BMW i3 And i8 Recalled Over Faulty Electric Module That Could Lead To Power Loss

A number of 2019 BMW i3, i3 with range extender, and i8s are being recalled in the United States over concerns about a faulty high-voltage control module.

The recall issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a defect could lead to increased resistance inside the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module, which could cause it to shut off high-voltage power to the drive system and result in a total loss of power. read more »

Recall Needed for Tesla Vehicles, Says Safety Group

According to the Center for Auto Safety (CAS), a recall is necessary for the Tesla Autopilot. This recall came after a crash involving the Tesla Model S was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

The incident took place in California in January of 2018. The Tesla vehicle crashed into a firetruck. According to the report, the Autopilot had been engaged for around a half-hour. The driver ignored the warnings to put their hands on the steering wheel. The report showed that the driver had their hands on the wheel for just over one minute.

The driver failed to see the firetruck, and the vehicle didn’t detect it either with the cameras, sensors and radar. The brakes weren’t activated and no other safety measures were used to avoid hitting the vehicle. read more »

Marines Still Using Their Polaris ATVs After Fires in Civilian Versions Prompt Recalls

Marine special operators are still using the militarized version of a lightweight off-roading vehicle that has reportedly caught fire more than 180 times, killing four people and injuring 30.

Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command has not received any manufacturing recalls on the more than 50 Polaris MRZR vehicles Marine Raiders began using in 2014, said Gunnery Sgt. Lynn Kinney, a command spokeswoman.

The New York Times reported last week on the 10 recalls Polaris Industries had issued for fire hazards on its RZR vehicles between 2013 and 2018. There are dozens of social media posts showing the vehicles burning, the paper reported, and the accidents have led to a host of lawsuits, including wrongful death and personal injury claims. read more »

U.S. Probes Nissan’s Top Model Over Sudden Unintended Braking

Drivers report false activations of automatic emergency brakes

NHTSA probe to evaluate cause, frequency of errant stops

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Nissan Motor Co.’s top-selling model after hundreds of drivers complained a safety system is prone to suddenly triggering the brakes for no apparent reason.

More than 840 Nissan Rogue drivers have complained to NHTSA and the company that the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking system activates when there’s no obstruction ahead, according to a notice of the probe on the regulator’s website. read more »