Latest Investigation News
Investigations news & other fine automotive happenings.
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Tesla Crashed Into House After Driver Pressed Accelerator Pedal

Investigators find Tesla driver pressed accelerator pedal to 100% before death of Martha Avila.
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Tesla Phantom Braking Investigation Closed by Feds

Tesla phantom braking incidents and complaints have drastically decreased.
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Honda Odyssey Side Airbag Recall Satisfies Feds
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Investigation closed after recall of about 440,000 model year 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey minivans.
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Tesla Model 3 Crashes Into Texas Home, Killing Martha Avila

Federal investigation opened after Tesla slammed into a Texas home, killing 76-year-old.
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Rivian R1S Rear Toe Link Separations Investigated

Nearly 115,000 model year 2023-2024 Rivian R1S SUVs investigated following crash.
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Acura ILX Master Cylinder Failure Recall Closes Investigation

Acura ILX owners complained their brake pedals fell to the floors from master cylinder problems.
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Ford E-350 and E-450 Power Steering Investigation Shut Down

Government determines two Ford E-350 and E-450 recalls did the job.
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Avride Autonomous Vehicle Crashes Investigated by Feds
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Avride crashes in Austin and Dallas get attention of federal safety investigators.
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Range Rover Fractured Steering Knuckle Complaints Continue

Feds upgrade investigation into steering knuckle failures in Land Rover Range Rovers.
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Investigation Closed After Tesla Model Y Steering Wheels Fell Off

Two Tesla Model Y steering wheels detached while driving due to missing retaining bolts.
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Tesla 'Actually Smart Summon' Crash Investigation Closed

Government finds low incident rate of Tesla Actually Smart Summon minor collisions.
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Ford BlueCruise Safety Issues 'Contributed' to Fatal Crashes

Feds determine Ford Mach-E drivers relied on BlueCruise way too much, causing fatalities.
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Petition: 2006 Nissan Frontier Smells Like Gas

Petitioner claims Nissan Frontier fuel odors can lead to fires.
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Feds Question Using Tesla FSD in Fog or Sun Glare

Tesla FSD has a degradation detection system to warn drivers of fog and other visibility problems.
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Tesla Sudden Acceleration Recall Petition Denied

Defect petition filed in 2023 claims Tesla sudden unintended acceleration events can be prevented.



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