Vehicles Recalls

Vehicle thefts in India up 2.5x in 2023; New Delhi tops list: Report

According to a report by Acko Digital Insurance, a vehicle is stolen every 14 minutes in Delhi; Chennai's share has also doubled

Ford Motor issues recall notice for 125,000 vehicles that could catch fire

The recall applies to Escapes from 2020 to 2023, Mavericks from 2022 to 2023, and Corsairs from 2021 to 2023, the report mentioned

Delhi transport dept deregisteres over 5.4mn overage vehicles till Mar 27

Delhi's transport department has deregistered more than 54 lakh overage vehicles, including autorickshaws, cabs and two-wheelers, till March 27, according to official data. Some of the deregistered vehicles include those registered as early as 1900 and 1901, the data showed. In 2018, the Supreme Court banned diesel and petrol vehicles older than 10 and 15 years, respectively, in Delhi. It added that the vehicles plying in violation of the order would be impounded. A National Green Tribunal (NGT) order in 2014 bars vehicles older than 15 years to be parked in public places. According to the data, the maximum number of vehicles were deregistered from South Delhi Part 1. A total of 9,285 three-wheelers and 25,167 cabs were struck off till March 27. As many as 2,90,127 vehicles have been de-registered from the Mall Road zone, 3,27,034 from IP depot, 9,99,999 from South Delhi Part 1, 1,69,784 from South Delhi Part 2, 7,06,921 from Janakpuri, 4,35,408 from Loni, 4,96,086 from Sarai Kale

Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to side-view mirror issue

Honda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don't comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements. Honda dealers will replace the side-view mirrors on impacted vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be sent out on May 8. Vehicle owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Ford recalls 1.5 mn vehicles in US to fix leaky brake hoses, wiper arms

Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the US in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break. The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX midsize cars. The company says in documents posted on Friday by safety regulators that the front brake hoses can rupture and leak brake fluid. That would increase brake pedal travel and make stopping distances longer. Dealers will replace the hoses. Ford will mail owner notification letters starting April 17. They'll get a second letter once parts are available for the fix. Ford says it's aware of one crash with no mention of injuries due to the problem. The second recall covers more than 222,000 F-150 pickups from 2021. The windshield wiper arms can break. Dealers will replace the arms if needed. Owners will be notified starting March 27.

General Motors recalling nearly 69,000 Bolt EVs worldwide for fire risks

GM said the vehicles pose a fire risk when charged to full, or nearly full capacity.

Carmakers recall 175,000 vehicles in a day

Honda recalls 147,894 cars; Fiat Chrysler 13,092 Maseratis, while JLR recalls more than 11,000 vehicles