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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Honda recalls more than 259,000 cars across the US due to brake pedal issue
NEW YORK (AP) — Honda is recalling more than 259,000 of its cars across the U.S. due to a problem that can cause the brake pedal to shift out of position, potentially interfering with a driver's ability to stop or slow down. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall covers certain Honda Pilots between model years 2023 and 2025 — as well cars under the auto maker's luxury Acura brand: 2021-2025 Acura TLX and 2023-2025 Acura MDX vehicles. The NHTSA's recall report notes that the brake pedal pivot pin in some of these vehicles was not secured properly during production. That can lead the pedal to shift out of place and 'may lead to unintended application,' the report notes, increasing crash risks. 'The issue could also cause an abnormal brake pedal feeling during operation, illuminate the brake malfunction light in the instrument cluster, or cause the vehicle's brake lights to remain lit even when the brake pedal is not applied,' America Honda said in a statement Wednesday. As a remedy, Honda says authorized dealers will inspect the vehicles covered by this recall and replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary, free of charge. Per the NHTSA's report, the company estimates 1% of these vehicles have this issue. Dealer notifications began on June 13. And mailed owner notification letters are set to follow on July 28. In the meantime, drivers can also confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall and find more information using the NHTSA site or Honda's recall lookup. Between February 2024 and June 5, the NHSTA notes, Honda received three warranty claims related to this issue — but no reports of injuries. Honda began investigating the faulty brake pedal in April 2024, after receiving a report of a vehicle experiencing this issue. The company later determined that improper assembly of the brake pedal pivot pin occurred at a supplier's U.S. plant, which has since been closed. Production was transferred to a plant in Mexico — where the supplier now uses a camera sensor 'to verify whether the pivot pin is staked," the recall report notes.
Auto Blog
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Ford Recalls Its Electric Mustang Because The Doors Don't Do Their One Job
Faulty Door Locks Could Lead To Fallout When it comes to recalls of cars sold in America, Ford, Stellantis, and Tesla led the way in 2024 with the most. This year, Ford may retake the title. It recently issued a single recall for almost 1.1 million vehicles, and now there's a new one that affects 197,432 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers in America and another 120,000-odd from other markets. According to The Detroit News, these EVs may lock themselves with no workaround, which could trap people inside the car or prevent them from entering it. Self-Locking Happens In Certain Scenarios According to the recall documents filed with the NHTSA, the problem occurs when the vehicle has a low 12-volt battery, and then 'the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door.' If a child is left in the car when this happens, they may be unable to take advantage of the inner door release handles. Worse still, the car may still not unlock when the 12-V battery is jumped. One Mustang Mach-E Forum user reported that his infant was locked in the car for 40 minutes because of this same sort of problem. While Ford works on a remedy, it has issued a stop-sale recall, so there are likely still affected units at dealers. A Simple Fix, But A Long Wait Thankfully, the fault lies in the vehicle's software, so this won't require a physical fix at the dealer. Ford will update the affected 2021-2025 EVs' powertrain control module and secondary on-board diagnostic control module C software at no cost, and owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on June 23. Once Ford has figured out exactly what to do, it will send a second letter, but unfortunately, the automaker only expects the fix to be ready on September 29. On the surface, software seems like something that shouldn't only go wrong when the car reaches users, but test engineers don't usually test new cars with old or weak 12V batteries. Ford's general quality problems will take years to fix, but the automaker is making efforts, and hopefully, it will fall a little further on the recall leaderboard when 2025 comes to a close. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Auto Blog
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Hundreds of Thousands of Acura and Honda Vehicles Have a Brake Problem
Some Of Honda's Most Popular Cars Are Faulty The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new recall for some 259,033 vehicles that may have a dangerous flaw. According to the NHTSA recall documents, a pivot pin on the brake pedal of certain vehicles under both the Honda and Acura brands may not have been secured properly, which may cause the pedal to move out of position. As you can imagine, the worst-case scenario might see a driver press the brake only to find that the pedal may simultaneously engage the accelerator pedal (none of the affected cars come with a clutch pedal) or be otherwise prevented from being fully depressed. The recall affects the Honda Pilot and Acura MDX three-row mid-size SUVs, along with the TLX sedan. Numerous Model Years Face The Recall The recall impacts TLX model years 2021-2025, while owners of either SUV only need to worry if theirs is a 2023-2025 model. As a physical flaw, this won't be solved with a software update, and dealers will have to inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary. As