Latest Investigation News
Investigations news & other fine automotive happenings.
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Tesla Newport Beach Crash Kills 3
A Tesla Newport Beach crash is under a federal investigation to determine if Autopilot was engaged.
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Kia Carnival Power Sliding Door Problems Investigated
Government says owners complain the Carnival sliding doors don't automatically reverse when closing.
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GM Brake Vacuum Pump Recall Closes Investigation
GM brake vacuum pump problems cause hard brake pedals and long stopping distances.
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Chrysler Town & Country Fire Investigation Closed
Safety regulators can't determine cause of fires at the charge hubs of the minivans.
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Feds Investigate Audi Stalling Problems Related to Turbocharger Failures
Government upgrades investigation into clogged oil strainers in Audi turbochargers.
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LG Battery Problems Investigated By Feds
Safety regulators want to learn more about LG Chem batteries that seem to catch fire.
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Land Rover Recall Closes Fuel Leak Investigation
Government says Land Rover LR4 and Range Rover Sport vehicles will get new fuel outlet flanges.
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Toyota 4Runner Rusted Frame Defect Petition Denied
Safety regulators conclude an investigation isn't necessary for rusted 4Runner suspensions.
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Honda Accord, CR-V Automatic Emergency Braking Problems
Honda Accord and Honda CR-V Collision Mitigation Braking Systems suddenly activate.
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Tesla 'Phantom Braking' Problems Investigated
In nine months 354 Tesla phantom braking complaints have been filed with federal regulators.
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Chevy Bolt Battery Fire Investigation Closed
Recalls to replace the Chevrolet Bolt batteries convinces feds to close probe.
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Ford Door Latch Recalls Close Down Federal Investigation
Multiple Ford door latch recalls finally convince safety regulators the vehicles are safe.
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Honda Ridgeline Backup Camera Recall May Be Necessary
2017-2018 Honda Ridgeline rearview camera failures investigated by federal government.
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Kia Sorento Headlight Recall Not Necessary: Feds
Safety regulators find 1,300 complaints about low-beam Kia Sorento headlight problems.
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Hyundai and Kia Engine Fire Investigation Upgraded
Regulators delve into Theta II GDI, Theta II MPI, Theta II MPI HEV, Nu GDI and Gamma GDI engines.