by Kevin R. Duck | Feb 5, 2026 | Defects & Recalls, FCA
More than 456,000 Fiat Chrysler vehicles are being recalled due to a defect that may cause trailer brakes and trailer brake lights to malfunction. The issue is linked to faulty trailer tow modules that may fail to properly control braking and lighting systems. The...
by Kevin R. Duck | Jan 27, 2026 | GM, Hybrid
Electric vehicles were once seen as a solution to transportation’s emissions crisis. Plug-in hybrids, in particular, were promoted as a middle ground – combining electric driving with the reliability of gas power. However, new research suggests their...
by Kevin R. Duck | Jan 8, 2026 | Chevrolet, Defects & Recalls, GM
General Motors has issued a recall for Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles due to an issue with the pedestrian alert sound system. The recall affects 2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV models, where the pedestrian alert system may not produce a sufficient change in sound...
by Kevin R. Duck | Dec 21, 2025 | Defects & Recalls, Ford
Ford has announced a safety recall affecting more than 272,000 vehicles after discovering a defect that may prevent certain models from properly staying in PARK, potentially allowing them to roll away. Ford is urging affected owners to engage the electronic parking...
by Kevin R. Duck | Nov 6, 2025 | Defects & Recalls, Jeep, Stellantis
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Stellantis has recalled certain plug-in hybrid models of the 2020–2025 Jeep Wrangler and 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to federal filings, Stellantis initially...
