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December 29, 2025 Ford Recalls Nearly 273,000 Allegedly Defective Trucks and Cars Over Potential Rollaway and Crash Hazard

Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 273,000 vehicles after identifying a problem that could allow certain vehicles to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall covers select Ford vehicles equipped with an electronic parking system that may not adequately secure the vehicle when shifted…

September 18, 2025 Good Earth Lighting Recalls 1.2 Million Defective Rechargeable Lights After Reports of Fires and Death

CHICAGO – Good Earth Lighting Inc. is recalling more than 1.2 million rechargeable integrated lights due to fire and burn hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall after reports that the lights’ lithium-ion batteries can overheat, causing the plastic housing to ignite. The recall follows one reported death and another consumer…

September 18, 2025 GM Recalls Defective Chevrolet Corvettes Due to Risk of Fire

DETROIT — General Motors is recalling more than 23,000 Chevrolet Corvettes after identifying a defect that could lead to vehicle fires during refueling. The recall applies to 2023–2026 Corvette Z06 models equipped with LT6 engines and 2025–2026 Corvette ZR1 models with LT7 engines. According to GM, excess fuel can spill into the fuel-filler pocket during…

September 18, 2025 Mazda Recalls Over 100,000 Defective Vehicles Due to Risk of Accident

WASHINGTON — Mazda is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles due to a fuel gauge defect that could cause the vehicles to unexpectedly stall. Officials said the issue involves an inaccurate fuel gauge reading, which may lead drivers to believe more fuel is available than there actually is. This could result in the vehicle running out…

September 17, 2025 Jeep Recalls More Than 91,000 Allegedly Defective Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrids Due to Power Loss Risk

Jeep has issued a recall of 91,787 Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid SUVs after identifying a software defect that could cause the vehicles to lose power while driving. The recall applies to all 2022 through 2026 model-year Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids. Officials said the issue stems from the battery pack control module, which may become overloaded…

November 1, 2024 GM’s Critical Brake Warning Light Recall: What Drivers Must Know

General Motors has issued a safety recall affecting nearly 450,000 vehicles due to a potentially dangerous defect in their brake warning systems. This widespread recall impacts several popular models and requires immediate attention from vehicle owners to prevent potential safety hazards. The Recall Details The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified a critical…

March 5, 2024 The Ammons Law Firm Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Discount Tire and General Motors (GM) for Woman Killed in New Mexico Crash

Santa Fe County, New Mexico – The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a woman tragically killed in a rollover crash in New Mexico. The lawsuit, filed in Santa Fe County, seeks justice for a young woman who was traveling as a passenger in a 2002 Chevy S10…

October 2, 2023 Kia America Announces Recall of Over 1.7 Million Vehicles Due to Safety Defect

Houston, Texas – Kia America, Inc. has recalled 1,730,192 vehicles in response to a defect in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. The defect has led to certain model Kias experiencing engine compartment fires. The identified problem centers around the ABS module. The model can potentially leak and cause an electrical short circuit. This…

October 2, 2023 Hyundai Motor America Announces Recall of Over 1.6 Million Vehicles Due to Safety Defect

Houston, Texas – Hyundai Motor America has recalled over 1.6 million vehicles because of an issue with the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. The recall comes in response to certain model Hyundais experiencing engine compartment fires. The defective ABS module has resulted in an internal brake fluid leak that may cause an electrical short circuit…

September 19, 2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV Recall Following Unintended Acceleration

Houston, Texas – Hyundai Motor America has issued a voluntary safety recall affecting 37,997 of its 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. The recall is in response to a critical software error that may result in unintended acceleration after releasing the brake pedal, posing a significant safety risk to drivers and passengers. The safety issue in question…