home Depot stores and online. The recall includes several models: 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041, and 530-0042. The recall was issued after reports that small metal bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to grills or food during use. Nexgrill has…

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by Chris Spiker
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Vehicle Dashboards Can Go Dark, Sparking Ford's Latest Major Recall Vehicle Dashboards Can Go Dark, Sparking Ford's Latest Major Recall
Vehicle Dashboards Can Go Dark, Sparking Ford's Latest Major Recall Nearly 230,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled because a software issue can cause the dashboard screen to go completely dark when the vehicle starts. Ford issued the recall for 229,609 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice filed on Friday, Nov. 14. The recall applies to both types of Broncos from the model years 2025 and 2026. The digital instrument panel may fail at startup, preventing warning lights, gauges, and the vehicle's speed from appearing. A blank screen can hide critical safety information and increase crash …

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by Chris Spiker
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Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers
Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers A pair of everyday products sold through Costco have been pulled from shelves over safety concerns affecting customers across the US. The recall involves two separate products — a portable power bank and a window air conditioning unit — and affects items sold both directly through Costco and via Costco Next, a program that lets members buy brand-name goods at Costco pricing. One of the recalled items is the Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W), identified by model number A1257.  Anker voluntarily launched the recall after an internal review found that lithium-ion battery cells from one suppl…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pedal Problems Force Yamaha To Expand Recall Of 350K+ Golf Cars Pedal Problems Force Yamaha To Expand Recall Of 350K+ Golf Cars
Pedal Problems Force Yamaha To Expand Recall Of 350K+ Golf Cars Yamaha is expanding its recall of golf car vehicles after the accelerator pedal spring assembly was found to pose a crash hazard. The recall now affects about 352,000 vehicles, including models sold nationwide between July 2015 and December 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 5. The golf cars were sold for between $5,970 and $13,220. The issue stems from the accelerator pedal spring, which can fail to return to idle when the pedal is released, raising the risk of crashes, Yamaha said. Although the company has logged at least 2,200 reports of pedal spring…

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by Chris Spiker
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Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic' Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic'
Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic' Tesla is facing more legal trouble as a lawsuit accuses the controversial automaker of inflating odometers to end vehicles' warranty coverage early. The class action lawsuit claims Tesla manipulates mileage readings on its electric vehicles to show longer distances than were actually driven, potentially reducing or avoiding costly repairs. The suit was originally filed in California in February. The 30-page filing says the odometer system used in Teslas doesn't measure physical distance directly. Instead, the complaint claims it relies on predictive algorithms and data like energy usag…

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by Chris Spiker
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Tesla Owners Disguise Vehicles As Stock Craters, Trump Calls Elon Musk Boycott 'Illegal' Tesla Owners Disguise Vehicles As Stock Craters, Trump Calls Elon Musk Boycott 'Illegal'
Tesla Owners Disguise Vehicles As Stock Craters, Trump Calls Elon Musk Boycott 'Illegal' Tesla is losing its charge with many Americans as billionaire CEO Elon Musk faces plummeting sales, a freefalling stock, growing protests, and car owners distancing themselves from the controversial brand. The electric automaker's stock has more than lost all of its post-Election Day gains. Tesla shares stood at $288.53 on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, and hit an all-time high of around $480 in mid-December before beginning a sharp decline. By early March, shares fell below what they posted the day after Election Day. Tesla opened for trading at $225.11 on Tuesday, Mar. 11, marking abo…

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by Chris Spiker
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Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles
Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles More than 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles in the United States are being recalled. The move follows an announcement made by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday, Feb. 28, which highlighted that the recalled electric vehicles fail to display some gear positions.  This oversight poses a significant safety risk, as it could result in the cars rolling away if the parking brake is not engaged. The recall specifically impacts fully electric Volkswagen 2021-2023 ID.4, and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles, the NHTSA said. A safety reca…

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by Joe Lombardi
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General Motors Recalling 449K SUV, Pickup Trucks Due To Low Brake Fluid Warning Light Issues General Motors Recalling 449K SUV, Pickup Trucks Due To Low Brake Fluid Warning Light Issues
General Motors Recalling 449K SUV, Pickup Trucks Due To Low Brake Fluid Warning Light Issues Upwards of 450,000 SUV and pickup trucks are subject to a recall by General Motors due to a faulty electronic brake control module that may potentially fail to warn drivers when there is a loss of brake fluid. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Friday that GM is recalling multiple models and vehicles due to the issue. Models recalled include certain 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESVs, 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban 1500, 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL models. According to the…

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by Zak Failla