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In the Hot Seat: The Kia Telluride Is Being Recalled Over Fire Fears

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Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front power seat motor on the affected vehicles could overheat due to a stuck slide knob. Documentation shows that the manufacturer caught wind of the problem in December 2022 after a customer noticed smoke coming from beneath the front seat.

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Volkwagen recalls 100% of ID.4 EVs in the U.S. due to flammable interior materials

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4 electric vehicles in the United States due to the flammability of interior materials, according to NHTSA documents. 4 vehicles, also noted as “100% of estimated percentage with defect,” the documents state that the material of the roller sunshades may not consistently meet the FMVSS 302 performance requirements.

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Nissan Recalls Almost 10,000 Ariyas for Unexpected Loss of Power

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& Nissan’s recall documentation states that the Ariya’s drive motor slip ring assembly can give off fibrous shavings that could cause a short circuit in the rings. When that happens, the shavings are burned off with no damage, but the motors are cut as a protective measure, causing a loss of drive power.

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GM Recalls the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for Unexpected Braking Issue

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Recall documentation states that the front camera system could detect objects that aren’t there, causing the automatic emergency braking system to activate and stop the vehicle. Dealers will issue the fix for free, updating the camera module as necessary.

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Volkswagen Recalls Jetta for Ignition Problems

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Unlike the ignition switch debacle at General Motors all those years ago, this problem seems to be exacerbated by temperature and not having five hundred souvenir key rings hanging from the tumbler. While affected model years are 2019 and 2020, documents suggest production dates range from September 2018 to December of the next year.

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Suzuki Motor will introduce six EVs in India by 2030

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lakh crore by the end of the decade, targeting 50 percent carbon-neutral technologies Suzuki Motor Corporation has pledged to invest JPY 4.5 If you are an EV manufacturer (or) EV Dealer (or) EV Supporter who want to share news related to electric vehicles on our website, please send an email to crm@electricvehicles.in trillion (Rs 2.82

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Ford Recommends Bronco and Ranger Owners Have Their Nuts Checked

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The Ford Motor Company is recalling a small number of Bronco and Ranger models built this year over what has to be one of the most straightforward defects we’ve seen in a while. In all instances, the vehicle must be inspected by a Ford or Lincoln dealer for torque validation, component damage and completion of the repair.

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