7 stories tagged recalls on EV Digest.
Toyota is recalling approximately 228,000 Sienna hybrid minivans from the 2022 through 2026 model years due to an issue with second-row seat backs. In the event of a collision, the affected seats may fail to stay locked in an upright position, increasing the risk of passenger injury. Dealerships will inspect the latch mechanisms and apply a free fix depending on the specific seating configuration.
Toyota has issued a safety recall impacting approximately 106,000 Land Cruiser hybrid SUVs due to a potential fuel-line defect. A compromised fuel connection could lead to leaking gasoline, creating an increased risk of vehicle fires. Dealerships will inspect the affected fuel systems and replace faulty components at no cost to owners.
Toyota has issued a safety recall covering roughly 105,000 J250-generation Land Cruiser hybrid SUVs due to a potential fuel tube defect. Contact with nearby components can cause the tube to wear down over time, creating a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. Dealership technicians will inspect the assembly and install replacement fuel tubes free of charge.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has indicated it will develop new rules for vehicle door latch and lock systems. This move stems from a petition highlighting safety concerns with electronic door releases, particularly in emergency situations. The potential new standards could impact Tesla and other automakers using non-mechanical door handles across their vehicle lineups.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is initiating efforts to establish new safety standards for vehicle doors. This move comes after several incidents, including some involving Tesla vehicles, where occupants were unable to exit the car after crashes due to various door-related issues. The agency aims to address these concerns to improve post-crash egress for all vehicle occupants.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering new, broader regulations regarding vehicle door safety, spurred in part by concerns over Tesla's electronic door handles. While NHTSA declined to open a defect investigation into Tesla's specific door release mechanism, the agency acknowledges the broader safety implications for passengers exiting vehicles after a crash. This move suggests potential industry-wide changes to how car doors function in emergencies.
Despite Ford topping J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study and seeing improvements in its internal quality metrics, CEO Jim Farley remains unsatisfied with the company's overall quality performance. This internal drive for higher standards comes even as the automaker faces numerous recalls, including several impacting its EV lineup.
