Latest Investigation News
Investigations news & other fine automotive happenings.
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Honda Accord, HR-V Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall Good Enough
Federal investigators close investigation into Honda Accord and HR-V seat belt pretensioner rivets.
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Honda Idle Stop Problems Cause Expanded Investigation
Acura and Honda owners complain their engines don't restart when using the Idle Stop systems.
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Another Ford F-150 Downshift Recall May Be Necessary
Investigation opened into Ford F-150 trucks that suddenly downshift and lock the rear wheels.
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Ram Truck HCU Recall Closes Hydraulic Control Unit Investigation
Ram truck owners said ABS warning lights activated and numerous features stopped working.
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Chevy Volt Battery Energy Control Module Failures
Government closes investigation into Volt BECM failures after GM issued warranty extension.
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Honda Ridgeline Backup Camera Investigation Upgraded
Opening and closing the tailgates can damage the Ridgeline rearview camera wire harnesses.
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Honda Sticky Steering Recall Shuts Down Investigation
Honda drivers complained sticky steering wheels caused at least 23 crashes.
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Investigation Closed Into 2013 Ford Escape Engine Problems
Feds and Ford spend years investigating why 2013 Ford Escape engines were stalling.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E BlueCruise Investigation Upgraded
BlueCruise, part of Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0, involved in Ford Mustang Mach-E crash fatalities.
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Honda Automatic Emergency Braking Problems: Feds Look For Answers
Honda Insight and Honda Passport vehicles suddenly brake without warning when they shouldn't.
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GM 6L90 Transmission Failures Seem to Be Over
GM 6L90 transmission failures occurred in Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway vans.
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GM L87 Engine Failures Investigated in Nearly 877,000 Vehicles
General Motors L87 engine failures may be caused by bearing failures.
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LG Car Battery Recall Investigation Closed by Feds
LG battery fires caused multiple recalls from multiple vehicle manufacturers.
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Tesla 'Actually Smart Summon' Problems Lead to Investigation
Feds investigate nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after crashes when using Actually Smart Summon.
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Ford Focus Canister Purge Valve Investigation Closed
Ford Focus customer satisfaction program 24N07 replaces the canister purge valves.