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GM recalls 700,000 pickups over power steering defect
GM is recalling nearly 700,000 pickups over concerns that the electric power steering assist (EPS) could malfunction and lead to a crash. Certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks are affected by the issue. A temporary loss of EPS assist is possible in these vehicles especially during low-speed turns which increases […]
August 11, 2017
Pickups
Toyota recalls 2016-2017 Tundra due to bumper defect
Toyota is recalling of approximately 73,000 2016 and 2017 Toyota Tundra pickups in the U.S. over concerns with the truck’s bumper. The recalled pickups are equipped with resin rear step bumpers and resin reinforcement brackets at each corner. In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may become damaged but […]
February 9, 2017
Pickups
Ford recalls 2017 F-150 for instrument panel bug affecting gear indicator
Ford is recalling about 8,000 2017 Ford F-150 trucks to reprogram instrument cluster displays that may malfunction immediately after startup in cold temperatures. The transmission shift position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster of certain trucks may not illuminate and display the selected transmission gear position. This may increase the risk of injury or […]
February 6, 2017
Pickups
2015-2017 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups recalled due to sweeping airbag, seatbelt defect
General Motors is recalling 4.3 million vehicles around the globe, including 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, over concerns of possible air bag deployment failure. GM reports that certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module software to activate a diagnostic test during which the front air bags and seat belt […]
September 13, 2016
Pickups
Ram issues recalls on certain 2016 1500 pickups, Mopar seat covers
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued two separate recalls for some of its Ram trucks. The latest recall concerns front halfshafts on 2016 Ram 1500 pickups which may have been incorrectly manufactured and may fracture as a result. Affected pickups were manufactured between Feb. 19, 2016 and March 3, 2016. FCA warns that a fractured halfshaft […]
June 15, 2016
Pickups
Ford recalls nearly 300k F-150s over brake leaks; Ranger, Ram pickups caught up in ongoing Takata airbag recalls
Following an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford has announced a major recall on roughly 271,000 F-150 pickup trucks in North America from the 2013 and 2014 model years equipped with 3.5-liter engines over concerns a fluid leak could reduce braking power. As we reported in March, the NHTSA received 33 complaints alleging brake failures in […]
June 2, 2016
Construction Equipment
As Ford announces one F-150 recall, a much larger one could be on the horizon
Ford recently announced a recall of certain model year F-150 pickups over an air bag deployment defect. But the U.S. government is investigating another much larger possible recall over the truck’s brake system. The automaker has recalled 3,683 2016 F-150s equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS) manufactured between April 27, 2015 and Nov. 22, 2015. Ford says […]
March 8, 2016
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GM recalls 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon trucks over steering defect
General Motors has issued a recall on certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 3,000 pickups are at risk of a loss of power steering assist due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector. The affected Colorado trucks were manufactured between Jan. […]
February 23, 2016
Construction Equipment
Ford issues 2015 F-150 recall due to adaptive cruise control defect
As we saw with both the 2016 F-150 Limited and the recently-unveiled 2017 Super Duty pickups, Ford is placing an emphasis on technology in its attempts to stand out from the rest of the truck-making crowd. And that’s a good thing. Among the 16 segment-first Ford touts on the new Super Duty trucks are a […]
October 9, 2015
Construction Equipment
More than 1.7 million Ram trucks recalled for steering, air bag defects
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced a massive set of recalls for its Ram pickups due to defects in certain trucks’ steering wheel assembly and air bag installation. A total of 1.73 million Ram pickups are affected over three separate recalls. The largest recall affects 1.3 million 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups and 3500, 4500 […]
September 11, 2015
Roadbuilding
Ram pickups recalled as part of Chrysler’s vulnerability to wireless hacking
Ram says it is recalling certain vehicles equipped with 8.4-inch touchscreens in a sweep that updates software to prevent connected vehicles from being hacked. Model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups; and 2013-2015 Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis Cabs were added to the recall list Friday. In a controlled test, Wired last week reported it was able to […]
July 29, 2015
Construction Equipment
GM recalls nearly 50,000 Chevrolet Colorados, GMC Canyon pickups due to seat defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a defect notification recall that affects 49,980 Chevy Colorados and GMC Canyons. The recalled trucks were manufactured between January 6, 2014, and April 1, 2015. Recall notice 15V267  says the hooks that secure the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during […]
May 18, 2015
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