FCA Recalls 410,000 More Ram Pickups for Tailgate Lock Defect
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles now has recalled 1.5 million older Ram pickup trucks because a defective lock mechanism allows the tailgate to drop suddenly.
Peterbilt Recalls Model 520 Trucks That Stall from Melted Wires
Peterbilt Motor Co. has recalled its Model 520 used in refuse hauling and off-highway construction because melted wires can lead to a stall and crash.
Kenworth Recalls Trucks That Lurch Forward in Cold Temperatures
Kenworth Truck Co. is recalling models with automated transmissions, tandem axles and a single parking brake that can lead to unexpected movement in cold temperatures.
Ford Conducts Second Recall for a Ranger Transmission Issue
Ford has recalled its new Ranger pickup for a second transmission-related issue, this time to tighten a shift cable to prevent a roll away.
Safety Experts Alarmed by Mail Trucks Bursting Into Flames
The ongoing incidents of mail trucks erupting into flames while being driven through neighborhoods endangers the public and mail carriers, say consumer safety advocates.
GM Recalls Diesel Trucks After 19 Engine Block Heater Cord Fires
General Motors has recalled hundreds of thousands of 2017-2019 medium-duty diesel trucks after engine block heater cable fires, but the automaker doesn’t yet have a fix.
Honda Recalls Pilot SUV, Acuras, Ridgeline Pickup for Belt Flaw
Honda has recalled its Pilot SUV, Ridgeline pickup and several Acura models because a timing belt defect could cause a stall and crash.
Cummins Recalls Engine Heaters after 7 Navistar Truck Fires
Cummins Inc. has recalled more than 43,000 Navistar International Corp. medium-duty trucks and buses after seven fires related to engine heaters.
Trucker Convicted of Assault After Hitting Inspector With Rig
Three years after striking a California Air Resources Board inspector, a trucker has been convicted of felony assault with a deadly weapon – his truck.
Volvo Recalls Sleeper Cab Trucks Whose Rear Window Can Fall Out
Volvo has recalled 2018-2020 models of its VNL and VNX heavy-duty trucks with sleeper cabs because the rear windows can fall out.
NHTSA Probing Failures of Nissan Rogue Automatic Emergency Brakes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investication after receiving 87 complaints that recent model year Nissan Rogue emergency-braking system are engaging for no reason.
Second Ford Truck Recall for Engine Block Heaters That Can Ignite
After two additional fires, Ford has issued a second recall for 327,000 trucks to disable an engine block heater cable until a replacement is available.