Find Your Daily Voice
Rivertowns
Dobbs Ferry Hastings Irvington
Your Local News for Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, and Irvington
Thursday, nov 28
47°
Follow
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Rivertowns
Dobbs Ferry Hastings Irvington
Follow
Find Your Daily Voice
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2024 Cantata Media
47°
Thursday, nov 28
Tag:
Car Recall
Business
Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns
Honda is recalling nearly two million vehicles due to steering issues that could potentially lead to crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 1,693,199 vehicles are subject to a nationwide recall due to a manufacturing issue that could make it more difficult to steer the vehicles. "Due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel, the wheel can swell during use, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear," the recall alert states. "In addition, the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high, inc…
Business
Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers
Tens of thousands of Toyota SUVs are subject to a sizeable recall due to a faulty tow hitch cover that may increase the possibility of a crash, officials say. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall of approximately 43,400 Toyota Sequoia Hybrids that may have tow hitch covers that can detach from the bumper and fall into the roadway, causing a hazard for other drivers. Recalled models include vehicles produced in 2023 and 2024. "The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin tow hitch cover held in place by molded clips to the rear bumper," according t…
Business
Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk
Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that may have faulty side-view mirrors that could increase the potential risk of a crash for drivers. The auto giant announced this week that it is recalling more than 330,000 Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models that were produced between 2020 and 2022 due to the issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the mirrors may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, causing the glass in the mirror to fall out and limiting visibility for motorists. There have been no reports of crashes or injuries related…
Lifestyle
Ford Recalling Nearly 3 Million Vehicles Over Rollaway Concerns
Ford announced a recall of nearly three million vehicles that may have gear-shifting issues that could cause them to move in an unintended direction upon parking. “Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wrote in its report. "The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.” A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause t…
Business
Tesla Recalls 130,000 Vehicles Due To Center-Screen Computer Overheating Issue
Tesla has announced a new round of recalls, this time for nearly 130,000 cars that have computers inside that can overheat and malfunction while the vehicles are being charged. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the screen - which is used for rearview cameras, warning lights, gear shift indicators, and other features, was part of an “over-the-air" software update that led to the recall. This latest recall covers Model S sedan and Model X SUVs from 2021 and 2022 and Model 3 cars and Model Y SUVs from 2022. Related story - Tesla Announces New Recall Of…
Business
BMW Recalls More Than 900,000 Vehicles Due To Engine Fire Risk
BMW announced a third recall of more than 900,000 cars and SUVs due to an ongoing faulty valve heater that has been known to potentially cause engine fires. The recall covers 917,106 vehicles that are equipped with a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve heater, which can cause a short-circuit, which could potentially lead to fires or malfunctions. This marks the third time the German auto giant has issued a recall for the recurring issue in 2017 and 2019. Earlier story - BMW Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Due To Fire Risk The recall includes many 3 Series, 5 Series, 1 Series, X5, X…
News
Toyota Issues Recall For More Than 227,000 Camrys
Toyota has recalled about 227,400 cars due to an issue that could increase the risk of crashing. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the company announced the recall of certain 2018 and 2019 Toyota Camrys. Toyota said the recalled vehicles "have a system that provides power brake assist when the driver depresses the brake pedal," and components of that system can wear and "lead to a sudden loss of power braking assist." While non-power-assisted braking would still work, the company said this issue could lead to an increased risk of crashing. Toyota dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pumps …
News
Kia Vehicles Recalled Due To Fire Risk
Kia cautioned the owners of nearly 400,000 vehicles to park outdoors for the time being due to a potential issue that could cause them to catch fire. The automaker announced that it is recalling approximately 380,000 vehicles nationwide due to concerns that an issue could cause a fire in the engine compartment to spark that could quickly spread. Specifically, Kia is recalling 372,251 Sportage SUVs manufactured between 2017 and 2021, and 7,680 Cadenza sedans sold between 2017 and 2019 to fix the problem. According to the company, a short circuit in the hydraulic electronic brake control un…
47°