a manufacturer flaw, this won't cost owners anything but time. Speaking of which, drivers will need to be cautious for a little while, as notification letters are only expected to be mailed on July 28. In the meantime, it can't hurt to physically inspect the pedals before each drive to ensure that neither foot pedal is interfering with the other. Recalls Are Only One Concern For Honda Source: James Riswick/Autoblog Every year, millions of cars are recalled over defects, but Honda has managed to maintain a reputation for reliability. Still, there are challenges it must face that are beyond its control. Honda says tariffs will erase some $4 billion from its profit margins, and it's going to spend a not-inconsiderable amount moving production of the popular Civic to avoid those tariffs. Hopefully, this major change and other cost-cutting measures do not negatively impact quality. Fortunately, the TLX won't be badly impacted as it's built in Marysville, Ohio. The MDX and Pilot benefit from being made in Lincoln, Alabama, too. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Metro
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Metro
Nearly 200,000 Ford vehicles recalled over risk of passengers getting trapped
An American car giant has recalled nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US due to a risk of passengers including children getting trapped in the back seat. Ford Motor Company is recalling 197,432 of its 2021 to 2025 Mustang Mach-E SUVs because owners could get locked out when the battery is low. A software glitch can cause the electric-powered door to lock after the driver shuts the front door, and trap a passenger like a child who cannot use door handles, according to the nation's agency enforcing vehicle performance standards. Such a scenario could be dangerous and life-threatening, especially in the summer months with hot weather, warned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). All the vehicles of that model and years could have the defect and customers should bring them to Ford dealers to update the software free of charge. Six customers reported having problems opening the back door after getting out of the vehicle, and two of those drivers had kids in the back seat. Those complaints led the NHTSA to contact Ford in January. Ford said it stopped producing the defective part on June 3, and will send letters notifying customers on June 23. The automaker plans to have a remedy ready by September 29 and said it will then mail follow-up letters. In the meantime, Ford is advising customers to watch out for warning signs like the SYNC screen displaying 'system off to save power', or going blank after the engine is turned off. Another sign may be the inside front door handles requiring a further pull that usual to exit. Ford stated it is 'not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition'. The automaker is also recalling more than 180,000 Explorers and 120,000 Lincoln Aviators of model years 2020 to 2025 over a faulty seat fold switch that can make them to move suddenly cause injuries or chances of a crash. It comes just over a month after Waymo recalled more than 1,200 of its driverless cars due to a software issue blamed for over two dozen minor crashes. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Urgent recall for chicken fettuccine alfredo 'linked to three deaths and a pregnancy loss' MORE: US 'Doomsday Plane' spotted near DC – Everything you need to know about the Boeing E-4B MORE: Brain dead woman Adriana Smith gives birth after being kept alive due to law
The Independent
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Honda recalls more than a quarter of a million cars over brake pedal issue
Honda is recalling more than 259,000 of its cars across the U.S. due to a brake pedal problem that could pose crash risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published documents recalling a selection of Honda Pilots made between the 2023 and 2025 model years. The recall also covers some Acura 2021-2025 TLX and 2023-2025 MDX luxury cars. According to the report, brake pedals in the affected vehicles have a pin that may not be properly fastened. The pin holds the pedal in place, and if it is loose it allows the pedal to shift out of position. If the brake pedal is in an incorrect position, it "may lead to unintended application," which would increase the potential for a crash. In other words, the car might stop when you don't want it to stop. 'The issue could also cause an abnormal brake pedal feeling during operation, illuminate the brake malfunction light in the instrument cluster, or cause the vehicle's brake lights to remain lit even when the brake pedal is not applied,' America Honda said in a statement Wednesday. Honda said its dealers will inspect the vehicles covered by the recall and replace the affected parts for free if necessary. The company estimates that approximately 1 percent of the vehicles covered by the recall will have the issues. Dealer notifications were sent out on June 13, and mailed letters will go out on July 28. Drivers who want to check to see if their vehicle is part of the recall and find more information on the NHTSA website or Honda's recall tool. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall, though Honda has received three warrant claims related to the issue. Honda first became aware of the issue in April 2024 and launched an investigation into the faulty part. The company determined that the issue's cause was a fault brake pedal pivot pin installed at a U.S. plant, which has since been closed. Production from that plant was transferred to a plant in Mexico, where a camera is now used to ensure the pivot pin is correctly "staked," according to the report.
