U.S. investigates nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4s over fire risks

REUTERS

U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday said they have opened an investigation into nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 sport-utility vehicles over potential fire risks. read more »

Continental Announces Tire Safety Recall of Approximately 94,000 Passenger and Light Truck Tires in U.S.

YAHOO

Continental today announced a voluntary recall program involving approximately 94,000 Continental, General and Barum brand passenger vehicle tires that were produced at the company’s Mt. Vernon, Illinois plant and sold to vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket. read more »

2021 Nissan Rogue Recalled Over “Improperly Secured Fuel Hose”

AUTO EVOLUTION

NHTSA campaign number concerns 2,146 vehicles that feature an “improperly secured fuel hose.” This condition may lead to a leak, increasing the risk of a fire because many parts of the engine are hot. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also highlight that the fuel hose may disconnect completely from the 2.5-liter aspirated mill. This would cause the four-cylinder motor to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. read more »