NHTSA Investigating 2014–2020 Jeep Cherokee over Parking Brake Malfunction

CAR AND DRIVER

NHTSA has announced it is investigating the 2014–2020 Jeep Cherokee SUV after receiving 80 complaints from Cherokee owners regarding problems with the electronic parking brake. The problem appears to be that the brake may activate while the Cherokee is moving, which causes the vehicle to stall and stop. According to the reports and documentation from repair invoices, NHTSA is theorizing that water may be leaking in, causing damage to the electronic parking brake module. An estimated 1,341,055 Cherokee vehicles could be involved, and the investigation is currently at the "preliminary evaluation" stage. read more »

Audi Recalls Some Q7 and Q8 SUVs for Fuel Pump Issue

CONSUMER REPORTS

Audi is recalling almost 50,000 2020 through 2021 Q7 SUVs and 2019 through 2021 Q8 SUVs because they may suddenly lose engine power or break down due to a faulty fuel pump. The issue can also affect the vehicles’ emissions control systems. read more »