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New York Post
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- New York Post
Honda recalls 259K cars over faulty brake pedal that can increase crash, injury risk
Honda Motor is recalling more than 259,000 vehicles in the US over a faulty brake pedal, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said this week. A poorly secured pin can make the brake pedal shift out of position, preventing drivers from using the brake and increasing the risk of crash or injury. The recall includes Honda Acura MDX 2023-2025, Acura TLX 2021-2025 and Pilot 2023-2025 vehicles. Honda is recalling more than 259,000 vehicles in the US. Mike Mareen – There have been three warranty claims related to the recall and no reported injuries or deaths linked to the matter, according to the carmaker. About 1% of the 259,033 vehicles included in the recall likely have the defect, Honda estimated in a safety report. Owners should bring their vehicles to a Honda dealership, where they can be inspected and the brake pedal assembly can be fixed free of charge, if necessary. All owners of impacted vehicles will be notified by mail. Letters are expected to be mailed out on July 28, Honda said. The brake pin issue occurred during production at a US plant, which has since closed and moved to Mexico. The new facility has started using a camera sensor to verify whether the pin is securely staked, Honda said. Honda said owners should bring their vehicles to a dealership so they can be inspected and repaired, if necessary. vector_master – Honda launched an investigation in April 2024 after receiving a report of a vehicle experiencing brake pedal movement. It determined the defect existed across certain vehicles on June 5 and decided to issue a recall.
New York Post
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
Ford recalls 1 million vehicles over rearview camera glitch after dozens of driver complaints
Ford Motor is recalling more than 1 million vehicles over a glitch with the rearview camera software that could freeze or delay the image and increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze or not display when the car is in reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing risk of a crash, Ford said in a recall notice to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday. Advertisement 3 Ford Motor is recalling more than 1 million vehicles over a glitch with the rearview camera software. Mike Mareen – Vehicles owners will be notified of the safety risk in letters to be mailed June 16. A second letter will be sent once the fix is available, and drivers will be instructed to take their vehicles to Ford or Lincoln dealerships for a software update, the automaker said. The glitch was brought to light in January when the NHTSA alerted Ford of nearly 40 driver complaints about the rearview cameras, including at least four who complained of persistent rearview camera loss. Advertisement In April, engineers were able to reproduce the defect and link the faulty camera back to a software glitch, Ford said. The automaker said it is aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage due to the faulty camera. Ford said there have been no reported injuries related to the glitch. Dealerships have already been notified of the recall, Ford said in the recall notice. 3 A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze or not display when the car is in reverse, Ford said. Getty Images Advertisement 3 The automaker has reported issues with its rearview cameras in the past. Studio Porto Sabbia – The automaker has reported issues with its rearview cameras in the past, recalling about 289,000 vehicles over two reports last month with promises to replace the cameras in each vehicle. That comes after Ford agreed to pay a $165 million penalty last November after an NHTSA investigation found the automaker failed to recall an earlier 620,000 vehicles with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner, the safety agency said.
